Clark's Blessing Day

We had an awesome trip to Logan.  We were able to bless Clark up there in Christian's parents ward.  We also got to spend a lot of time hanging out with family.  It was a great trip!

Clark's blessing day was so so special!  We woke up early and got Clark ready.  He looked so handsome in his blessing suit.  I love this little guy so much.

We headed to the church and Christian gave Clark the sweetest blessing.  He had both his grandpa's, his great grandpa Norval, his uncles Kevin, Brad, and Steve stand in the circle.  I am so grateful for priesthood blessings. 

Clark has brought such a sweet spirit to our home.  Every time I look at him I am overwhelmed with how much my Heavenly Father loves me.  We are so lucky for him to be apart of our lives.  I can't wait to see Clark grow up in the gospel and to see what he becomes.  He is perfect. We really do love him so much! 

After the blessing we headed over to Katie and Steve's.  We had a little lunch with all our family and a few friends.  It was perfect! 

There are 5 generations in this picture.  How cool is that? 

We are so grateful for the support that we have.  Clark is lucky to have to awesome sets of grandparents, great grandparents, and aunts and uncles.  

In-between Trips

We were home from Washington and we had a few days before we were leaving for Logan.  In-between trips we had doctors appointments, we decorated Clark's nursery, and we had just a little bit of relaxing time before our next vacation. 

Clark had his two month check-up while we were home.  He weighed in at 12 pounds 12 ounces and was 24 inches long!! We love every bit of chub on that body.  He got his first round of shots and it was so sad!  I haven't heard him cry that hard since he was born. But, he is as healthy as can be and we love him so so much! 

While were home Christian hung up Clark's decorations.  I am so happy that they are finally on the walls.  I love them! 

And then it was time for our next trip... off to Logan we went! 

Christmas in Washington

Christian had a 6 week Christmas break for school.  We got to spend 2 and a half weeks up in Washington.  We ate a LOT of food, did a LOT of shopping, and a LOT of relaxing.  It was the best!! Thanks for letting us come and stay with you Mom and Dad! 

It was fun to dress up a little baby for the Sunday before Christmas!  He is so cute! 

We love these cute boy cousins! 

We went to the Grotto to see lights in Portland.  It was so beautiful! 

On Christmas Eve we kicked off our party with Santa coming to visit!  He brought all the kids books and all the adults Jimmy Johns gift cards.  Santa is so generous! 

 After Santa left we acted out the Nativity, had a delicious dinner, and opened a few presents.

We ended the night with one of my favorite Pickett family Christmas traditions, matching PJS! The kids all had onsie Pajamas with names on their bums.  It was so so cute! 

And then we send goodnight and waited for Santa to come! 

We woke up on Christmas morning and spent a few hours opening presents.  There are 18 of us.. so it took some time.  haha We had a big yummy breakfast and spent most of the day being lazy playing with our toys.  We went on a walk in the afternoon and ate our traditional clam and potato chowder.  It was a perfect day! 

While we were there Marissa Bailey went through the temple.  My sisters watched Clark so Christian and I could be there with her.  It was an amazing experience as always!  

When I got out of the temple my sister had sent me a picture of Clark and Karleigh with caption of "Clark is having so much fun going down all the slides!"  I thought it was pretty weird that they were taking my newborn down the slides... but I couldn't do anything about it.  When I came home they informed me it was a joke and that Karleigh took a doll down the slide.  They were hoping for me to freak out... but what was I going to say to them?  Well sisters, you got me! But I am pretty glad you didn't actually let Karleigh take Clark down the slides.

After the temple we had a little adult night.  We went out to dinner and desert.  I haven't lauged that hard in a long long time.  I sure do love these parents and siblings of mine!  I miss living by all of them. 

We had lots of visitors while we were there! My best friend from high school and my best friend from middle school were among those visitors! It was so fun to see them both! 

We spent new years with the Baiely's and the soon to be Parson's.  We went out to dinner and then came home and played hand and foot and watched the ball drop.   Clark was out cold when midnight came around.  I was sortive jealous. 

My parents watched Clark one night so we could go see the Hunger Games and go get ice cream.  It was our first date without Clark and it was nice to be together as just the two of us for a bit.  I sure picked the best man possible to spend eternity with! 

Overall it was a really fun trip!  I am so thankful that we were able to go and spend so much time with my parents and a few days with my siblings too.  I love Christmas!