Our Little Clan

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

New Years Eve with friends at the farm!

We were lucky to go to the farm with my dad and brothers and some friends from Los Angeles. It was a really fun day and a great way to start ringing in the new year-2009!


Sarah and Grace-Getting ready to go to the farm!
My dad roping at the farm.
Sarah and Greg. She turned over a new leaf and is now a cowgirl. She kept saying "Ride em cowgirl princess!"
Nathan was so excited to get to ride on his own with no one leading him. He did great!

Sarah and Grandpa. What a day!This was our friend, Andy's first ride! He was a natural.
Some of the Los Angeles gang-City Slickers
Talmage and Grandpa-cowboys at heart.
Sarah followed his lead
A good game of hide and go seek-better with a giant hay stack.

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Snow day!

Does this remind you of Christmas Story???


Nathan and Griffin playing in the riverSnow bunnies
Dad and Sarah-Sledding fun
Nathan tricking us-living on the edge
More snowy fun!
Sarah and her cute little snowman!

Austin helping Sarah sled-such a nice cousin

The Ranch

The snow was beautiful! I love the moutains!
Sarah was helping Talmage take a nap!
Grandpa and Talmage
Sarah's fancy new purse from Grandma and Grandpa! Give it ten minutes and it will be filled with candy and lip gloss...her two favorites.
Talmage enjoying more Christmas cheer!

Saturday, December 27, 2008

Nana's House

We got to visit Nana and Clarkie before we had to head back south...We were sad to send Clark back off to Utah!
Nana has so many fun treasures to look at. It is always fun to be there.

Friday, December 26, 2008

Skate or Destroy!


The kids broke out the christmas skate boards and rode to the park. Finn leads the pack with his boarding skills.


Nathan getting in the groove...
Sarah scooting along...
The pack of kiddos-cousins are the best.
Daddy loves Talmage...
Sarah and Kate on the playground while the others play flag football.
What a game!
Chase, Talmage and Sarah having fun.
Nana with all the new babies: Talmage, Jack and Molly. Molly was really hungry...don't we all feel that way when we just want to eat?
Sarah attempted a sleepover with Abby. They had some fun making friendship bracelets and then Sarah made her way downstairs with us.

Thursday, December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas!

This is Christmas day! I uploaded the pictures in reverse order and there are too many to switch them around...so this is it from night to morning. It was a really fun day. We love being with family!
We gave each of the kids their own book. I am trying to get all caught up on years of scrapbook slacking.
They had written and practiced this play-Rudolph the red nosed reindeer. It was so cute.
The night was complete with the nativity. Nana put it all together...She was a wonderful director. Notice the little lamb in the corner!
Talmage and Aunt Jenn and Kate opening presents.
Talmage and daddy on his First Christmas!
Christmas Dinner was delicioso! The kids set this table for them. Name tags and all.

Nathan, Sarah, and Molly with Nana!David, Emily, and Chase-Present time!
I think Talmage likes opening presents. He had so much fun for his First Christmas!
Nathan and his special stocking made by Nana. All the aunts and uncles have these from growing up-now all the cousins will have them too. They are really amazing and I think I may be the only one who has not mastered the art...someday!
Sarah by the tree! It was fun to do Christmas morning with so much family. Plus, it looked like a whole lot of presents for a whole lot of excitement!
Some of the cousins waiting on the stairs for some Christmas fun...we missed Jack, Madeline, Tyler and Carter.

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Merry Christmas Eve

We spent Christmas Eve at the Jensens in Napa. Our whole group goes along with some other families, like the Candland family. This has become a really fun tradition and we love to be there with everyone.
Talmage-loving his first Christmas eve!Whit, Steve, and Jack. So glad we could all be together for Christmas.
The chimes are a hit!
It takes alot of focus...

Concentration,

And kicking back. I wonder who is thinking, "Where is rock band?"