Christmas 2009

Christmas is always so exciting. I am just like a little kid. I just love the anticipation that the kids have when they come into our room on Christmas morning. This year we actually slept in until 8. We being Rich, Maddie, Macie, Ryker and I. Usually we all go out to the family room together, however, Kenzie thought she should check it out before anyone else woke up. She came into our room around 8 to wake us up. She was done playing with the doll house that Santa had left and was ready to open presents. So we did.

Christmas Eve - The traditional milk and cookies

for Santa. We couldn't pour the milk until after the girls

were in bed. Kenzie thought it would be warm by the time

Santa got there.

Ryker's only toy from Santa. It was all he needed.

Wow! What a great Christmas!

The girls sitting in a comfy chair from Santa.

Yes, Mackenzie is in a bathing suit. She did have really

cute Christmas P.J's on, they only lasted for about 20 min.

Kenzie got this outfit from her Abuelita and Papi.

She just couldn't stop modeling.

Christmas dinner at Grandma and Grandpa's.

Christmas with Nana and Papa

Christmas with Nana and Papa is always full of chaos and fun. I just had to add this in for my own purposes, even though it was a month ago. Anyway, we always enjoy our little get togethers and this year was no exception.

Papa and Ryker just chillin out.
So sweet.

Big kids table

Little kids table

We danced.....

and danced

Finally it was present time. The kids just
couldn't wait.


All the little girls got the cutest dolls.
By the way, out of 11 grand children there
are 9 granddaughters.

Merry Christmas from Disneyland!

On December 6th we took off to sunny California. It was so much fun and perfect weather. We first visited family and friends and then met up with 2 other families from Utah ,who we are good friends with. We stayed in Anaheim and had 4 day hopper tickets to Disneyland and California Adventure. The weather couldn't have been better, 75 degrees everyday and it wasn't too crowded. December is really a great time to go to Disneyland. Anyway, by the end of the 4 days the kids were done with Disneyland. We went all day and into the night, it was exhausting, but so fun. Here are a few fun pictures to share.

Visiting Abuelita and Papi

(Photos courtesy of Mackenzie)

Father and son(so cute!)

Baby Rich and Baby Chad

Brady's Birthday Party!

We went to Rich's best friends little boy's birthday.

Almost all the kids in our group, 3 of the boys were

on a ride.

Goofin around with Goofy

Chillin out in Minnie's house.

Kenzie couldn't go on one of the rides, so we ate

cotton candy instead.

Of all the rides at California Adventure we just

had to go on the Merry-go-round.

By the end of the night the kids couldn't even eat

dinner. We had another one in another booth asleep, also.

Kenzie just had to have a picture with Mirabell

Cow. She has never even seen her, she just thought

she looked pretty.

BFF's at Disneyland, could it be more fun!

This time she fell asleep as soon as her head hit
the pillow. Only a few seconds or so.

The Buzz Lightyear ride is highly recommended.


Rich and Maddie got to go up and dance with the

Highschool Musical group. It was really funny.

(Not the real Highschool Musical group)

What a trooper! This is a true experienced Disneyland mom. Baby on the hip, one on the shoulders and a camera around her neck. You go girl!

Never a dull moment....

I haven 't blogged in awhile and thought I would share a few pictures from our busy and fun life.
There is always someone willing to get in front of the camera, so why not take the picture and share. So did anyone else shop on Black Friday? Let me know how it went for you. I went at 3:30 am and braved Walmart first. Was it worth it? Maybe not. People there are not nice. At 5am you are given the go and everyone just rips into piles of stuff. It was crazy and a little painful. I don't think Walmart will be on my agenda next year, but I will go again to other stores and brave the crowds for the awesome deals. I hope everyone had an enjoyable Thanksgiving. I know I did. I'll have to share our Thanksgiving highlights at a later post. Until then TTFN.

The girls right after a bath

Kenzie and Elle after pre-school

Whoops! There goes Elle.

Always has a smile for the camera

Macie learned how to jump rope and now loves it.

Kenzie and Macie are so sweet together