We Moved!

 So I am sure by now most of you know that we moved! Richard got a job offer in Phoenix and so off we went. Kaden got to ride with Dad in the big truck and the girls followed in the van. We moved in the first part of February and so we have been here almost 3 months. So far it has been great. We defiantly miss being so close to family, but all of us have seem to adjusted well. It has been nice to have Ammon and Lisa close too. So far I haven't taken any pictures of house but I will try to soon.

 The view from the back yard. It makes it feel more like home!

Birthday Girl

Maddie turned this year. She was so excited for her Birthday and of coarse she wanted everything princess and pink.
We had lunch at McDonalds with the cousins and then pizza and cake with both Grandparents for dinner. It was kind of a hectic day but in the end it all turned out good!

 Maddie is such a sweet girl. She loves to be my big helper and especially loves helping with Laila or playing with Kaden. We love her lots! Happy Birthday Maddie!

Christmas

Christmas was so great this year. I loved having it on Sunday. We went to church with our parents in Bunkerville and the meeting was so awesome. The spirit was so strong I was crying like a baby. I always love this time of year and the great feeling that focusing on the true meaning of Christmas brings!

Maddie got Punzel and Flynn Wyder

Papa and Laila napping ;)

Kaden loved his jeep! (craigslist find :) )

The kids did not want a picture they were too excited to play with their toys!

Christmas Eve

We spent Christmas Eve at the ranch this year. It was a little different because we were the only ones there. But it still was fun. We had yummy super nachos and treats, told some the Christmas story, then the kids got to open there presents from friend and their Christmas jammies and then we headed to the Schaefermeyer's to sleep.

Laila's Blessing

Little Laila was blessed on December 3rd. She looked so pretty in her blessing dress and Richard gave her the most beautiful blessing. It was such a good day to spend with our family and friends we are so blessed to have Laila in our lifes she is such a good baby!

FHE

For FHE on Monday we decided to take the kids to Santa and also see the lights and Nativity at the temple. Both Kaden and Maddie were excited to see Santa and tell him what they wanted for Christmas until it was are turn and then as usual Maddie freaked out and wouldn't go. Richard did manage to snap a silly picture from the side lines.
The temple was so awesome. I love going and seeing the temple during the holidays, the lights just add to the beauty of it. And I love the little nativity presentation that they do. It really helps bring in the spirit and reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas. The kids loved it. They didn't want to leave!

Christmas Fun

 This past week the kids and I have been having lots of fun getting ready for the holidays!

 Making our gingerbread house

 Playing with Braxton

 Even Laila helped make cookies;)

 They had so much fun making cookies and insisted that we take them to the neighbor.