Meanwhile, back at the Ranch

I am really having fun with catching up my blog, but lets be honest, this is the kind of stuff that goes on behind the scenes and while it may not be pretty or something to brag about, it is quite comical. Oh, and don't mind the mound of laundry in the background.

Out with Tatum for ice cream

Stopping at the park on our way home from our road trip

Winter at the beach

One of our favorite Sunday afternoon activities was going down to the beach and just walking along with the kids and watching the sun set on the water. It was such a peaceful time.

An interesting new discovery

Winter in Utah

We took a trip to Grandma and Grandpa Robert's house & farm and to Ryan's mom's family house in Utah. We had fun playing in the snow and experiencing a real winter.
(No, the house is not pictured above. That's where we put Ryan.)

Christmastime at Disneyland

I love Disneyland at Christmas time. It's a Small World (behind us) is all lit up and it's really amazing and the music is so fun. It's just a lot of fun.

Our First Thanksgiving Dinner alone

I actually cooked the whole thing (that's why it looks so sad). It wasn't too bad.
TIP: If you have to cook the turkey alone, use the roasting bags (I think they're called) that you buy at the grociery store. It was the moistest turkey. It was really good. And so easy.

Jaidyn's Birthday at Disneyland

Jaidyn and Aston's BFF's in San Diego

Halloween Party at Jackson's house

The kids had so much fun at one our dear friend in San diego's Halloween party. Our friend Lisa planned out an adorable party. She had crafts and activities and the kids had so much fun. She is amazing. Of course, she was a school teacher. Aston and Jaidyn were the Lion and the witch. I didn't have the time to make the Wardrobe for me :).

Bates Nut Farm - fall festival

This is alot like Schnepps Farms but in California and they're a nut farm. They have yummy candy and nuts and they have a fall festival every year. The kids love it.