A day in the life of Kade

So one day last week I wrote down all the things Kade did in one day. (except drawing on the couch--that was the day before but I had to get it in there)

He colored on every cushion of the leather couch including the ottoman with a ball point pen

He colored on the mirrors with a marker

He spilled a glass of milk everywhere

He spilled his glass of grape juice everywhere

After Matt spent considerable time fixing and putting batteries in his firetruck he brought it in the shower and ruined it

He smashed oranges into the carpet

Snuck off to a corner with a huge hunk of dipping chocolate

Took off all his clothes at the park and peed in the sand in front of all the other moms--twice

Took my new double bag of bread from Costco and rode it like a horse and smashed it

Gave me tons of hugs and kisses.

Said "I love you momio"

Smiled his irresistable smile.

Screamed "DADIOOOOOOO" when Matt got home from work

I love you too Kado.

Let it snow!

The day after Christmas we headed to snowy Utah. We were hoping for snow and were not disappointed. We stayed with Dan and Jena in Highland and they're huge yard full of snow with the beautiful mountains as a backdrop provided the perfect snowy playground. The kids LOVED IT!

Ella, Brooke and Jessie

Scary Monster!!

Carson and Cole spent the most time outside building snowforts and throwing snowballs. They also spent alot of time playing wii and playstation.

Go Kado!

These girls were inseparable. Shayla and Claire

We went and saw the beautiful Christmas lights on temple square. It was FREEZING!

Sledding at Aspen Grove near Sundance with Aunt Nan and Uncle Richard and Hunter Cousins

Check out these Icicles!!

We had such a fun trip. Some other things we did that I didn't get on film were:

We had a really fun New Years party at Dave and Amy's and spent the night.

My Dad and Karie were also in Bountiful visiting Karie's sisters. We went to see Princess and the frog and had dinner after. Kade loved the popcorn and socializing with other movie patrons. It was fun to get to know Karie's family better. Kade loves hanging out with "Gampa Karie"

We also saw the Chipmonks movie. Matt and I saw Avatar and Invictus. Both were really good.

We had such a great time! Thanks to our family for entertaining us and spending time with us.

I also saw my friend Chelsea and her cute little baby Moses. We went the the cutest boutiques called Dear Lizzie in Highland. Such cute stuff.

Happy Birthday Matt

I like this picture even though I have a goofy look on my face.

Today was Matt's Birthday. It was a great day! He took the day off and we went mountain biking then we had lunch at Cafe Firenze with Kade in tow. (He went to Summer's for the mountain biking part of the day) Kade was kind of a stinker at the restaurant--he's not really fancy restaurant trained. In fact he's not restaurant trained at all. Then the kids came home and made homemade presents for Matt including pictures and letters and coupons for services such as foot rubs, carwashes, taking out the trash etc. Then we went to Islands for dinner where Kade once again demonstrated his lack of restaurant manners--and then home for Cake and presents. I think Matt had fun. The bike ride was awesome. So beautiful. I love you Matt!

December...is over

Carson, Caden and Noah

Okay so I'm a little behind and December was fun-filled so today I will catch up. I love December it is for sure my favorite month. I love Christmas and most that goes with it.

Here are some pictures of our primary activity at the Los Angeles temple. The primary kids did a little performance and we had hot chocolate and donuts. After that it was chaos as the kids ran all around the temple grounds. It was a little out of control but fun. The kids were a little hard to keep track of so these are the only pics i got.

Ella Bella

We also had a really fun weekend at the Beach House with my cousins Ivory & Brodie and Melissa and Dan--and all their kids. We also had Ellie and Miriam Mcgregor for the first night.
It rained off and on all weekend but we managed to get a little beach fun in.

Silly!


This is the kids after a huge wave crashed over the rocks and soaked them all. Ironically, while Dan was lecturing Seth about getting wet--a huge wave crashed and got HIM soaking wet. (or as Ella would say "soak and wet")
Sage
Kado and Dado






Seriously! What does it take to get these kids to pose nice for a picture!


We had so much fun. We stayed up too late, ate too much, played games, went to the parade of lights in the harbor, watched the rain pound the sand, the kids swam in their clothes, we washed their clothes, and they swam in their clothes again. Nothing like Christmas at the beach.

And...the fun continues!

We also had fun making treats for some friends and neighbors, having class parties, ward party, cookie decorating, Christmas shopping,watching some of our favorite Christmas movies, listening to Christmas music, and enjoying all the building of anticipation for the big day...


Christmas morning was super fun. We made the kids open their presents one at a time to drag it out as long as possible. Then they spent the morning playing with their new stuff. (I spent the morning going to a 24 hour pharmacy in Oxnard getting antibiotic for another one of Carsons ailments. He always gets the most random skin things!)
We also had a delicious breakfast of monkey bread--and other yummy things.

We also had Scott and Kristy's family over along with Louine and Bob. (Side note--Today Carson asked me why all the Hunters don't change their last name to Hankey--in light of Louine now being remarried to Bob--who's last name is actually Skankey)
Anyway, we had a really nice time with all of them and as you can see the kids did some crazy dressing up--not your traditional Mary and wisemen stuff.