365.2: WEEK 51

These last few days have been CRAZY busy, hence the late post. Because Christmas. Last week, I soaked up the last bit of having only three littles at home. The three oldest had pajama day at school on their last [half] day, followed by us taking a trip to the zoo to kick off winter break (not pictured). Wednesday evening, we had friends come over for an Elf party - complete with dinner and Christmas mix popcorn. The next day, my mom took all six littles for a cookie decorating and treat making adventure. Friday, we found ourself at Snowbowl on Humphreys Peak, inches deep in snow (not pictured, but soon to be blogged). We returned home just in time to get cleaned up and fed before a surprise visit from Santa. On Christmas Eve morning, I took the littles for donuts and milk - something I hope to make a new tradition. And Sunday, of course, was Christmas - full of presents, church, and family. It was an incredibly busy, yet incredibly fantastic week.

December 19th - December 25th

Hoping you had a fantastic holiday.

365.2: WEEK 50

This past week has been an adventure, as always. Backyard play. Climbing trees. Playing baseball. ZooLights. Hiking South Mountain. Gingerbread 5k. Going to church. Not pictured: me getting another year older.

December 12th - December 18th

365.2: WEEK 49

December is just flying by. We've spent as much time as possible outdoors, enjoying the 70 degree weather (December is why I live in Arizona). We've terrorized the neighborhood in power wheels cars, we've played made-up pokemon card games too many times to count, we've hiked up in the Superstition Mountains with some dear friends, we've jumped on the neighbor's trampoline, we've spent some time in the car running errands, we've built gingerbread houses while eating ridiculous amounts of candy, and we've dealt with the littlest little being sick and deciding that she no longer needs to sleep. Another week in the books.

December 5th - December 11th

365.2: WEEK 48

The week following Thanksgiving was spent recovering from the four day holiday weekend. And preparing for our ward Christmas party. Just rolling from one event to another at this point in the year. SO MUCH PLAYING this week. On the jungle gym out back. With the ornaments on the tree. On gliders at the park. With our toys at home. On bounce houses at the school carnival. With giraffes at the zoo. With crayons and coloring books at the back table. Not pictured: ward Christmas party that I've been planning and organizing for months. Double date with the mr. and my parents to a Brazilian steakhouse and the Jim Gaffigan show. Probably a billion other things that I can't remember at the moment. Giraffes were, hands down, my favorite.

November 28th - December 4th

365.2: WEEK 47

One more month. ONE MORE MONTH. I cannot believe there is only one more month left in the year. Or that I have only one more month left of daily pictures. Hallelujah. End in sight. Life is rolling right along through the holiday season. Mall shenanigans. Johnny Appleseed play. Early birthday presents. Thanksgiving dinner. Outside cruising. Christmas lights. Sweetest sisters.

November 21st - November 27th

365.2: WEEK 46

Friends. It's CRAZY SEASON. Birthdays. Holidays. Photography. Parties. Shopping. Spending. ALL. THE. THINGS. Hence, the late post. We've been busy with cousin play dates, nearby parks, far away parks, Christmas shopping, charity events, pedicure/lunch dates, and family walks. And everything in between. Glad the Christmas shopping is done; I don't know how I would keep up if I had to add that to the list.

November 14th - November 20th

365.2: WEEK 45

It's been a week since I left Facebook indefinitely. It's liberating, friends. Not being on Facebook means that I am able to better be present with my family. We've done so much together this past week. Voting - not even going to touch that one. Desert Botanical Garden with my parents. Desert Breeze Park with friends. ASU football game with siblings. Veterans Day parade on our own. Reconnecting with an old friend. Reading books on Sunday.

November 7th - November 13th