Emma's "morning chart"

Emma has decided to join the ranks of the children who have "morning charts" (which is everyone but her). And she rewards herself with tickets daily for finishing her chart (which is her own to-do list). It's pretty funny as she lists off to me all the things she has done every day...lots of praying and folding her arms and getting dressed. And, yes...please note that she's wearing undies...also another self-motivated endeavor of hers (I found her in the bathroom wiping her own bum after she had taken off her diaper, put herself on the toilet and gone to the bathroom all on her own).

Holiday Gymnastic Show

Saturday was Camilla's turn to show off everything she's been learning in gymnastics.

Christmas Bake Sale

Zach planned a bake sale for cub scouts that would benefit Heifer International (heifer.org). We met at the park and invited several friends to join us. It was a fun afternoon! Zach's goal was $20 and he collected almost $50!

Soccer Playoffs

If you thought we'd be done playing soccer in December, you'd be wrong! Zach's team did AWESOME this year and made it to their area playoffs. Here are some pics of his end of the season party.

How lucky?!?

How much more lucky could a little girl be than to have two big brothers who are ALWAYS so willing to lend a hand?

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

Noall and I went to Disneyland last weekend for a few hours - here are some really bad pictures with Noall's camera. It was beautiful with all the Christmas lights (not that you can tell in these pictures...)!

Thanksgiving Prep

I don't actually have a single picture of our "feast", but here are my cute little helpers!

In case you didn't know already...

Camilla is my daughter. She teaches Alex just as diligently as I used to teach my little sister, Rachel. Their school time is called Dragon Club and after much begging and pleading, Zach has also been officially invited to participate. :)

And we're having a...

Turkey Bowl

Zach invited a bunch of his friends to play flag football at the the park this morning...very fun!

Weekend in Utah with the girls

My sisters and Mom all got together last weekend to Christmas shop, talk, craft, stay up late, eat fudge, plan, stay up late, go to the temple, watch it snow, go on walks, etc. Apparently we were too busy to take many pictures, but I thought these ones turned out cute!

My birthday week

Who can complain about a birthday week? Especially when it includes: breakfast and a walk with hubby, beach with cousins and their kids, breakfast with friends, hanging out with my kids (they were out of school), enjoying cake with family. Can you tell how excited I am to own my first silicon bake ware!?!?!

What Camilla's up to...

Cupcake decorating and losing MORE teeth - I love that both her and her friend are missing their front teeth! And she's still got more "wiggly" ones!

Alex's last day of soccer

All I want for Christmas...

Birthday Boy!

This birthday boy was so easy to please...it made for a wonderful day! We started with crepes...then we made a "list" of all the fun things we "had" to do on his birthday. We met up with friends at the beach in the afternoon and enjoyed a "Clone Trooper/Droid Army" cake. When Daddy got home from work, we opened up presents...he really wanted a skateboard and wasn't disappointed! And (of course) everyone enjoyed the party horns...except maybe the neighbors!