Week of Sick/Fun/Vacation

While Chris on a business trip in Vail last week skiing I stayed home to listen to kids coughing ALL night. First Hadley had it, then Vincent got croup, then Lauren got croup, then Vincent got a shot and x-ray to rule out asthma and now everyone just has bad coughs with runny noses. On the bright side we made it to Disneyland for A.Molly's birthday and had the greatest day ever. We stayed for 10 hours went on almost every ride possible. (Thanks A.Molly for spending the night two times and staying up with the baby - seriously folks, who has a sister that awesome?)

Lauren's New Skills

Serioulsy, does this look safe for an 11-month old? The girl loves to climb.

P.S. I don't have pictures of her standing on the rocking chair (with no hands), the rocking horse (with no hands), and climbing on Vincent's tricycle.

Unanswerable Questions

Questions Hadley has asked me:

A couple of mornings ago over breakfast: "MOM. HOW HUNGRY IS A BULL?"

At Christmas dinner: "HOW DO YOU GET THIS TURKEY TO BE KILLED?"

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.