Cloe turns 11!!!

Lucky for Cloe, her birthday often falls on President's day so she gets the day off of school.  This year it did so we went cross country skiing with Grandma Brown

 Aiden and Charlotte fell right to sleep as I pulled them through the snow. 

 Cloe opening presents from both of her Grandma's. 

 and dinner of her choice at Costa Vida

her teacher sets aside time for Birthday celebrations so I brought some treats into the class.  One thing I wasn't expecting that I thought was so neat, she had me tell something about Cloe and then the kids got to raise their hand and share things that they like about Cloe.  I was so glad I got to hear everything they had to say, i was so proud of her.  She is a really good kid.  Loving, patient, non judgmental, gorgeous and very smart.  I love my Cloe and I love spending time with her.

lovers holiday

the traditional valentines mailbox that contained a daily treat and note.  Surprisingly, their favorite was when I made a list of "10 things I love about you".  I liked that too. 

 our romantic candle lit dinner.  Ryan and I went out to dinner one year on Valentines and I would much rather stay home and spend it with the family, I love it.  

Charlie and Aiden

I love spending my days with these two girls. There are a couple reasons why I haven't put Charlie in preschool but the main reason is because I love having her around.

 Aiden hanging out while Clo does her homework

 family skate night

 Miss eyelashes watching the snow

 Cloe and Brody were doing hip hop classes once a week but the teacher had to cancel the class.  Bummer because Brody loved it!

 I like to think she is giving me kisses but really she is ready to nurse.  And my chubby cheek resembles a boob?

I find little treasures on my phone all the time made by the talented Cloe.  She mustaches' everyone, is always making videos on Vine, comes up with some pretty cute collages and has recently discovered what that instagram app on my phone is. 

DISNEYLAND!!!

Back in January, we took a last minute trip to Disneyland.  Our BF's the Cox's, live in Alaska and they told us they were taking their kids down so of course we had to go :)

We left our house January 26th and told the kids we were just running errands.  Then we told them we wanted to get out of the snow and cold since this winter has been so cold.   Then we said we were staying in Vegas.  After having lunch at Wahoo's in Vegas, we told them we were going to CA.  They were pretty excited so the surprise was a success.  

Sunday we hung out with the Cox's and went to dinner at Wahoo's in Laguna Beach and then met up with my dad and brother at the Irvine Spectrum.

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday were three glorious days spent at Disneyland and CA adventure.  My dad and step mom joined us on Tuesday, it ended up being one of my favorite days at the park.  

Thursday we made the long sad trip back home.  The one thing I hate about vacations is that they end.  

Aiden was perfect

Charlotte loved Tower of Terror and the carousel

Abbey loved being tall enough for all the rides and Tower of terror

Cloe and Brody loved everything and I happen to really like the new Toy Story ride.

January 24th 2013

NYE at the Brown's

sledding

Aiden and I sat in the warm car

 then on Sunday they spent hours in the backyard.