Hungry Hungry Hippos!!

On Tuesday we went over to the Retberg's house for dinner.  The kids always have so much fun playing together.  Our parents were also there, and I swear they outlasted all of us!  I say it's because all of our energy goes to watching our kids and it tires us out.  Regardless, we had to tell them to wrap it up because we were ready for bed!  It was hilarious!  I really miss getting to hang out with them, and I look forward when we all live by each other again!

Here are some really cute pictures of the kids playing Hungry Hungry Hippos. 

Christmas Eve

We started off Christmas Eve morning opening presents at David's parents' house.  Lily was glad she could finally open all of the presents she had been looking at for the last few days.  

We had dinner with David's family, and then headed to the Christmas Eve service at our church.  It was so wonderful to see all of our friends and church family.  We have really missed them!  Lily was exhausted so she slept through the entire service, but thankfully she woke up so we could take some pictures before we went home.

 Lily had to get some pictures with her BFF, nee nee.  They were such hams, and they were really enjoying David trying to make them smile!  Sorry for so many picture of the two of them, but they were too cute, I couldn't help it.

this is one of my favorites!

Lily and her Auntie Ashlee...not sure why Lily looks like Popeye

London wanted a picture with Lily too!

 Then we went back to Ashlee's to get ready for Christmas morning.  Here is Lily enjoying the Mater cookie Ashlee made for her.  She loved these cookies.  Lily has the best Aunt ever!!

Then it was time for bed.  So Lily put out cookies and milk for Santa!

It was a great day!  Too bad Lily took such a late nap, she didn't want to go to bed that night!



Happy Thanksgiving!!

Originally we were planning to spend the day with just the 3 of us, but thankfully some wonderful friends invited us to celebrate with them!  We all had such a nice day, and Lily enjoyed getting to play with her friend, Chase.  We had a great meal, and then just hung out and let the kids play for the remainder of the evening.  Here's some pictures of the kiddos.  I love that they wanted to pose together.

Lily relaxing and eating a cracker

love this one! (side note: chase is wearing his halloween costume)

they love each other, it's so cute

one more hug, with smiles!

On Friday, I made our thanksgiving feast.  This was the first time I made everything by myself.  Usually my mom, sister, and I make all the food, so this was definitely a first for me.  Thankfully it all turned out great, and I didn't stress myself out too much.  Here's a picture of our feast.  And, yes, I did cut back on the sizes of food, but we had lots and lots of yummy left overs. 

think that's enough for 2 adults and 1 toddler?!?!?!

I am so thankful for the amazing friends we have made.  They really have helped us feel at home, and been there for us when we have really needed it this past year.  It has been so nice to have some adults to hang out with every week.  They really have become our family in Bako!

Kern County Fair

At the end of September, we ventured out to the Kern County Fair.  Lily had a blast hanging out with her friend, Chase.  The kids had fun riding lots of rides, and we had fun watching them.

First up...pony rides!!

She had so much fun

Lily and Chase waiting in line with their tickets

in their plane

they didn't really get how the lever worked, so they spent most of the time here...

Lily and I on the carousel

Choo-choo time!!

on the boat ride...

It was a long ride, and as you can tell from their faces, it got a bit boring

ready to get out

On the Jeep ride.  This is originally from Neverland ranch...interesting.

Going through the fun house!

the slide at the end



Dinner at the Retbergs

Our wonderful friends invited all of us over for dinner one night.  We had such a great evening, and lots of great food - seriously best ribs I've had in a long time.  All the kids had such a great time playing together, and our Bears pulled out a win against TCU!  (that was a good game!)

I had to include a couple of pictures...

Below is David and their Great Dane, Walter--He is awesome!  The biggest dog I have ever met, and also one of the calmest.  He really liked David.

Ashlee and baby Wyatt! 

Ashlee turned the big 3-0!!!

We arrived in Houston Saturday afternoon, and that evening we celebrated Ashlee's 30th birthday!  It was so much fun!  We had Gringo's for dinner and yummy Gigi's cupcakes for dessert! 

Olivia and Lily waiting for cupcakes!

cupcakes and presents

Lily helped blow out the candles

Wyatt loves Woody

Birthday girl!

Lily enjoying her cupcake!

Can't believe my big sister is 30!!!