Duning it up!

 The day after Christmas you can always find us at the Dunes! We stayed until the day before  New Year's eve!  It was a windy few days and we all ended up with stupid colds but we had a blast!! I even went on a ride! It's been a few years since I have ridden because I'm either pregnant or  always taking care of babies! but this trip we just put Piper in her car seat, helmet and goggles and went out riding! She loved it and even fell a sleep! We love our dune group! So many wonderful family and friends! Such a great wk! We will be back very soon! and I'll definitely be riding again! Can't wait!

Our Merriest Christmas!

 Tradition as always! We lock the kids in our master bedroom for Christmas eve! No sneaking aloud! and before we see if Santa comes we all get ready for our day! Christmas ready! and take pics in ages/heights! My mom did this with me and my siblings every year so i have just kept the tradition alive! Just look at those excited sweetest faces!!!!

 Christmas is my most favorite time of year! Go big or go home! I love spoiling each of the kids with  their Christmas list surprises!! Sweet little Penny getting so big! She still loves all things toys!! Beach cruiser bike and giant Unicorn from Santa, Lol's, unicorns, crafts, American girl doll accessories, and she got her very first American girl Wellie Wisher!! I love how animated she is when opening her surprises! She makes my heart happy!!

 This boy!!!! He so animated too!! He loves toys too but also loves loves loves clothes, shoes and hats! He loved his new Crazy Cart and mini fold out sofa for gaming from Santa! He loves gaming so he got a bunch of xbox games and fortnite stuff!! He also got his  first bb gun!! Ranch use only! lol! He was beyond excited for all his surprises!

 This little one caught on  quick to the  opening presents this year! She was grabbing any present and just opening! lol The big kids showed her which ones were hers real fast! lol She was more serious when unwrapping! She would finish and go right to the next present to unwrap!  It was hard for momma to get  any expression out of her! lol She did however  love her babies and her ride on four wheeler and mini couch from Santa! She also loves her little walking unicorn and tries getting on it to ride!

We  had such a wonderful  Christmas morning together! no rushing just enjoyed the kids open all their presents! Loved every minute of it! The kids kept saying Best day ever! I couldn't agree more! Best Christmas day ever!

Then it was off to DeeDee's for her famous scones breakfast tradition! So yummy every time! She got all the kids dressed and had the kids put on a Live Nativity for us! So dang cute! The true meaning of Christmas! Cash was so proud to be a wise man! lol! Penny was an angel and Piper was a roaming sheep! Such a wonderful morning with family! For Christmas dinner we went to Chad's aunt and uncle Troy and Erin's house! We ate good there too! Prime rib, potatoes, deserts! So yummy! I guess  we were all pictured out, I spaced getting any pictures from dinner! ugh! Thank you for a lovely day!

Can't believe Christmas has come and gone! Time flies!

Merry Christmas Eve!

Merry Christmas Eve!!! We seriously have the best neighbors! My kids have been at their house everyday since all their grand kids have been arriving for Christmas! The Facer's have welcomed us in with open arms! and have taken on 3 more grand kids! We love you guys so much! We have had such a fun week  with all their kids and grand kids! Tonight for Christmas eve they had us over for dinner, and all their family traditions... present finding pjs and Christmas devotional! Such a wonderful night and week! My kids are going to be so sad when all  the Facer grand kids go back home! Thank you for treating us like one of yours! We love you all!!! Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas Eve-Eve!

Merry Christmas Eve-Eve on our way to church! Christmas is the season... Jesus is the reason! I love this saying! We hang it up next to our nativity decorations during the Christmas season! I'm so grateful for our Savior! And beyond blessed for my eternal family! Love these sweet little faces so much!! We were lucky enough to spend church at our dear friend's baptism on Sunday morning! We are so proud of Johnny and his decision to become a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints! So many great blessing are in store for him and his sweet wife! 

For our Christmas eve-eve dinner we went to Chad's dad's! Such a wonderful night with family and such yummy food!! The kids swam! Yes in Vegas you swim on Christmas eve-eve! lol They were hot tubing it for hours!!! lol Thank you Jeff and Vicki for such a lovely night! Merry Christmas to all!

Santa!!

