Santa Baby

I love how Benson is just taking Santa Clause in...shortly after this he started to cry, but not before Alayna told Santa that Benson has been a good boy and that he wants some tools.

Alayna LOVES Santa and was so excited to sit on his lap at our Ward Christmas Party. When she sat on his lap and he asked if she was a good girl she said, "Yes, I've been a good girl and I don't want any naughty rocks. I want Buzz Lightyear." (We had to laugh because - getting naughty rocks(coal) for Christmas is such a nice threat at this time off the year.)

Benson is really fascinated with the tree - especially this one because he can easily reach it. Benson is crawling everywhere and is fast...there has been a few times I have had to go searching for him. He talks nonstop and his new favorite word he chants half the day, "Ahli, Ahli, Ahli." He is so proud that he can "Kali" - his favorite Aunt.

The Wedding

The beautiful bride, Juli and her nieces - Alayna and Madeline. Juli's wedding was beautiful. We are so happy that her and Austin are perfect for each other. I feel bad I hardly took any pictures, but what I did get - I love!

Grandma and her girls!

The two little princesses

Just the Best!

We've never been to Preston's apartament in P-town. So we all had to stop and meet Preston's pet python, Monty. Alayna was the bravest and touched him. Me - no, thanks!

Benson and Moira were the "Best of Friends" and the "Worst of Enemies". We were laughing constantly at them. Moira loved to climb into the walker. Benson just loved to pick up everything she dropped. They growled, clawed, and laughed at each other all week.

Cousins having a tickle and giggle fest!

This is almost a month late...but we celebrated Coby's birthday this last month with a delicous Black Forest Cheesecake Cake - yumm!

I had a friend give me a Mary Kay makeover and Alayna had to do everything too and all by herself. So this is her scrubbed, lotioned, and make-up adorned!

I love this cute face - it melts my heart and warms me right up.

Children's Museum

The week before Juli was married we got to have Tifani, Madeline, and Moira here. We LOVE when they come to visit - we had so much fun. We took a trip to the Children's Museum.

Playtime at the Children's Museum is "real" serious.

There was no messing around with Madeline's cashiering skills.

Benson loved the water - he was soaking wet by the time we left!