It's that time again

To visit Preschool! Brett and I went to preschool with Rachel today and had sooo much fun! We exercised, had story time, coloring, snack, and we even got to act out Peter Pan. Enjoy the slide show...don't get too jealous:):):)

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Good-Bye's!

It's always hard to say good-bye to those you are about. I had to do it twice within three days. This past weekend we flew out to Utah for my Grandpa Hanson's funeral. He was such a sweet, kind man and it's hard to see him go. He was 95 years old and his wife passed about a year ago, so I guess he's in bliss right now:):) Love you Grandpa!! The last time I saw Grandpa was this summer: Doesn't he look good?! I also said a temporary good-bye to a dear friend of mine. Her husband works for Boeing and they have an amazing opportunity to move to Italy for 1 year! I'm a little jealous, but very happy for her. I'm going to miss her greatly!!!! There might be a slight chance that I can visit her though!!! I've been looking and will keep looking for cheap airfare to Italy...if all goes well I could be in Italy too! I don't have any pictures of just Carlie and me, but here is a photo you've seen before from Twilight. Carlie is in the front on the right. We are all going to miss you Carlie!!!

Help!

I'm being attacked by legos and toys! It all started with an innocent picnic on the floor and somehow it turned into this... Rachel thought I looked so cool that she wanted to try it herself! I love her in Brett's hat, she is too cute! And of course I have to add a cute photo of Jayden getting too big! Rachel is such a sweet big sister! I'm always finding her reading to Jayden (that's what she likes best!)

Lights!

Due to the invasion of the snow, we were unable to go see Christmas lights! Thankfully, The Bellevue Botanical Gardens understands that and is keeping their lights up until January 11th. Last night we took the girls in the freezing weather to take a peek at the beautiful lights. No, these aren't Christmas themed, but they are pretty, although I must say that I'm glad I didn't have to pay to see these. We'll have to try and find some spectacular lights next year. Any Suggestions? I had to include this one of Brett: too funny! I love the spider and Rachel in the car wearing my hat. She is soo precious!

The new dresses!

We were able to go to church today, but we only had sacrament meeting. That's good enough for me: I was so excited to get the girls in their new matching dresses they received Christmas Day! I've never really matched their clothes before and it is quite fun, but a little expensive. Anyway, here they are, aren't they cute? Thanks to Jayden being so stubborn I couldn't get a good shot of the two of them together, so I ended up being in one holding Jayden. I love my girls!

Christmas Fun!

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We started our fun on xmas eve with Grandpa Platteborze. We had brunch at Sharis and then opened presents! Christmas morning was just us, yeah! In the afternoon, my family came over for more presents, a yummy dinner and some goofing off time. Enjoy the slide show...if you happen to watch it all: 55 pictures!!! sorry, but I know the grandparents will appreciate it!

Background Happy

I just wanted to apologize for my various backgrounds...I just get so excited and I love to change things up a bit. Although I must say, I'm not quite feeling this background. I might just change it on New Years Day, who knows! Happy Holidays everyone!

Inches and Inches of Snow!

Like I said, we were bad today and ventured out in the snow. It's just so beautiful when there's 8 inches of the stuff!

First we took a walk around the block with Chewie and appreciated our Heavenly Father's work.

Rachel tried to sled, but the snow was too deep:):)

Me and the girls: Jayden is still not pleased!

Rachel and I had to take a rest. Plus I couldn't wait to just fall and lay in the snow. It didn't even hurt!

Rachel in our pool.

Rachel pretending to fly into the pool, she's quite silly: don't know where she gets it!

I was so excite we made actual snow cones!

Then we decided to bury each other in the snow: first Rachel

Pop goes the Rachel!

Next is mommy's turn. Brr!

What a fun morning. When we came in Rachel decided to watch The King is Born and read out of the FRIEND magazine. What a little cutie!

Remember When...

Church was canceled???????!!!!!?!?!?!?!

I can't believe it! Well, I can because of all the snow, but I can't remember the last time church was canceled because of the snow. (maybe I just have a really bad memory!) In a way I am a little sad because this was Christmas Sunday and we were going to all get dressed up extra nice for church! But in a way I'm glad because yesterday we did all get dressed up to go to...

My Brother's Wedding! We were there from 9-5 and I was pooped by the time we got home, got dinner for the kids, unpacked everything we needed for the day, put our Christmas tree BACK UP, and cleaned house a little! Needles to say, we slept in this morning BIG time! Here are some pic's from the wedding. They're not very good because, well who knows why, but here they are nonetheless! My brother with Jayden and barely Rachel. That's all I got of him. The picture with him and his wife was so blurry I couldn't even see their faces. I'll have to post some another time...they are quite the handsome couple!

Rachel and mommy! Rachel was kind of a grumpus for a while!

Her mood turned nice when they got to play with bubbles!

My hot honey and the kiddos. What? His face looks funny? Well, I tend to put him in his place once in a while. Hee, Hee!

The main decoration: Christmas trees. Ours is on the right, hence we had to put it back up and redecorate it once we got home. FUN!

Well, that was our crazy Saturday! Now we get walk in the snow a little. With about 6 inches it will be amazing to play in. Usually I'm pretty firm about what we do on Sunday's, but I think we will go for a family walk and play in the snow just a little. After all, who could resist?

Snow Galore!

So, we got snow the other day, but I wasn't too impressed, so when it snowed like crazy today I took the girls outside to play in the fabulous snow!!! I love snow, but only when there's lots of it! Also I love pictures, so sorry but there's lots of them!

Jayden was not too impressed: I had to hold her almost the whole time!

Rachel however loves the snow and posed perfectly for me:)

Then she decided to throw the snow up and let it land on her, pretty cute I'd say.

Finally, I smile from the little stinker!

Mom and her girls!

Rachel sledding at the school

The after shot..she is loving it!!!

Dad didn't get a very good photo, but I took the girls. Jayden was quiet the whole time: is she related to me?

We're trying to smile but there was snow in our faces:):)

Rachel was lucky and saw a friend from preschool: they went sledding, built snow angels and had tons of fun!

Now time for hot cocoa and caramel apple cider!

Uncooperative Child

I decided to get photos of the girls in their dresses and do a family photo at the same time. First the family photo, which went pretty well, Chewie of course has his tongue sticking out (sorry no photo!). Then time for Rachel and Jayden: Rachel is a perfect ham, but Jayden wanted nothing to do with posing and trying to look pretty. We only ended up getting 3 shots and purchased 2. I wish Rachel had a more natural smile,but she was trying to get Jayden to smile as well instead of just smiling her cute smile and not worrying about Jayden! The only sad thing: you can't really see the dresses! Oh well, Jayden will hopefully learn sooner or later, right?

Nonetheless, they are BEAUTIFUL!