Freestone Park

We went to Freestone Park on Monday with the cousins and had a great time. I Had no idea how many things they have to do. They had rides, play ground, ducks, and a train. Claire's favorite ride was riding on the jet ski

Of Course the carousel she can't forget about that

She liked the little wheel at first but quickly changed her mond when it took her up high

She really liked throwing the duck food

Temple Lights

One thing we always do before Christmas is go to temple lights something about the temple and the grounds all lite up helps get us in the Christmas spirit. They have such a great display and I love the musical numbers that come on Sunday nights. The temple has been even more special for us this year since we were sealed together in August.

Our Little Photographer

Claire loves to be in charge of the camera and this Sunday when she was wearing her Christmas dress I attempted some pics in front of the tree. It ended up her getting some really cute close ups while she was saying cheese.

Pics with Santa

This year getting a picture with Santa was much more difficult. She only wanted the candy cane so trying to get a quick picture was unsuccessful.

Phoenix Childrens Museum

A few weeks ago we went to a really fun museum called the Phoenix Children's Museum. They have so many hands on activities for kids Claire played all day long. She picked flowers and raced cars with Grandpa.

She played in the pretend store but was only interested in the split peas.

She cooked in the kitchen and loved carrying the plates around.

She even went in the maze they have with all types of twists and turns.

TeMpE ArTs FeStIvAl

The last 2 years we started a tradition to go to the Tempe Arts Festival during December. They have artists from all over selling stuff from iron garden decor to expensive one a kind art. We have such a fun time walking down each aisle seeing what talents people have.

THE PERFECT TREE

This year we got a Christmas tree unlike last year we figured Claire was old enough to notice and enjoy having a special tree for the holidays. She loves trees right now and wouldn't stop showing it to us for the first week. She even helped water it once but by the 4th time of spilling all the water on the way to the tree I watered during nap time from then on.

Time With Old Friends

This past Thanksgiving break we had a chance to spend time with old friends. My friend Abbie came from Seattle to visit and we had a chance to meet each others kids. We haven't seen each other in a few years with both us being pregnant and life being busy. We went to our favorite place Oregano's pizza and we have even convinced the guys to like it. It's the perfect place for kids because it's so loud no one can hear the being loud.

We went to the park and played Blake and Claire really hit it off and had a great time playing together. Little Lukas was too small to play but he enjoyed sitting in the stroller watching everyone run around.

They spent one night with us and time flew bye. We had so much fun spending time with them. It's funny to think Abbie and I have been friends since 8th grade. We miss you guys already!

Thanksgiving Day Festivities

This year Thanksgiving started with all the ads. We thought we were going out on black friday but changed our minds. We got in on so many sales ahead of time most of the shopping is done. Maybe next year! We did Thanksgiving at our house this year and had such a great time. We didn't have to worry about what time we were going to each house and how long we could stay we just relaxed and enjoyed the day with both families.

The kids played all day outside and Tims brother Matt came in from Texas