Just cute

Thank goodness Josie takes pictures of my kids because heaven knows I don't.

That's why Macy is Emma's bestie, she's always there to lend a hand.

His crazy is starting to mellow and he is definitely turning up the cute.

Temple Lights

We made it to the temple this year and enjoyed it with the Hisermans. Always fun.

The highlight of the evening was definitely when the live nativity wasn't going to start for a few minutes, and they were nice enough to start taking parts of their costumes off to let our kids do their own. It was adorable.

Jacob refuses to show his teeth when he smiles. Drives me crazy.

Our picture from the top of the temple. I love that Parker is burying his head into my leg and Jackson could not look more put out by the whole thing. These kids are too funny.

All in all, it was a good night spent with good friends.

Gilroy Gardens

We made the trek to Gilroy last month, it was our first time. We went with our friends the Moores, so fun! It was really empty and FREEZING! We were not adequately prepared. The sun went down and I thought I was going to freeze to death right on the spot. Somehow we survived and managed to enjoy ourselves.

Jacob, Addie, and Parker meeting Linus.

There was even a ride Emma could do all by herself. She was in heaven.

Jacob and Jackson on the Banana Split. If only they had fun.

The guy let them stay on and go over and over because no one was there. I taught them well that the back is the best place to ride.

The gang. Half frozen. Still fun.

Ice Skating

Over the Christmas break we took the boys ice skating for the first time and had a really good time. By the end, they had the hang of it pretty well. Jacob has been asking to go back every week since. Aunt Lauren was here last week and he finally got his wish. She took them both again, and again, they both loved it. I think we may have finally found an interest for Jacob outside of video games. It only took 87 tries.

*not sure why I look like I'm in the throws of plotting some evil scheme, I really did have fun...