My man made a HOLE-IN-ONE!

Jeff made a hole-in-one the other day on the golf course!  His first ever!  Yay!  It was Aguila Golf Course.  That is my man!

more stuff from the Christmas break...

Here are a few more things we were able to do over the break.  It was Jeff's first time at the Children's Museum and our first time at Encanto Park.  Childrens museum- love it!  Encanto Park- okay.

over the break

Jeff was able to take a good chunk of time off for the holidays.  Here's how we spent some of the time...

We went to the McCormick Railroad Park in Scottsdale.  I think it would be fabulous to go in the evening and ride the train to see lights, but it ended up being a fun little morning trip!  Maylee LOVED riding on the train and carousel and swinging on the swings.  Maybe next year we can go at night, too!

We also went to South Mountain for a walk/hike (whatever you call it when you have little ones!)  Good thing Jeff got a Camelback for Christmas- we were thirsty, plus Maylee just thought it was cool getting water through the tube (in fact, a few days after the hike we had it in our closet and she tried to get a drink from it again.  Too bad it was empty)!

(she is one hip chic!  check out those shades!)

My family loves to go out to breakfast and then do an activity whenever a holiday comes around, so we met for breakfast in downtown Gilbert and then headed to Bounce Jungle to let the kids have a little fun.  The best part- the adults can partake in the goodness too!  Maylee as always had a good time with her cousins and she managed to get Grandpa to take her wherever she wanted- she was his little buddy the whole day!

Christmas 2010

What a Christmas!  We started it off by having the traditional big dinner with our family and some friends on Christmas Eve.  When it was just our family we spent a little more time just hanging out, watched the little Nativity movie, and then read the kiddos a few Christmas books.  We tried to get them into bed early, but they didn't end up crashing until about 10:30 pm!

Christmas morning came and apparently, Santa made sure to make a stop by Grandpa and Grandma's house!  It was so much fun for Maylee to wake up on Christmas morning with her cousins.  Her and Halle both got little quads from Santa.  That was a sight to see- watching 2 two year olds try to cruise around the house for the first time!

Maylee scored- she also got a scooter, Barbies, games, a train, a dollhouse, a popcorn popper...
Brooklyn also got a lot of fun little toys, perfect for her.
Jeff and I got each other a nice camera!

The kids had a great time going from toy to toy without stopping.  Us parents had a great time watching the kids faces light up and play for hours and hours with their new gifts. 

I've always loved Christmas, but there is something different about being the parent and seeing your kids so happy and excited.  I LOVE IT!  It far outweighs receiving presents (but don't get me wrong- I definitely enjoyed my gifts!!!  Thanks everyone!)  

Checking out what Santa brought and then opening presents!

Maylee got a scooter from mom and dad- just trying it out in the house

The girls had to go for a few rides outside once all the presents were opened.  (How cute is this!  3 cute girls on their new quads- or as Maylee says- her Jeep!)

Then a little down time reading a few books with Uncle Rob.

Brooklyn crawling up the stairs and playing with Cailin- way to go Brooklyn!  First time up the stairs and you made it look like you had already done it many times before!

Just back out for another ride!

Bustin' a move with Just Dance for Kids on the Wii- these girls sure do have the moves!

In front of my parents' house at the end of the day on Candy Cane Lane- they have the best street for Christmas lights!

It was a wonderful Christmas and we feel so blessed to be able to spend it with such amazing friends and family!