La Jolla, Part 1

The day after Christmas we left for California. We met up with the rest of Joe's family in La Jolla. We had an enjoyable time with everyone. It was nice that we were all able to be there! The weather was so much nicer than Utah. It was low 60's and high 50's. I was so glad we missed the big snow storm here in Utah. I am already so sick of the cold and snow!
Since I took so many pictures I will do a few different posts so it's not a long post. The first few days in CA was nice( especially the weather). We spent a lot of time outside at the beach. We also took family pictures.

Joe's grandparents stopped in one day and brought a pinata for all the kids. They had so fun much! I just love this picture. It's hard to take a picture of Gabe, especially when he is smiling.

Go Gabe!

On the way home from family pictures.

Sad boy! Daddy put him in time out. I am probably a horrible mom for posting this one!

quick family shot

This is one of my favorite pictures of the whole trip!

These next three are all similar but are too cute not to post them all! Gabe and his cousin, Bailey.

Christmas

I really have not felt like bogging lately so I keep putting it off. I think its mainly due to I have a lot of things to post. I figure I just better do it or it won't get done. I will just do a few different post so its not a long one. Joe has informed me that no one will want to read if it is long.

On Christmas Eve we did a Nativity scene with the little kids. It was interesting but fun to watch. All but 2 of the kids were two and under. They sure were cute to watch. In case you can't tell what Gabe was (I know it must be hard to tell with my mad costume skills) he was a wise man. Christmas Day was a lot of fun. We didn't open presents till about 9 AM I think that is the latest I have waited. I am not gonna lie, I liked it. I didn't have to wake up early!
It was fun to watch Gabe open up presents. He really got into the hang of it and enjoyed it! I have to mention the present Joe got for me. He got me a really nice camera! I was so excited it brought tears to my eyes. ( I know... cheesy) I would like to say those tears were for being mad at Joe for spending that kind of money but I think it was being excited. He did tell me it was money he had been saving. It made me feel better. He sure is good to me:) Anyways...I have wanted one of these cameras for the longest time. I have always been into photography. Not that I am any good but I would like to learn. The rest of the day we spent with family. I am grateful that we have family around that we are able to celebrate with!

This is Gabe and Great Grandpa Dean. Papa Dean, as Gabe calls him, likes to play cars with Gabe. I think he sat on his lap for almost an hour.

Joe and his brothers. Yes, the pajama's to have feet and a bum flap! Paul bought some for all the brothers a few Christmas's ago.

Opening presents! Pretty good at it.

One of his favorite toys!

Getting into Santa hat. Joe's family does Santa hats instead of stockings. Then they take a picture with the hats on after opening presents.


When my mom saw this she said, "Gabe is bring baby Jesus his most precious gifts." That made me laugh because Lighting McQueen and Sally

are his most prized posessions!

These were before Christmas. Gabe has been playing with his cousin, Carter, a lot more lately. This picture makes me laugh.

This was back in November when my parents came to visit.