Jack's First Christmas

So this year I wasn't really up to putting up our actual tree, so last year when I helped my mom for her centerpieces she found these pre lit Charlie Brown trees and I got one. So that was our tree this year. Although Jack didn't really understand what was going on, it was an awesome christmas.

First at our Ward Christmas Party Jack got to meet Santa for the first time and although I was told to go to South Town Mall since that Santa is the best we just ran out of time so he got to meet the one that came to our Ward Christmas party, however he fell asleep.

We then had the Heinrichs Christmas dinner the Sunday before christmas due to Brook, Logan, Cristy and Landon going out of town during christmas. So we had a really nice dinner at moms house with Broccoli Cheese Soup (special request every year) her cheese rolls, salad, lobster and prime rib. After dinner it was time to clean up and put dishes away and then the big even opening presents.

Jack got a cool feeder spoon from Brooke and Logan a musical teething toy from Riley and Zack, a Vtech musical learning toy from grandma. He loved his presents and plays with them on a daily basis especially the musical ones he loves music.

On actual christmas eve we opened one present which ends up being magic pj's for Santa to come. Santa came and brought Jack some bath toys, learning v-tech toy, and some clothes. He loved it all and I think he ejoyed christmas. For our christmas present we got what we asked a family.

7 months!

Here we are 7 months later. I know I say this every time I type about the new month, but WOW time has flown by. As of right now MR Jack is eating solid foods twice a day (breakfast and dinner). He is rolling to get to where ever he might need to go as well as standing in an all four pike position then going to his knees then to his stomach which then he has learned that by doing the army crawl he can move as well. He is getting more of a personality and has just been a delight to 1 have in our family and 2 We can not picture our lives or family without him. We love him so much and just get excited ourselves when he completes little milestones. We are so excited to spend the first Thanksgiving with him and in a couple of weeks spend our first christmas as a family.

Baptism, Sealing & Blessing

On December 5, 2009 we woke up early to get ready for our nieces baptism. She turned eight on November 20 and was able to make the decision and become a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I of coarse was a wreck due to our aother engagement later that day.

It was so special seeing her dressed in her white outfit to be dunked under water by her dad. It only made me think back to when I was baptised and I had the choice to either do my baptism in the font or on one of the Hones Camping Trips. I opted to be different and since Jesus was baptised in a river I figured a lake would be close enough. So on one of our wild and outrageous camping trips my dad baptised me in a lake. I remember a few bits and pieces of that day and I remember it had been raining all day, so as soon as the clouds parted and the sun came out for the short brief moment, we figured this was it. My dad and I got all dressed in our white outfits and we headed to the merky freezing cold water. I dug my feet into the mud just to make sure that no part of me came up. It was a really neat experience and I wouldn't trade that for anything.

Later in the day we were scheduled to go to the Oquirrh Mountain Temple and have Jack sealed to us for all time and eternity. I couldn't believe that we were actually able to finalize and make this happen. All of our close friends and family were there - Thank you so much to all of you for taking the time out of your schedules and supporting us in having our family searled together. We got pictures taken, however as soon as I get them I will post them.

December 6 Jeremy was able to give Jack his baby blessing. We were able to invite again close family and friends to the circle and Jeremy did an fantastic job. Jack also look very handsome in his white outfit. We are so blessed and have enjoyed every minute with Jack. He has been the most special thing that has come into our family, and I can't picture our lives without him.