my kids & I - week 25

Christmas @ Grandpa & Grandma Riley's

We always celebrate Christmas a few days before the actual holiday at my Dad & Len's, which for us it makes it very nice. Living in the Inland Empire & traveling to the O.C on Christmas the traffic is just TERRIBLE! My Step Mom,Len & my Dad had a very nice spread of breakfast foods for all 17 of us, then my Dad told the story of Christmas to the kids & we opened gifts. Then on top of all that Len made lunch for us all, Chili & lots of goodies for dessert. We really enjoyed our time, it is sure going to be nice to be back home for the holidays with family!

my kids & I - week 24

A visit with Santa :)

Sleepy Brady...

Brady has been getting out of naps at naptime, he just continues walking out of his room, so later on in the day he falls asleep on Nana's coffee table, its super cute to see, but goodness I bet so uncomfortable..but I guess not for him, he's pooped out:)

My kids & I... week 23

In front of our Christmas tree:) ....I am looking forward to this Christmas Emma & Brady really know what is going on & that Santa is going to be bringing gifts for them (But only if they have been good kiddos) Daddy has made some phone calls into Santa telling him when they are good & bad. Emma gets terrified when it is a bad phone call. Haha! I love the reactions on her face! Austy is almost walking, he is just a super sweet lil man! Gosh I adore my lil family & I am so blessed!

Mommy Daughter Day @ Disneyland

My sister gave Emma & I a day pass to Disneyland, we had so much fun! Emma loved having her pictures taken with each princess, Especially Belle! And her most Favorite ride had to be CARS! But let me tell you riding along as the other passenger... it was a crazy ride! We really enjoyed our day just her & I! Thanks Auntie Sissy! We love you!

Week 22

Boy's Birthday Celebrations

Brady is now TWO, he is at the age where he really know's these party's are for him:) He loved having 3 Birthday party's with family & friends, & really loved all his new toys & his cake too!


Austy is now ONE! Gosh this year has flown by! We have enjoyed watching him grow into the lil bear crawler he is now! He really enjoyed his birthday cake with his sister & brother taking licks of the frosting:)