Thanksgiving 2012

My Parents came down from Indiana late Sunday night before Thanksgiving.  My sister Britney and her family came Tuesday night.  We enjoyed hanging out and all the cousins play so well together. 

Andy, Dad, Taylor, and Britney

Wednesday night before Thanksgiving, we met Chase and his friend, Our friends, Reina and Aaron, my parents, and Britney and Andy to go play Whirly ball. We had so much fun!

My mom, Britney and I cooked all morning.  Andy also deep fried a delicious turkey.

 My lovely Thanksgiving table.  Taylor gave me the idea!

 Aaron, Reina, Mom, Dad, Brit, Andy, and me.  Kids at other table. 

 We then headed to the Wallace's to see Taylor's family and have dessert.  The kids were able to score a ride on the 4 wheeler.  They had a blast playing with everyone. 

 Some Black Friday shopping and eating at chick-fil-A with Granpa and Grandma.

 Callie loves Dallin.  I have to agree.

 Grandma playing a game with all the cousins.  They look so silly.

 

 We took a hike to Eagle Mountain lake and it was just beautiful.  We had a lot of fun just walking around. 

 Preston and Baylee.  They are so cute. 

 Gorgeous!  The colors were amazing. 

 

 

 We decided to do Christmas early so we didn't have to ship anything.  The kids loved it. 

 Paige trying on her jean jacket my mom gave her. 

All the girls matched in their Christmas outfits.  No one would cooperate for pictures. 

Breaking Dawn 2 in California!!

 

My sweet husband gave me a trip to California for my 30th birthday to go to Breaking Dawn 2 with all the friends I started the Twilight saga with. 

Leticia Beck, me, Liana Wilson, and Sara Ochs.

We were pretending to run from the wolves.  Doesn't look like it at all.  We look rediculous! I loved the movie except the surprise ending.  Liana and I were gasping but it turned out in the end.  It

 That night I stayed at a wonderful friend's house and this is the view of her backyard.  I felt like I was staying in a 4 star hotel.  I had a lovely room and a yummy smoothie for breakfast.

 Friday morning Sara Ochs, Liana Wilson, Meredith Salisbury and I drove down to the L.A. fashion district and shopped for several hours and then headed back to avoid traffic and get lunch. 

 Oh, how I miss the mountains and palm trees!  I would give anything to see that out my bedroom window every morning. 

 My friend Debbie held a get together with delicious food and great friends. 

 Charity, Julie, and Melanie Bascum

 Lindsey, baby Nixon, and Katy.

 Rachel and her 3 kids.  We used to hang out all the time. 

 Saturday Morning I went to lunch with Katy and Rachel to the Kopper Kettle Kafe in Yucaipa.  I had the pumpkin pancakes which are as good as I remember. 

Next I headed to Cafe Rio for lunch with Charity and Debbie.  We did some window shopping and lots of taste testing.  Then I my friend Jennie picked me up and we actually did some shopping.  Always a fun shopping partner. 

 Lindsey took me to go get a pedicure along with Katie Brown.  It was so relaxing and loved catching up with these two girls. 

 

 

Sunday morning came by and it was time for me to go home.  I had a gourmet breakfast and headed to the airport.  My view from Lindsey's guest bedroom.  That far mountain is Big Bear.  It already has snow on it. 

I had an amazing time in California!!  Can't wait to go back.

My little princess!

 Paige started taking ballet with her friend.  She loves it.  This day was the week of Halloween and we forgot to dress up.

The Christmas ballet recital is coming up.  Can't wait to see how they dance. 

School carnival

We went to Callie and Preston's school carnival on November 10.  They had games, prizes, food to eat, bounce houses, and a fun little train ride. 

 

 Paige made a toss into the toilet bowl. 

 One of Callie's classmates put her into jail.  She wanted us to pay to get her out but we just let her stay for the full 5 minutes.  She wasn't very happy.

 Preston and Paige loved the train ride.  Callie I think is starting to feel a little old to ride.

Afterwards we stayed and played on the playground.

Hallween fun 2012

 Making Pumpkin sugar cookies with Callie's friend, Ella. 

 The night of our church, trunk or treat party.  My brave fireman.

 This year I attempted and made Callie's costume.  She wanted to be a bat. I made the ears and cape and it turned really cute.  Quite proud of myself with the thanks to my friend Reina for helping me.   
 My sweet Paigey!  She loves Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse.  She says she wants to be Minnie again next year.  That would make 3 years in a row. 

 The night of Halloween.  Preston wasn't feeling good and he was inside. 

 We brought the wagon for Preston.  He had a sore throat and a little fever.  Poor Preston. 

 We went trick or treating with Preston's friend Tyson and Chloe.  Chloe and Paige both dressed up as Minnie.  One pink and one red. 

 Her bag was getting heavy.  She wouldn't let me empty it into the wagon for fear of loosing any candy. 

An older Minnie Mouse passing out candy.