We had lots of fun in the snow this year. With Tessa's "girl" influence, the kids went for a snow princess.
Tessa and her friend at Disney Princess on Ice--very fun.
Tessa at crazy dress up day at school.
Bryce had a birthday--forgot to get a picture of the cake.
Oakley was awarded his Wolf at the Blue and Gold Banquet. He worked really hard to finish and I was proud of his initiative.
...I am finally posting about our trip to Mexico. We had a great time. We started in Talum (south of Cancun--and much better, I think). We had a cute little bungalow right on the beach and maids came every morning with this fresh, Mexican breakfast.
While in Talum we went snorkeling in the cinotes and out on the reef.
...look how low the roof is getting...kind of freaked me out, but it was interesting and unique.
Next stop, the middle of nowhere...I mean Rio Lagarto. The reason we went: flamingos. You cant see them very well, but they are the dots in the background. The boat tour was pretty cool, the hotel was not.
This is the highest pyramid in the area and it was only open to climb for a few more weeks (I guess someone fell off). It was quite steep but an amazing view.
Finally to Chichinitza--this is the older Mayan area.
Here we are near the famous pyramids. We had tour and it was really fascinating.
An amazing time--thanks to mom for watching the kids.
Oakley's cousins helping him put together his lego Star Wars ship.
Saying good-bye to good friend with one last play-date (for kids and adults).
The Spanish branch Christmas party (I didnt know Santa wore sun glasses).
Birthday pedicures with Aunt Heather.
Bryce made a delicious carrot cake.
Tessa helped me blow out the candle. Thanks to everyone who made it a great day!
Tessa's school Christmas program.
Taking care of Alden.
Tessa has been asking for this little Rudolf every time we go to the grocery store. I kept telling her "next time", so last week I finally asked if we could get one when we were in the check-out line. They came back to tell us they were all sold out. Tessa looked at me with very sad eyes. I asked if they were getting more and they said they didnt know (I was feeling bad at this point). Finally the sale associate came back and said we could have the display if we wanted it. I jumped on that, and said to bring it over. Tessa looked at me and said, "Whew, that was a close one". Now the kids tell everyone ours was the last Rudolf in the whole store.
We tried to get a few family pictures for our Christmas cards--here are a few I like. Thanks Amy Beth for taking them.
I love this one because they all look so happy.
By the end we were all done!
Saturday morning Bryce and the kids went and cut down our Christmas tree (I staye home with Hathaway who was sick). They picked out a really nice tree for us this year.
Hathaway doesnt look happy in this picture but I had to put it in since she looked so cute in this dress. It was the dress that my mom made for me for my first birthday.
A couple in the Spanish branch were getting married and didnt have a cake so I offered to make one. Here it is--my first wedding cake. It was fun and I learned a lot.
This year Tessa and I went with some friends to NYC to see the Rockettes in the Christmas spectacular. It was a fun show and we all had a good time. Here we are leaving.
Tessa watching the show.
Waiting for the subway on the way home.
The kids decorated our car for the trunk-or-treat.
Halloween evening we had dinner and some game with friends.
