A preschool Christmas

Luke had a preschool Holiday party last week, he's been learning Christmas and Hanukkah songs. Gotta love public school. The other day I said, Jesus was laid in a cradle after he was born, and Luke said, "You mean a dradle." We are multicultural here.

 

 I think he had fun. Sam and I loved listening to him sing and see what fun things he's been doing at school. He's such a big boy and I can't believe he's growing so fast. Luke is just like his Daddy, he loves to sing!

And here's our happy little Sam. He is just the happiest baby ever. We love our boys so much

Luke turns 4!

I can't believe Luke is 4. Where has the time gone?  I feel like it was just yesterday we brought him home.

He is such a fun, spirited happy little guy. We love our Luke so very much. Daddy took the day off to celebrate. The night before we put up streamers and balloons in his room, and when he woke up, I heard, "Mom! Mom! Look at my room! It's a birthday surprise!"

We had eggs and bacon for breakfast, one of Luke's favorite. We put a candle in his eggs, cause how fun is it to blow out the candle right? After breakfast, we let him open a few presents. He opened Kirby's Yarn from Aunt Jenny, a Disneyland train from Grandma Baillio, and a skylander from Aunt Kim. 

He wanted to skylander party, so we headed to the park, and although it was a little chilly, the kids had a blast. 

I'm lucky to have such a great friend, Stephanie helped me make Luke's cake. It was the portal of power cake. He loved it. We served power up pizza, level up lemonade, Crusher's Candy, Fright Riders fruit, and Prim Break's pretzel chex mix

We had games to play, but the kids were having so much fun playing at the park, we bagged the games. 

He totally scored, he got some great gifts from his friends. Lots of skylanders and lots of new toys. 

After the party, we came home and played with all Luke's new toys, Sam took a nap, and then we headed to Red Robin for his birthday dinner with the Barrus'. I love my little Luke. Everyday he surprises me with how smart he is and how quickly he is learning. He's so kind to his brother, and loves him so much. Luke is our miracle baby. I'm so grateful for him and the light he brings to our home. He's my buddy, my helper and my very best friend. I love you to the moon and back Luke. 

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving this year was quiet for us. We went down to Mom and Dad's but it was just us this year. Everyone else stayed at home or went to their in-laws. We enjoyed the one on one time with Grandma and Grandpa. 

The beach is a must on Thanksgiving. It was a beautiful day, warm and sunny at the beach. Daddy even snuck in a nap while Grandma and Grandpa built sand castles with Luke. 

A little boy joined in on the fun. Grandma and Grandpa don't do anything half way. It was the coolest castle on the beach. 

Grandma and Luke jumped waves. We have the best Grandparents around. 

Of course Daddy had to feed the birds, but I made sure it was far, far, far away from me. Luke got his pants and shirt wet, so he rocked the underwear look. You'd think after all these years, I would remember a swim suit. 

We buried Luke a few times, he liked to break out, Hulk style. 

We came home and got cleaned up for an amazing dinner. Sam got a super cute outfit from Aunt Kim, complete with a Turkey bum 

Daddy played games with Luke and Sam while Mom and I made dinner. Luke loved playing shutes and ladders. I think Santa may bring it to our house. 

Mom's beautiful table. She's so amazing, and I'm so grateful she's my mom. 

Love my little family

Luke wanted to sleep with Grandma, we had such a fun Thanksgiving. 

On Friday, we went out shopping, got lots of fun things. waited in line at Khols for an hour and a half, but it was totally worth it. Saturday morning Austin and I were able to go to the temple. It was so nice to be able to go and enjoy the session. Mom and Dad met us outside after we got out and we headed to Fashion Island for lunch, check out the koi pond, and the huge Christmas tree. Luke liked climbing on the huge presents. Sam was fascinated with the huge ornaments.

After that we headed to Roger's Garden. Another one of my most favorite places durning the holidays. We walked right up to Santa. There was no line! This was the first year Luke didn't cry. He climbed right up on his lap and asked for some fun new toys. I think he is getting the idea of the Santa thing.

My happy, content baby Sam had no problem either. Santa said he would bring him something fun too.

We got a bell from Santa and some candy, but Luke told Santa no thank you for the candy and just took the bell. We had a great Thanksgiving. I feel so blessed. 

Disneyland Snow!

We got home from Vegas and were in need of a little Disneyland fun. Luckily for us, Kim was willing to come home and join in on the fun. 

Grandma looks thrilled to be on this ride!

Aunt Kim was so nice to go on the bumper cars with Luke, I was with Sam. His face says it all. 

Having so much fun with cousins. 

We got to see the snow this year. Luke has only seen real snow once, so he wasn't quite sure what to think. It's much better than the real stuff!

Daddy wasn't around, so Aunt Kim stepped in and held Luke during the firework show. Love her. 

We went three days in a row, Grandma and Grandpa were such troopers. I'm so grateful for my family. 

Sam did awesome. He's such a good baby. The perfect Disneyland baby

It just happened to be the hottest week ever, and Kim was nice enough to get Sam a new hat, his first Disneyland hat. "Not large, but in charge." But it should have said, large and in charge, cause Sam's my little chunky monkey

We had so much fun, we were sad to see it end. 3 days was a lot to do, but we did it, and had so much fun.