Off to Grandma's!

Off we went to Grandma's house 2 days after Christmas. We have had a ton of fun here. Lots of movies, massages, and shopping. I am in heaven. Jeff fished all today today. They left the house at 4:30 for a chartered fishing trip. They hit their limit by 1:00. The girls went to the American Girl Store Tuesday. The kids have played lots of games and dress up, putting on performances,Barbies, and Jamison and the boys hit the skate park. Looking forward to New Years tonight with lots of yummy food!

Alexi braves her bike

We have been trying to get Alexi to attempt her bike without training wheels for over a year now. Finally the other day she said she would try. Within a few minutes she was riding by herself, with a starting push from Dad. A little bit later she was starting by herself. She has begged to go ride her bike every day since. Now she is a pro. Her poor left leg has some serious battle wounds from her many falls the first day, but she doesn't complain.

More Snow!!!!

The kids were dressed and outside by 7:30 am the morning after all the snow. It kept snowing all night and on our balcony ledge there was at least 6 inches of snow. Our driveway makes a great place to sled. School was delayed for 2 hours. The perfect amount of time to play in the snow, have crepes, come in and take a bath and get off to school. If only every Friday started off like that!

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!!!!

I love the snow!!!! For our first snow of the year, we are doing very well!!!!!

Visit to Santa

We went to our Ward Christmas Party last Friday and the kids got to see Santa! So fun. Then the next morning we went to the mall for the breakfast with Santa. The kids got to eat breakfast, play games, write letters to Santa, Santa read a story, they all got prizes and Alexi was chosen to do a Stocking Race and won!

Picking the Perfect Tree

Last Saturday we went to the Christmas Tree lot to get our perfect tree. The kids love running around the lot and playing in the gingerbread house, and riding the tractors, while Jeff and I pick the tree. We found a great tree and were so shocked that when we got home and set it all up it was still perfect! It has to be our best tree yet! The kids think the best part are the presents already under it from Grandpa, Kathi and Uncle Kent. May the Christmas celebrations begin!

Thanksgiving Cont.

Thanksgiving....a little late.

We had a blast at Thanksgiving with my family. We played, ate, shopped, ate, went to the movies, ate, and I whooped everyone at Nertz!!!! Alexi and Ella danced and danced in the grand entryway at my dad's house. He has a grand piano that plays by itself and they asked everyday for the Disney songs. Jeff and I went to Los Osos to get away for a night. My Sister graciously offered to keep the kids. Jamison spent lots of time practicing on his scooter. The food was amazing!!!! I didn't really brave the Black Friday shopping, but I did a little online and went to CVS and Walgreens, does that count??? It was so fun to have the whole family together again!

I am so Thankful for my Dad!!!

I am so thankful for my dad. This is the last thankful post, I promise. I couldn't be done without one to my awesome Dad. We spent the whole week of Thanksgiving at his home. We only broke one lamp and one ornament. Not to bad for a glass house and 4 kids. Technically the dog broke the lamp, but my son was chasing him. This was such a fun week with my dad because he was home the whole time!!! He is quite the work-a-holic, so usually when we visit we barely see him. I found him playing games with Alexi and Alyssa several times before I even woke up! I think my kids take after their Grandpa Maxwell when it comes to waking up at 6:30 everyday. He watched Alexi and Ella when we went to Harry Potter. He and his new wife Kathi made an amazing Thanksgiving dinner. Pictures in next post. We had such a relaxing time with them. I truly have a great Father!