Sunny Days!

Pretty Pretty Princess!

When we were up in Portland at the beginning of February Aunt Rebecca gave Lilian and Connor lots of goodies! Lily was passed on some  games that Cousin Emma has out grown. Lily and Connor have had a lot of fun with them. For family night Lily got to choose the game. Lily picked the Princess game. You basically spin and move to a certain spot where it tells you what jewelry to put on. Once you are wearing every piece including the crown, you win! It is so cute how Connor is always willing to play along with Lily no matter how girly it is.

Lily gets her first hair cut

My friend Melissa came over and trimmed Lily's hair a few weeks ago. Lily did so well. She sat so still! I told her that her hair needed a little trim so it can grow long. Ever since Lily saw "Tangled" she tells everyone that her name is Rapunzal and that she is growing her hair out so she can swing on it. I love what my little Lily comes up with! Last week she had a cold. She woke up and said, "Ahh, this stinkin' nose is buggin me!" It was hilarious!

Merry Christmas 2010!!

Connor loved Santa this year!

At first Lily was really nervous, but she eventually warmed up to him. We just told her in order to get presents, she had to tell Santa what she wanted.

Thank you Aunt Mallory and Uncle Shawn! The kids LOVE their new PJ set!

It is our family tradition for Jaron to make our Christmas wreath every year. He does a Fantastic Job!! I look forward to them every year!

Lily and Connor opening their secret Santa gift!

Grandma Doyle sent a package filled with goodies for Christmas!

Lily and Connor with the Milne Cousins

Christmas Eve picture

Christmas Eve Family Picture

Cousins on Christmas Eve. 2 Marys, 1 donkey,1 angel, and three wise men!

 Milne Christmas Tree after Santa arrived!

Christmas Morning! Santa woke the kids up!

Connor got a SWAT costume for Christmas, he LOVED it! Cute huh!

Lily loved her Snow Princess Costume.

This year was a wonderful Christmas Season. We enjoyed friendship, music, laughter and family time! The kids loved seeing Santa on multiple occasions. The best was seeing Santa on Christmas Eve running around outside! We spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with the Milnes in Sherwood, OR. It was such a fun time! Lily and Connor absolutely love their cousins! We were sad to have Christmas pass so quickly. Lily still talks about Santa coming again.

Snow Day

We are just loving the weather here in Grants Pass, Oregon!! These past few weeks we have had sunny days. I love getting out with the kids. Today I spent a lovely day at the park with my friend Heather! The whole time I kept thinking how crazy it was that we were out at the park on January 28, with no coat on! The kids had a blast. Thinking back on the winter, we only got one chance to go outside to enjoy the snow. The week of Thanksgiving Grants Pass got a little snow to enjoy. Luckily we went out first thing in the morning, because as I recall, it was all melted by mid day. Here are some cute photos of the kids enjoying the snow!

Cookie Time!

Our favorite tradition is making sweets during the holiday season. Here are some fun photos of decorating ginger bread men with the kids. It was a HUGE mess, but SO much fun. A night to remember!

Milnes Visit for Thanksgiving Break

We had a dance party!

Jump Pile on Kevin!

And they all fall down...

My sister Rebecca and her husband Kevin.

Even though it was pouring rain, we went to the All Sports Park in hopes to see the Salmon swimming up the Rogue River. No luck...

Milne Family looking at the Medford, OR Temple.

Medford, OR temple

First Family photo in front of the Medford, OR temple

Cousins visit Santa!

We are so blessed to live by family members. Jaron has family in California, Utah and Idaho! My sister and her family are in Portland. My sister Rebecca brought her family down the day after Thanksgiving to celebrate Jarons accomplishment of graduating from New York Chiropractic College. We had a lot of fun! Lily and Connor love being with there cousins! It rained the whole time, but that didn't slow us down!