Janie's crawling

Jane is an active baby and has started crawling. She just started, but is now all over the place. I guess it's time for baby proofing and trouble.

Sleeping Beauty

The other night we had the missionaries over for dinner. They came in and wanted to shake Lily's hand. She ran into her room. Well it was time to eat so I went to get her and I found my little pricess asleep.

Lily's 1st dance class

Ever since Lily was tiny she has loved to dance. If she hears music she is dancing to it. I told her if she got potty trained she could go to dance. Finally almost a year later she gets to fulfill her dream. Today was her first day and she had so much fun. She was a great listener and looked so cute in her dance clothes.

Saturday at the tide pools

Hermit crab city

I'm all wet!!!!!

Smile Jonny

The cute Rainer family

Like father, like son

Off to explore

We had a great sunny day at the tide pools. The kids loved playing in the sand and exploring the pools. Hermit crab city and putting their fingers in the anemones are their favorite. I was lucky enough to see a whale swim by. The first time ever for me. Matt and I went exploring and we saw an octopus, star fish, brittle star, sea slug, sea cucumber, hermit crabs and more. Matt's sister Katie and her two boys came with us. If felt good to soak up the sun and watch the waves roll in. This is why I'm reminded why I live in California and face its challenges.

Happy 6 months Janie girl!

Christmas Eve & Day

Porter loved the Wii, and the rest of the family too.

Mema and Papa gave the girls these cute dolls.

Janie's favorite was the wrapping paper.

So tuckered out after all the parties

The kids loved doing the nativity. Lily switched from being
Mary and an angel.

The two wise men, Porter and Thomas

Lily loved all her presents. Her favorites were her two webkin horses.

The Island Princess

Decorating time

Before
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After

New pillows

My friend Kristina helped me recover my nasty dirty kitchen chairs and made some pillows for my couch. I'm in love with Amy Butlers new home decorator fabric. Thanks to Kristina for all her help. I love everything.