Here Comes Santa Clause

You'd think by the look of it that Ol' St. Nic had already arrived. These are the gifts from Grandmas & Grandpas, Aunts & Uncles, Mom & Dad, and siblings. It used to overwhelm me, all these gifts, and Santa hasn't even arrived. But now I realize my kids are so blessed to have so much family that love them and remember them at this time of year.

Miss Megan's stack of gifts left by Mr. Clause. Clothes, makeup, jewelry, hair styling tools...too grown up for the pink aisle :(


Thank goodness we have a lot of little girl left in Natalie :)

Christmas Traditions-Old and New

Christmas Eve we lit the last candle on our advent wreath, and talked of Christ's birth as recorded in Luke. We then headed out for our Christmas Eve dinner at Macaroni Grill. Afterward, we came back and opened presents from Mom & Dad, cousins, and siblings.

Here Natalie, let me help you!

Now, let's see what I got!

And then we set out the cookies, of course, for Santa, and called it a night.

Dear Santa

Jeremy was most efficient in bringing his list so as not to forget anything he wanted Santa to bring him.

Made a snowflake for Santa in hopes for an extra candy cane.











I think Natalie's in it just for the candy cane.

Snow Much Fun!

We had a good snow fall last night, so we decided it was a good sledding day. I wasn't sure how Natalie was going to enjoy it, but she ended up loving it. As much as I tire of the snow and cold by the end of the winter, frolicking in the snow is still a novelty for this California native.

Just one more time Natalie!

High Five ANDREW!

Wishing a very happy birthday to Drew!

This year he chose to go to the Dinosaur Museum with his best friend, Kaylee. All his favorite things are there to do...digging for bones, climbing where he shouldn't be, and playing in the water!

This Is Halloween!

Costumes, carving, and carnivals...it never gets old.

No doubt about it, the time goes faster than you think :(

Brothers

You'd never believe the mischief these two can get into...:)

Officially Forty-Something

I can peaches. It just so happened that my peaches arrived, ready to be canned NOW!, yesterday. So, on my 41st birthday, I canned peaches. It's something I actualy enjoy doing... once a year. And thanks to my amazing family for my birthday treats. Love the creativity of my husband. Love the card!

What I see...

You are God's own daughter. You are one generation away from God. You were born to be a Queen. You have infinite worth and divine potential. You are never to be compared to anyone, because God never does. He loves you so much more than you can imagine, and so do I.