Playtime

Time to try the new airplane!  After multiple crashes on the simulator, Seth decided he was ready for the real deal.  So we headed up to the school with all our toys and planned to play.  It was no surprise when the plane got stuck in the tree or crash landed on the roof.  But the best was Seth's amazing flight loop da looping the power lines with a safe return to the grassy field.  We got video of the plane, but better would have been a video of Daddy with is tongue stuck out, dancing with the remote in hopes he could save his new plane from oblivion.  So began the adventures of flying!

Once the sun began to set, it was time to try the Wii.  Everyone joined in on the fun.  But the best was Amma who just could not bonk her opponent in a sword fighting match.  And if she did make a hit, she quickly apologized - too cute! 

Chirstmas Day 2012

After fixing Santa a plate full of goodies on Christmas Eve and slipping on their sweet matching jammies, the girls headed to bed hoping they would find some sleep.  The kids woke up to a fun Christmas morning surprise.  Packages were strewn about, stockings were stuffed to their brim and the chaos of Christmas fun began!  

Josiah, Adalie and Sage all woke up together to discover some goodies in their stockings.  We had just enough time to play with the basketball hoop for Josiah and truck ramp for Adalie before all the Waltner gang come over for delicious Christmas morning quiche.

Later, more packages were exchanged, candies were consumed, pictures taken, Santa talked to and everyone just settled into the rhythm of the day.

Merry Christmas 2012

Josiah 9yrs, Adalie 7yrs

Chirstmas Eve 2012

Christmas Eve this year was a new adventure. Although we spent a night in Yosemite like we always do, it wasn't in the same way. Christmas Eve this year brought bucket loads of fresh beautiful snow. Unfortunately, the falling snow closed the ice rink which is our traditional spot. But it did bring new adventures of cross country skiing with Sage, snowman building, snowball fights, walks through the powdered covered woods, and boot skating on the ice. 

Hurray for a WHITE Christmas!

Elf on a Shelf

This little fellow turned up very mysteriously one day.  But it wasn't him we noticed first.  It was a present wrapped neatly and placed under the Christmas tree.  A present addressed to "2 sweet girls" but which no one recognized.  Once opened, we saw it was this little Elf's story.  But now, the challenge arose to find the little guy. 

After some serious searching, we found him sitting atop our giant wall clock in the living room.  He was so cute, but the rules in the book say "you must not touch him or he will lose all his magic to fly back to Santa".  And if Santa doesn't hear from his little helper elf, well you know what happens then and it is not pretty!

So, like we were instructed to do, we first named our elf.... Kolbie.  The girls then proceeded to make him comfortable in our home, elf style!  Each day he moved to a new spot and it was fun to search for him and wonder how on earth he got where he was!

Christmas is coming! 

Cross Country

It's 4th grade and now Josiah can join any or all of the school sports teams.  I think she may be choosing the latter by joining all the teams available to her.... and I couldn't be happier.  It is so fun to watch her try new things.  To realize that some things come naturally and some things take work.  And maybe secretly I am hoping that all these fun sports will keep her on the straight and narrow....at least I can hope!

Cross Country Team... Josiah ran her little heart out! 

School Sports Rule! 

4th grade.

Oh Christmas

It's that time of year again.... lights, tree, decorations, cookies and more!  This year we all agreed a smaller tree was in order again!  Even so... the ladder was a staple for reaching the top!

Looking forward to another fun filled season!

2012

Every year we take a family picture for our Christmas card.  It is fun to look back and see how our family has grown right under our eyes over the year.  We sure do love these sweet girls.  They are beautiful inside and out! 

So here is looking forward to a wonderful holiday season!

Bass Lake 2012