Sunday, December 29, 2013

Christmas 2013

 We had another great Christmas with lots of family time!
 I took a lot of portraits and group shots but very little candids.  
 Next time I need to do a better mix.
 But until then, enjoy all the group shots!
 Hayden and Hailey enjoyed playing with Beach Grandma's snow village.



 Arron visited from Colorado and Angela from Palm Desert.


 Jason helping prepare the Prime Roast rub.


 Carrie, Autumn, and Preston visited on Christmas Eve (also Carrie's Birthday).  Autumn is going to college in Utah so it was a nice treat to get to see her!



 We had such nice weather!  It was in the 80's during the day.  The kids got to spend time at the bay.

 But it would cool down in the evenings.





 After a great Prime Rib dinner we exchanged gifts.
 Preston was so sweet with our kids.
 They loved playing with him!  I love these pictures of him with Hailey.  So cute.
 Look what Hayden got!
 I think this was the only super hero costume he didn't have!  Perfect.
 Christmas morning brought even more gift opening.
 Hailey asked for a pirate ship.  Which is perfect because both kids like to play with it!

 More army men!
 Hayden's gift to us.  



 And a few serious games of Connect Four!
 Arron was the champ- he bet all of us!
It was a great time with family!  Just as Christmas should be.

Sunday, December 15, 2013

More Thanksgiving- Sy's Camera

 Happy Grandpa- all kids and grandkids were home for Thanksgiving.
 Opening early Christmas presents. 
 Hayden got the globe he's been asking for!
 Reading his school book.
 Driving in papa's truck around the property.  
Hey, where's the seat belts Papa?!?!

Christmas Craft Day with the Block

Last weekend we planned some fun activities for the block kids.
We were brought the gingerbread men and house supplies.
Which meant we got to bake cookies in the morning!
No complaints for either child!
We set up two tables- one for the food and one for the Christmas ornaments crafts.
Hayden making his glitter snow flake.
Brookie helping Hailey with her glue.
This is Suzanne's snowflake drying.
Hayden got this elf hat he loves to were.  He's so funny- loves to dress up.
Painting Hayden's hand for his ornament.

Don't move your fingers!

Suzanne bringing water just in time to clean off his hands.
Moving on to table two- gingerbread men.


Hailey's- with help from mom.
Brook was nice to pre-assembly houses for my kids.  She's so thoughtful!
Hayden's man.  He said the green was "chest hair".  Gross!
Vivi's
Paige's house.
The table had squares for each person to put their craft/food.


Afterwards the kids came inside to get warm and played a fun game of "Win, Loose, or Draw" using the white board.
Fun game for all ages!
I love our block!