Zuma Beach

We went with my sister's family to the beach and her friends for the holiday yesterday. We almost didn't go thinking it was too cold, but it turned out so nice--even stayed until sunset. The girls loved playing with all the kids. Sadie was amazing. Brenna even took a nap on the beach, and Dallas was pretty close. Why is the beach so rejuvenating? 

A GREAT TWENTY-EIGHT!

I took advantage of the Disneyland Special--free entry on your birthday--and come back in 30 days to go to Cal. Adventure too. I wasn't planning on going b/c I tried the zoo with the 3 girls and it was pretty tough so I didn't think I would be up for it. But I woke up and couldn't think of anything else to do and thought it would be a great birthday seeing the girls soo excited to see the princesses and ride on rides, so I thought it would be worth it. Overall, a fun time. It was fun meeting tons of other Mom's who also had the same birthday and were there with their kids. There was even a Mom there who was behind us in line who also had a 2 month old baby there--born the same day as Sadie. And she had 5 kids! My favorite ride was the Nemo Submarine. It was so fun. Sadie was a dream and I got lots of help from strangers who could tell I needed an extra hand at times. The girls loved meeting the princesses and eating cotton candy. 

This other picture of me was at the end of the night. Brooke, my sis, came over and gave me this purse she made and this new shirt. And my other sis Court gave me these cute slippers. What an outfit I know. 

Brenna Turns 2!!

Brenna turned 2 on January 5th! She had a great birthday and was pretty excited about being 2. Here are some fun pictures of her and some from her birthday. 

Tidbits about Brenna: She loves to sing all of the time!  Her favorite game is "Hide & Seek". Everything is "All by Self." She loves to try and get dressed by herself. She loves wearing dresses and trying on shoes. She loves going to nursery at church. She loves dancing, parks, bubbles, coloring, painting nails, dogs and princesses, and playing with Dallas. She makes us laugh and we love her. I can't believe she is 2!

My Favorite Christmas Picts

Well, we had a nice Christmas--Christmas Eve with my sister Brooke and her family. The kids played and then they opened presents and acted out the Christmas story.  Then Christmas morning at our house. Then off to Upland for Christmas there with Nathan's family. We just got home today. 

We feel very blessed that 2 of  our Grandparents are home from the hospital after major scares--one on Christmas Eve and one the day after Christmas!!

Nathan and I were also very lucky to go out on a date to see Australia--which I LOVED!! We doubled with Nathan's brother Brian and his girlfriend Ali, who are so cute and leaving for BYU-Idaho next week. 

Sadie has been so cute. She really smiles whenever you talk to her now and she is starting to coo. So sweet. Life with 3 is way different. But it has been so nice having so much help with Nathan being on break from school. Any tricks or tips are much appreciated!! 

We Found Snow

1ST SMILES!!

Tonight we took these pictures of Sadie smiling! It started 2 days ago that she started smiling. And it is so fun. She is such a good baby and we are really enjoying her. She will be 4 weeks old tomorrow and time has flown by. 

The girls, or Dallas really, has started the countdown for Christmas. Only 2 weeks left!  We busted out their Christmas jammies from last year and made jingle bell bracelets & necklaces today.   

Best of with Nana & Grandpa

So my parents left last night. It was the best time with them here. I got so spoiled with them being here for the transition with Sadie being born! They are really amazing. Seriously, Dallas and Brenna had the time of their lives with them.  And I know we couldn't have done without them. Nana & Grandpa took them bowling, to movies, to the Natural History Museum, lots of wagon trips around the block, to the park, to church, to fix D's guitar, and to ride bikes. They made cookies, played with bubbles & play-dough, and watched Kung Foo Panda.D's favorite game is to hide in her castle tent and play 3 Little Pigs with them taking turns as the big bad wolf:). Brenna's favorite is to say "Get Me" and then they chase her forever. Or Marco Polo around the house. The girls loved their "tea parties" with popcorn and water on princess plates with my Mom. My parents woke up early everyday with the girls after a night on the "comfy" blow up bed that we have. I can't say enough about all they did. Everything in my house got fixed.  And my laundry was always done to my surprise. My Mom can't stay still. They went to the store for us countless times. My Dad got me all the meds I needed and was the master rocker for Sadie. We had a lot of laughs and made great memories. Thank you and we LOVE you and will MISS you!!