Family trip to Arizona

In January, we made our second annual trip to Arizona on MLK weekend.  Unfortunately, two days before we left, Sammy came down with the flu and had to stay home with Scott.  The trip was not the same without them, but Andy and I had a great time together.  This year we stayed at a Marriott resort in Tempe and spent the weekend relaxing by the pool with our cousins, Grandma Faye and Grandpa Ron.

Face Time with Sammy

Christmas Day

Christmas morning was as exciting and magical as ever for the kids.  Santa came through for both of the kids bringing them exactly what they wanted.  For Andy, that was a Messi jersey and for Sammy, an Anna dress.  After a lazy day playing with our new toys, we were treated to dinner at Grandma's.

The loot

Sammy, Elsa and Anna putting on a show

Sammy and McKenna in their matching Pjs

Christmas Eve

our little angel

Santa's cookies

Christmas PJ's

Sugar Cookies for Santa

The morning of Christmas Eve, we made our traditional sugar cookies for Santa.  As always, we were generous with the frosting and sprinkles.

December 14th

Andy turned 9 today!  Grandma Sherry and Grandpa Neil were in town to celebrate.  The weather was in the 60's so we headed to the zoo.  It was a great day to see the new penguins.  The kids also scored a few new stuffed friends.

The strangest place we have ever seen Santa