Pictures of our trip to San Fernando

One of the oldest libraries in California

Sarah, Ellie, Kate, Abby

Kate and Ellie- BEFORE she was tramatized.  :o)

San Fernando Rey de Espana

With fourth grade comes the opportunity to research one of the California missions. Kate chose San Fernando's mission in northern LA. We had a free day at the end of December and decided it would be a fun educational trip to go and actually see the mission. We had a great time exploring the entire mission from top to bottom. The girls were amazed at how intricate and fancy everything is in the Catholic religion. I have no problem with Catholics, but if I can be honest I was kind of creaped out by it all. I could hardly pull Ellie away from the display counter where they had a row of graphic figurines of Jesus Christ on the cross. I thought she was going to start cyring on me. "Why is Jesus bleeding?" "What are they doing to Jesus?" We of course had taught her about the crucifixtion, but it was quite dramatic to "see it." We did learn a lot of California history and the paintings and the architecture were amazing. One of thing of interest was Bob Hope is buried there. He has his own garden off of the chapel they have there. It is a beautiful spot and his entire family will be buried there. Bet you didn't know that did you? Picture here is our replica of the mission. Now let's hope Abby and Sarah can pick this mission too! After all, Ellie was tramatized enough for a lifetime. Hee hee!

Christmas Eve

This is the first year the kids actually wanted "perform" the Christmas story. We have done it many times with family and friends, but never just our little family. In case you haven't noticed there are quite a few males in the story and well we are just a tad lacking in that department. But that did not stop my oh so creative girls. And the best part was no one fought over who got to be what. Sarah was so VERY sweet as Mary. She was very protective of Jesus and it made her blubbering Mom cry. I couldn't help but envision the future. Darin/Daddy got to be Joseph. Isn't he handsome?!?

Then we had in the supporting roles, Abby as our beautiful angel, Ellie as our WiseWoman (crown, cape and present included), and Kate as our shepard with lambs hanging all over and a "staff" to boot.

Here is our shepard, afraid in the fields as the angel appears to bring good tidings of great joy.

It was really a very spiritual experience.  We sang, read scriptures and enjoyed the night.  Thanks Darin, Ellie, Abby, Kate and Sarah-you made our night so great!  I loved it.

Twinners

Mother of twins. Yes I am. Let me give you a glimpse into what it is like to be a mother of twins.
Here is the scenario:
Christmas Eve
Plate of goodies for Santa and a glass of eggnog
Sarah and Abby in jammies
Mom with the camera
Mom: "Smile!"
Sarah goes bug eyed, Abby smiles
Mom checks the camera
"Sarah, you look goofy. Smile!"
Mom says okay 1, 2, 3
Sarah smiles, Abby goes bug eyed
Mom sighs
3rd times the charm
And so it is. If one isn't doing it the other is.
It is a CRACK up! (MOST of the time!)

Would I trade it for the world?!?!?! NEVER EVER EVER. Love you Sarah and Abby!

Christmas Jammies

 

Cozy, cute, fuzzy and warm.  What is better than a new set of jammies on Christmas Eve?  Maybe four sweet girls IN those jammies.