Thursday, December 18, 2008

An Early Christmas Present for Mom!

In all the Christmas frenzy, I received a little gift that was truly amazing. At the same time, my two little girls took a nap (a very rare occasion for Jena) the day before we were heading off for our Christmas vacation. Oh, what a blessing!

A close up, since Jena wasn't very visible in the fist photo.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Thanksgiving in San Diego


Thanksgiving had its typical amazing meal and fabulous company. We went to visit Grandma Sue and Grandpa Rod in San Diego. We fed the ducks, rode the train in Old Town Poway, ate at Chin's, saw multiple movies (the first ever in the theater for Jena), played at the park, rode the ferris wheel, paid a visit to Great Grandma Wilma, saw animals at the zoo and touched the fish at Sea World... not to mention all the treats we ate and the games & activities we had at their home. Jena had the greatest time playing with many of her cousins. That sure is the life, when all that you need to worry about is how much play time you get with your friends :) Taylor proved again how clever she is as she figured out how to move the barrier to the stairs, climb through it, and then close it behind her (just like how she saw all the other kids do it). She always had the biggest smile on her face each time she made it through successfully. And of course the weekend flew by as quickly as it ever does. What a great time.

The ducks were waiting for their feast as well!

Tay at the zoo

Jena loves the ferris wheel

With an otter at Sea World