Valentine's Day 2010

The kids enjoyed opening their Valentine bags last Sunday morning. Makena is really starting to "get" all the traditions and it is fun to experience them with her. They each have a special Valentine bag and on Valentine's day they get to open all the cards they get from mom & dad, Grandma & Grandpa, Nana & Papa, aunts & uncles, etc. Plus, there are always a few sweet treats and other little surprises. It was tricky getting Marshall a bag this year. Pottery Barn Kids sold out of these Jan. 9!! So, I had to get on a waiting list and luckily we got one!

Mom was lazy this year, so we let them open their bag and valentines in our bed.

Makena wearing her cute Valetine's shirt before her party on Friday.

Marshall at 6 Months

A little late, but better than never. Marshall was 19 lbs. 13 oz. and 28.5 inches long at his 6 month well check. He is a big boy!

Christmas with the Russells at 3 Trees Ranch

A few days before Christmas we all met at Uncle Tree's family ranch out in San Saba. We always have a great time there and this was no exception. Makena and Anna love to see each other and love to see all of their aunts and uncles. Roasting marshmallows

Bundling up to go outside

We all LOVE Uncle Andy!

Cute cousins in matching PJs and slippers!

The girls taking a break from all the present opening.

Marshall and Papa

Alicia and Marshall

Makena trying to manage the walking stick.

Uncle Tree cleaning up after all of us!

Taking turns in the driver's seat.

The girls tried to skip rocks.

Getting ready for a ride on the Dune Buggy!

Makena, Anna and Uncle Tree checking out the view.

Getting ready to go on a short hike with the boys.

December Update

December totally flew by and was a fun, but crazy month. We got to see all of our relatives and do lots of fun family activities. Here are some highlights from the Holidays! Santa was at Jungle Java when we went there for a play date.
Makena LOVES to eat at Rudy's for breakfast. She always wants her favorite breakfast taco- eggs and french fries (or potatoes). She got to see Santa one morning while we were there.

Polar Express. Grandma and Grandpa went with us on the Hill Country Flyer to the North Pole.

Santa brought train whistles for ALL of the kids on the train!! :) And they got their train whistles at the beginning of the three hour train ride! Yeah! :)

Nordstrom Holiday Breakfast Pictures. This was actually one of our favorite things we did this month. Nordstrom's hosts a Holiday Breakfast each year in December in the morning before the store opens. The had a little centerpiece with our family name on it waiting for us and everyone there was extremely friendly. They had great activities for the kids downstairs, like a candy cane hunt, face painting, balloon animals, letters to Santa, etc.

Marshall sporting his super cute Santa shirt.

One of many attempts to get Makena to sit with Santa. This one was at the Cedar Park library.

Marshall trying out the Elmo chair.

Breakfast with Santa

Tree Lighting in Cedar Park

More Disney Pics

Grandma & Grandpa

Makena had a very special trip to Disneyland. Thank you Grandma and Grandpa for taking her!

Thanksgiving at Disneyland!

We spent Thanksgiving this year at the "Happiest Place on Earth" in California. Makena's grandparents wanted to take her to Disneyland and take the train out to California. Nathaniel and I decided we wanted to go too, minus the train ride. So, we flew out with Marshall and had a great time. The park was decorated for Christmas and we got to see the Christmas parade. Makena was possessed little girl trying to find all the characters to get their autographs. We will have to get Pluto next time! Don't we all look happy here? :) Makena was feeling the effects of no nap.

Makena loved anything that spinned, was outdoors, and if she went up in the air, it was even better. Her favorite ride was the Tea Cups.

Marshall was the best baby there! We will definitely owe him a Disney trip when he gets bigger.