CHRISTMAS at last!

Well, this is what happens when you stay away from your blog too long. I'm not even sure I've ever uploaded this many pictures in one blog so hopefully you all will still be able to enjoy them :) We went to CA for christmas this time and it was really fun. We were able to also be in UT with Andrew's family on the way down and a couple days on the way back. The girls were very spoiled the whole time and loved spending time with the aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandmas and grandpas.

Having fun on the hammock out back.

Jane loved sitting in the present boxes. It was pretty funny especially when she couldn't get out so she would just sit there :)

On Christmas Eve Chef Zoey and Breanna made a yummy banana with peanut butter and raisins. Zoey was pretty proud!

Christmas Eve Jammies

Zoey's Christmas Eve jammies.

We had white Christmas down in Southern Ca with lots of fog that morning. This is Zoey checking it out.

Janie's present from Santa. She looked SO cute walking around with it.

Zoey eating Santa's leftovers :) She was pretty excited about it.

Christmas morning breakfast...eggs, ham, coffee cake, slushy oj, etc.

Zoey bringing Grampa his stocking

Jane's stocking

We love undies!

Nancy Jane got a pear in her stocking. She LOVED it and munched on it for quite some time. It was really cute.

Still going at it...

Jane's baba from her stocking :) pretty cute watching her suck on it. Don't worry she only got it for like a minute.

Watching the Nativity movie

Just a cute Zoey face.

Present time!

Perfect present for these little Idaho spuds

Jane loved hanging out with Breanna and Scott.

LOVE her smile. Melts my heart.

my silly daughter

Look at that Christmas mess!

Christmas Sunday (day after) My mom made the girls dresses and did such a good job!

I don't remember this picture being taken but I think it's fun.

just another Zoey face yet again

Karlie was swinging the girls in the hammocks and Jane fell asleep. I think it's really sweet.

LOVE her eyes and cheeks!!!

Love my Girls

I am delaying posting about Christmas because it will take so long. For now, I will just post a couple cute pictures of the girlies.

Just a cute picture of Jane. I realize there's a huge scratch below her eye. Poor girl scratched herself in her bed :(

A fun water toy Zoey and Jane got from Grammy and Grampa. They played with it all day long.

Jane was a little sick the other day and was extra cuddly. I loved it 99% of the time. For the 1% I resorted to giving her a bath so I could have a break (you can see her eyes are red from crying. Looks cute with her big smile.)

Today Zoey was playing with baby dolls like most days. She sure does take good care of them. After they were all fed with their very own bowl and spoon they got a "toy" as you could see here. I thought it was another meal but when I asked Zoey what her babies were doing she said "they're playing with toys." She'll be a great mom someday!

Saint Nicholas

Here are Zoey and Jane with Santa at our Ward Christmas Party. No one was scared of him. Jane was pretty interested and Zoey was shy but says she wasn't.

Thanksgiving, etc.

I have been so bad at posting on my blog lately! I apologize to the few who check in on us :) I do appreciate readers though so don't leave!

Everyone in our household is doing well. Things have most definitely been super busy but we are still alive and still love each other :)

For Thanksgiving we had the opportunity to go to Andrew's parents in Utah. While we were there we were able to see and visit with 10 or Andrew's 11 siblings. The only brother we didn't get to see was David who is just older than Andrew. They are living in Independence, MO so the trip wasn't exactly easy but we are hoping to see them around New Years. David and Maren have four of the most adorable little boys ever. We sure miss them. They are also expecting their fifth child in April and just found out it's the little girl they've always wanted! I am so excited for them!!! Anyways, Thanksgiving was very busy and very fun. Zoey was in heaven the whole time, playing from sun up to sun down every minute. I would have to drag her to bed as she cried that she wanted to play with her cousins. As soon as she hit the sack she was completely zonked! The first thing she said when she woke up was "where are my cousins." She sure enjoyed herself :) Jane also had fun playing with cousins her age. It's so fun to see all the babies all around.

Aside from Thanksgiving we have mostly been hanging around the house. There have been lots of babies born in our ward and unfortunately a bad car accident leaving one of our RS sisters pretty banged up and broken. Any prayers for Cassie are greatly appreciated. She has a long recovery ahead of her.

The pictures will show you more of what we're doing around here. Enjoy!

Thanksgiving at Papa's Lot

Some of the few wonderful cooks including the head chef Nannie :)

Cute little Lizzy

Look at these cute little girls :) These cousins sure do love each other

Alisa with her Oldest girl and youngest boy

Some of Zoey's fan club, Savannah and Meagan

James and little Eli. What cuties!

Me and little Janey chowing down on pumpkin bread

Mark, Sarah and 5 of their 7 kids

Jane's always had those dreamy blue eyes...love them!

Eli and Zoey. They are about 9 months apart.

Mike, Heather and their 8 kids

Nancy Jane just being cute as ever

I think this picture is hilarious for multiple reasons....1) Zoey's pants are on inside out, a normal occurrence in our house (if she even has pants on!) 2) the doll arrangement...no explanation needed and 3) Andrew's face...a normal reaction to our crazy little girl.

pigtails :)

decorating the tree

Jane learned to stand! She is so proud of herself :)

Zoey begged me to "take a smile of my baby" lol