2 bdays+ 2 holidays + 14 visitors + 1 baptism= This post

I can't believe I'm even going to attempt to get this all in one post, but here I go!

Highlights of Christmas:

1- Seeing my cute kiddos all dressed up in their Christmas "duds" (as my mom would say).

2- My brother Nate came for 2 whole weeks!

3- Our trip to Disneyland- always the funnest at Christmastime.

4- My sister's arrival on Christmas Eve- after missing her the last 3 Christmases.

5- Christmas morning, of course.

6- Making headbands with my sister and sister-in-law.

7- Just being silly with my family.

Dillon's 8th birthday!

I thought that I had cooked up a pretty fun idea for Dillon's 8th birthday party- a "New Year's Rockin' Eve" party. I had NO IDEA just how much fun we would have! James and I had so much fun hosting this wild rock'n roll themed party! The boys were all so well- behaved and polite- and just plain fun to hang out with.

Each boy drew their "rock star" name out of a hat when they arrived. We had:

Blaze Ripzipper

Shred Bones

Raz Flame-eater

Haze Sizzle-ma-Nizzle

and Franky J

I'm sure their parents know which is which ;)

I think the highlight of the night was when James and I surprised them at midnight and attacked them all with silly string, but the boys' favorite was the late-night break dancing competition!

Funnest new year I think we've ever had.

Dillon's baptism:

I knew it would be special. It really was. I can't believe I have an accountable child! And such a handsome one, too! ;0)

Really, though, one of the most spiritual days of my life to-date! Thanks to everyone who came. Each person there made it all the more special and memorable.

San Diego ZOO:

Annabelle was sick, so her and I missed out on the zoo day. Here are some cute pictures of the wild things!