O Christmas Tree

On Sunday after church, we got out our Christmas decorations and put up our tree.  I love putting the ornaments on our tree every year.  We have many from our childhood and have started our own collection as well.  It's fun to look at them every year and remember all the great times we've had.

Last Basketball Class

Saturday was Robbie's last basketball class of the session.  Grandma, Grandpa, and Aunt Natalie were able to stay long enough to see it before heading back home.

Before class, Lydi likes to play a little ball too.

on the sidelines

 

relay dribbling

   

last huddle

certificate of completion

Can't wait til he starts his next class in January!

Endeavor

On the Friday after Thanksgiving we went to Exposition Park to view the Endeavor Space Shuttle.

Robbie touching the tires.

Aunt Natalie, Lydi, Maryn, Grandma, Robbie, Grandpa

It was so amazing to see it up close since both my mom and I have seen it fly!

Knott's Berry Farm

While my parents and sister were in town we went to Knott's Berry Farm.  As a kid growing up, this was always one of our favorite places to go.

Natalie and I getting off Ghost Rider.

Aunt Natalie waiting with Robbie in line.

 so happy

going for a walk with Grandma

Robbie and Grandpa racing cars

Dad and Lydi on the cars

lining up for the Calico Mine ride

 in the mining cart

 

 

on the bumper cars-Robbie was so excited to be tall enough to drive

  Log pull ride

Lydi looking at the ducks.  She kept saying, "duck duck."

Build-A-Bear

My parents were able to join us this last week for Thanksgiving.  As a special treat, they took the kids to Build-a-Bear.

The kids loved picking out their animals. Robbie chose a dragon, and Lydi chose a bunny.

Picking out a dragon roar and a cute bunny giggle.

 Giving their animals a bath.

 picking out some clothes

Giving them a name.  

Dragon= Knight, Bunny=Bunny

Robbie showing Aunt Natalie his dragon house.

It was such a fun stop.  Both kids love their animals!  Thanks Grandma and Grandpa!

Birthday Boy

Brian had his birthday last week.  

We had his birthday dinner of ham, cheesy potatoes, rolls, and corn.

For dessert we made him his favorite pumpkin bars.

Robbie was so excited for his birthday.  He made him a card, and all day called him the "birthday boy". We sure love and appreciate all Brian does for our family!

Pretend City

On Thursday, Nov, 15 we met up with Mackenzie and her kids to check out Pretend City.  It was a ton of fun!  It's basically what it says it is: an entire "city" where the kids can pretend play.

 

Robbie in the art center making a cornucopia.

the grocery store

 

 

 Robbie the dispatcher for the fire and police departments.

 

driving already

 

at the diner

 the marina

 the dentist office

Morgan, Sadie, and Robbie in the fire truck.

Lydi and Carson driving