A First!!

This was Marlee's first Christmas and I have to say, she loved it. She didn't quite understand the concept of opening presents but loved the wrapping paper once the gift was removed from it. She enjoyed watching Rhaegan open her presents even though Rhaegan could have done without her trying to "help." New "Backyardigans" hat.
New ornament from Aunt Krista

Attempting to open her first gift

Christmas Morning

We had a wonderful Christmas this year. We were able to be at my family's house with all of my siblings and their families there as well. Rhaegan loved having her aunts, uncles and cousins there to play with and entertain her. She of course has been spoiled beyond belief and has a little bit of an attitude to prove it. I'm really going to have my work cut out for me when we get back to Utah trying to undo the damage.This was Christmas morning right before we started opening up our gifts.
Rhaegan and Marlee enjoying their stockings from Santa

Marlee thought the whole experience was great!

Rhaegan's new princess slippers. Santa really knows my little girl.

Rhaegan of course woke up at 6 am and ran downstairs to see what was waiting for her. She was so excited to find a plethora of princess stuff.

Say Cheese

I wish and wish for my little babies to grow up when they are newborns (because I'm not a big newborn lover) and then they do and it leaves wishing they were little again. I love watching them grow and discover new things but looking back on them as little babies makes me smile and long for that short time back.I can't believe how big they both are now. Rhaegan is 4 going on 21 and Marlee seems to be skipping the complete baby phase. She is growing up way too quickly.
I love my little monkeys.

Santa and the Girls

We had our ward Christmas party last Friday and Rhaegan was super excited when she found out that Santa was going to be making a special trip all the way from the North Pole to see her. Marlee on the other hand was not as excited. The minute I set her on his lap the waterworks began. It's always fun to see the true spirit of Christmas in a little kids eyes.

Happy Birthday, Ray Ray!!!

Happy Birthday, my little dancer!I can't believe Rhaegan is already 4 years old. I feel like just yesterday she was learning how to walk. Now she's riding bikes, writing letters, singing songs, negotiating her way out of trouble and on her way to being a teenager. She is a joy to have around and we love her to pieces. Here are a few of things Rhaegan is enjoying at age 4:

1. The show "Max & Ruby"

2. Any type of candy

3. Fluffy, frilly outfits. The higher they twirl the better.

4. Dancing to music

5. Playing with her friends

6. Makeup (especially lip stick and nail polish)

7. Making cookies and cakes (there has to be frosting included)

8. Pajamas! She is always borrowing her cousin's.

9. Noodles (plain or with sauce) She could/would eat them everyday if we let her.

10. Bubbles

We love you, Rhaegan and we hope you had a great birthday!!

Family Night

We had a great family night last Monday with Shae's brother Jason and his family. We had pizza and then headed to the local bowling alley. Rhaegan had so much fun with her cousins and Marlee enjoyed spending time with Grandma and Papa.Rhaegan was a natural. It took her ball about 3 minutes to get down the lane.
These two cuties have so much fun together. It's a bummer we don't live closer to them.

Thanks Grandma and Papa for a great "family night."

Blast from the Past

Do you remember these horses? I had one as a kid. I remember riding all the time. I look at this one and a part of me wants to hop on it and take it for a stroll. Rhaegan loves playing with this particular horse. She could ride on it all day long.Marlee on the other hand did not like it at first. In fact she screamed the first time she saw Rhaegan riding it. Fortunately she warmed up to it and now thinks it's fantastic.