Rain, Rain Go Away

 Rain, Rain Go Away

It was a really windy, rainy day. 

So we had Brunch, played games, & watched Movies.

Ricco was afraid of going outside...

 Although I don't blame him. Look at how much it flooded the backyard. 

 Once we realized this. We looked out front and found Conor & Mallory's Car.

Mallory braved the flooding and moved their car onto our Driveway. (its on a slant) 

And true Mallory fashion she had to go check out this flooding. haha.

Christmas Decor

Christmas Decor

We finally finished Decorating the House for Christmas!!! This year we have 4 Tree's; Entry Tree, Family Room Tree, Brenton's Room Tree, Savannah's Room Tree. Each child is given there own tree to be decorated the way they want. Every year I get the kids 2-3 ornaments. The Big Tree in the Family Room is the hands off tree. Meaning once decorations are up that is where it stays. 

Riding to & from School

 Rides to & from School

Our Dogs LOVE Car Rides. We didn't even know they enjoyed it so much before now. They never went on many rides in Utah, unless long road trips. Lacy somehow thinks shes a Parrot, until I tap on the breaks. haha. Benson think's hes a Person, often thinking he needs to sit in a chair. Ricco is usually found trying to look out the windows. It kind of feels likes a mini circus when going to & from School. :/

Benson being festive in his Christmas Bells.

Lacy Bear

Fall/Winter in California

 

Fall/Winter in California

Alan was not kidding about the Fog. It has been Scary bad some mornings. The weirdest thing is when Brenton goes to School in the Mornings. Some Morning's it so hard to see into the Schoolyard. It just looks little small Ghost Children running about. The Highs are mid 50's-mid 60's with lows in the 40's. It has rained a few times. But overall its pretty nice!! :)

The kids have enjoyed playing in the leaves.

Savannah loves any excuse to use her Minnie Mouse Umbrella.

Little Incident

Little Incident...

We had a little Incident here. If you are familiar with The Elf and how his magic works you probably have guessed what has happened. Yes the ELF was touched. Savannah just want to give him a Hug. hahaha. Soon after the Elf disappeared from his spot. The kids decided to write him a Letter.

The Next Morning this is what we found...

The Elf left us a note saying he had to go to a special hospital at the North Pole, to get his Magic back. He was very happy to see Brent & Savannah letters. And was especially happy to see Savannah was sorry. He explained he needed to rest in a special sleigh for the day before he was better. I don't think there will be any more accidents this season. :)

Black Friday

Black Friday

This year was a low key Black Friday. This is technically my 2nd Black Friday here. The morning was full of a thick fog that lingered all day. This is the first fog of the year. Alan tells me this will be standard from here until Early Spring. I will say it makes everything really pretty, especially the fall leaves.

This was on our way out of Our Gated Neighborhood.

We went Shopping at Walmart & Target this year. I have decided to do most of my Shopping online this year. So we mostly went out for DVD's, Music, & a few odds and ends. 

We got out all of the Christmas Boxes. And packed up all the Thanksgiving things.

We decided to Surprise Savannah early. Mostly because I didn't want to hear Christmas Music after Christmas. Her smile says it all... she was sooooooo excited. 

Brenton was another story... "I don't want to listen to No Justin Beeeeiber". haha.

Ricco sums up our afternoon after eating Thanksgiving leftovers...

Oh & Most Importantly... Look who's Back?!!

Thanksgiving Dinner

 Thanksgiving Dinner

This year, I inherited Alan's Grandparents Cherry Wood Dinning Table. I already received the Hutch & Buffet when we were first Married. I am sooooo excited for the final piece to the set!!!! It's gorgeous with 2 Inserts to fit 12. We will probably update the chairs over time. But for now I am absolutely thrilled. 

For the Holiday's I bring out our Best China & Silver & go all out. As Alan calls it "Tiffany Style". Every year Alan lets me get something new for the Table. (These photos didn't have silverware or place cards out yet.) This year we had Alan's Family, a total of 10. I have Music playing softly, for my Thanksgiving Mix.

Food Table

It doesn't show in the Photo... but I made a Menu & framed it on the Food Table. I love Cooking & Baking. This years food selections had a European Influence.

Fruit Turkey for the Kids! It was a total Hit.

I Love Hosting, & making these Beautiful. Now off to Bed... Alan & I are going Shopping in the Morning. :)

Life Lately...

Life Lately...

This is My Favorite Shopping Buddy. :)

(Yes we are still wearing Shots... because its 85 here)

Ricco has been getting into Mischief. 

(IE running around wearing Savannah's Underwear. haha.)

He also sleeps a lot... being a baby and all. 

Snack Time after School...

It's not unusual to see this at Family Dinners... 

IPhone Family here. ;)

Favorite Family Snack... whenever we buy Sugar Snap Pea's, they last maybe a few days.

One of mine & the kids Favorite pass times at Grandpa & Grandma's is looking at Dad's Childhood Photos.

Alan's 1st Motorcycle!!! He has a bomber jacket on... ironically Brent also has one.

Grandma surprised us with a New Book from her School Book Fair. 

Her favorite new show is Princess Sophia the first.

Benson is still my shadow...

And lastly.... I have purchased over a dozen pairs of Cowboy Boots since Moving here. 

But seriously aren't these Amazing?! I got 2 pairs of this style. Tan & Coral.

(which I'm redoing into Deep Red. ;))