While we were in CA for Christmas some of the cousins went to the reptile zoo with my dad. To sum it up…Ryan loved it, wasn’t afraid, and would have loved to bring one home with us.
Feeding the tortoises.
Bearded Dragon
She loved holding the snake. If it started to slither away she simply picked it up and put it back on her lap.
Salamander
We left Lancaster late Christmas Eve and traveled down to Brea for Christmas with my side of the family.
A visit from Santa.
Santa brought Ryan a “scary toy” and a “pretty toy.” When Christmas Eve arrived and we told Ryan Santa was coming that night she was so excited. I think she thought she was going to see him and didn’t realize he was coming when she was sleeping. She was a little confused Christmas morning, but that soon disappeared when she saw all the presents.
Dani getting loves from Auntie Mindy.
Me and my cute little girls!
Dani snugging with Emmy and Kaz.
Our Christmas tree.
Cooking with Grandma: always a favorite!
Dani hanging with Coach
“Bee Dee”
Time for a Hot Chocolate Party
Time for a Strawberry Milk Party
Uncle Tommy
Snuggin’ Time
Grampy and Ryan
Giddy-Yup Grampy!
If you look at pictures of Billy growing up there are many where Billy is doing this “super trick” to his younger siblings; particularly Sammy. It makes a lot of people nervous, even me at times, but he knows what he’s doing…at least let’s hope so.
Dani: 3 months old.
Ryan was old enough this year to understand Christmas and was super excited for Santa to come and to get presents. She helped me wrap all the presents and knew exactly which present belonged to which person. She kept saying that we couldn’t open the presents until Santa came and he was coming “in a little bit.” Daddy helped Ryan and Dani write their letter to Santa (and yes, Ryan did ask for a scary toy).
Our Christmas tree!
On Sunday, December 4th we blessed Dani. It was a special day and we are so thankful for all the friends and family who were able to be there for the blessing. Billy did a great job and I’m thankful for the Priesthood. As I listened to the blessing and hold my sweet baby girl in my arms I’m reminded of the wonderful opportunity the Lord has given me to be a mother. He has entrusted these little girls in my care and I hope I can be a good mother and influence for good for them. I love them and am so thankful we are an eternal family.
One of Billy’s mission companions named Jeff Fuller recently moved back to AZ with his family. They live pretty close to us and we love having them nearby. They have some great mission stories!
Dani Jo Blair: 2 days shy of 12 weeks. Her blessing dress is really special. It was one of the last things my mom sewed before she passed away. It meant a lot to have Dani blessed in it. It’s beautiful!
Cute Ryan watching a Christmas movie!
Dani snugging with Uncle Pat
Lovin’ on Aunti Mimi
It was a lot of fun spending Thanksgiving with family. The girls went shopping on Black Friday. Boys went golfing on Saturday. Played and ate lots of food. It was great!
