Saturday, January 7, 2012

California, Christmas, Halloween, Birthday...Whoa...


Playing catch-up. Again. These are a few things that couldn't go without being posted.

Leaves. Leaves. And more leaves. Our yard was filled with them this year. We still aren't completely rid of them! But, this is a huge plus to having big trees:
HALLOWEEN!! Casey's mom always does a party for the kids! They love it! And, I love kids in costume...
What would be a party at grandma's without sliding down the stairs in sleeping bags??
Bob the builder (Maybe next year he'll want to wear his costume more than 2 minutes??)
Our little ladybug
CALIFORNIA!!!

Sea World. Disneyland. Beach. What a trip... I want to go back!! Everything was perfect!

Grandpa had the magic touch. It's not easy getting an over tired baby to sleep at Sea World.
My cute little nephew Emmett!

We all LOVED the beach! Even in the November weather! The water was ice cold. But that didn't stop any of us from playing in it. The kids loved running from the waves. The adults loved boogie boarding no more than 100 yards from the dolphins! I think could live in San Diego....





After Casey and myself turned Dillon down when he asked us to carry him 100 times... He turned to Grandma, Jed, and Jens. He knew they couldn't say no.
Disneyland is the. best. Everyday people pull out their best animated self:)

Dillon's proudest moment...




BIRTHDAY

Hazel's ONE!! love her. love her. love her... That's all I have to say about this little one!

CHRISTMAS...

Our failure of a gingerbread house. Yes... I know... they're supposed to stand up...

Christmas was wonderful! Filled with family time, gifts, and way too much food!



Here's hoping next fall (and year) is just as fun filled! Happy New Year Everyone!!





7 comments:

Chad and Mandi said...

I just love your little family. I bet Dillon had a blast in California, and Hazel is about the sweetest little girl on the planet! So glad we got to see you during the holidays, even if it was brief!

Sarah Ball said...

Loved the update! all the pics are so cute! your kiddos are getting so big!

JaNae said...

Cute photos! I love Dillon's Bob costume! :) And, oh, the memories of California. Makes me wish we could do it all over again! Love you!

JaKe and NaT* said...

I have been waiting for this post:) man you did update alot of great family times! Your kids are just the cutest can i say? and I LOVE hazels cake..i'm assuming you made it! loved all the pics.. hope we get to hang out sometime soon!!!

Chris & Jennie said...

Darling! I love all of Hazel's bows, too cute. Oh, and her birthday cake is SO adorable! Love it!

Christensen's said...

Sam, I love Hazel's cake! You did an amazing job! You are such a great mother!

AuBrie and Russ said...

Sam I was just looking at your blog and you are so gorgeous! You look amazing after two kids, whats the trick?? Your kids are adorable. Looks like you and Casey are happy. I'm jealous of your trip, looks like you guys had fun!!