Williamsburg VA trip

 We got Jace excused from school for a week for a very "educational" vacation.  Jace and I got to spend some quality time reading about George Washington and the making of this great nation.  We are lucky to live a few hours away from these historic sites.  Grandpa Steve-o, Grandma Lisa, and Aunt Shanny came up with us.

 Every day we walked the trails by our hotel.  Jace followed his Poppa everywhere.  Jace's favorite thing he did on the trip was hands down "going to watch John Carter with poppa and going to Taco Bell and maybe winning a free Ipad".

 Daddy daughter dance at Captain Jorges seafood buffett.  We might have eaten here twice in 5 days...

 Chad came up for a few days just to golf.  My dad tells this story the best...but on one hole, Jace actually out-drove Chad.  He will never live that one down.

 Pool time at the hotel.  Natasha's first swim ever!  She loved it ;) and looked hot in her polkadots.

 Jamestown- 1st English settlement  All I could think about what how I could have NEVER survived back then.  Never ever never ever.

I spy one hot soldier

 Governor's mansion at historic Williamsburg.  Whole town restored to what it looked like in the 1700's.  This seems so young compared to what we will see in France this summer. Really beautiful set up though right by the campus of William and Mary.

The town is filled with actors who were in full costume.   My dad- "Get me outta here!"

 I need me one of these

 Playing on the beaches of Yorktown--where the British finally surrendered to the American/french forces under George Washington.  So cool to imagine this cove filled with the ships.  Highlight of the trip.

 Berkley Plantation on the James river.   SOOO beautiful.  Where the 1st official Thanksgiving took place.

Last day of the trip ended with grandma and grandpa being here for Brenna's bday!  She felt so special.  Thanks for the fun memories!

Brenna turns 4!

 My crazy sweet dramatic little princess Brenna turned 4 years old!  

Favorite hobby- playing with unicorns, ponies, barbies, dolls, coloring stick figures

Favorite food- cake pops, strawberries, apples and PB

Favorite show- Tom and Jerry

Favorite song- "Get your sparkle on"

What she wants to be when she grows up- a grown-up and go to Paris

Best friend- Karolina (this changes everyday)

Favorite movie- Barbie Fashion Fairytale and Mermaid tale 2

Favorite thing to do with Jace- wrestle and tickle on trampoline

Favorite thing to do with Natasha- make her laugh

Favorite toys- Rainbow Stylish and Sparkle Fabulous (her unicorns) yes she named them by herself.

Dislikes- spinach, brush hair 

She HAD to have a Fashion Fairytale themed party--its her favorite movie she knows by memory.  You can always hear her singing "Get your sparkle on!"

 My amazing friend Vivian made all the food.  Home-ade strawberry cake, cakepops, Sequin and Julianna cookies, choc. covered strawberries, toffee cookies, and amazing stuff for the adults.  I contributed ham and cheese sandwiches...I know, I'm amazing.

 Our make shift fashion show!  We had Barbie music and a disco ball oh yeah

 Shannon demonstrated to all the girls how to really model.

 As you can tell, she is a professional...

No surprise here...Jace had the most fun with the fashion walkway. Chad is worried...

 All the beautiful models!  Addie, Noel, Karolina, Kara, Brittany, Sophia and Rowan

 Enjoying all the yummy treats

Cheers!  Drinking out of their little Eiffel tower cups

They got to decorate picture frames for their photos from the fashion shoot

 Best birthday gift ever from Aunt Shanny!  Unicorn purse

 Brenna's best friends Sophia and Rowan

 Grandma and Grandpa got her a mini me doll and dress up clothes to match.  Her doll is named Carlie

 Happy Birthday my sweet girl!

Brett's November Wedding

 My one and only brother-- MARRIED.  Yes I realize this happened 3 months ago but I just got these awesome pictures back.  Brett married the beautiful and talented Brittany after a few years of dating. She was worth the wait!  Its so exciting to get a new "sister" in the family.  They are back living in Dallas as Brett is finishing dental school.  Brittany works as a nurse at the Childrens Hospital--basically an all-star couple.  Couldn't be happier for them!

The lovely couple

Beautiful cold day- Draper Temple- married for eternity!!

I was worried I'd be turned in for child abuse because I took off Natasha's blanket for the pics.  Hello!  I'd didn't spend that much on matching dresses to just cover it up!

 Btw not super thrilled about all these pics right after I had a baby.  Takes me a good 6-12 months to get back to normal again.  Hoping Diana's wedding pics in May will be a little easier on the eyes.

 Loved the lighting of these pictures!  They had the most beautiful reception at a cool farmhouse in Lindon.  Brittany's family did an amazing job- very shabby chic meets super romantic setting.

 Poppa and his favorite granddaughter!

 Jace- 6 years old--with all of his teeth!

 Brenna- 3.5 years old

The girls

 My handsome boy-- don't Chad and Jace look like twins???  ...that was a joke

 I love this picture!  Lisa and Steve looking as young as ever

My favorite picture of the night.  Poor Natasha is looking like "what did I get myself into!!"
Congrats Brett and Brittany!!