Happy Valentines!



I don't have pictures from Valentines Day. Know that it did involve whale watching, swimming, and a stop at Big Island Candy company.

I do have, however some photos of Christmas and New Years....



Don't you just love dreamy (read: blurry) photos?
Romantic, aren't they?
I am starting to think though that all of our photos for the last year are starting to look like life through cataracts. But, alas.. more, ahem, dreamy photos...




Christmas Eve brought traditions! Making cookies for Santa.
"Believe me Mom, Santa wants Chocolate chip!"

Also, laying on the rug while it was airing...not really a tradition, but totally crazy as it was Christmas Eve, and I am still not used to seeing sights like this...





Um, Avery is totally in her shorts. sweet.



yes, this picture is included, because I know you want to know the decorations for our big Christmas Eve dinner. I splurged on the Pomegranates. They were three dollars each. I'm not sure how much they cost on the ML, but pretty sure they weren't that. But the tangerines and orange leaves and blossoms were free. Provided by the back yard. Makes up for the Pomegranates, don't you think?
I've decided that Christmas Eve dinner is the way to go! No cooking on Christmas Day makes for a truly magical, lazy, appreciative day. Talk about a day off! I think I may get one a year. With VERY careful planning.





This picture is included because of the clean house. All I want for Christmas...




Tradition! yes, I find I do love them....Pajamas. I know, sooo original.



The big gift. Also, look close. These are the jammies I made for the girls. Avery's have horses, of course.



Lyla Rose, monkeys. Is it any surprise?



For some odd reason, there is no picture of just Sophia and her new bike. I know, so odd for a first child! She is totally getting third child treatment. You may note, however, that the color on her jammies is pink, pink, pink!

and now, I'm tired!