Giggles and Geography

The kids received a trinket from our soldier friend in Afghanistan. Here's what Miranda had to say about it :
(I apologise for the neck cramp in advance)



And Celie:


And giggly Alyssa:


And Jonathan:

A trip to Knotts

Our family volunteered at the 40th infantry division's family readiness deployment briefing and was rewarded with passes to Knotts Berry Farm in Buena Park. This was our first trip to Knotts as an entire family, as we normally just take a few kids at a time to ensure David and I keep our sanity. The kids had a blast. They all really enjoyed the log ride, even David, and we rode it 3 times in a row! Alyssa even went on her 1st roller coaster and didn't get sick... phew!

When we finally get all the kids in one place....

...this is the picture you get.

The kids are posing for a picture in Camp Snoopy at Knott's Berry Farm.

California Snow Bunny?

Miranda accompanied Aunt Corinne on her trip to Paso Robles, her home town. This is how she came down stairs after we told her to pack her things and get dressed- Notice the sweater and Ugg boots. We need to take her to the snow.

A magnificent sight....

This was the view of the sky above our house as we were loading up the car for Thanksgiving. Miranda swears she saw Jesus up there!

Grandma Faith's birthday...

sure was fun! We all had a fabulous dinner at the Trabuco Oaks Steakhouse. The kids enjoyed having their ties cut off. (I was glad to see them go too! They were hideous!)

On the road again.....

David and I traveled to Idaho. We visited David's dad Ray in Pocatello, His aunt and Uncle in Pocatello and His Grandparent's Farm in Virginia. Here are a few photos from the trip.