Christmas

This year we decided to stay home until Christmas Day afternoon, then we would drive up to Caliente. This is the first time in 6 years that we have done this and I loved it! It was so much less chaotic and we didn't have to pack nearly as many things or try and divide our time evenly with both of our families. This was the first year that Reagan has really been into the whole Santa thing, so it was fun to start some traditions with her. Christmas Eve was perfect and relaxed. We made Santa cookies and also food for the reindeers. This was such a fun idea! You make reindeer food with oatmeal and mix in glitter or sprinkles to make it special. We let her go and dump it in the front yard and then after she went in, we put out chocolate covered peanuts to look like deer poo so that she knew they had come! She was so excited Christmas morning to wake up and look to see if they ate her food, then it was real proof that they had when she saw the poo!! :) We also read about the Savior's birth and some other stories and opened a present and had yummy dinner. Then Christmas morning we opened presents (Reagan slept in till 9! Nick kept wanting to wake her up!) and she couldn't believe that Santa would leave her presents, she didn't even need to unwrap the ones from us. We had a great breakfast and packed up and had a fun relaxing weekend in Caliente. Overall, a fabulous holiday and I'm not ready for life to start again!! I hope all of you had a great time as well and some days off to chill!

Fun Times!

So last weekend we were able to see the beautiful lights at the Bellagio with my sister and brother-in-law. We have never been before, so it was great to see what everyone talks about. Then we went and saw their chocolate fountain. Supposedly, it's the biggest in the nation. It was pretty big! There's also this awesome neighborhood that always goes all out with the decorations so we drove through it again this year. I didn't get too many pictures of it though because I was so busy looking in awe!! What good husbands they all must have! :) We also got tickets to go to the BYU vs. Arizona Bowl Game. It was really fun and REALLY cold!! BYU lost, which was okay since we aren't crazy stalker devoted like most people, but it was still fun to go with all our cousins! Thanks for the hook-up Drew and Loke!!!!!

Can you believe it??!!!

So, the other day was perfect! Me and Reag were at home making cookies and it was snowing! Yes, I said snowing...in Las Vegas!! It was wonderful. At first, I couldn't believe it, I took a few pictures, impressed that it snowed, but knew it wasn't sticking so it wouldn't last. But then!!! It came down much harder and stuck!!! So much fun, we even had enough to build a snowman (thank goodness for Nick!)!! It was really bad that night going to Enrichment. I wasn't really nervous for me since I've driven in it lots and I have 4x4, but the people around me were scary! Sadly, it melted the next day and is now pretty much gone. Reag's nervous now about how Santa will come with no snow, but at least we got it for a day!! Life is good!

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Disneyland, California Adventure, & the Beach

Thanks to my dad, we got an early Christmas present this year. We went to Disneyland, California Adventure, and the beach for a long weekend. It was SO NICE to get out of town for a few days and just relax. We didn't set the alarm and didn't rush whatsoever. No plans and it was wonderful!! We left late Thursday, slept in Friday and then played at California Adventure all that day. Reagan is at a perfect age right now that she can go and not be honory, but when she gets pooped, she's still content to sleep in the stroller for a little bit and get rejuvenated. We loved that park! All the 3-D shows were great and Reagan just kept reaching out trying to grab stuff. Too cute! We also had fun at the Disney Live show. She rode all the rides and even the roller coasters she was big enough for (at Disney too)! She kept saying I want to go faster! So Nick took her on Space Mountain and the Mattehorn and she loved them. I couldn't go on any, so it was nice that Nick had a little buddy. She also loved seeing all the characters and some of her faves during the Pixar parade. It was lots of fun and so pretty. Everything was decked our for the holidays. Tons of ornaments and trees and songs and trully beautiful. It even "snowed" after the fireworks at the night parade. P.S. Yea again that Reagan is at a great age. We slept in and she was so good that we stayed at Disney till they closed at Midnight! I never thought we would be diehards, but she was good and there weren't too many crowds or lines, so why not?! We stopped and played on the beach on the way home. Too cold, so we didn't stay long, but still fun to play in the sand. Overall, a wonderful, much-needed weekend!!! I'm gonna post lots of pics (sorry), but there are so many fun ones! Surprisingly, Reag acutally smiled for most of them, which is trully shocking!!! Maybe she's figured out that it will be over quicker if she just hurries and smile! :)

NFR

Last week was pretty fun for us! Nick's cousin Melissa was able to get us tickets for the the NFR!! We love going, but it's so hard to get tickets unless you know someone. We were lucky enough last year to have front row seats, this year, not so much. It doesn't matter though!! It's always so fun just being there. So thanks to the Fosters and Thompsons for the hook-up, we had a blast!!!!!

Santa

While we were home for Thanksgiving, we went to the town lighting and Santa was there. It was great because he knew our names and that was super cool to Reagan! However, our camera is still blurry and our new one is still on backorder (ANNOYING), so no pictures. We went to Nick and Reag's favorite store with our friends and got a pic with her and Santa and no lines! It was perfect!! Merry Christmas!!!!

Funny Story

So I had to laugh the other day. Reagan is so thoughtful and innocent in her questions that I can't help it! Two quick stories. The first is great because she's finally getting the concept of Santa and Christmas. I was explaining that Santa will come if she's good and bring her toys. R-How will he come? M-Santa has reindeer that pull his sleigh and they fly! R- Mom, deer don't fly. M-These are reindeer and they are special. R-Good, because dad would shoot the deer! :) M-I laugh and say, Don't worry, Dad won't shoot these. Santa makes them fly and they are special and Santa is magic! R-Does Santa have a wand? M-No, he's so cool, he doesn't need a wand! Then, she moved on and I died laughing! 2nd Story- Reagan was jumping on my lap and belly and I said she had to be careful not to hurt my belly and the baby. R-What's the baby doing in there? M-He's just chillin, growing big and big until Jesus says he's ready to come out. (I think end of story. After pondering for a minute...)R-Is it snowing in there? M-(laughing) No, it's really warm and comfy for the baby. (Again Reag ponders for a minute) R-Oh, does he have a chair? :) I guess that would make sense to be comfy!! I love the way she thinks and I know it's those things that are usually only funny to the parents, but it's still fun!

Thanksgiving

We had a great Thanksgiving with lots of family. We went to Caliente for the long weekend and it was so nice to get away! Everyone was home this year, so dinner was packed! There were about 60 of us and Nick's aunts house. It was a blast! I grew up with this family and just love them and Reag loves having a million other kids around since she's usually by herself. At this time of year, especially this year, I am so thankful. I have a great family who loves me and makes me laugh and they are people I can always count on. I have a sweet, patient husband. I have a fireball, wonderful daughter who is hilarious, crazy, and innocent all at the same time. I have a nice home that keeps me safe and warm, food on the table, bills are paid, a good job, running vehicles, and most importantly, the Gospel. And I'm actually thankful right now to have a big belly!! :) Life is good and it's great to be able to say that, especially with all of the craziness surrounding us. I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and had a chance to slow down for just a minute to reflect. Happy Thanksgiving!!!