2nd Grade Play

The title for this year's show was "Together" so the kids wore costumes from all over the world.  DJ was a Pharaoh from Egypt. He did a great job, and we are so very proud that he made it through... this time only looking for us a few times with his hands cupped like binoculars over his eyes!

More to come when we get the video back.

The Happiest Place on Earth

Really, it is! 

We took our second family trip to Disneyland in February, and had a magical time! Our dear friend, Aunt Susan, came with us, and she made it more fun for everyone. (1 to 1 ratio is always favorable!)

I can't really say much, except that I am still in awe of all that the Magical Kingdom has to offer, and how I don't ever think I will get tired of going!  The pictures speak for themselves!

Woo

To quote DJ this morning, "Our family won't be the same without Woo." She was 15 years old.

Deck the Halls

Our annual trek to the Christmas tree farm resulted in us getting our tree from Costco., but the kids had a great time running through the rows.  DJ had his first sleepover friend, so the boys decorated a gingerbread house and the tree, and a good time was had by all!

Nick was holding the tree on the top of the van... so he thought!

Just the thought of snow makes Nick cold!

Merry Christmas!

Salvation Army

I have been wanting to start some new traditions in our little family.  So the new thing this year was to ring the bell for the Salvation Army at the mall. 

DJ was true to form.  He wouldn't let many people go by without wishing them a hearty Merry Christmas! He also would say to them (after they gave) "God bless and keep you." In his best Dicken's Tiny Tim voice.

This is just a little rough video clip, but it is very representative of  2 hours spent at the mall.

Blessings to each of you this CHRISTmas!

Out of the mouth of babes...

"Mom, do you know what the Bible tells you?  The Bible tells you 'so'."

From Nick