Return to California for Oranges!

We just couldn't stay away from DeMoss Ranch to pick oranges even though it is a 12 hour drive from our house for them! We took advantage of a long weekend for Evan (no school Friday or Monday) and drove to Palmdale and visited with friends, went to church and of course picked about 100 pounds of oranges! The weather couldn't have been better - 85 degrees! What a change from the 20 degree weather Salt Lake was having. We didn't even pack short sleeve shirts! We loved the smell of freshly picked oranges all the way home. It helped ease the pain of a broken DVD player and a lack of snacks which were eaten early by hungry boys!

Christmas 2010

Here are some pictures from our Christmas. We had a great time staying overnight at a nice hotel in Salt Lake and going to Temple Square to see the lights. Evan complained the whole time - what is up with that boy? - but they did get to ride the Trax train. That was fun for everyone. Then we went to my parents' cabin in Wanship. It was beautiful up there and we had Santa come and bring lots of Star Wars, Legos and Transformers. He also brought a Wii so that the boys will have something to do when Mom is at choir all the time!

The boys looking festive The boys at the hotel with their drawings Lauren at the hotel - that cutie pie!Evan happy to be on the trainJack on the trainLauren on the trainHere we are at Temple Square Isn't this the most beautiful picture of Jack?The boys ready for bed. They loved watching TV in bed. We watched "Home Alone 2". Seemed significant since we were in a hotel like Kevin was! Lauren in her port-a-crib. Lauren being cute!

All the cousins on Christmas Eve

Gorgeous view from the cabin on Christmas morning

Santa brought Lauren a bike!

Santa brought the fun of Mario Bros!