Beach!

While in California we went to the beach twice! We were so lucky to have fabulous weather while there. It got up to 80! It made a day at the beach so very pleasant! My kids loved the beach. Blair especially loved digging in the sand. That girl loves, loves to get dirty. She had sand everywhere including her ears! I just loved relaxing and watching the beauty of the ocean. Seriously, there is nothing more relaxing then the sound of waves.


Lukas braved the cold water and LOVED it!

I love this picture! I caught it at the right moment. He had so much fun jumping waves.
Blair thought the water was freezing! She had more fun just digging in the sand.
Blair and Gracie! Blair loved having Gracie to play with on our trip. They are such cute friends.
Blair making a sand angel. We were cracking up!
Lukas holding a crab.
Blair holding a crab.

Thanksgiving post (kind of late)

Blair's turkey coloring pic on Thanksgiving! I love that she showed it off upside down!

I know that my Thanksgiving Post is a little late. Thanksgiving week was so busy getting ready to go to Disneyland then having Thanksgiving, then leaving in the middle of the night to go to Disneyland. I however, want to still express my gratitude. I have SO much to be grateful for that if I don't post it I will feel selfish!

1.) I am so grateful that I have family to celebrate Thanksgiving with. Whether we celebrate with my family or Dan's family I feel loved and wanted. This year we spent it with my family. It was so great to see family I hadn't seen for a while. I am grateful that my cousin Ryane wants to spend time with me when she is here. We went bowling with them and were so happy to have them join us for Thanksgiving. She is also very talented and is always making crafty things for my little Blair! I love it!

2. I am grateful for Dan. He is such a great husband. He rarely complains and hardly ever gets mad! He is always willing to help around the house and with the kids. He is such a great dad who loves spending time with his children. The kids and I adore him!

3. I am grateful for Blair and Lukas. They are such a blessing. Little miracle babies! There isn't a day that goes by that they don't make me smile. Even on days where I feel like I am going to pull my hair out. Hugs and kisses from my sweet kiddies always makes my day. I feel so blessed that I get to stay at home with them. I have never wanted anything more then that! Ever since I can remember I just wanted to be a mom. I wanted to stay home with my kids and love on them all day! I am so grateful that it is possible.

4. I am grateful for modern day appliances. I know it may sound dumb but oh how I love my dishwasher, vacuum, and washing machine. These 3 things are my best friends!

5. I am grateful that my kids have such great grandparents! I think grandparents are so important in their grand kids lives. They can help lift and praise them just like parents. I am grateful for my own grandma. She has done this for me so many times. She is always lending a listening ear and I love her! I love my mom, step dad, and in laws as well.

6. I am grateful for the gospel. I don't know where I would be without out. It brings so much joy and peace in my life. I know the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is true. I would be so lost without it.

SNOW!!!

It snowed! It is pretty much melted now but it did snow! I am grateful for daddies who bundle themselves up and the kiddies and go out and play in the powder with them. The mom in this house doesn't really love the snow! Snow=bonding/special time with daddy!


The kiddies all bundled up ready to go out. They each picked out their own snow hats this year. Lukas loves his monster hat. Blair picked hers cause she thought the ears were sort of like a kitty.

First thing they did was make snow angels.

Then of course a snow ball fight! They also made a snow man, and an Elmo castle.

Another bike!

Dan and I have been talking about getting Lukas a new bike for a while. His other bike just did not cut it. The chain ALWAYS fell off. We would be riding the river trial and the chain would fall off. It would be so hard to put back on when you weren't close to home. We thought maybe a new bike for his birthday. However, while at Sam's Club today I found the PERFECT bike for him. It was a great deal and I knew this bike would hold up. It even came with a helmet which is perfect cause Blair needs one. Lukas loves his new bike and has enjoyed riding around the neighborhood today.

Ballet!

Blair started ballet a few weeks ago and she LOVES it! She gets so excited on Thursdays when I tell her it is ballet day. She takes at Vision Dance studio the same place Lukas takes his hip hop class. Blair is a little lonely though cause she is the only student in Toddler ballet! She needs some friends! They just opened though so I am sure that it will only be a matter of time before she has some cute little friends join her. For now she is just getting private lessons for a great price. ;) She is learning a dance for the Christmas show case to Rocking around the Christmas Tree.


Blair picked out her own outfit this week to wear. She kept saying, "I look so pretty!" We also got her some ballet shoes and she loves to put them on and dance around the house as well.

Family pics 2011

We got our family pictures done this year! My friend Shanda with Shandaleighphotography.blogspot.com did them for us. I have to say I have the cutest kids in the world! They did fab and were such little posers. We took the pics by our house on the river trail. I really loved the location and how they turned out. Now I just need to decide what to print and display, and which ones to use on my Christmas cards. Here are some of my favorites.

Blair makes the funniest faces!
I am pretty sure this is my favorite family picture.
SOOOO dang cute!
Lukas insisted on wearing his bat man rain boots for the pictures. I was really hesitant at first. In the end we decided to let him. We figured him being happier was more important then what shoes he wore. We also figured that down the road we will love that his little personality will be found in our family photos.

8 years and still in love!
Nope promise I am NOT pregnant! Just a little chubby ;) Seriously, though at first I didn't like this pictures and I would look at this one and others and think bad thoughts about myself. Then I started looking more and you know what I love it. It is who I am. As moms and women we need to start embracing who we are more. So what if we have gained a little weight. Why do we need to obsess so much over it. It may just mean I enjoy baking treats (and eating them too) with my family. It also means we have been super busy and the gym has taken a little back burner. I love myself and my family and that is all that matters!




Can't say it enough, my kids are the CUTEST!!!

preschool parade!

On Halloween Lukas had his preschool Halloween party. They always do a Costume trick or treat parade around the block. The parents are invited to watch. It is so cute to see all the little kids in their costumes!
This is Lukas and his BFF Max from preschool! They have so much fun together. We have even had a few play dates with him. He has a little sister Blair's age as well. Every day when I pick Lukas up from school he and Max are BEGGING to play!


Just finishing up at the parade.