Oh, we pulled off a good one this week! You should’ve seen the look on Grandma Sheri’s face when Brit and I showed up on her door Wednesday night. It’s been planned for weeks, but she had no idea. She was thrilled, of course, and we were too.

We drove up on Wednesday, and Brit was so good. We stopped a few times–to visit Grandpa in Las Vegas and to meet Lexie in Cedar City, but there were only a couple other stops, until the last 30 miles or so. Then he was about done. But, as soon as we were at Grandma’s he was just fine and happy.

We may have a virtuoso on our hands. He’s a natural…

Thursday we visited my friend Charlene and her 3 adorable boys. They’re so sweet and fun. I’m so excited for her to be having a girl next month–finally! Bummer we didn’t get any pictures.

Friday we went to Great-Grandma and Grandpa Tate’s house and Brit got his Christmas present early. Needless to say…he loved it! It plays lots of different music and has fun activities. Now he’s pushing it and walking around.

Just chillin’ with Grandma and Chezney. He likes cartoons. This is new.

Saturday was the real reason for our surprise visit; the surprise party for Mom and her twin sister Teri. Mark designed the invitations, set up a website, and plans were made. The ruse to get them out of the house and back was a birthday pedicure. The house quickly filled up with family and long-time friends, waiting patiently to yell SURPRISE! Only problem was, the salon seemed to be in no hurry and they were an hour and a half late returning! They suspected something, but thought it would only be family. Hahahaha, they seriously underestimated us.

We had a lot of fun. Here are their traditional Snowman and Teddy Bear cakes…though usually they’re in the actual shape.

They did manage to blow out all their candles. Happy Milestone Birthday Moms!

All the kids…if you didn’t notice, we’re next to our “twin”

Britton and Lexie sitting in a tree…

This is their first meeting. I think it went quite well. They’re already holding hands though…we could have a problem.

Thanks for letting us stop and hang out for a while Ange! It was great to see you, and adorable Lexie. Brit really needed the break too–both times!

Brit was an angel on the way home as well. We stopped over in Las Vegas and he had a rough night. So, the next morning he slept almost all the way home! He looked around everywhere when we arrived. It was like he was trying to remember it or something. Mark came home for lunch, and we were both really excited to see him. I think he missed us too…apparently it’s boring here without us.

Brit is now babbling constantly. Bababa, mamamam, yeah, ddddd, blablabla. He’s made noise before, but not like this. It’s fun copying him and trying to get him to say other things too. He’s got a lot more balance and he can sit down now after he pulls up, and is also taking little steps.

We’re having fun getting ready for Christmas and reading Brit stories. He’s also become fascinated with a porcelain Santa bank that I’ve had forever. When he sees it he leans toward it and gets really excited. I have no idea why it’s become his favorite thing, but it’s funny to watch.