Bowl Trip...

Last week we headed to Phenoix with the rest of Wildcat Nation.  We had a blast and feel so blessed to have gotten out of the bitter cold weather for a few days.
We had an early morning flight but Aubs had fun with her grandma's on the plane.

I had the pleasure of tending to this sweet girl on the flights.

Dad got to deal with that guy.

She loved being an Aubrey sandwhich.

Colten peeking back.

Look at that...SO pretty.

When we got there the fun imediately started!

1st on the list was a ride on a caresoul/

A trip to the zoo was also in order.

Aubs decided that she had to much fun and napped in the stroller.

We even got to ride buses!

Love my sweet girl.

And Colten...Oh Colten, I love you!

Colten had to stop to pose with this guy.  So neat.

It was so pretty outside the whole time we were there.

Lots of fun was had!

Look at those sweet girls walking together.

She had a blast.

Love my kids.  They are waiting to ride the train here, and saying choo choo!

On the train.

After the train we explored the park some more.  I think we were all beyond thrilled to be able to do something outside!

They put Justin in jail.

At the hotel they posed for photos with me!

The girls loved the flowers.

We even got a little shopping in.

Of course the mall had a play place that was loved by all!

The rest of the pictures are a little out of order so stay with me!

The girls, and babies stayed at the hotel during the game!

They played on the ipad.

Claire learned how to crawl in and out of the stroller.  She was pretty proud.  I think this is when she started feeling bad.

You can just tell she doesn't feel good here.

Colten, Aubrey, and Justin went for several swims.  They loved that they were swimming outside in January.

We also had some fun with go karts.

A family breakfast by the fire.

A picture with the Grandma's!

Ice cream!

Saw this adorable elephant.

Played at the park some more!

Claire LOVED watching all the birds.

And finally cheered on the Cat's.  What an amazingly fun week.  Love family time.

Wish the Cats would have pulled out a victory but in the end it was all still amazing!

Sick...

Little Miss has been SICK the past few days. It always breaks my heart when my children feel bad and this is no exception to that. We came back from Arizona with ear infections in both ears...never fun! On top of that she has some sinus gunk going on so she can't breathe. She has had a high fever, and is just all around pathetic. After 4 trips to the Dr, 6 antibiotic shots, and 2 antibiotics I am THRILLED to report that she is finally on the mend and smiling today. We go back tomorrow to see what's next but hopefully we can continue on oral antibiotics through the weekend and get her tubes put in, and adenoids taken out next Wednesday. Say a little prayer that she stays healthy until then!

I love that she is finally starting to smile again, and that Grandma Karen has been available to take GOOD care of her this week.

Christmas Day...

Christmas Day was spent at our house with both of our mom's, our siblings, and our nieces and nephews.  It was wonderful.  So simple and that's exactly what EVERYONE needed at this point.

Aubrey trying out her new makeup.

Colten (notice both him and Aubrey are in PJ's) taking pictures.

Miss Claire snacking before everyone got to the house.

Grandma, with Aubs.  Don't you love her?  She couldn't stop snacking to pose!

Love that sweet face.

Time for lunch.  We had a ton of food like always.  During lunch we went around and talked about what we would like to do to be a better person in 2013.  It was wonderful to hear the kids answers, and to have them really understand what they were saying.  We also talked about what we were thankful for this year.

The girls.

Family photo.  Love them ALL SO much.

Grand kids with our mom's.

Awe, Justin's sister, and her family.

My sister, and her family.

Uncle Brett with his nieces, and nephews.  They are lucky to have such a good uncle.

Colten, and Bricen.

Auntie, and Mya.  I think they were spoiled.

Miss Mya loved her Minnie Mouse.

Claire still enjoyed opening...especially gifts that weren't hers.

After gifts they decided it was movie time, and that our bed didn't really need to be made.

Colten came back out to help open some of the grown ups gifts.

Then Addison decided she should help too.

Then it was time to slide...I swear they all went down it 700 times!

I got to sit back and snuggle my big girl.  What a blessing that was.

It was a wonderful day and we are so thankful for a God that died for us.  We are blessed to be able to celebrate his birthday in the manner we do.

Christmas Morning...

Christmas morning we woke up and opened our Santa presents with just our family. I love that we can see everyone over the Holiday's and still wake up in our own beds on Christmas morning. The kids were THRILLED with what Santa left and it makes me so happy. I LOVE Christmas so we do tend to go a little crazy. For some reason Blogger won't let me upload all my photo's but that's okay...they are pretty repetitive anyway.

On Christmas Eve Colten, and Aubrey left our milk, and cookies for Santa.  They are both wearing their new PJ's from mom and dad.

Look at the excitment on their faces.

Here Colten is when he first walked into the living room.

Aubrey's reaction was pretty great too!

Claire was READY to open.  She had her bows open before I could even process what was happening.

Look at Aubrey's sweet face.

Told you she was good at opening.

Colten was THRILLED too.  I love the excitment.

Claire had to take a nap after gifts...it's hard work to open!