Sledding

The perfect day for sledding:

Mason's first time sledding:

Grandma & Kate

Grandpa & Parker

Kenzie & Aunt Heidi

Action shot of Anthony & Kate

Anthony, Kenzie, Kate

Christmas in Utah

 It has been 6 years since we have been able to spend Christmas with Anthony's family in Utah.  We are having so much fun:

Kenzie decorating the Christmas Tree:

Mason undecorated the Christmas Tree:

All the kids eating Christmas Dinner:

All the adults eating Christmas Dinner:

Santa made a special visit Christmas Eve:

Train Ride

Anthony's mom got us VIP tickets on the North Pole Express.  The girls both wanted to sit by Aunt Heidi:

Parker got to sit with Aunt Marissa & Uncle Brandon:

The Conductor punched everyone's tickets:

Each kid got a special visit from Mrs. Claus:

The elves fed everyone hot chocolate & chocolate chip cookies then stayed busy keeping everyone entertained:

The trip ended with a special visit from Santa:

 

It was so magical, the kids loved it.  It was even more special that Mrs. Clause was Grandma, so Kenzie got some extra loves:

Yeah for vacations, it is always nice to have Anthony around:

Kenzie's 5

We spent the day spoiling her rotten, she loved it.

Trophy Ceremony

Parker had another great soccer season.

Parker is the AR Star

Parker was the AR(Accelerated Reader) Star of the month for his classroom.  This won him a trophy, a special ceremony with delicious desserts, and most important a picture with his principal.

Longest Soccer Season Ever

Kaitlynn begged me and Anthony to put her in soccer.  She went to one practice and decided she hated it.  Anthony and I made her follow through with her commitment and took her to every game and practice, it was torturous.  Kaitlynn stood on the field with her saddest grumpy face and rarely kicked the ball.  I tried to bribe her with the world, but she wouldn't have it.  No snack, tv show, movie, game, play date or present was worth it to her to play.

At the 2nd to last game a miracle happened, she played the whole game.

She didn't make one goal but she ran with the pack of kids (not caring too much about the ball):

She may be trouble, but she couldn't have been any cuter all geared up for her soccer game:

As for Parker, he rocked it.  He is getting good and likes to play.  December is the perfect soccer weather in Florida.

McKenzie's Picture

McKenzie is obsessed with belly buttons, she puts one on every person she draws.