My Little Helper

Today was cleaning day at the Goldens. Tanner was such a big help as you can see. I got everything done and I'm thinking of painting this weekend ... This is Tanner helping me put the laundry away. He thinks he needs to be wearing it to put it away.

About 10 sec after this shot he ran into the wall because he could not see. He cried for about 10 min but would not let me take it off him.

Tanner sucking his face off with the vacuum.

Dentist

So Tanner went to the dentist the other day, and so far so good. Everything looks great and he was such a good boy. The dentist was great which helped things, and I'm hoping he will take after me in the teeth area. I love to go to the dentist. I love everything about it. I love the way it smells, I love the clean feeling after your leave, and the bag filled with toothbrushes and floss is almost like Christmas to me. Granted I don't even know what a cavity feels like, and I must admit I'm a little crazed when it comes to brushing. Glen on the other hand, well lets just say veneers.

Walking With Dinosaurs

We took Tanner to walking with dinosaurs thinking... He might get scared. He may be to young. Will he sit through it? Well he LOVED it! He was memorized and roaring like a big dino the entire time.

Viva Las Vegas

So I did something completely out of character, I went out of town with only a 12 hour notice. Glen asked if I wanted to go to Vegas and I jumped at the chance. So we packed up and got some movies for the drive and set off. We stayed at the Mandalay Bay and from the moment we got there had so much fun. Glen loves Vegas and he made sure I loved it this trip too. He made sure we had a beautiful suite because we took Tanner and I spent my nights in the room with him. He treated me to a day at the spa while he watched Tanner. I got a new purse on our shopping spree, and last but not least we left Tanner with the nanny one evening and went to dinner and the most amazing show Le Reve at the Wynn. Glen got his gamble on with the boys at night and during the day we did all the kid stuff that Vegas has to offer. We visited circus circus which was not wonderful but Glen won Tanner five stuffed animals so he was happy. We visited the Shark Reef at the Mandalay Bay which was so great, but I think Tanners favorite thing was looking out the huge windows in our suite and watching all the helicopters fly over the strip. It was such a nice get away for all of us. Sometimes you just need some lights in your life.

Christmas Morning

Yes Santa came to the Golden house! We woke up around 6 am and grabbed the camera to capture every moment of Tanners Christmas. We are so blessed to enjoy such a wonderful Christmas. Thank you to each and every one of you who made it a Christmas to remember we love you all.

Lights in our eyes.

After opening our Christmas PJs we quickly changed and jumped in the car to go see the lights at Thanksgiving Point.

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve was spent up at my parents house. When people say go to your happy place... most people think of themselves on a beach or an exotic destination. I think of my parents house at Christmas. Its the most peaceful, beautiful house tucked into the foothills and completely covered in snow. The wood burning stove is always burning and the Christmas music is always playing. Every nook and cranny holds Christmas magic, from the snow village to the 12' Christmas tree. This year we took Glen's grandparents and mom with us and I was so happy to see my dear sweet grandpa Anderson.

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THE HEAD OF THE GOLDEN FAM COMES TO UTAH

Jim and Judy came to visit, and got a little snow between their toes. We love seeing them, and this time was no different. Jamie (Glens little sis) and her boyfriend Newton also came and while they were here got engaged. Congrats little sis we love Newton! Jim and Judy took us all out to a wonderful dinner at La Callie they love to have a good time and they are so hilarious. Glen is so much like his father it is amazing I love to see them together. We were so sad to see them go, but we hope to get out to Alabama soon. Thanks again for a wonderful time and we love you.Glens Brother Brian and his wife Crystal.

Glens sis Jamie and Newton.
Mama and Papa Golden

Christmas

This Christmas season was filled with all the wonders Christmas brings. Having a two year old makes everything wonderful and special. Tanner understood the moment the tree was up that Christmas was here. He spent his mornings looking for the magic elf, putting up each day on the advent calender, and then finishes it up with his new favorite drink hot chocolate with mini marshmallows. I got my love for Christmas from my mom however my dad is quite jolly himself, so as soon as I got one free moment after Thanksgiving my tree was up and the Christmas music was playing. The rest of the month was speckled with gingerbread, Christmas parties, family, and friends. I made it to most of my holiday outings I love to do. Festival of the Trees, the lights at Thanksgiving Point, sitting on Santa's lap (several times Tanner loved sitting on his lap), and the Gingerbread Festival. It was truly magic from start to finish so here are some pics and highlights of December