Christmas Review 2010

Christmas started out with an early visit from Santa who left a large green box with our gifts since we were headed to a cabin with the Ball side of the family over the actual Christmas Day. (We've had to get creative on getting Santa to come early over the years) We had A LOT of fun with family and cousins over the holiday. Lots of games were played, plenty of snow fun, and gift exchanges. Thanks to all for traveling and the efforts made for a successful holiday!

Pre-Christmas morning with Santa's box!

Departing for the cabin. Steve wth three of his sisters - Annette, Joelynn, Carolyn

Brandon was quite the pool expert! We had no idea he had the gift!

Chloe loved playing games with some girl cousins

Grandma and Grandpa Ball

Most of the Ball clan. I couldn't get everyone in a picture, but this is the majority

Morning at the cabin

Actual Christmas Morning

Cousin gift exchange

Dillon loved the older boy cousins

Sleepy girl

The snowmobile came in real handy for a nap with Chloe...look at the relaxed baby.

Thanksgiving 2010

The holiday started off with some oreo cookies...seems right, right ?
Caden, Dillon, and Cole braved the subzero weather while we were making pies.

If only I could eat cookies without a care in the world.

It has become tradition to have pie night the night before Thanksgiving. My mom, sister, and sister-in-law all came over and made some delicious pies for that evening. 14 total!

Cassie and mom

Mom and Laura

My babies

Thanksgiving dinner at my mom's. Dillon and Brandon assisted with the jello jigglers.

I love the decorated table at the holidays. Mom always does a great job at making it special.

Little kid table

Big kid table

The sisters

I had to get a shot of Chloe and her favorite movie. Lately there is nothing that brings greater comfort than "Neno". She is mesmorized. She will sit just like this and watch the entire movie.

October 2010

Dillon
Twins got invited to friend's Halloween party. What happened to being the cute cuddly costumes??? No it is the ganster and the mass murderer. This is why I don't care for Halloween!

Right before trick or treating. A few of the boys friends rounded out the group.

Cutie Chloe

Ended the month with my 35th birthday.

Disneyland Trip

Sightseeing at the coast
Steve and Chloe Huntington Beach

My precious girl

The highlight was collecting seashells thus the fists.

We LOVED the ocean!!

This shot I want to remember forever

Three dudes having the time of their life

Chloe surprisingly liked playing in the sand

I looked over and found Dillon trying to bury himself. This kid never ceases to crack me up!

Validation that I was there too.

Thunder Mountain RR

It rained the first day at Disney (see poncho) but that couldn't stop us from having a blast.

All the kiddies waiting for the parade to start.

Token shot with Disney character

SeaWorld

Brandon was picked to be in the show. This is the trainer that he got to go with and be right up front. It was so awesome! I was such a proud mama that I found myself getting choked up a few times.

Brandon led the audience in a chant and was blown up on the megatron.

Captured this moment of "Oh my gosh! She's growing up"

Little nighttime snack after a long day of fun. They were such good troopers going from one thing to another. I loved it because they ate really well and slept like champs!

Disneyland 2010

One of the family's favorite rides...Tower of Terror

I made the boys go on a ride with Chloe and me. You can see that it really captured their excitement. They were good big brothers to endulge the little princess.

On our last day we caught up with Mickey! It was a trip we will remember always.

We can't go without going to Temple Square. I love walking around and admiring all the gorgeous flower beds and of course the temple. My last photo is fuzzy, but I love the expressions on their faces. It is one pic that is sealed in my heart forever.