visit to Oakland Temple

When we were home at Christmas time we went and saw the lights at the Temple. This is also where Aidan thought that the animals ate baby Jesus. Let me explain, papa Mark and Aidan were looking at the nativity and Mark asked Aidan if he could see baby Jesus, in which case Aidan replied, "No, I think the animals ate baby Jesus." The nativity was all white and it was kind of hard to see who was who. We told Aidan if that had happened things would have turned out a bit different. Ha, ha!

Christmas morning

Their letters to Santa.

The boys were so excited. This year was really great because they were so into it! And to top it off, my mom was there to watch it all!

Christmas in California

I went out to Cali in Mid December for my moms surgery and then decided to stay out there for Christmas. Joe and the boys drove out and met me and Chloe there and we spent Christmas with my family. It was a Christmas miracle because my mom came home from the hospital on Christmas Eve after only being there for one week after major surgery. It was awesome! We didn't expect here home that soon. This is the Sunday before Christmas after church.

Sledding Time!

Carter and Aidan getting ready to go sledding at the golf course.

The Unabomber's son

oh wait, it's just Aidan in my sunglasses.

Sassy the tree

Chloe at 6 months old

6 Months Old December 2, 2009

16 lbs. 50%

26 in. long 85-90%

and a tiny head 20%