Exploring

Brandon and I went on a bike ride around the neighborhood today. I'm sure I looked silly as I was riding Brian's bike! After riding up and down several streets, Brandon said he wanted to go exploring. So we headed back home to ditch the bikes and pick up the girls. Of course everyone wants a stick as soon as we enter the wilderness area.

Lots had changed since the last time we went out to this particular part of the wilderness. With all the rain and winds we had a few weeks ago, a ton of trees were down and it wasn't quite as clear of a path as the past times we have been exploring. We found some great rocks that they immediately had to climb all over, a waterfall and a deep part of the stream that we had never seen.

I think everyone left the wilderness with mud on their clothes and atleast one shoe that was drenched...including mom. I know I blog about the wilderness a ton, but we love it!!

Christmas at the Baxter's

 We had such a wonderful time on Christmas Day! We woke up and had a GREAT breakfast by Dad. After opening presents at our house, we headed over to Auntie Amanda and Uncle Vince's house to celebrate with the cousins! Feel like we ate amazing food all day, played, ate some more, opened presents, at some more, and finally headed home.

Christmas Eve at Grammy's house

We headed out to Orange County for our traditional Christmas Eve celebration at Grammy and Grandpa's house. The kids had a great time running around with Alex, while we enjoyed our chili! There were TONS of leaves in the backyard, but because it had just rained we didn't get to do much playing in them. Of course fun was had by all when it came time to exchange presents. We're so blessed to live close to family and be able to get together frequently.