Christmas on Papa Craig's Ranch

To this day Brayden still talks about the first time he got to ride horses at Papa Craig's Ranch. So when Mari-Beth and Alyssa (who always go above and beyond for these little ones) were saying they had presents for them, we thought it would be a good idea to do it at Papa Craig and Grammie Mary's ranch. It was so much fun and Brayden had a permanent grin from ear to ear on his face. 

After we got done riding the horses we headed inside to open gifts for the little ones. Mari-Beth and Alyssa got them the cutest PJ's EVER! The kids had so much fun and I hope this becomes a tradition from here on out... and just think how fun it will be when Mari-Beth and Alyssa start adding kid-o's to the bunch! We truly are blessed with amazing friends and family around us, it's rare having such good friends since you were 15 years old :) 

Nutcracker's Cutest Little Mouse

A few weeks ago we made a special trip to Hood River to watch Bella in her first Nutcracker performance. She has been in ballet for a couple years, but this was her first time on the BIG stage during the Nutcracker. She was so cute and Brayden loved watching her. The show was pretty long for a 2 year old to sit through so we headed out during intermission and Brayden surprised Bells with flowers. It was the cutest. I'm still waiting on the group picture from Anna... and will be sure to post that when I get it :)   

(group picture coming soon)