Disneyland

Yay for Disneyland!!! We were so excited to go on our much anticipated Disneyland Trip. After getting the tickets from Grandma and Grandpa Waite for Christmas, the girls (I admit, including me) were on the internet daily looking up the rides, dining and schedules. The anticipation was getting to us and we just couldn't wait till later so we went pregnant and all:)As you can see from the pics we had some rain on the first day there. By some rain, I mean off and on almost all day long. At times it just poured down. Our ponchos were lifesavers!It sure made the wait times nice. We also used our Disney Reward Dollars and went to Blue Bayou for dinner one night which was really fun. For all my freshman disneyland compadres...we almost stayed at the peacock suites:), but the at the last minute decided to stay across the street from the park instead :)Thank-you grandma and grandpa for the tickets, we sure enjoyed our trip! Ryan& Kobi and Jason& Bridi We are super excited for you to use your tickets, you will have a blast.

It's a....Baby!!!

Greetings all! Our family had a fun little outing to Vegas yesterday for Baby #4's ultrasound. So far, so good. Everything with the baby seems to be devolping and it appears to be in a healthy environment. The baby was laying vertical with it's bottom right on my bladder. At one point we got to see the baby with it's foot in it's mouth (like mother like baby :)) and also with both feet over it's head. We especially cracked up at the profile, because I think it looks just like my dad. The kids got quite a kick out of seeing the "skelaton baby" on the tv screen. Sticking with tradition, we did not find out the sex of the baby. After, we went to Macayo's (one of the kid's (and mine) favorite places to eat mexican food.) It was a really fun day. Everything else is going good. I continue to thank my blessings each day I get to spend with my family, ding the things I love. I am especially happy for Amanda and Lesha who now get to have their precious angels at home with them.

We had a great Thanksgiving! We spent it in Alamo at my Aunt Becky's new giant house. It was really fun having room for the whole family in one place. The kids especially enjoyed being with the cousins, the toy room upstairs and the theater room down stairs. As you can see we had our traditional pomegranate salad so that is the picture of everyone in aprons banging the fruit out of the pomegranate shells. The day after Thanksgiving we went out for our annual Christmas Tree hunting. We found all 4 trees (for the 4 families that wanted them) fairly quick. The kids had a blast in the trailer with the trees and taking picures on what they named "Family Rock".

Congratulations Pirate Football -Back to Back State Champions!!!

Emily

Emily turned 5 in September. This is a picture of her doing what she loves...dressing up and playing with her friends. Emily also continues to love volleyball, baseball and anything that has to do with playing a game. She also has a new love for doing her "homework" as she is learning to perfect her letters and numbers. It's funny how kids love to do work until it is required of them :)

Shyanne

Shyanne is going strong in 2nd grade. She is in Mrs. Bowlers class and loves it. She is currently in a childrens choir, this is a picture of their first performance singing "Downtown". Shyanne loves to sing and dance and actually has a dance class for the neighbor girls that want to attend on occasion.She is becomming a good reader and a great big sister.

Shandon Man

Shandon is now 3.He continues to love the outdoors. He uses anything he can find to be a fishing pole or a gun.Since his tube placements in May his hearing and speaking has improved greatly. He has now become like his sisters, in that we can't get him to be quiet. He is also becoming a little witty and challenging our parenting with his comments. He loves to spend time with Emily while Shyanne is at school. They have become good buddies.