Teaser!!

I am hideously guilt ridden about not posting for so long!!  So many momentous events the last 2 months...  Just so you don't think we dropped off the face of the earth, I'll give you a little breakdown of what's coming if I ever get time to breathe!

Awesome event #1: Jacob turned 12, was ordained a deacon, passed the sacrament for the 1st time, and went on a thrilling camp out with his new scoutmaster (his dad)!

Awesome event #2: Jase turned 7, and took us all to Disneyland for his big day!

Also a few not so awesome events, like our day today in the emergency room at children's with Jase.  Oh well, into each life a little rain must fall...

Life is BEAUTIFUL!

Mia has developed quite the little personality!

Tell me this face doesn't just kill ya!

Jason took the boys to the big Legoland New Years Eve party, and I know the picture is bad- but Jase's face is seriously hilarious!  Is this child abuse?

The dog is very patient.

Remember the salsa post?   Apparently Mia's love extends to all spicy condiments... thai peanut sauce included!

Taking years off of my life...

Guess what?  Jarom got his driving permit today.  He drove me to the grocery store.

Christmas Eve...McDonald Style

We weren't sure how we would pull off all of our Christmas Eve traditions now that our numbers are small here in Cali, but thanks to our fun neighbors, the O'Learys,  we had a pretty awesome Nativity play.  We still made food for all 4o of our AZ clan (we missed you all terribly)... leftovers anyone?  

Salsa!!

Hallelujah!  I've been trying to post forever and my pictures would never upload...SO, here's an interesting discovery we've made: Mia LOVES salsa.  I'm not just talking about dipping the occasional tortilla chip- I'm talking drinks the stuff like water.   Jason first let her try it at a restaurant.  She started sucking in air to cool off her tongue, then dove right back in for more.  Now every time we serve salsa with a meal, she starts eating it with a spoon, then picks up the bowl and chugs it.                    Hay Caramba!  

Winter?

Had to post about our day today!  The weather was AMAZING and we headed to the beach to enjoy it.  Yes, we went to the beach on December 29th.  Life is good!

For some reason, the photos are always in reverse order, so here is the end of our day!

Mia running away... 

The hole!  (Mia discovered this on our walk, I looked away for 2 seconds, and she disappeared.  I only had to panic for a minute before her little head popped up!)

The boys had a blast leaping over the occupants of the hole.

Christmas Lights!

Jason had lots of fun designing the lights for our new house!  Isn't it festive?  We are sooooo excited for Christmas!