Sunday, December 25, 2016

CHRISTMAS 2016!

The Christmas season gets better and better as Eliza gets older. She remembers traditions and is able to explore more of the magic of the season.
It was our first Christmas morning as a family. It was so much fun!!
Lucas had fun with is stuffed toys. Aunt Megan gave him Pluto.

A perfect Christmas morning.

Turns out we like Tinkerbell thanks to the cute Disney movies. 
For a long time, Sofia was her favorite snuggle buddy at bed time.

It was a surprise that Santa knew that she wanted this princess book from Costco.
Eliza loves music so mommy had the idea to buy her an old iphone because it plays music externally and doesn't require headphones or any other parts. She has loved it since the first day. Mommy and Eliza love listening to music together.


Lucas loved his first Christmas
Mommy couldn't just choose one picture, they were too cute!
He looks so cute in that hat!

Eliza got her first Book of Mormon. 

After our morning at home, we headed to the McPhillens, opened more presents and ate yummy food.
This might be the cutest Christmas Disney dress EVER!


We really need to work on our selfie. haha!


A funny side note: 
Christmas was on Sunday this year and we totally took the kids to church just like this. 
They are so cute!!



Friday, December 23, 2016

December Randoms

Eliza is a super snuggly girl but it's not very often she falls asleep snuggled with mommy.
Making gingerbread houses

It is a happy mommy day when the baby starts sitting in the shopping cart....especially my heavy babes.

Happy boy with crazy hair.


Not a huge fan of shoes just yet.
Loved the Merry-Go-Round at the zoo.
Lucas snuggle naps. I wanted to love them but I also wanted to get stuff done. 
But I knew this sweet phase was going to come and go so I enjoyed. 

Saturday, December 17, 2016

Rowley Christmas Party

The Santa at the Rowley Christmas Party this year was superb. He was a beautiful reminder of what Christmas is all about even whilst enjoying Santa Claus and presents and Christmas trees. 
Lucas was sort of willing to sit with Santa Claus.
Eliza not so much.
I'm so glad my kids are having these memories with our grandparents. 
Just because there are not enough pictures of Lucas and his mommy.

Friday, December 9, 2016

Disneyland: Day 5

Our Last Day at Disneyland did not disappoint.




Last character stop - Tinkerbell.

A surprise visit from Stephen. A reunion 5 years in the making. It was a sweet moment.






A quick stop in St. George for breakfast. This pic was too cute not to add onto the vacation. 

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Disneyland: Day 4

A Magic Morning at Disneyland




A breakfast with the princesses at Ariel's Grotto.










I could not pick just one....or two......so three it is. 
Like father, like son.