Santa

Here are some pictures from our ward church Christmas party. We had a great time and loved seeing Santa. Over the past few weeks we have been telling Ethan all about Santa. While sitting on Santa's lap he was quite and very interested in this fuzzy faced man.

Christmas Trees

It was a rainy and cold December morning (well 56 degrees does that count?) and we went Christmas tree hunting. We found a good one thanks to our little helper here. We packed it up and then headed home. We had so much fun decorating the tree in our PJ's. Ethan was fascinated by all of the shiny bulbs and playful ornaments. He especially loved snapping the candy canes in half and munching on them. One of my favorite parts of the holiday is the fresh wonderful smell of a Christmas tree.

Thanksgiving

Dad and I. Ethan poking his head in the corner.

Tiffany and dad.

Dad, Tiff, Shane, Ethan, and I.

Sooooo cute. Grandpa and Ethan.

Ethan and I.

Finishing up dinner.

Thanks Kev for helping with dishes. There is the left overs from the pumpkin cheesecake I made. So yum.

We really enjoyed thanksgiving with family-Dad, Saadia, Tiff, Shane, Kevin, Ethan, and I. We ate lots of yummy food and had a wonderful time. Mom enjoyed a New Orleans style turkey day as she visited Robert who is currently working there. On this day we took some time to really think about the many blessings that Heavenly Father has given to us. There are so many things to be grateful for but on this day I am especially thankful for my family here and away. Luv You!

Blast Off

Lemons

Family Time

Cabrillo beach and aquarium.

Since Kevin's family was in town for the funeral we were able to spend some time together. The kids had so much fun playing and loving on their new little cousin Tiernan. One day we took the kids to the Cabrillo beach aquarium and the beach. Some of the kids had never seen the ocean before and it was so fun to be apart of that. Despite the fact that it was November and the kids didn't have swim suits on that didn't stop them. We started with playing in the sand, then dipping feet in, and finally some ended up body surfing. We had so much fun and it was great just being together.

Saying Goodbye

Kevin and grandma May 2008 before her health started to fail.

Grandma and Ethan as a newborn.

Some of her great great grandchildren before the funeral. My son is balling on the left.

Kevin did the grave site dedication.

Just before Thanksgiving we lost our sweet great grandma Hancock. Bless her heart, she lived a full life and passed at the age of 95. She was a spunky, sweet, friendly lady who made delicious biscuits and gravy. She had the worlds biggest sweet tooth that could beat me out any day. She was Ethan's great great grandma. We are so grateful for the time we were able to have her and for the times she was able to see Ethan. We will always treasure the outfit she sewed for him as a newborn and it continues the hang framed in his room. These are some photos from the funeral.