We finally got over to downtown Summerlin on the last night of their Christmas Parade! We loved it! Its a quick little parade with great music, dancers and snow! and of course Santa!!! He's our favorite part! Piper was way into to it this year! She kept pointing and waving and loved Santa! When she saw him she said "ho ho ho!" Such a fun night!

Sings like and Angel!

 

Tis the season for more singing for our Penny girl! She's truly an amazing girl! She was asked to sing in sacrament a Christmas song! She was so excited to do this! Not scared or afraid! Her confidence radiates her! She truly is a little angel! She wanted to wear her baptism dress to sing and sang "Little Jesus" from the primary song book beautifully! Thanks to the amazing Tiffany for playing while she sang! Penny brought a special spirit to sacrament and the tears filled my eyes as i sat watching and listening to my sweet baby girl sing like an angel! It makes my heart burst that she loves to sing and perform just as I did! I know grandma Penny is so proud and smiling down on her! We love you Penny! We are so proud of you and the sweet little spirit you have become! What will you perform next! We can't wait! and if anybody needs a little entertainer let me know! She would love to come sing for your next event/party/gathering!

Bulloch Christmas Party!

We love the annual Bulloch Christmas Party! It's always so wonderful to mingle and eat! lol but the best part of the night was when our little Penny put on the show! She sang 3 Christmas songs for our entertainment! She's truly a natural! She got right up and introduced each song before she sang it! Not afraid of the mic at all! She sang so beautifully! We were so proud of here! She's pitch perfect! Sings like and angel and even puts in a little extra showmanship into her performance! Love watching her perform!!! It's the best!! She sang "Santa Claus is coming to town", "When Christmas comes to town" from polar express movie and lastly she sang "Little Jesus." She was asked to sing "Little Jesus" in sacrament this coming Sunday! My heart is full! Love that she's carrying on the Singing talent! My mom/grandma Penny would be so proud!! 

Such a wonderful night!

Our Performing Queen!

  

It's been a busy month to say the least and this little Performer has killed it performing 3 different nights! Oh how we love Singer's Company! This is Penny's 5th year with the Singer's company! She loves Mrs Brittney, all her friends and performing! The top collage was Penny's first performance at the retirement home! The grandmas and grandpas loved it! She was a rock star!

 This collage and the one right below are from her 2nd performance at Bass Pro! She nailed it again! It was so  fun to have all my family and Grandma DeeDee come to watch Penny put on a show! She truly is so fun to watch! She really gets way into it! lol

 This collage above and the one below is from her 3rd performance the friends and family night! She was really performing here! lol I'm such a proud momma! She's just such a performer all animated and has such a beautiful voice too!! Love Love Love!

We love you little Miss Penny! Keep shining bright! You're our little performing star! Thanks to all our wonderful family that came out to watch her perform! She loves looking in the crowd and seeing you! and Thank you Mrs. Brittney for being such a wonderful teacher! We love ya!

Piper 23mons!

Why does my baby keep  growing!! Please stop Piper!!! lol Piper just turned 23mons! She's almost 2! Yikes! She think she's big and bossy! lol For the most part she rules the roost around here! but when I have to set her straight she does not like that! lol and you can see in the bottom pic of her pouting in her chair face down! lol Oh how we love her so much! She totally wants to be big and do what Penny and Cash are doing! She loves all foods, treats, and juices! Her happy time is when you give her a treat she will do a little happy dance! lol She loves to dress up and loves playing in Penny's room with all her tiny American Doll stuff always making messes! Her Smile with all those teeth! I can't just can't get enough! She's been loving the camera!! We sure love you Piper Rae! You're keeping us on our toes!

Polar Express Amazingness!

 We kicked off the Christmas Season going to the Polar Express! Oh how we love the Amazing Western Elite Christmas Experience! Hands down our favorite Christmas tradition! This year we got a special key to go see the hobbit house! Oh my how fun for the kids! The house was the size of the kids! The loved it! We all loved it! Such an amazing experience the whole night was! The kids were so excited to see Santa! He was so sweet! Gave them all a goodie bag, candy cane and stickers! Piper loved the tiny decorated houses while we stood in line for the train! Those were just her size! We can't wait to go again next year! Thank you Lynn and your entire family for putting on such a remarkable  wonderful night! A night our kids won't stop talking about!