Jackson's First Race

Jackson had the opportunity to run in a 1/4 mile kids race (ages five and under) on Saturday to support the local high school's athletic department. He was adorable and so excited to run on the track. His favorite number is "5" so he was so excited to start standing on lane 5. He ran the whole time until he fell and scraped his knee and then he took a break for a second and then finished the race strong. He was the youngest by over a year, so everyone thought he was so cute! I think this is the start of a long relationship with running (if his daddy has anything to do with it). 

"warming up" on the football field

My boys

About to start

Running like a champion

The kids getting ready

Babymoon

Last weekend Trent surprised me with an overnight getaway to Julian! Trent arranged for Jack to have his first overnight away from us and he stayed with Trent's parents (Jack had the time of his life-- Thanks Kiki & Pops!). Julian is the cutest little mountain town only an hour and a half from Encinitas. We stayed at an adorably quaint little bed and breakfast called the Butterfield Inn. It was so wonderful to just spend time with Trent. We cruised the town, ate BBQ and devoured the famous Julian apple pie. It was fantastic!

Julian Apple Pie

We will go back again!

I love this guy!

Our cute bedroom

Christmas 2012 Recap

We had a fantastic Christmas! It was slightly strange only having a two-day break for Trent, we were getting so used to having two-and-a-half weeks of bliss while Trent was in school! But Jackson and I loved having Trent home to play with for all of the festivities! We spent Christmas morning with the Andrews and Christmas afternoon with the Smiths! It is so nice living so close to everyone!

The best picture I got of Jackson with Santa. He was so excited to meet him, until it actually came to meeting him. He was NOT about to approach that old man.

At the gorgeous San Diego Temple Christmas lights

Kiki & Pop's Christmas Tree (straight out of a magazine right?)

Acting out the Savior's birth on Christmas Eve. Is Jack not the cutest wise man ever?

Who knew Shepherds used to have Tom Selleck mustaches?

Bryce & Pierce as shepherds

Christmas morning! Jack was so happy with his new bike! Thanks Kiki & Pops!

Papa & Jackson

Nana & Papa's Christmas Tree!

Jack, Liesl (the mermaid) & Kirra

All the Smith-side grandkids

Papa & Nana

Christmas Night

I LOVE these pictures so much, I just had to add one more!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas friends! Here are a few pictures from our photo shoot with my amazing brother-in-law Daniel. I hope your Christmas was as magical and special as ours!

Arizona Trip

Right before Trent started work we visited my brother Collin and his family in Glendale, Arizona. It was a blast! Collin has a sweet little girl Gwenna, who is only one month younger than Jack. Jackson and Gwenna are the best of friends. The kids had fun playing (and fighting). Collin and Trent had fun golfing (a lot). And I had fun shopping and visiting with Tessa. It was an all around fun vacation!

Nordstrom's Last Chance store on a random morning, it is like this EVERYDAY before it opens! SERIOUSLY?