Ellie + Lucy = BFF

LOVE LOVE LOVE these delicious girls!!

Merry Merry!!!

 A little lovin' from Santa at the Christmas Party at Church on Dec 18th....

Dec 19th

Pictures before Church...

Oscar was really excited to be pretending to unwrap his present....Oscar is the most easy going steady boy. He gets along with everyone and is generally very happy with whatever comes his way, we forget sometimes to make sure that he is getting/doing what he wants since he is so easy going....we love having this boy.

my biggest boy who really is just a baby still...I forget when I ask in frustration at some mishap...."How old are you?" and his response is 6....so yes, you were acting just like a six year old. Gordon is such a sweet and fun boy. We are so so lucky to have him

Poor Maggie had just biffed it on the front porch and wrecked her poor nose and lip....this is surely the 4th child...moderately less supervised mixed with an adventurous nature and you get one banged up adorable babe! Maggie has the most infectious personality...so sweet and fun!

My sweet Eleanor who couldn't resist wrestling around with the boys just before her picture...is always up for being Mommy's helper....we're lucky to have such a girl in this family!

some out takes as usual....

 Amid the hustle and bustle what a blessing to be able to take a break and really focus on what the season is all about. Today we were able to attend church and listen to beautiful music about the Birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. What a MIRACLE. I have really been able to reflect on the amazing testimony that Joseph, Mary, the Shepherds, Simeon, the Wise Men and all those who saw and recognized that babe born in Bethlehem....just a tiny baby...was the prophesied Messiah. They had such great faith to see a helpless child and know that He was the Christ. I hope that this year I can build upon my faith in Him.

 The BIG DAY!!!! 
The kids got up about 7:25ish and we got started at close to 8:00 am

One Sleepy Daddy + Super Excited Kiddies = FANTASTIC CHRISTMAS

  KIDS ARE READY TO GO.....

 Some attempts at a family picture....

 What a Blessed life we live.....we hope this next year brings as much happiness and health as we can handle!!

Merry Christmas to All

We are so Lucky to have had so many wonderful Friends over the years...from our days at BYU to Florida, Ohio and now in California! Blogging has been such a great way to stay in touch with all of our favorite people so we though we'd give a little Christmas Shout out to all of you we love!! 


so here it is......

MERRY CHRISTMAS
and a Happy New Year!!