::papa guitar::

Papa Guitar came on the 22nd. It was a short little visit (he left on the 23rd), but we're really glad he came. He brought some gifts for all of us, took us out to dinner, played with the kids, and read some stories.





Papa, we're so glad you came and stayed with us. We know you're busy and far away, but we're glad you can visit and we appreciate everything you do for us. We're so glad to get to spend a short time together right before Christmas. We hope you know we all love you so much

PS
How awesome are these jammies?? I mean really...

Thanks, Papa :)

::jeppsen Christmas party::

On the 18th, we went to the Jeppsen Christmas party (Matt's dad's side of the family). grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc were all there. There's lunch and games-marbles-their own family game (a lot like Sorry if you can remember how that game goes).

There's usually a pretty big turnout (Matt's got such a big family!!), so we have the party in the gym at the church every year.

(marbles)

Usually Santa or one of his elves will make an appearance, but I guess they were just as busy as the rest of us this year and couldn't make it, so he sent gifts ahead for all the kids.

Chloe got a miniature Rapunzel doll...


Port got a new Toy Story V-Smile game
('cause he's a gamer)...


...and Bubb got his very own magna-doodle thing.

They're always so excited to get some fun toys before Christmas!
Thanks Santa ;)

::portie Christmas program::

December 15. 6:30 pm. Snowing outside.

Port's preschool (which we really LOVE) does a Christmas program every year. It's so cute and great! The kids get dressed up and sing Christmas songs and some other ones they've been learning in school. Santa comes too.

Doesn't he look cute??

(Porter 4 1/2)

There were tons of people there, so I sat on the floor up front so I could get pictures-which was great because Port could see me, and I think that made him not nervous.







It was a way cute little program. Port knew all songs, and sang most of them (he doesn't get into it the same way Chloe does). He did some actions, and was just cute. I really loved the kid next to him! How great was he??? haha


Chloe really loved watching him. She remembers the songs from when she went to the same preschool, so it was fun for her too. Bubb mostly ran around in the back and ate cookies. Grandma & Papa Kitty came and so did Grandma Snowman and Jennie. Thanks for all the love and support for Portie!! It was fun, and made him feel like a big deal :)

::huntington beach::

While we were in California, it was a pretty big deal to me to go see the ocean. I remember the first time I ever saw it in Florida when I was little. I really wanted Matt and the kids to see it and taste the water. I don't know why, it was just kind of a big deal to me.

So...

we went to the beach too...


















...and it was SO much fun! I think it did us some good to get away from the Disneyland crowds for the afternoon (our last day there-Saturday). There was lots of runnin' in and out of the water, chasing waves, getting chased by the waves, squealing, throwin' sand in the water, writing our names (or Buzz's name) in the sand, finding seashells, getting our pants wet, staying back away from the water (Bubb) 'cause we're not too sure, tasting the salty water, seeing how far out we could go...

Then, Port fell in...completely! He was soaked from head to toe. He cried a little. We took off his wet clothes, and he ran around in his undies and was happy again.

(poor Tatey!!)

And that was our day at the beach
:)