I LOVE Redondo Beach!

The strangest thing happened at our house tonight. I was hearing tons of police sirens outside. I kept looking out my window because they sounds very close. I could see lots of flashing lights around the corner but I could not see what was going on. There was a really loud alarm going off that made me very nervous. Then I heard someone talking on the loud speaker from the police car but I couldn't make out what they were saying. I quickly locked the doors to my house. I kept watching out the window and I saw the police car turn onto our street giving the same announcement. It only took a minute before I understood what she was saying.

She was saying.... "Merry Christmas! Santa Clause will be here in 10 minutes!" What?!?!? This can't be real. I had no clue what was going on but I hurried and dressed the kids in warm clothes and shoes just in case something happened. Robbie watched the sky for his sleigh.

10 minutes later, another police car turned on to our street, sirens blaring, and stopped right in front of our house. Seconds later....what turned down the street...but Santa's sled being pulled my a police car. The stopped in the middle of the road for about 10 minutes so the kids could get on Santas sleigh and talk with him. After that they kids received a lollipop. How cool is that?!??! It was really dark so I wasn't able to get very good pictures but here are some!

School Pictures

I just received Robbie's school pictures today. I didn't expect anything from them since last time he got his school pictures done they didn't turn out really great. I must say, I was quite excited about how they turned out. The photographer must have been really great because every kid in Robbie's classes individual pictures turned out with beautiful big smiles. I have also included his class picture. Not many people are looking at the camera, but still a cute picture.

Thanksgiving Feast

It is almost Thanksgiving time and it is definately the time of year when we truely think about the things in our life that are most important to us. We have been talking about this quite often in our family. Robbie often stops to ask us what we are thankful for each day. Of course, Lauren and Robbie's answers typically revolve around superheros, princesses and food. I guess those things are really important in life! There are so many things that I am thankful for.

1. I am thankful for Rob. He is such a wonderful person and completly the most perfect match for me. How did I get so lucky??
2. I am thankful for Robbie and Lauren. They NEVER cease to make me laugh. They are so sweet, loveable and so much fun!
3. I am thankful for my Mom and Dad. They are the best ever! I've been thinking about them a lot recently because its been simply too long since i've been to see them. Maybe I need a private jet or something because I just miss them so much!
4. I am thankful for Krissy, Robbie and Emily. Even though I don't get a chance to talk to you guys on the phone as much as I would like, I think about you all the time! I miss seeing you guys!
5. I am thankful for the most easy going, selfless, kind, simply wonderful in-laws any girl could hope for! We owe so much to your help and kindness!
6. I am thankful for our new house. Hopefully not to worldly...but we are blessed to live in such a great neighborhood with a wonderful backyard so our dogs and kids can enjoy it!
7. I could go on forever...but I am sure that no one would get to the end of my post if I did...I guess ultimately, like my Grandpa always says...I am thankful for the four most important things in my life.... Faith, Family, Friends and Freedom!!

----------------------------Thanksgiving Feast--------------------------------------

Robbie's school had a wondeful Thanksgiving Feast today. They have been spending many weeks preparing for this event. They had each come up with their own Indian names. Robbie was Big Chief. They made drums, shirts, shakers, headbands, necklaces, turkey table decorations, napkin holders and more. In the beginning they had a cute little program where the talked about the First Thanksgiving. After this, we were able to have a great feast. Here are some pictures from this fun event!

The story of the first Thanksgiving. Robbie was a Pilgram during this part.
The kids sitting around the "fire" for song time. They were all shaking their shakers and beating their drums.
Big Chief.
Lauren my the todempole.
Robbie and some of his friends.
This was the turkey that Robbie made for the table!

Robbie playing his drum by the todempole.
This last week, Robbie and his friends were asked to do acts that were Helpful, Kind or Brave. They earned 5 feathers for doing this. In this picture Robbie is being awarded his eagles claw that was placed on the bottom of his necklace.
Whole lot of really cute Indians!!

Totally Girly

Oh how girly! I love it!