Christmas morning- Bruce and Shawna came over to see what the boys got- and Dax just loves his papa! He won't even look at anyone else when he's around!
It's a family Tradition to do puzzles at my moms around Christmas time- The boys are always addicted to that table! It's always so nice when the puzzle gets finished! Brandon and Dave
Dax in his "sheep ears" for the Manger story. We have too many kids and not enough costumes- so my mom made sheep ears and donkey ears- What a cheese ball! He has got the cutest- sweetest personality. He is so happy all the time. I can't believe he is almost one!!
I made the boys these costumes! I got my grandma's old sewing machine and it has been so fun to learn how to sew! The boys liked them!Merry Christmas and happy new year!! Christmas was a blast with the boys! We had a fun Christmas Eve at the Tidwells- a yummy dinner, lots of presents and sugar cookie decorating with the kids- and Christmas morning Cade woke up at 7:30- so our day started early! The "fav" gifts were: Heeley's (Austin got them and he is already awesome on them!) Light Sabers (like we need anymore of those)- and of course Legos. Poor Dax got jipped! He did like playing in the wrapping paper! And I did put some new batteries in an old piano- and he loves that! After gifts here we went down to my Moms and had a big breakfast and then more gifts and lots of crazy kids running around!
And- the day after Christmas Dave and I hopped on a plane and went to Mexico! We had SO MUCH FUN!! We went with my Aunt and Uncle and their family. We stayed in Mazatlan and it was a much needed vacation! We slept in, relaxed, ate lots of food and laughed so hard! Thanks Jas and Vic for a fabulous week! We love you guys!! Vicki took most of the pictures- (750 to be exact!!) but here a few for now!
The day we got there we went to an orphanage and took some gifts to the kids there. It was the most AMAZING thing I have ever done! The kids were so cute! From the minute we got there they just clung to us! The ages ranged from 1- 30 and it was so fun to spend a few hours with them. There were these twin girls that were 2 maybe 3 years old- named Judith and Edith- and Judith was my little buddy the whole time. She was so cute and it was sad having to say goodbye!
I am a TRUE believer in vacations! (with no kids!) It was so nice to get to spend time with Dave with no other worries! He is truley the love of my life- He is so fun to be with- even though he thinks he is so funny ALL THE TIME!! We got to go and visit Culiacan- it was the first area he served in on his mission. Even though he thinks I didn't like it, it was really cool to see his apartment (it was disgusting!) and see the streets he spent most of his time walking!
This is down town Culiacan in front of a big Cathedral. It was built the same time as the Salt Lake Temple. Me, Hailee, Preslee, Macee and Jake.
my favorite part of the trip....laying by the pool with girls!! Pina Colada's, the sun and a pool.
This is Judith. The girl from the orphanage. What a sweetie!
8 comments:
How fun! I love the last picture with Judith. It looks like you had fun, and I am only a little jealous!
I have been waiting for this update! Looks like you guys had a BLAST! I am so glad you got to enjoy a week with your sweetie! I love that you went to the Orphanage...I am so jealous! Can you imagine spending 4 months with those kids and having to say goodbye!! I had the hardest time leaving my kids in Ecuador, you totally get attached way fast. Judith is adorable...you should have snuck her home for me!!! Let's get together soon before Darb leaves! Love ya.
Duuuuude, I'm so jealous! I can't believe how many vacations you go on! That's awesome. It's so nice to get away from the kids once in a while and be with your husband alone. I'm glad you had a fun time.
You might need to sensor the pic with Dave's hand on your fanny :) :)!
Looks like so much fun - we are coming next time!
I'm glad you posted pic's of your trip. I've been thinking about you... especially while we've been freezing our fannies off! Speaking of fannies... I LOVE the pic of you and Dave on the balcony. That is exactly what vacations are for... and I think I may NEED a vacation!
What a fun Christmas- and a trip to Mexico?! Oh- that sounds so nice right now! You look gorgeous in all the pics- and I can't believe your boys are old enough for heeley's! Ah! where does the time go?
so much fun! it got me thinking about our little venture to cancun! remember? we didn't got to an orphanage (which we should have!) but we had plenty of time at the pool! i have to admit i'm a bit jealous! glad you had fun :)
That is the cutes toothless smile I've ever seen! What a cute cute boy!
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