Brody is 7

No secret that December birthdays are hard.  I think we nailed it with Brody this year.  Carly made him a football cupcake cake.

The main highlight was going to med-evil times dinner theater.

Apparently the food was better than my food because you got to eat everything with your hands.

I love the dressing up part.  He said it was the best birthday he has ever had.  To be honest I think it is his first birthday party he has ever had.

Happy 7th birthday Brody!!!

After Christmas in Utah

So much snow in Utah this year...we went to say goodbye to Lynn and Judi who are leaving on their mission to Brazil

A lot of firsts this year....Taylor plowing the snow...Brody peeing in the snow

Went to BYU basketball game

 Brody got a cougar souvenir...We wanted to name it Pussy Cat...Brody freaked out and said no....Cougs.

One of my favorite moments all Christmas was Sydney teaching Brody to Ice Skate,  

Sleeding is always a must

New Years Day

Many years ago I went to the Pasadena Rose bowl parade and talked to a guy all night long.  19 years later I have had 4 kids with that guy and my kids have never been to that parade.  I had to take them before we left California.  We got up at 4:30 am and went to get our spots.  It was as amazing as I remember. 

Love you California!!

Last Christmas on Laurel st

Waiting at the top of the stairs till we say go

Dad says it is time.

Eating breakfast before gifts...everyone is playing on some new electronic from santa while we eat.

Presents from Grandparents

Taylors gift to Brody...He looks like a member of One Direction.

Christmas Eve

 We went to my moms and dad for Christmas Eve this year.  My moms house is always so Christmas...I love how she loves Christmas.  We got Chipotle to cater...kids loved it.

 Grandpa always finds such random blow-ups

Brodys note to santa...

Santa's answer...I thought it was clever.

Christmas Eve Pjs

I love my tree...it is so big.

Brody did not want to match in the pink pjs

Sydney is 11

I am really trying to make their last birthday in California memorable.  So I decided she could have a slumber party.  I hate slumber parties.  15 girls slept over and we heated the pool.  4am I finally had to shut them down.  Sydney went and slept in her bed and syrup was poured on one girl while she slept.  I survived and Sydney got a great party.

She also had her family birthday dinner at farrals...i took 3 Tylenol while i was there....so loud

Thanksgiving

Our annual Thanksgiving apple turkeys