Christmas Morning

After all the traveling we did in December I really wanted to make it back home for Christmas morning. Nothing quite like it.

Disneyland!

I know it's been said before but Disneyland IS the happiest place on Earth ♥

I can vouch

 We had so much fun and were exhausted after going full speed for 2 days. One day at California Adventure and one day at Disneyland. 

It was our first time at California Adventure. We loved Cars Land and Soaring over California. The boys hit Guardians of the Galaxy and California Screamin' while the girls and I went to Frozen. 

It was such a magical day!

 I still love all the storybook kiddie rides. Toads Wild Ride is so fun!

Pirates of the Caribbean! A family favorite!

 Thunder Mountain!

 Autotopia.
We let the kids pick a souvenir and Addie picked a bubble wand...and that thing brought crazy joy to her and kids and adults in line around her all day! Ha! 

Daddy's girl

 Being silly

Can't wait to go back!

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A couple tender moments at Grandma and Grandpa's house before heading back to Utah.

 Great Grandma Arlene looking at the calendar we gave her for Christmas.  

It was nice spending time visiting with her. She is a sweet and fun lady. 

 4 generations!

 Grandpa read the kiddos a Christmas story every night before bed.

Dance Pics

The girls were asked to do some modeling for the dance studio. All I have are these lame screen shots from my phone. Doesn't seem right. lol. I meant to ask for the digital copies but never did.

Kaitlyn can leap!

Sun Valley 2017!

Sun Valley 2017 did not disappoint.

 It's always a really fun weekend packed full of fun traditions. 

We arrived Thursday night late and pretty much went to bed.

Friday morning we had breakfast at our favorite spot, The Kneadery with family. Afterwards we hit the Gold Mine, a thrift shop we always find amazing deals at. Then it was off to the YMCA to do a little climbing. The kiddos had a blast and after 2 hours we still had to beg them to leave. 

We made yummy tacos for dinner and visited with family and played games. 

GO Kaity!

 Addie was a little timid at first.

 But ended up being a big fan!

 Saturday morning it was the tree hunt. 

The kiddos love going out exploring in the mountains with the group.

 Dylan and Mal found one! 

Grandpa and Lucas. 

 Cute kiddos

 Kaity and Park. Best friends

Grandpa and Cindy and Jeff

Boys being silly

 Then we had some lunch and rested up for sledding!

Loved it!!

Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for such a fantastic time in the mountains!! ♥♥ 

Can't wait until next year!

Light Parade and Gingerbread Houses

 Kaitlyn's dance studio danced in a parade to kick off the season. She had a lot of fun.

 Gingerbread houses with cousins. What a fun tradition!

Thanksgiving at Home ♥

We had a fun and relaxing Thanksgiving weekend at home with Grandma and Grandpa. We ate yummy food and finished 2 puzzles!