Pregnant Pic

Even though I don't think this pic is necessary, there have been some requests made for it, so...

I am obliging :)

Kind of looks like the last 3 times don't ya think?!

Next...baby pics!

California Details & Pics

Christmas Eve we arrived late into San Diego after two really good flights and one really long layover. The kids did really great!

Christmas Day - we woke up entirely too early and opened presents at Miles' dad's house then we were off to his grandpa's house for a late breakfast and more presents! We spent a great day with family. The kid's favorite gift was a card I had made for them that they had a scavenger hunt for...the card read "Merry Christmas Sydni, Davis, & Andrew...We are going to Disneyland!"

(Four Generations)

December 26th - We drove up to Salyna's grandma's house where, yes, there were still more presents to be unwrapped. That evening we went out to dinner with her grandma and aunt in celebration of the birthdays (Davis, Andrew, Miles, Grandma) which also included Salyna's mom's, which was the 26th.

December 27th - We spent the day hanging out at grandma's and doing some laundry. Salyna got to spend some time shopping and going to lunch alone with her.

December 28th - Disneyland!! We arrived about 9am and left about 11 1/2 hrs later...a very fun day! Salyna's cousin, Corianne, and her family (husband Marc, daughter Amara, son Collin) met us there and all the kids had a blast! Unanimously, Pirates of the Carribean was the favorite ride. Pictures are worth a thousand words right?!

Cori, Collin, Amara, Marc
December 29th - We spent the day in San Diego, driving the kids by some special places of memory for us. That evening Grandma Molly watched the kids so we could go out to dinner with one of Miles' friends from high school and his fiance. It was a great time of sharing old stories and catching up. Congratulations Todd & Zoe!!

December 30th - We went with Grandpa Gary (Miles' dad) and Grandma Molly to the bay and played at the park, then it was off to the beach to put our feet in the water, and finally to Mission Beach for some "amusement". That evening we had cake and ice cream for the boys. Andrew turned 3 on the 29th and Davis turned 6 on the 31st.

December 31st - We went to Point Loma to have a little memorial service with just our little family. We took 6 yellow carnations (one from each of us including the baby) and after reading a little from the Bible we threw them in the ocean in remembrance of Mimi since her ashes had been scattered at sea. Then we got some of our favorite San Diego food...Santanas carne asada chips and california burrito...yum!! We stayed up late visiting but didn't make it until midnight.

January 1st - We flew home with both flights being on time and a fairly deserted airport layover. It was great to get home and sleep in our own beds...the kids actually slept in the next day!! Speaking of Jan 2nd... we can't forget Miles' birthday. The kids thought we needed yet another birthday cake!!

We're Home

We were gone to California for 9 days...4 flights, Christmas-celebrated 3 times, the celebration of what would have been Mimi's 52nd birthday, Disneyland (yes, Disneyland!), the beach (a couple of times), 2 boys birthdays, catching up with old friends, lots of family time, and a little memorial service with just our little family. Lots of great memories were made and we'll be posting pics soon!

Happy New Year!