Eliza is FOUR!

The kids had a great time at the Bounce House in Orem.

Even Lucas was able to find some baby entertainment.

Eliza wanted a pink cake with green frosting. Cousins got to celebrate with her. Grandma and Grandpa Stacey also got to join in on the song via FaceTime. 

Eliza got a fun mermaid doll with her money from Grandma and Grandpa Stacey.

At church they sang a fun song and gave her a special treat. 

Ice Castles and Slides

The ice castles were so much fun!!! They really outdid themselves this year. It was worth every penny, every chill, every wet spot, and every mile we drove. 

Both pics were so cute, I couldn't pick just one. ;)

Th Ice Castles are super cool!

There were tunnels and slides.

Lots of lovin' on this sweet little fella

A Visit to Oregon to see Emma

Had so much fun visiting my dear friend Emma in Oregon.

Love spending time with my dear buddy. We had SO many fun adventures together in our youth.

Matt and the kids also had a ton of fun. Lucas FINALLY learned to crawl while I was out of town. Fortunately Matt took a video and it's super cute.

We went on a beautiful short walk to a water fall and had some yummy chocolate after our cold adventures. 

Emma's kids, Ella and Miles

9 months with Lucas

Height: 29 inches 80%

Weight: 23.6 lbs 95%

Lucas is our happy boy. When he's mad, HE IS MAD! When he's happy, he's easy. 

He loves to put everything in his mouth.

So handsome in those button-up shirts.

He always want to be right in the action, never to be left out for anything.

He is such a snuggly boy. And, yes, he is in Eliza's old pajamas. 

He loves to fall asleep on mommy or daddy.

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!!