Update!

I finally updated our blog. It's been 5 months. I hope you enjoy what's been going on in our lives.

Christmas Eve and morning

I like to get lots of pictures around Christmas time. The girls are in front of the tree in our front room in our new jammies.

Santa came on Christmas morning. Look at all that stuff!

The girls couldn't wait to see if Santa came.















Kirah's favorite present was her IPod. She loves it!!!















Katelyn loves her IPod too!




















All of our Christmas presents!






























Rob's Christmas!

Christmas

More Christmas activities. Dave came over to celebrate Rob's birthday.

Kymbree loves her Kai-Lan doll from Deyton.

The girls in their new jammies.

On Christmas Eve we go to Rob's work and the girls see Santa flying across the radar and they get to call his sleigh and talk to him. It is so much fun. This year Deyton and Trevor got to come with us.

Deyton was alittle shy.

Trevor went with us to Temple Square to see the lights while he was in town from Florida for the holidays.

Doesn't the temple look beautiful at night with the Christmas lights on?

Our little family.

Sledding at the elementary. It was so much fun. Kymbree didn't last long though. She couldn't put her arms down with her coat on.

Deyton said "Group hug!!"

All of the cousins except Kaden and Jayden with their Christmas presents from eachother.

Christmas Time at the Ryans

December was a full and busy month. We celebrated Rob's birthday and our friend and family Christmas party the same night. It was a lot of fun. Rob's cake was ablaze as we celebrated his 32nd birthday. He looks great for his age and I'm so happy that we could celebrate with great company.

Our really good friends Dave and Cassie and Shane and Emily.

Has Shari been naughty or nice? Sorry Shari!!

Hmmm...what do you think?

Our little family with Santa and Mrs. Clause

Festival of Trees

Kirah's dance company performed at Festival of Trees this year. She had only been in her new class for a couple of weeks and she did a great job. That is her in the back all lit up by the spotlight. She had alot of fun. She can't wait for competition. She had alot of support that night. Grandma Debbie, Uncle Trevor and Uncle Chad, Uncle Mike and Kaylee and Jocee, Danielle, her best friend Cambree and Carrie and Mom, Dad, Katelyn and Kymbree all came to watch her. It was a hard day because my favorite Grandma Juddy passed away and we had her funeral that morning. But watching Kirah made it a great end to the day.

Practicing before going on.

Warming up. Who looks that cute warming up?

Kirah and Katelyn standing in front of the tree we donated in memory of my brother Trent. Kirah tied the quilt for the tree all by herself. She did so good! We donated 4 trees this year.

Snowy Day

Katelyn wanted to play in the snow while Rob cleared the walks and Kymbree played with Katelyn through the door since she couldn't go out.

Reflections

Kirah entered Reflections in the catagory of Photography. We went up the canyon and this is the picture she took. Her reward was a certificate and a cup that she can draw and color on. I'm so proud of her. She did a great job!

Universal Studios

We got the Southern California pass for this vacation. We went to Universal Studios one day and its really amazing to see how Hollywood makes things seen real in movies. Here we are in front of the Universal Studios Ball.

OH NO! Jaws is eating us! Katelyn wanted to sit in his mouth and Kymbree wanted in too. I guess they didn't think it was scary.

Kymbree and Rob having their turn.

We couldn't get her out!

Frankenstein grabbed Kirah's hand and tried to take off with her.

The Bates Motel. Uh-oh! Here comes the Psycho to get us since we saw him put a body in the trunk.

The set of Desperate Housewives.

Jaws!!!

Here comes a Flash-Flood! Watch out!!

We are waiting for our turn on Jurassic Park. The kids were patient even though there wasn't a whole lot for them to do at Univeral.

Anaheim Angels vs. Texas Rangers

We were lucky to be in California when Rob's cousin Willie who plays for the Rangers was there playing the Angels. It is so fun to watch baseball when you are actually there. The energy is amazing. It was really fun. After the game, we waited for Willie and went out to eat. It was good to see him again because they live so far away. Go Rangers!!!

Disneyland

We LOVE Disneyland! Bet ya didn't know that. We had so much fun this time because Kirah and Katelyn are both finally tall enough to go on some of the bigger rides. We love Splash Mountain and Thundermountain Railroad. It was fun to go with Ben and Terra and Geina since they hadn't been in lots and lots of years. My mom was also able to experience it. Last time she was only able to go for a day. You know me. You have to spend at least 4 days at Disneyland to get the best out of it. Here are some pics of the fun we had. Kymbree just being cute and patient waiting inline.

My mom, Kirah, Kymbree and me on Mickey's Ferris wheel. My mom almost puked.

Kirah and Katelyn with Woody.

Eating at IHOP! Braxton was so funny. Everyone that walked by or anyone that said anything to him he would tell them to Shut-up. He needed more sleep than what he was getting. He's so cute!

Minnie Mouse in her Halloween dress. I love to see Disneyland decorated during the holidays. And my girls in their princess and High School Musical dress ups. Katelyn got to get up and dance with at the High School Musical show.

Face paint. Kymbree wasn't getting enough sleep either.

Kymbree was scared but it looked cute on her.

Mickey Mouse and the mousketeers.

Kirah showing Braxton all of the cheese in Minnie's fridge. She is so good with younger kids.

Chillin on Minnie's couch.

Pluto and the gang.

Goofy and the troops.

Daddy and his princesses waiting for Alice in Wonderland.

Grandma Debbie and the princesses on the Teacups.

Hopefully we can go back soon! We miss it already!