Haircuts

The girls went and got haircuts today. I let them get what they wanted, and they both wanted to cut a lot off. Sierra's was the hardest for me, as soon as I saw all that hair hit the floor I wanted to cry!!! She got about 4 inches cut off, and it looks so cute! Bailey got an a-line cut which took about 4 inches off the back of hers. They look really cute. Grandma Janet thinks Sierra's is cute, but is sad that we cut it all off. Daddy has not seen them yet, so we hope he likes it! Here they are with their cute new hairdo's.

Christmas!

We had a great time on Christmas at our house! Bailey woke up at 3am and wanted us to get up so that we could open presents, we held her off until 4am when she woke up her sister and they both wanted us to get up. They held off until 5 when we finally gave up and got up so they could see what they got. There are only a few pictures due to the fact that we were so tired! But they had a great time and let us go back to bed as soon as the presents were open. They got to go on a scavenger hunt at 8 that morning to find out what their final present of the morning was. The big surprise was that we are taking them to Disneyland in March. They were so excited and can hardly wait to go!

Here are some pictures of the big day and a couple from the next day when we went to Rexburg and opened presents with their cousins.

Mexico!!!

Charlie and I went to Mexico the first week in December. I haven't gotten around to posting any pictures, but I have been asked about them a lot. So here they are. We went to Cabo and stayed there for a week with some friends. We spent a lot of time in the sunshine and on the beach. Charlie and the guys got to go fishing and they caught 2 yellow fin tuna and a 107 lb marlin. We had a great, relaxing time and it was fun to get away. We went to some of the hotspots in Cabo and ate some really good authentic Mexican food. It was so good we want to go to the local taco bus for some more. Here are some pictures from the trip.

Our Hotel

Dinner at the Old Trailer Park in Cabo

Charlie and I at the Hotel California

On the Beach in Cabo

Dancing at El Squid Roe

Lands End

Christmas Dance

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Santa!

The girls got to see Santa at the mall on Saturday, I was a little unprepared so all I have is a picture that I took with my phone. But they were excited. Sierra didn't want to talk to him and we had to bribe her to even stand by Bailey for the picture, but at least we got the picture. They are both really excited for Christmas and get to have 2 weeks off of school, I am not sure which they are more excited about.

Thankful

We are thankful for many things as a family, I feel like we are truly blessed. Sad to say that it does take a holiday such as Thanksgiving to bring those thoughts to the front of our minds. I will start with Sierra, she wrote a note to the family of what she was thankful for and she said,"Thank you for buying clothes for me and making dinner for me and spending time with me." She is so sweet! Bailey is thankful for her family, her friends, and her home. Charlie is thankful for his family, and being able to go hunting. And I am thankful for both of our families. They love us and help us out so much! What would we do without them. I am thankful for our three new nephews and the true blessings that miracles that they are. I love my nieces and nephews so much, I just can't spend enough time with them--they grow up too quickly. We are grateful for our lovely home to keep us safe, and a wonderful neighborhood to feel safe in. We are grateful for good places to work, so that we have hope in this unstable economy. Most of all we are grateful for two beautiful, wonderful children (that we only want to give away about once a week). What would life be like without them to share it with.
In this holiday season we would like to wish everyone all the love, hope, and happiness in the world! We love you all!

Happy Birthday Sierra!!!!!!!

It is Sierra's Birthday today--she is 7 years old. I can't believe how big she is. I still remember the day she was born like it was yesterday. She has been so excited for this birthday, she has been counting down the days for two weeks. She got up early before dad left so that she could open a present. She was supposed to just open one, but she sweet talked dad into opening just one more. She and Bailey made a tower of presents so that she could see them all. She is going to have a bowling birthday party this afternoon and is very excited for all of her friends to go bowling with her. Here are some pictures of the big morning.