Jayda's First Hair Cut

Jayda had her first trip to the salon last week. She did a great job. I had Sadie go first so Jayda could see what was going to happen. She wasn't to sure about everything once she got put in the chair, but by the end, she was happy.

Yummy Cookies

Cole had an early release day today so we made some gingerbread cookies. Of course, the best part is frosting and decorating them. Cole and Sadie had a great time... made a nice mess, used to much frosting and candy... you know how it goes. It is fun for them to make these memories... I can't wait for Bart to come home and see the cookies that Cole made especially for him. I'm sure it weighs at least a pound with all the frosting and M&M's. :)
Jayda excited for the cookies to be frosted

Hard at work

Some of the finished product

D.C. Temple Lights

We met our friends, the Ferrels, at the D.C. Temple last night to see the Visitor's Center and the Christmas lights. It was freezing cold, but definitely worth going. There were hundreds of nativities, from all over the world, set up in the Visitor's Center as well as several fabulously decorated Christmas trees. The lights outside were gorgeous and they had a life-sized nativity scene outside that had a recording telling the story of the birth of Jesus. Jana had brought chocolate milk and sugar cookies that were divine. We had a great evening together. It was so wonderful to be reminded again of the "reason for the season."

Winter Wonderland

It started snowing yesterday morning. Of course, the kids were completely thrilled! After a trip to Target, we had everything they needed to fight the cold weather and play outside. Poor Jayda...she was a marshmallow person and if she fell, she couldn't get up by herself and would whimper until someone helped her up. Bart was a super great Dad to pull them around on the sled and help build a snowmen.

Our front yard

Teamwork!

Proud of their finished product!

The cute kids!

Vacation to the Outer Banks, NC

We had the best trip last week. We were able to spend a week in N.C. with two other families. We had such a great time. Our beach house was super close to the beach and we loved the sunrises and sunsets. Everyone got along really well... the kids were all the same ages and had such fun together. We visited lighthouses, played in the sand, enjoyed the hot tub, visited Ocracoke Island, ate at some fun places and relaxed alot. We had planned on foregoing Thanksgiving dinner and just grilling, but the grill was super yucky, so we threw together a last minute dinner that was super yummy.

On the way home, we stopped at Kill Devil Hills, NC and visited the home of one of Cole's favorite monster trucks, Gravedigger. The driver, Dennis Anderson, happened to be there signing autographs. Cole was in heaven! There was a garage there that had Madusa, Taz and El Toro Loco as well. I think it was the highlight of the trip for Cole.

Our Little Indian

Cole was in a Thanksgiving play, put on by two kindergarten classes. He was an Indian and did a fabulous job on his parts! Bart was able to take the morning off and come with the girls and I. After the play, there was a feast in the classroom. Overall, a great morning!
Singing a song with the Pilgrims

The Indians

Deciding what to do about the Pilgrims

Pics of the Kiddos

Here are some pictures of the kids from the last couple of weeks.
Jayda being a cool dude

Playing in the leaves

Jayda's cute new hat

The kids

Jayda trying to walk in Cole's boots

Visit

We had a great visit from my parents. The kids were super excited! We got out a little each day. We visited the first Krispie Kream Donuts shop. We also went to the American History Museum. That was really cool. SO much to see! My parents timed it right to be here for the Primary Program. Cole did super great on his part and singing the songs. Cole and Grandpa had talked beforehand about Cole wanting Grandpa to walk him to and from the bus stop each day. It was a great time of day for both of them.
Dad and Jayda eating donuts

All the kids lined up to watch the donuts being made!

Dad and Cole coming from the bus stop

Grandpa and Grandma R with the kids

Halloween

The kids had fun dressing up this year. It was warm enough that they didn't have to wear a jacket, although it started to rain as they headed home.
Policeman Cole

The Kids

Cinderella Sadie

Snow White Jayda