Monday, December 14, 2009

"Tis the season to be JOLLY"

BRETT'S HELICOPTER SQUADRON'S WORK PARTY














We had an awesome Christmas party at Brett's work. Santa flew in on a helicopter. Brett got some great footage. (see below). We had breakfast, a jump house, balloon making, crafts, and the kids loved sitting on Santa. lap and getting presents.
FAMILY PICTURES

















My sweet friend Jenny came over before church on Sunday to get some family pictures. It is very challenging getting six people to look and smile for a picture. Regardless if we look perfect in the pictures, I really just like having family pictures because I like to look at them later and see how truly blessed I am to have such wonderful children and a great husband.


BRYNN'S CHEER LEADING



Brynn had her first cheer leading game last Tuesday. It is so fun seeing her in her cheer uniform. Sometimes I have flash backs to the good old days when I use to do that fun stuff. (ha, ha)

OUR FRIENDS VISIT

















Our friends came to visit on Thanksgiving weekend. We had a great time. We were definitely a full house, but it was great. We got to go the beach, an awesome rainy bike ride, Legoland, watch a movie, and laugh about when we were younger. Toby, one of the guys that came and stayed out here, is the one that set Brett and I up. We will always be indebted to him.


THANKSGIVING DAY
The kids homemade puppet show of the pilgrims and the turkey.

My brother Daniel and Kylie, newlyweds, came down from LA to be with us. They are breaking the wish bone. It was so nice having them over.


We made our tradition fruit turkey and then added a baby turkey this year. I am not sure who has more fun making these things the kids or me. ( ha, ha)


My cute family, whom I am so grateful for at this season.
BRYNN END OF THE SEASON SOCCER PARTY


I was in charge of Brynn soccer party. I think over all things turned out good. I told Brett I think next time I will just coach soccer. I think that is more my cup of tea. I wanted to be soccer mom, so I could help make soccer fun for Brynn, and after the party she said she wanted to play again, so it was worth it . She never really got into it, but if she at least wants to keep playing maybe eventually she will like. :)

SANTA ARRIVES OFF THE HELICOPTER