Merry Christmas

hope yours was happy. ours was. we woke up to see the looks on the kids' faces when they saw their new bikes that Santa left for them. It was great..they were really happy and jolly all day. so thankful for the gifts they got. i am going to post pics really soon. time to go to bed, what an exhausting day but FUN.

christmas eve..

such excitement around here. the kids are running around singing, shouting, you name it. All they can say is "Santa is coming tonight, what do you think he is going to bring?" I absolutely love it all. They are so full of wonderment and awe. It really is thrilling. Gracie and Cole have already drawn some pictures and written some letters for Santa to read while he eats his milk and cookies. It just makes me smile. I love the innocence and will treasure this always. This will be Cole's 1st real strong memory of Christmas and what it is about. He is fully aware this year as he dances around and talks about Santa and "Cismas." hope it is a happy memory for you too....

inspiring

my friend Kim and I were talking today and she was telling me how she loves the word 'believe.' I said, "me too." So she was my inspiration for my title. Believing in something means everything and will propel you forward. So BELIEVE this season and always....
Merry Christmas

Ice Skating for Mommy's birthday-- a great NEW tradition

the family at the ice skating rink in downtown san diego...gracie kept saying, "It looks like were in New York City!!" very cute.

Cole in action on the rink...

gracie looking pretty in pink...

FVES 1st Grade Christmas Performance

Having fun singing....

All of the 1st grade classes christmas caroled for the parents on Thurs. It was absolutely precious.

Festivities of the season...

Mommy and Gracie striking a "pose"

Daddy loved watching his "princess' on a float...

Cole had to get in on there too...

Gracie on the Brownie float for the Old Town Christmas parade...

I came across this from last summer..mama and son. That was during his phase where he was constantly "stuck" to me. :)

Ahhhh...Innocence and Pure Joy...