Bicycles and socks...

So, Abbi finally learned to ride a bike! (Meaning, mom and dad finally had a moment to take her outside and ride!) It only took a second for her to get the hang of it and I'm sure it won't be long before the training wheels come off. Olivia of course was there for moral support and safety patrol. Seriously, every little sister should be so lucky to have a big sister like Livi. And Abbi makes one heck of a lil sister as well. But I digress....

Here is Abbi and her first ride on the bike. AND pa-lease notice the awesome outfit and choice of socks my child had on this particular day. Let's just say this is a pretty good matching outfit for Abigail and her socks....thats just so her. And its not that she doesn't care, she totally does! Her taste is just VERY unique. And as long as her choices are modest its a battle I've chosen not to engage in. Let them be little.....right?! :)

helping dad pump up the tires...

socks...

lovin it...

safety patrol...

the first days after christmas...

we did a little skating...

a little sleeping...

a little reading...

a little baby holding...

a little carefree playing...

more baby holding...

more reading...

some tree climbing...

more playing...

more skating...

more tree climbing...

a little being dang darn cute...

a little baby torture, i mean, trying to get cute pictures.....

(she wasn't interested)

...and walks to the park with grandpa and the dogs!

...heaven on earth...

Christmas morning....

I love it when Christmas is on a Sunday! I have to be honest I was really having a hard time feeling the spirit of the season...until I went to church Christmas Day. My Mom and Dad were in charge of the Christmas Program so of course it was fantastic. It was all I needed to really feel the true spirit of Christmas and be reminded of why and what we celebrate that time of year.

We spent Christmas this year at my parents house and my whole family was there. The older we get those opportunities become few and far between so I was grateful to all be together!

Christmas Eve....

Fabulous Food...

Fun Family...

Bells, Bells, Bells...

Living Nativity...

PJ was Joseph...he wasn't so sure about it...

Abbi was the angel...

Christmas Eve Jammies...

All ready for Santa!

Catch-up....

Woot Woot!

DuVall graduated in December with his MBA!!!! SO, SO, SO proud of him. And SO, SO, SO glad he's done! He really is my hero.

Living Nativity

We went to the Living Nativity in Rancho Santa Fe before Christmas with our great friends the Reinhart's. They changed it up a bit this year and it isn't nearly as good as it used to be but it was sure fun to spend time with our dear friends! We sure miss them!

Preschool Christmas Program

Santa came to Abbi's Preschool Christmas performance! It was such a fun surprise for the kids! And their program was darling! Abbi yelled out while she was on stage in front of everyone. "Mom, don't forget to take a video of me!" That made a few of us giggle.

Disneyland

We went to Disneyland before Christmas and it was awesome...again! I really do love that place.

It is magical...ya know....for the kids.