Here Comes Santa Clause....Here Comes Santa Clause

Naughty or Nice?

The girls are soo very excited for Santa to come to our house

tomorrow night. They have been working really hard to be on the

good list......most of the time!

We hope Santa makes it to all of your houses too!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Quick trip to Phoenix

It was time for Kimber's trip to the CF center in Phoenix.

The appt. went great...the Dr's all expressed she is doing great!

Now if we can make it through flu season!

We always go to Bass Pro shop while we are there and this time was no exception.

They had Santaland all set up for the kids and our girls LOVED it!

Especially the Carousel.

Holdyn was especially excited to get the moose ;)

They had crafts, free picts with Santa (That I need to scan because they are super cute)

and games to play! It was a great way to burn off some time and energy before her appointment!

We also had to stop to play in the snow as we drove over the Kaibab. The girls kept

asking us to stop so they could get some to eat after we played.

We also took a little detour...this picture does NOT do our situation justice. We were good and stuck! We slid off the dirt road on a little side detour and luckily, Josh was in the area about an hour later and with some heavy chains, shovels, and man power we got out and hit the road to Phoenix!

We also got there just in time to run by the Mesa Temple to see their Christmas lights.

The girls LOVED it and were so excited to see all of the 'sparkling' lights.

Plus it was nice to walk around and not be too cold looking at Christmas lights!

We had a fun and quick trip and we are super happy that Little Kimber is doing so well

with her CF. Go Kimber!

Thanksgiving 2011

Here is the update of Thanksgiving Day! Holdyn and Kimber wouldn't leave Grandma Baker alone in the kitchen. They were the "BIGGEST" helpers ever!

Making the DELICIOUS rolls....

and the apple pie!!

Of course we can't have a late night snack of pie without ice cream!

One of the favorite Thanksgiving activities for our kids is to

play with the cousins in the leaves!!!

Holdyn and Courtney loved the trees!

Ben wins the "push as many kids in the swings as fast as you can" award!

Addi, Martha, Brooklyn, Brenda, and Anna

snacking on the cheeseball.

Mason and Kimber couldn't wait until the feast began!

Mason sneaking some cool whip after dinner.

More fun in the leaves...Kimber and Annie...Ready, set....GO!

Taking a quick break and snack before playing more!

Kyle in the leaves!

We, of course, couldn't leave St. George without going to visit the Andrus'

and the Baker's to ride bikes and see Katelyn's new puppies!

After we got home we put up the tree!! The girls had a blast and as soon as we got home they had friends wanting to play with them and help with the decorations.

We had a great Thanksgiving weekend!

Happy Pre-Thanksgiving

We are so excited to be spending Thanksgiving with the Baker side. Holdyn and Kimber have been anxious all week and asking when we could go to Grandma Baker's for Thanksgiving!

We made it this afternoon and we've been busy preparing ever since! The girls LOVED helping Grandma in their aprons with the home made rolls and pies!!

Above is Holdyn's 'Thanksful Turkey' and

below is Kimber's.

I love this time of year to reflect on what I'm thankful for! One of those

amazing blessings I have is our little Holdyn. She is such an awesome helper and big sister.

She is almost always willing to help with anything...even without being asked. She loves to clean and help daddy with ANYTHING outside. Holdy-locks is very sensitive and aware of other's feelings. She is so good about stopping what she is doing and sitting with Kimber while she does her vest and breathing treatments.

It is no fun for Kimber to have to be pulled away from kids playing, but Holdyn almost always comes along with her so she isn't alone.

I am also thankful for little Kimber and that Kimber's health is currently so great!

She is getting better about doing her 30 minute long treatments morning and night and she takes ALL of her medicines like a champ. She even reminds us to give her her enzymes before

she eats. She is growing like a weed and we are so thankful for her!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVE!!!

Baker Family hits Lake Powell

Time to catch up again! Awhile ago we met up with some of the Baker side to party at Lake Powell. Grandma and Grandpa Baker had their houseboat and family came in and out to the lake as their schedules allowed. It was super fun, but we were bummed we didn't get to spend as much time with everyone as we wanted. We still enjoyed every minute!

Nothing like soda on the beach.

Here are Brenda and her boys riding on top of the houseboat.

Megan, Holdyn, Courtney, and Kimber enjoying every minute on the boat!

Courtney sayin 'Cheese!'

Holdyn, Jill, and Kimber enjoying the ride on the houseboat!

Captain Mason and co-captain Brooklyn.

Taking showers on the back of the houseboat.

Ready to swim!

Kimber and Holdyn both went down the slide!!

We got to ride grandpa's four-wheelers on the beach.

Holdyn was a fish....she didn't care if anyone else was in the water or not.

Mom and Kimber's dirty feet!

Holdyn paddling out to get some waves.

She seriously LOVED the water!

Playing on the shore by the houseboat.

Ready for a fun ride!

If you were a booger....Luke would pick you ;)

Night fishing....carp, catfish, and sunfish.

Holdyn....literally wanted to be in the water from sunup to sundown.

Kid picture before and after some of the kids had gone.

It was a great get away! There are some pictures from others' I need to track down...Brenda and Grandma Baker....stay tuned for more fun shots!