Christmas Party and Poway Christmas

 This year's ward Christmas Party was REALLY good this year.  One downside was Kevin was caroling and couldn't make it.  But he busted in the money so it was ok.  This year my dad was Santa.  So naturally we had a talk with Kaylee about Santa's helpers.  After we had them sit on his lap and take pictures I asked her how she liked Santa.  She said very matter of factly, "He was good.  He was Campa (Grandpa)"  And then on if she was talking about the experience she referred to him as the Campa Santa.  "Remember when I got a bag of treats from the Campa Santa?"

 Above Kaylee with the Campa Santa

 Malcolm with the Campa Santa

 So we did something new this year (Oh and by the way this is Kaylee's posed smile most of the time the month of December) we went to this free even the have in Poway almost everynight of December.  We just went one night.  It gets really crowded.  It was pretty cool though.  This family decorated their house with all sorts of Christmas decorations for people to come see and they also serve free cookies and hot chocolate or cider.  They also had a Santa.  The kids were able to pick out a free toy from Santa.  We didn't actually see that Santa because the line for him was easily over an hour long.  It was a fun event and we will go again next year.

 This is Malcolm "Oooo" face when he thinks something is cool!

 Oh and the family (and a lot of the workers) are mormon!

 We took the above photo for my sister and her husband (The Leons)

 He obviously loved the Seaseme street characters

 This is a horrible picture it was SO dark.  But Repunzel and a random creature was there to visit the kids.

This last one is a random photo of Malcolm with a Santa hat on.  It's just cute!

My first 29th Birthday!

 So I'm 29 now.  It's kind of crazy how fast 30 seems to be creeping up.  I still have less than a year until I'm 30.  Also, I figure 30 is still young so I have more than 1 year of youth in me.  HAHA  I had a great day.  We went to Sizzler for dinner and then we went home and had yummy Smore dessert that I requested Kevin to make for me.  It is the Baked Smore dessert you see on Pinterest.  It is delicious.

 I also enjoyed a few presents including gift cards, purple boots, and a beautiful purple bag. 

 Then I got to go see the Hobbit with Claudia, Julio, My dad, and Kevin!!!  We loved it of course and I can't wait to see the third on when it comes out.

 Ok so earlier that day I was bringing the cookies my mom's visiting teacher brought over on the counter and on the way I tripped on a toy and fell on a chair, moving the dining table and safely putting the plate of cookies on the table.  This was what it looked like that night.  (Above and below)

 Above is Dec 14th

 Above is Dec 15th

And Dec. 16th

It was a cool bruise.  Oh and it was my side.  In case you were wondering.  Like the side of my torso.

Other than that my birthday was wonderful!!

Kevin's Seasonal 2nd Job

 Yes this Christmas season was Kevin's first season of being a professional Caroler.  He got paid pretty good for it.  We are very excited for him to do this next year too.  I wish I had a video I could upload.  But I didn't take any video.  Other people did.  Which doesn't necessarily help. 

 We went and saw them on Christmas "Adam" the 23rd of December.  They sounded SO good and it was very entertaining!!

This very night they actually made it on KUSI news!!  We were all very excited about it.  Kevin too a video of that but I don't have it right now.

Kaylee's First Haircut

Here is the before shot of Kaylee.  Malcolm had to jump in with a big "Cheese!"

Here is another before shot.  I kind of miss it as I'm looking at it right now.  But it will regrow.  It just won't be "womb hair" anymore (tear)

She was SO good for the lady.  By the way I think this is the same lady as Malcolm's haircut.

The after shot.  The lady was very thoughtful and put a braid in her hair and a bow in it.  She also put a bow on both the locks of hair that was included with the First Haircut certificate.  It was super cute.  I think she looks super cute either way. 

This last one is blurry but I think it is funny.  Malcolm wanted a picture so bad that when I went to take his picture Kaylee jumped in.  They are funny.

November/ Thanksgiving 2013

 I wanted to document this all together.  Above is a picture Kaylee drew of me.  Isn't it good?  She's 3, I was impressed!

 Malcolm insisted that on the way to Thanksgiving dinner that he must have my arms like this.  He was very happy I sat next to him in the car. 

 Have I mentioned I LOVE Haley and Kaylee's relationship?  It is SO cute!  Hayley is my cousin Laura's daughter and she is a mini Laura.  I love it!

 This is Laura's daughter Alanna (I totally didn't spell that right I can say it right now but spelling it I really don't know!  Sorry Laura!!)

 Malcolm loves to join in on artistic fun.  Look at that face looking all grown up.

 I took a quick picture of a lot of the crowd hanging out.  Kevin is holding Laura's youngest son Adam!  He is 6 months old and was born early.  He looks so big now!  He is SO cute and looks just like his daddy. 

 My cousin Andrea got a new kitten and it is so sweet and even loves kids.  This is Claudia with the kitten.

Malcolm thanking me for his shenanigans that night.  He was a tough man to please and ate practically nothing of this delicious meal!!  Then he cut a bottom canine.  Explained.

 This is Kaylee enjoying a lollypop after lunch one day.  I love her face.  So cute!

Look at this Malcolm face!  He loves to get his picture taken!!

Kaylee's Birthday- Someone is 3!

I can't believe that Kaylee is 3.  Can you believe it?  Well she is.  She is 3.  To celebrate I invited a few people over including some of her friends from church to come over for dinner and cupcakes.  We had a pinata which was the extent of games I'm comfortable providing.  I get nervous about putting together games and then later trying to get young ones to do such game.  Anyway games are Kevin's job now.  Haha  they really liked the pinata and the adults even got to participate.  Anyway, I will comment on some of the pictures below.

I printed out a few pictures of Kaylee through each year of her life and taped it to the ceiling.  Oh and I am totally that cheesy print it and post it party decorator at times.  Especially kid parties.

Together Kevin and I put up those pink balloons.  Balloons also freak me out with little ones.  But they are so fun at parties!

Above is Kaylee's turn at the pinata.  We put a crown on this donkey (It was a princess party) pinata we forget to get out at Malcolm's cinco de Mayo party hahahaha!

Grandma's turn!!

Kaylee loved all of her presents!  She got 3 disney princess dolls and she loves them all pretty equally.  She put all 3 of them in her doll stroller and rolled it all over the house. 

Above picture is taken on her actually Birthday.  That day she had a doctors appointment where she didn't get a shot but she did get the flu mist up her nose.  She gained weight but not height since we were there last.  So we got another one of those talks.  But she does that right before she shoots up in height.  So I am expecting that soon.  Anyway, then we went to lunch with Aunt Claudia.  We went to a taco shop because Kaylee said she wanted tortillas for lunch.  Then we went home, she had a nap and then I made her favorite Mac and Cheese for dinner.  After dinner I brought her to visit Grandma at Laurie's house and Great Aunt Ruth was there with a present. 

Abover is Laurie, Ruth, Kaylee and a cat.  Kaylee was so excited to see everyone, play with some games and her new doll before we brought her home.

Happy Birthday my Kaylee girl.  You have grown so much and you are so smart.  You can count to 20, you can say countless word and you make sentences that blow my mind.  You are so caring and loving.  You also have a very strong personality and you know what you want.  You love to be girly and you love to make people smile.  Thank you for making me a mommy!!