Christmas Day 2008

Notice the cement floors---I can't wait to post pictures of our new floors---coming soon!!










Taylor bought Steve a wallet for Christmas LAST year. He is very picky about his wallets---he hates when they are too big, so he never used it. Taylor always told him how rude that was, so for Christmas this year, she wrapped it up and gave it to him again. We all got a good laugh out of it.




We had a wonderful Christmas morning. I love that it was just our family. The kids were happy to get the presents from Santa that they asked for. Taylor asked Santa for a digital camera---we might be sorry that he brought her one---she has been taking pictures of EVERYTHING!! Parker wanted an I-pod and a robot (whatever!) and Lexi wanted a doggie and a horsie. Taylor was "testing" Santa Claus this year to see if he brought her what she asked for, without telling me or Steve what she wanted. I'm sad to say that I think this was Taylor's last year in Believing---

Christmas Eve

Kendyl and her future boyfriend, Max



The kids acting out the Nativity scene.


New Christmas pjs

My kids with their best friends.

Every year for Christmas Eve, the Thurmans invite us to go to Pasadena to be with their family. It is a fun tradition for our family, considering they are the closest thing to family we have here.

Kino Bay, Mexico

Over Thanksgiving break, we went to Kino Bay Mexico with my parents, grandparents and 2 sisters and their families. We are very lucky because my grandparents have a home on the beach there and they know so many people and all of the fun places to visit----they are great hosts. We haven't been there for 3 years and we were long overdue. Kino Bay is one of our favorite places to vacation. We love going for Thanksgiving because it makes you so thankful for the blessings that you have. Most of the the people there have nothing (as you can see from the pictures), but are so happy and will give you what little they do have. Some of the things that we enjoyed while we were there were sailing, kayaking, collecting sea shells, shopping, eating yummy food, walks along the beach in the morning, fishing, playing games on the beach, losing the power in a rain storm, the sunsets, the paddle boat, the Mexican people, flying kites and most of all---Being with family. Thank you Grandpa and Grandma for a great time.

Cousins!!!

We were lucky enough to get a visit from some of our favorite family members. Steve's uncle Mark and aunt Lori and their two children, Reed and Mary came from Colorado to go to Disneyland. They stayed with us the first half of their trip---we had such a good time. All of us girls went up to the Grove in LA to spend the day shopping, the boys went Mountain bike riding, and luckily the weather was in the 90's so we spent the last day basking in the sun at the beach! The kids all had such a blast. On Halloween day we met them up at their hotel and spent the afternoon swimming. More than anything, we spent time together catching up. We absolutely LOVE when they come. Reed and Mary and Taylor, Parker and Lexi all get along so well---it truly is a pleasure to be with them. We can't wait to see them again.

Aquarium of the Pacific

Earlier this month, me and the kiddos went up to Long Beach and spent the day at the Aquarium of the Pacific----It was so amazing. I think we all had a great time.

Picture Tag

The tag is go to your picture file and get in 4th folder and 4th picture and post it! I was almost afraid to see what picture it would be, but it turned out to be one of my favorites. It is of Lexi when she was 6 months old. Now I tag...Kenzie, Lori, Christy and Rebecca

I know...I'm so lame!

I know that I need to update my blog---finding the time is incredibly hard for me right now. Check back next week---we are leaving for Mexico in the morning so I will post when I return home. Happy Thanksgiving!