December

December is a little crazy with so many things going on. I think I've had a headache for a week straight, but now that I've got most of my shopping done it is going away. So many parties going on and just little things to worry about. But I love it all! We wanted a real tree this year and when I was driving down main a couple of weeks ago I saw a sign that read "Christmas trees grown from Kalispell, MT". So of course, we had to get our tree there. I'm a pretty simple decorator, but I love our tree! Now if only I could take a decent picture of it...


We also have a visitor from the North Pole who is magical. His name is Christopher Pop-In-Kins. He watches the kids in the day from a high spot where he can't be touched. He leaves during the night only to return to a different spot in the morning. He loves to show up in random places and the kids love trying to find him everyday. He will report back to the North Pole a few days before Christmas on the behavior of our children. Not sure if he is making a difference in their behavior or not. =)

Dylan woke up one morning to a herd of deer in our back yard. He took a picture of them as they were leaving and then came and showed me in bed. We love seeing all the deer around here.

I had a birthday on Sunday and enjoyed the day with family. We went to dinner and an Aggie game earlier in the week and pretended that was my birthday. It was a good week.

This pregnancy is going well. I am 29 weeks and people are finally brave enough to ask if I am pregnant. Being in a new ward, they must of all just thought I was getting fat. This is when I really start to grow. I get contractions easily though, so I've had to quit zumba and running. But I love my recumbent bike. We spend a lot of time together.

Disneyland

We went on our 2nd annual trip to Disneyland in November and this time we coaxed my parents, Lani, Jesse, Chad and their families to come with us. It was So. Much. Fun!! Seriously, what a group we had. Lots of laughs and memories made. Lani and I missed out on some of the big rides since we are both growing a child (or in Lani's case, I should say "children") inside of us. But it worked out great. We would watch the younger kids, get lots of stroller passes so that everyone could get right back on the ride, and then navigate so we knew where to head next. The weather was perfect and we got lots of exercise as it seemed like we were walking all day long for 3 days straight. It was kind of funny because Claire was just barely tall enough for most of the big rides. Finally, a year where my kids can all go on the rides, and I couldn't. But I was just happy to be there. I love Disneyland!!! Nate and I were really hoping to go on a trip with out kids, but in the end, we both wanted to go to Disneyland. I didn't even take my camera, so the few pictures that I did take are with my phone (and of a computer screen on top of that). So not the best quality. I'm sure my family will appreciate most of these pictures.

Girls

Cassie loves to pose with Claire for pictures. Sometimes Claire likes it...




Sometimes she doesn't...

Basketball

Dylan finished basketball at the end of October and really loved it. He will start up again in January. He plays every day at recess and has already worn through 2 pairs of shoes this school year. At least he is having fun!