Story Time

A couple days ago Ashlee and Bryson were playing in her bedroom. After about 10 minutes of it being really quiet I thought I better go check and see what mess they were into. As I opened the door Ashlee looks up and says "Mommy shhh my babies are having storytime. " It was so cute and funny to see Bryson included as one of her "babies". It's so fun to see their bond as he is getting older.

Big Bear - Feb trip

This winter has not brought much snow. So when a storm came in last weekend we knew we wanted to take advantage and head to the cabin. We had a fun time sledding and playing in the snow.

Valentine Activities

The kids and their cousins making yummy treats.
The finished goodies.

2 of my cute little Valentines dressed in red and hearts.

My sweet little man enjoying his valentine treat. For Valentines this year the kids really got into making heart cookies. We gave those out to their teachers. On Valentines night Arlan and I went out for dinner and to see the movie "The Vow". It was a great night and always fun to have some alone time. While we were out the kids did their Valentines scavenger hunt. A tradition we do every year. It was a great Valentines!

CHRISTMAS 2011

Christmas morning the kids woke up and saw what Santa brought. Ashlee was very excited to get her princess bike.(she'd been telling everyone thats what she wanted for months). The kids then went through their stockings and then it was time to hurry out for 9 oclock church.

After church we opened presents...here's Ash and JJ with their gifts.

Bryson didnt care about the gifts...all he wanted was all the chocolate. That's my boy!

Later that day my side of the family came up for dinner. Heres some of the cousins exchanging gifts. JJ got 2 new shorts, Ash got a Dora tent and Braden bouncy balls.

My brother Mike and I

Decorating Our Tree

All of us in front of the finished tree. We wish all of our family and friends a very Merry Christmas.

Havasu Festival of Lights

The first weekend in December Lake Havasu has a festival of lights on the lake. Some of those boats were really decked out. It was fun we ate Subway sandwiches as we watched the boats parade around. The only down side was how cold is was. Usually Havasu is so hot that we did not expect it to be cold . The kids were freezing so we bundled everyone up.

David and Elaines wedding

Thanksgiving weekend my little brother got married. It was a beautiful day in San Diego. The reception was held in Rancho Cucamonga. Were so happy for the newly weds and to have been part of their special day!

The wedding party

Jaron with his twin cousins. (Bryon and Ammon)

Bryson loved the food...can you tell!:)