Merry Christmas!

This year we had our photos taken In New Mexico by Paul McPherson, Ben's Brother @ Shutterfreak.com


Olea wanted to wear that hat and glasses, her obsessed attire at the moment, so we let her. It's a cute phase, hopefully!




Thanks Paul, You did an amazing job!

Last two weeks in iphotos.

My favorite Christmas eye candy this year. My little village that fits on top of a cake stand.

my blurry happy boy!

Classic Olea. Cozied up on the couch sucking on her lip.

Gingerbread house decorating, barbie style. It collapsed 3 times.




We went to Temple Square to see the lights. Ben is showing the girls how to squint and look at the lights.

We went on a horse and carriage ride. Miles loved the horses!


Afterwards had hot coco and green frosted tree cookies at the Blue Lemon.

Im so excited to give the kids this vintage record player with all kinds of kids stories and songs.

Last minute teacher gifts.

Smedrick, our elf, got hungry and made himself some tiny pancakes. The girls get so excited each morning to see where he is and what he's been up to.

I got to take my two lovelies the see the Nutcracker. They absolutely loved it! and I loved spending time
with just my girls!


During intermission the girls got up and danced all over the place. Olea has some moves!

This is a picture of me back in my Nutcracker performing days.

Miles loves to be outside even when its freazing!

He can throw a ball further than me and loves to watch football on T.V.

He's my shopping buddy.

My favorite thing I saw while out and about. Twin sister grandma's wearing matching Disneyland sweatshirts holding
hands while walking through the mall.

Making neighbor gifts.

Pretzels and candy cane kisses.

My mom's homemade soap.

Little Clouds to hug for the little neighbor girls.

One of Bella's drawings I found.

Gabby came to stay the night and we bumped into see Santa at the local grocery store.

The only picture I got at the family Christmas party. Happy Olea.

I think Smedrick is home sick. Just two more days!

JD and Emily

My Cousin J.D. asked me to take his engagement photos. I had forgot how fun it is to use the nice camera. Of course it helps to have a gorgeous couple to photograph. How cool is this, they both served missions where they learned to speak Portuguese. Their wedding is set for January. Can't wait!

Last week in iphotos.

My two handsomes heading to church.

and us ladies. I love to watch coco in the mirror, she always does these little poses.

Miles looking at a book with Papaw.

We didn't get a permit this year, because they are so stinkin hard to get. So we decided to bring back some of
Ben's childhood memories and go with a flocked tree.

I only had enough white lights to cover a few branches so I just let the chillins get started on decorating.

The next morning.

Got a little crafty and made these paper balls for the tree.

I keep finding little characters like this one in the tree.

Our elf on the shelf came from the north pole and the kids named him Smedrick. He sits and watches all day
and reports to Santa each night. The girls get so excited each morning to find the new location of where
Smedrick is, and what he as been up to.

The first morning, they found him on the mantle holding baby Jesus.

Our ward Christmas Breakfast.

The kids made some fun crafts.

We went to Midway for the swiss Christmas craft show that Grandma and Auntie Gina sold thier fine goods at.
The girls had a ball checking out all the Gingerbread houses.

They decorated Gingerbread cookies too.

Here is Bella after church snuggling in her blanket, on the floor, under the tree.

We played family Hide and seek all evening.

The other day I found this little guy sitting in the girls room, talking to the mermaid.

Bella came home from school yesterday and wanted to put on a party dress and eat nachos and eggnog.