Merry Christmas

We had a wonderful Christmas. We woke up to Tyler screaming "Mom, Dad, Santa was here!!! Hurry fast! You've got to see this." We rushed over to the tree to see all of the wonderful presents from Santa and our family. The kids loved opening all of their presents. Thank you to everyone for such wonderful gifts. Our kids are so lucky, as are we!!

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Holiday Fun

We went to see ICE at the Gaylord Hotel just before Christmas. It's an indoor exhibit with ice sculptures, ice slides, and lots of snow. The room is kept at 9 degrees! Brrrrrr it was cold. Luckily the hotel loans you a parka to help keep you warm.

Emma touching a sheep made of ice.

Tyler trying out the ice slide. He LOVED it!

We also took a ride on the North Pole Express over the holidays. It was no Polar Express (which we had done in Sacramento the past 2 years) but the kids still had fun riding the train and getting to see Santa.

Let it Snow!!!!!!

Here are some pictures from Christmas Eve. It snowed for hours and the kids had a blast!

Scriven Family Chatter

I had to share these . . .

Guess How Much I Love You

Emma: "Tyler guess how much I love you?"

Tyler: "How much?"

Emma: "I love you all the way to Disneyland."

Tyler: "Wow, that's a lot Emma. Are you sure you love me that much?"

Emma: "Yes!"

Tyler: "Guess how much I love you?"

Emma: "How much?"

Tyler: "I love you all the way to heaven."

Emma: "I love you too Tyler."

An Update for Santa

Grandpa Steve was chatting with us that we'd better write Santa another letter to make sure he has our new address. So Tyler and I sat down today to write a new letter. But just as we did he said "Mom, we don't need to write another letter. Great-grandpa will tell Santa when he flies by on Christmas Eve."

Plans for the New House

Tyler told us today that the first thing he wants to do when we move into the new house is play baseball out in the back yard. Then he wants to buy a Christmas tree and decorate it right away, but he's not sure where we should put it yet. I think this plan sounds perfect.

Santa

We went to visit Santa today. Emma whispered quietly into Santa's ear that she wanted a pink teddy bear and a kitty cat. Tyler gave a detailed description of the pirate ship and Bakugan on his Christmas list. Tyler then asked Santa if he would like some hot chocolate and marshmallows on Christmas eve. He said of course, along with a few chocolate chip cookies. He also told us that his reindeer would love some carrots. It was an absolutely precious Santa visit!

A New Hairdo

I walked in the bathroom yesterday to find this . . . .

All I Want for Christmas

The kids sat down to write their Santa letters today. Here is Tyler's letter that he HAD to do all by himself. He is asking for a big pirate ship and an oval silver Bakugan.

Here's Emma's letter. She is asking for a pink teddy bear and a kitty.

Ice Skating

Here are a few pictures of our ice skating adventure while we were out in California. Grandma Carol and Logan joined us for a fun night of ice skating in downtown Sacramento. Tyler said it was his favorite part of this trip to California.

Great-Grandpa is Watching

Tonight as we were coming into Grandma and Grandpa's house Tyler shouts out "Good night great-grandpa." and then proceeds to tell me that "Great-grandpa is watching us." I asked him how he knew and he said "Look at the the moon mom. See how it's extra bright, great-grandpa is thinking of us."