Sledding - finally!

Ever since my mom came to visit in the fall, the kids have been talking about sledding in the snow.  Finally, at Christmas, we got our chance!!  Both kids loved it - the little sleigh was very popular.  Getting back up the hill - that's another story....

Christmas!

Both Jackson and Elora got the chance to sit on Santa's lap at the ward Christmas Party!  Neither one would look at him though.... a sign of naughty or nice?

Jackson playing with his friends Dominic and Kai, with Aiden bringing up the rear.... he loves playing with the big boys!

Christmas morning was spent at Uncle Casey's house!  It is such a thrill to watch them tip toe down the stairs to see what Santa brought... magic for one and all!  I didn't get nearly the pictures I wanted (I was caught up in the moment).  Jackson got a scooter, and Elora a play kitchen.  We had a wonderful morning as a family - we are truly blessed.

I know these are really out of season, but my computer was out of wack and now it's back!  I had to share the Halloween shots - they are my favorite!  Elora is a true girly girl, and Jackson had a mean "Arrggghh!" to go with his Pirate!

Disneyland!!

We got to go to Disneyland when Steve and Cherie came to visit, and I forgot to post the pics!! The kids had a great time - can you tell? It was an adventure to ride the rides with four kids between the ages of 2 and 3....

Hangin' with the Cousins

Steve, Cherie, Mattie and Hailey came to visit us last month! We had so much fun watching the kids play together. Aren't they cute?



Notice Elora missing from the pic - she hates the sand and is afraid of the seaweed....



I think this one belongs in an archive of some kind... or maybe a Pottery Barn catalog!

Elora's Habits

I fear the ablility to sleep anytime, anywhere is something she gets from her mother...

Venice Beach

Daddy's new studio is one block from the beach - with free parking! We love to go visit and play in the waves. Elora hates the sand, but Jackson is becoming a born surfer!