Sunday, January 15, 2012

Going on a hike

We had some neighbors move in 3 houses down from Chicago last week.  They have the same age kids as Callie and Preston.  We have been hanging out almost everyday.  They enjoy hiking so we went with them.  It's sad that we have lived here 3 1/2 years and never hiked this trail that is in our backyard.




The gorgeous view.
The boys were always so far ahead; we had to tell them to slow down.  Paige rode in a backpack and did great.  I on the other hand was dying going up the steep hills.

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Valentines Decorations

 At Christmas I made these snowflakes and they turned out so cute.  I found them on pinterest.  My friend loved them so much she wanted to make some for Valentines Day.  She bought double sided paper and I like it so much better.  You can check out my board on pinterest.



Friday, December 23, 2011

Christmas Festivities!

                             Callie made this hat to wear for her Christmas program at school.
             Preston made this ornament at preschool  for Taylor and I for Christmas.

     Callie made this ornament at school for Taylor and I for Christmas.

Every year BNSF does a train ride for disadvantage kids and we were able to go as a family.  We boarded in San Bernardino and rode up the Cajon pass and back.

                                     All the helpers were volunteers and they decorated the train.
While aboard the train they passed out juice boxes and goldfish.  They enjoyed their snacks.
                                      

                                   Highway patrolman visiting all the kids on the train.
                                               Alvin, Simon and Theodore came along too.
                                  An elf walked the train cars and made balloon animals for every kid.



                                           The conductor showing the kids a few magic tricks.



 Santa Clause and Mrs. Clause was a big surprise to have on the train.  They passed out coloring books and                         pencils with a stuffed animal.


 If you can't read what the train says, "The Holiday Express"



Friday, November 18, 2011

Breaking Dawn Midnight Showing!

The movie was awesome.  I don't know if I can wait another year.  Excited to see Bella as a vampire.
We left at 2:30 to go wait in line.  Liana and me

I bought some cotton candy.  My favorite!



Visiting with good friends.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Halloween!

I forgot to add whiskers and a nose the night of our trunk or treat party.

Sisterly love

So sweet!

We went to our friends house to trick or treat, eat soup and breadsticks, and sit by the fire.  It has been a tradition  for the last couple of years.

Benihana's




My cousin and her family came to Disneyland for 3 days. We drove to Anaheim and met them and went to Benihana's for dinner Saturday night.
Crazy face!  Callie and Morgan

Our chef was great!

Preston did a great job using the chop sticks.  The kids were great at dinner .

Lacey, Heath and their 3 kids.

Trunk or Treat party



Friday night was our ward Halloween Trunk or Treat Party.  They had games, costume contest and good food.


Rapunzel's long braid (I know its not blonde)
Mickey Mouse

Rapunzel 

Mickey and Minnie

Minnie Mouse

Preston throwing wet sponges at a youth.