Happy December

The most wonderful shining star at the Methodist Christmas Program!

We have been having a rocking good time this December. I think the fact that it has only rained once and the fact that Spence has only been in California once has been the main source of my joy. But I have really kept is so simple this year, I've said no more times than I'd like to admit, I didn't force traditions, we just did what we had time for and what we really wanted to do and while I'm sure this doesn't make me the most popular person, frankly I couldn't care less. The less stuff I get invited to the less stuff I have to continually say no to. I like to enjoy the holidays with my kids without being a phycho Mom. Here are some activities that I have gone to that I have LOVED.


Auri's Christmas Program, where they don't substitute the word "holiday" for Christmas. It is a Christmas program that celebrates Christ. It is so beautiful.

Afterwards we took her out to lunch, also a great time.

There is no better way to get to know and like you kid than one on one time with them.

Birthday Lunch at the Cheesecake Factory with my sister Holly.

What in this world would I do without my dear sisters??? I can't even imagine.

Sunday night cookie decorating with the whole family.This isn't just a good picture, the kids were really having as much fun as it looks.

Yes, I know, the cookies look like crap, literally, but it was a rocking good time.