What a Day!!!

We woke up yesterday to a beautiful 8 inches of gorgeous snow! It was as if someone painted the trees, homes and bushes with fluffy white icing overnight. The kids of course couldn't wait to get outside!!! (FYI Joseph was playing at his buddy's house... thus, no photo's of Jo Jo.)

Snow angels!!!

Never too cold to swing!!!

Then, just as the kids got out of their nice warm baths... look who came to visit! The kids were speechless!!! Well, Mahlia was speechless for about 6 seconds then she was FULL of questions! It was such a wonderful surprise!!! Thank you Mr and Mrs Clause!

Then the kids all slept together in Joseph's bed. They had been begging all week, so we gave in! They were totally sacked out for a long winters nap after such a fun filled day! This is what it's all about....

Mahlia's First Dance Showcase'';'

Mahlia started dance 3 months ago and today they invited the parents to come and see what they have been working on. It was so wonderful watching my beautiful girl dance her little heart out. Here is a little peak inside Mahlia's dance class. (don't notice when she slips and falls - it's my bad. I forgot her dance shoes, they were home sitting on the kitchen table! ugh!)



This song is from High School Muscial 2 - one of our very favorite because we love that it reminds us of wonderful St. George, UT. I love that Mahlia is singing with the song if you listen close. :)

This is the end of class and MY FAVORITE of the 3 videos.

Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas with some Alvin and the Chipmunks!

Joseph's First Piano Recital

Just a few short months ago Joseph started taking piano lessons from Morgan, an 18 year old neighbor. He is learning SO fast and memorizes songs so quickly! It's incredible how quickly Joseph learns. Here is his first piano recital, after just 3 months of piano lessons.

Christmas Card 2010

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Maryland 2010 #2

We started the week off by having a "girls date" to the salon. Mahlia got her fingernails and toenails painted, while Mommy got a manicure and Grandma Aznar got a mani-pedi. Mahlia LOVED it and she was such an angel! Everyone there adored her... of course! ;)

The party scene... Mommy and Daddy getting their groove on. Ü

Joseph could have danced in those lights all night long.... he especially loved when they turned on the laser lights and the fog machine. partaaay!!!

4th of July 2010! Everyone in their red, white and blue!

Jackson at the beach.

The kids just couldn't get enough of Uncle Paul. Bless his patient heart....

Nor could they get enough of Uncle Jake!

At the Wye Mill.

Mahlia helping the captain on our boat tour of Annapolis. (Have you been to Annapolis? If not, you MUST! We are in love with this town.)

Captain of the big boat!

Little captain! (yikes!) Note how red and sweaty everyone is! Did I mention it was over 100 degrees? and in that kind of humidity it was pretty rough!!!

Joseph actually got to turn the boat around next to the US Naval Academy. It was so cool! Way to go Joseph!

Jackson had SO MUCH fun catching frogs! (poor frogs...)