Beach time with the Smiths

We were so lucky to have a quick visit from the Smiths! It was a great couple of days! The kids hit it right off and there was much catching up to do for the adults. We headed to the beach for one last chance of sunshine before they headed back to Cali.


Ashley and Clara were instant best friends!

We couldn't keep them separated at the beach...they both had sand every where.

Will and Alex headed to the water for some boogie boarding time. Both came back with a jelly fish sting or two.

Kelly and Samantha hung close to the beach once Kelly also got stung by jelly fish. There was no way Sammy was going back in that water.

Christmas 2010

What a wonderful, peaceful Holiday Season we had! It started off with George have almost 2 1/2 needed weeks off of work. We spent time being lazy, getting ready for a new baby, & playing. Next was having a few friends over for our Christmas Eve dinner. The food was delicious & the company wonderful. Christmas was very peaceful and full of family time. We are so grateful for this time of year to reflect on what truly matters most!

Kids getting ready to open up one gift on Christmas Eve.

Here they are sporting their new pjs...too cute!

Clara wearing her Bitty Baby backpack with doll and pulling her dog "Bella". She was thrilled with her presents!

Alex couldn't open his presents fast enough this year. That Nerf gun has hit me in the behind several times :)

The best gift of all...Wii. Everyone is thrilled to play some games on the Wii. Alex is incredible at boxing, Sammy wins every time at bowling, & Clara sings beautifully to Cruela deVille.

Alex Karate Competition

Alex participated in an In-school Karate Competition. He was very nervous, but did his best and won his division! Go Karate Kid!

Clara's Birthday Continues...

Clara so excited to open some presents at her party.

On her actually birthday we had a giant cupcake. She once again loved the frosting...purple and pink her two favorite colors.

Loving her new running shoes! She is a shoe girl!

Thank you Grandma Gourley for the wonderful doll!

Thank you grandma Hobbs for the scooter! We ride it every where!


Clara is such a sweet girl! She loves to talk and play with everyone! She is very coordinated and loves to play outside. She is very helpful at home helping to set the table, make sure everyone is doing what is right, & soon taking care of her little baby sister. We love our Clara girl very much!

Birthday Month!

The end of November and beginning of December is our time to celebrate!

Happy Birthday to me! I gave George and little bit of a break and let him make a cake from a box...red velvet, but he did make home made frosting. It was delicious.

The kids put on a performance for me. Lots of songs about how they love me...such a great gift!


Happy Birthday to George! A homemade german chocolate cake was what he requested. He was actually out of town on business for his birthday, so we celebrated a day early.


Happy Birthday to Clara! Clara had a pinkalicious party for her 3rd birthday. It was a blast! Pin the cherry on the cupcake, create your own princess frame, pink pizza, pink watermelon, pink lemonade, & pink cupcakes! It was pinktastic!

So excited to be eating her pink cupcakes. Clara's favorite part is the frosting of course!