Disneyland - Christmas 2009

Merry Christmas- Southern California Style.

Checking out the duck pond

Santa's Reindeer

My favorite rides - The Haunted House and It's A Small World.

They totally change them for Christmas.

So fun to see something new.

Bella's Preschool Christmas Program

Bella played the part of an angel during the Nativity.

Here are Joseph and Mary

everyone pointing at the star

Thank You Grandma Nakken

Grandma Nakken came and stayed with us for

a week while daddy was away in South Carolina

and mommy needed some extra help.

Bella was in heaven, she had a friend 24/7. Her and Grandma

played ALL day. Bella was so worn out that she

was asking to go to bed most nights between 5-6!

It rained almost all week so we headed to

South Coast Plaza for a little Christmas fun!

Riding the reindeer

We ate at a yummy little French Cafe.

Thanks Grandma for taking care of us!!

We love you!

Ducks

Who had more fun feeding the ducks?

Bella or Grandpa Nakken?

To cute!

Saying Good-Bye

These pictures describe our trip to Utah perfectly.
Calm, together, free, relaxed, happy.
I never wanted it to end! Why do good things always come to an end?
I guess so better things can happen?!

2 of the many things that make Utah a happy place for me.

Magleby's Chocolate Cake
The best chocolate cake in the world!!

Deer
I love that you can find deer laying in your backyard or
grazing in a field behind your house.

Pirate Island

All of us Nakken's headed to Pirate Island
for food and fun.
Notice: Aaron in the background.

Cafe Rio...

can't go home with out eating some!

Happy Boys!

Thanksgiving 2009

The Table

The adorable little brother

Me and my love

Auntie Kirby holding Baby Iris

The Rascals

Emily, Brock and my man

John and oh so tired Baby Myla

(in attendance but not photographed, Auntie Codi, Grandma D, mom&dad.)

Good food... family...my hubby surprising me with new boots,
what more could I ask for!!

Family Time

Nothing beats a fun day with my 2 favorite people in the world!!

Love you both!!

Growing Up

HaLlOwEeN

The day before Halloween Bella had a party with friends at the park.
Her and Easton spent all there time picking 'blueberries' from the bushes.

Saturday afternoon we went to the mall.
Bella got candy and we had lunch at PF Chang's.

The time had finally arrived the real deal-
Halloween night!

Trick or Treat

Easton, Ali, and Bella

This dog was so funny

Bella loved watching these eye's light up.

Like any good mother, I had Bella's chocolate disappear
in less then 24 hours!