Merry Christmas!!
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Christmas Eve
Another sunny and warm Christmas here in Southern California! We began our Christmas Eve by attending our church's early service (3pm and it was in the high 70s- I am ridiculously hot in my sweater but it is the only thing I own that is red) which was followed by a short photo shoot...
Merry Christmas! |
Getting creative.. |
Finally caught them both looking and sort of smiling! |
...then a fun fondue dinner with steak, shrimp, veggies, cheese, bread, and Granny Smith apples. Not completely up to par with The Melting Pot, but we all enjoyed it. (We skipped the chocolate fondue and ate our homemade Christmas cookies instead).
Last but not least, the girls got to open one gift each on Christmas Eve...
Both girls loved this ark animal sorter from Grandpa and Grandma Martin and Aunt Danielle |
After spreading the reindeer food outside, and setting out milk and cookies, the girls were off to bed to wait for Santa!
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
An early present
We were so excited to have Darryl's brother and family visit us right before Christmas.
We spent two days in Disneyland and the rest of the time here in Moorpark. It was so great to see them and share some special memories together!
The Maryland Martins and the California Martins at The Rainforest Cafe |
All three kiddos (and the moms) playing at the Lego store. |
That's one big lego! |
Uncle Brett taking Zoe and Gibson for a ride |
Posing with Dumbo |
Having fun in Toon Town |
Some shots from Malibu Creek State Park....
Thanks for coming to see us! We love you guys!
Monday, December 12, 2011
Jingle Bell Hike
The Jingle Bell Hike is a great holiday activity put on by the Thousand Oaks Rec Center. The kids get to play games, participate in holiday songs, make crafts, drink hot chocolate, and most importantly, hike through a decorated woodsy area to see Santa. Last year Maddie was still a baby so she spent most of the day in the Baby Bjorn, but this year she was really able to enjoy it. We weren't sure how she would react to sitting on the big guy's lap, but she didn't cry and happily shared his lap with her big sis. Zoe, of course, absolutely loved all the holiday festivities! Now if only it wasn't 80 degrees out, it might feel just a little bit more like Christmas!
Maddie is concentrating hard on decorating her reindeer antlers! |
Zoe added lots of stickers! |
Both girls jamming to some Christmas tunes. |
Waiting patiently for our turn to see Santa. |
Visiting with Santa! |
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
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