Trip to Disneyland

We recently returned from a much needed trip to California. We were able to visit family, who I have been away from for faaaar too long. It really was so nice to see everyone. I miss them already! We were also able to go to Disneyland. It was so much fun! The kids are already planning their next trip.



Here they are in front of the castle. This was the first thing on Austin's list of course. And yes, she carried that stuffed horse all day.

My Shaun boy on the carousel. This ride was a definitely a favorite! I came to that conclusion on the 4th time we rode it.

Nattie Bear and her Grandpa. She was happy to see him. She refers to my phone as grandpa. (that also means grandma)

Buzz Lightyear to the rescue! Shaun LOVED this one!

Me and my Bear.

My beautiful Austin girl.

Everyone is saddled up and ready to go! ... Again.

Grandma and her babies.

Papal, Austin and Mamal. (great grandparents) Austin has such a special relationship with Mamal. We miss her all the time.

Even Nattie Bear came around. She thinks she is two already. Let's just say the attitude does not show in this picture.

Gingerbread

We went to our friends house last week to decorate gingerbread houses. The kids had so much fun. (Thanks Mom for sending me all of the stuff)



This of course is Shaun's. He dumped sprinkled on it and then put more frosting on top. Atta boy.

Such a cute little cowboy.

This is Austin's castle, with something that looks like a boob coming out of the side.

She was very into this activity.

Here are the men folk with no interest whatsoever. They are playing Super Mario brothers on the wii. Ben has admitted that his skills have diminished over the years.

This is my masterpiece.

And here we have a quiet suburb street, with no giant children coming to eat the houses, because the houses have been hot glued together. (again, thanks Mom)

Oh what fun.

Super Mario

Zombies

Goggie

Nattie Bear received a card in the mail today. She absolutely LOVES it. It's too bad I did not get her first reaction on video. Thanks Mamal. She also has issues with taking off her coat. She slept in that coat the other night.

According to Shaun

Decorating The Tree

We finally put up our tree. The kids had so much fun decorating it. It's a small tree that goes perfectly in our small apartment. We love it!


Nattie Bear broke several ornaments. She can reach them and that is all that matters to her.

It's just a little guy.

Our special little helpers. Having kids makes Christmas SO much fun!

That pink one is trouble.

Big Girl

I promise I don't favor this child. I just think she is at such a cute age, and everything she does is so stinkin' adorable. Enjoy.

Lately

We have been having a relaxing weekend with Ben home. We have been out to see Santa too. Austin lost her 2nd tooth. We realized that Shaun needs more "outside" time. And Nattie Bear declared Thanksgiving as her favorite holiday.


Here we are at Bass Pro. The kids love the "fishy store". It is one of their favorite places to go. It is not really my favorite, so I usually have Ben take them. It was SO crowded!

Here they are in front of the fake Santa (which in the off season, I believe he is one of the hunting mannequins)

Nattie Bear is coming so watch out!

My handsome Benny. He is doing so well in school right now. He still makes us feel like his top priority. I have really enjoyed living away, because I feel like we have grown so much closer together. I love him!

She doesn't even realize how much she could get into if she was not in the cart the whole time. I guess that is what happens to the third child... I would know.

A new picture for Grandma and Grandpa's condo? It is so hard to get them all to look and smile at the same time. They are the cutest little stinkers I have ever seen.

My beautiful Austin. She put in this sweater today, and asked who took off the other buttons. It took some convincing to get her to believe it was supposed to be like that.

I love this little group.

For Uncle Lou.

Super fly!

The kids LOVE this advent calendar from Grandma. Everyday they get into just a little more trouble with it though. Candy keeps mysteriously disappearing. Hmmmmmm...

Austin is in love with her new boots. She refuses to wear socks with them though. She says they are soft inside, so she doesn't need them. It's going to be a sweaty winter for the boots.

Me and my girlies.

My little gentleman.