8 is GREAT

Yesterday Allie and Lance had their 8th and 41st birthdays, respectively. Allie was so excited to open all her presents and had her birthday cake and dinner all lined up weeks ago. She has even talked about what she wants for her NEXT birthday several times if you can believe it. Because of the church policy regarding stake baptisms (and the fact that they actually enforce the rule in this valley,) she will not be getting baptized until April 9th. We are so lucky, happy, and grateful to have such a beautiful, feisty, loving, smart little girl as part of our family. Lance had a great birthday with the day off work, lunch at Rubios- followed up by a trip to BestBuy for electronics. Thanks to all of you for your presents, calls and good wishes.

Daddy-Daughter Dance 2011

Lance took the girls to the Daddy-Daughter dance at their school last Friday. They always get excited to get their hair done and put on fancy dresses and go dance the night away with their dad. Our Stake President was at the dance as well and commented abouthow he was impressed with Lance dancing with two girls at the same time, one on each arm.

Mackenzie turns 4

We went to San Diego a few weekends ago to help celebrate Mackenzie's fourth birthday. We left after school and arrived FIVE AND A HALF HOURS later. Remind me not to leave at that time EVER again. We had fun staying at Jamie and Dave's house. The Princess Party was so much fun for the little girls. Mackenzie is growing up so fast. Wasn't is yesterday when she was born?? Thanks for letting us help celebrate your birthday girl!

Jackson turns 3

Lots of Presents


A trip to see the new Elephant Exhibit at the LA Zoo


"Pupcakes with Sparkles" (translation Cupcakes with Sprinkles)


A Cheeseburger from Five Guys


Equals one happy Three Year Old!

Thanks Grandma and Grandpa!!!

Thanks so much to Grandma and Grandpa for letting us crash at their house for two weeks at Christmastime. We had so much fun! I know the kids will have fond memories when they are grown up.

Christmas Eve @ In N Out

We decided on the non-traditional option for Christmas Eve Dinner. We went to In N Out. Mmmmmm.......delicious.

Christmas Eve @ Temple Square

We decided to go to Temple Square to see the lights on Christmas Eve. I was planning to go after Christmas when it wouldn't be as crowded but Lance informed me that it wouldn't be the same after Christmas. So we packed up our kids and got them as warm as we could. This was when I realized that the coat that I bought especially for Jackson to wear in SLC had been left behind in California. We improvised and kept him as warm as possible. The lights were beautiful and the kids had fun seeing them with their cousins.