Disneyland!

We had some friends come from Northern California to stay for a few days and go to Disneyland, since its only a few minutes away from us. I was unable to go with Alex and Joe and his cousins this summer because I was in the hospital recovering from the appendicitis, so we decided it would a family Christmas present for all of us. I have been trying to make sure we do some one-on-one family events before Alex's world is turned upside down and he is no longer the only child. ;-) We had a blast, of course it was busy, everyone loves coming to Disney during the holidays because they decorate and have parades and everything is just a little more fun. It was a really warm weekend here for December, which was nice. Alex and our friend's 3 year old daughter Bree (both were born September 2007) had a great time together and were so happy to see Mickey and his friends. It was a very long day and for the first time in a long time Alex pretty much begged us to go to bed (that never happens!)

Some pictures :)

So pretty

Christmas tree!

Us and Mickey

In the teacup

Thanksgiving

So I got behind on the blog, as always. Anyway I will catch up. :)

Thanksgiving tradition for us is traveling to my Dad's house in the desert and celebrating with him. The last few years my Uncle John and Aunt Kristen have been coming as well. We usually have a few friends come over during the weekend and visit with them as well. Its always pretty relaxing and nice get-a-way before the crazy holiday season starts.
This year was a little less comfortable for me because I am in my last trimester and its hard enough getting comfortable in my own bed, but getting comfortable in anyone else's is hard. But we had a good time. It was very cold this year! Most of the time we are out side a lot, at the camp fire on the porch every night and this year once the sun went down we were freezing! So we were inside more this year.
Anyway, the food was amazing as usual, with a foodie like Uncle John, and a turkey professional like my Dad its always guaranteed that the food will be very yummy. :)

Here are a few pictures from the day, unfortunately I had left my memory card for my camera so I didnt have many pictures left on the camera to use. But here are a few. :)

Alex and I were in charge of the center piece. Alex and I made some pinecone turkeys as a craft there for something fun to do. It turned out cute. :)

Close up of turkeys.

So without even coordinating before hand, they dressed as twins. ;-) They were sitting watching the turkey cook in this picture.

This picture is from last Thanksgiving but I found it and thought it was too cute. Its Pap-pa and Alex reading car magazines together. :)