Sundays

We can't go a month without Sunday pictures... we have several Christmas-y dresses that seem somewhat wasteful. I prefer dresses that can be worn throughout the year.  Xiana was dying to wear this Santa dress all year. She finally got to (and then I promptly gave it away). From time to time Xiana wants her hair straightened... I'll only do it for church since I won't let her wear her hair down to school ever since the lice outbreak of 2014 :) I prefer it curly, and I think she does too, but it's fun to have variety! We got a family picture one of the few times Ekco was here in Reno with us since her visits have become pretty infrequent (teenagers!) :)

Tree, glorious tree!!!

We went to the Sparks tree lighting and it was ccccold! Then, we went to a new place to cut down our Christmas tree because the old place wasn't selling tags at a convenient location. We went through Carson City and up Highway 50 where we found the ugliest trees ever.... at least according to me. I was raised on silver tipped firs so they're my favorite. Brian has an affinity for the pinion pines.  We compromised and got the most silver tipped fir looking pinion pine.  It isn't the prettiest tree we've ever had, but it was a really fun trip.  My mom and Garrett came over and helped us decorate, sing songs, put together Xiana's lego set from Garrett and Kelli, and eat treats.  I am so happy to have stayed home another year to enjoy our efforts!!

Hanging Around

Kolton excitedly said, "Mom look!!!" I looked back to see him and Argenta holding hands. It melted my heart.  Now they do it regularly. It's very sweet. Kolton wanted me to take a picture of it. He's such a sweet kid.... sometimes.

Argenta loves to push strollers... and babies... regardless of whose they are... as a result I often have to chase her down to rescue whatever baby she's attempting to kidnap.

Apparently lots of things will work as hats... bras... beanies... whatever.

This winter was mild at times, so we used our furnace... typically we rely solely on the fire in winter.  This year, the heater kicked on many mornings so we often found Argenta right here with her bum getting warm.

Ali and Jared brought Milo to visit and all of our children decided they were dogs.

This little girl pretty much cannot function without her babies... she loves them. It's the sweetest thing.

Sundays

My kids do get dressed other days besides Sundays... but they are irresistible to me when they're in their Sunday best.