Friday, December 27, 2013

Huntington Beach

The weather was amazing the week of Christmas, so we headed to the beach.





Thursday, December 26, 2013

Disneyland

Todd and Kathy have had a high school girl from Brazil as an exchange student this semester, so Luana joined us for Christmas.  And so, of course, we had to take her to Disneyland.  We were prepared for long lines and lots of crowds, but it turned out to be OK.  We were actually able to do all of the things we wanted to, except the fireworks!

Hello Disneyland!

 Lots of lines...

















...to get on lots of rides.


 Five were chosen to be trained as a Jedi!!!

 While in line for the Jungle Cruise, we found a great spot for pictures.


 And some random shots that I just couldn't leave out.
getting some "uncle time"







I just love this guy!
All the kids were fascinated by this ball
In front of Haunted Mansion.  Can you find Carson?!
Watching the parade.
Owen's expression after riding the bobsleds!--Priceless
These nothing more magical than Small World at Christmas time.

 I think you can call it a successful day at Disneyland if everyone gets exhausted!












Tuesday, December 24, 2013

PJ's





Cookies, Cookies, and more Cookies!!!

We wanted to make some cookies for Santa, so we decided to make extra and take them to the neighbors as well.



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It really turned out to be a very fun morning with rolling, cutting out, decorating, and eating all of those cookies!!!