Saturday, December 8, 2012

Gingerbread houses, randoms and Happy Caroling

One of Heath's family traditions is to make home make gingerbread and make gingerbread houses. So, we made 4 batches of gingerbread and invited the Allens and Smiths over to make them. It took us a day and a half to make all the gingerbread for everyone but it was worth it! So fun!




Weston and Peyton watching a movie in the movie room
I think I could take pictures of Jax all day long! He makes the cutest faces and is overall a very smiley and happy baby, despite his resistance to naps! He is getting more "talkative" which is fun for me to have that interaction with him. He is such a good boy! I really cannot get enough of him.






Hanging out with all of his cousins after having a swim. Jax is always the center of attention whenever we go to family functions. And we definitely have no problem getting babysitters!





These are all photos I found on my camera from the first few weeks of Jax's life and while my parents were visiting...a bit random but worth sharing :)

This is Leo and Jax on Leo's blessing day (I think they were only 2 weeks old here). Jax looks so skinny!!
 Meeting Gamma Hart for the first time. She was in Thailand on her second honeymoon when he was born.
 Meeting Grandma and Grandpa Whetton for the first time!


First bath with Grandma
 Jacaranda Festival. For all the Americans, the jacaranda is a tree and it blooms purple flowers in spring. It's beautiful!


 Folding his hands haha
 Ben, Hope and their two girls Ava and Audrey
 Chad, Irene and Kellan. Irene is 7 months pregnant in this photo. We just found out she is getting induced this Friday! We are so excited to have another little boy in the family!!


 Dad trying to win a prize for my mom




 Beach time! Every time we went out with my parents, he was such a good boy, despite being dragged around everywhere!


 Fast asleep in his little tent

 My dad was such a good sport and let Heath bury him

 Now for the most recent photos...

Matt and Jade invited us to a caroling event in the Botanical Gardens in the city. It was really fun and helped us get into the Christmas spirit and remember what Christmas is really about. They also performed some Australian Christmas songs, which was fun for me to listen to. They talked about how hot Christmas day is, cricket (Australia's favorite pass time in summer), the beach, kangaroos, etc.

 Baby Leo! Man, do I love this little guy! He is so cute, chubby and loveable. He is a sweet baby.




 Jax's first bus ride! He was so tired at this point

We are really enjoying the Christmas season this year, especially sharing it with Jaxy boy. The only thing that would make this season better is seeing my family!

3 comments:

  1. Loved all the pictures. Jax is adorable and Leo brought a smile to my face. You will have to keep the gingerbread house tradition alive in america, I've only made one in my life! Seeing the windows open in your pictures and talk about the beach reminded me how hot it is there now. It is nice and crisp here now and loving it. XXOO

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  2. I love your gingerbread house tradition! I want to do that with the kids, except I'll just use graham crackers:) love all the pictures!

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  3. It really is the best time of the year!

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