Christmas 2008

We started out December with an annual trip to the Upland Stake Creche festival where Hadley does the same thing every year with great anticipation - dresses up like Mary and sits and poses in the stable looking at the baby Jesus . . . for a while. I love that she looks forward to this every year!

Making our winter mitten/thank you note crafts.

Check out Hadley's cute pose for the primary ornaments they made. I have no idea where she gets it from but I have to say it is adorable compared to the usual mugshots they take.

Lauren - getting cuter and cuter everyday. This is from Claremont the day after Christmas waiting to ride the train home - it was cold!

Christmas Eve - had some McDonald's, opened cousin gifts, got in car to sit in traffic. (Note Hadley's pose)


Christmas Eve at Chris's parent's house.


A rare picture of me and Lauren.

Getting ready for Christmas in Upland

The day after Thanksgiving we went to Upland and helped decorate for Christmas. A favorite annual activity, especially for Hadley who loves to decorate as many trees as she can.

Thanksgiving 2008

We had a great Thanksgiving this year even though four out of 5 of us were sick. We went to Chino where the kids had a great time playing with the cousins. Highlights included:

1) great rainy and cool weather

2) a new 1000 piece puzzle

3) visiting with family

4) my mother-in-law's yummy apple pie

5) a bonfire outside complete with jokes and skits put on by the youngest children

Two and a Half Year Old for Hire

Will wash windows and do laundry - scantily clad for no extra charge.