New Years Eve Fondue Party

We rang in the New Year with a chocolate fondue dessert party at the Damron's.
 

Owen preferred the cheese puffs.

Daniel's first experience with fondue was a hit!

The evidence that Caleb enjoyed the fondue was left on his face!

The boys celebrated the clock striking midnight (East Coast time, of course) with noisemakers and dancing.

Happy 2012!

Arizona cousins

The Sanfelice's came to visit after Christmas and the kids had fun playing together at Brian's parent's house.

Kendall with big cousin Ariana.

Hugs with cousin Melia.

Afternoon of trains

We were lucky to enjoy a gorgeous winter day at the Sylvester's backyard where all the trains were running. Of course, Daniel brought Rudolph along for the fun.

This time Daniel even got to run a train himself!

Busy Girl

Kendall has been busy since Christmas. She met Auntie Katie for the first time and spent quality time with her Tai Tai.

Daily Kendall

Merry Christmas!

A fuzzy picture of Christmas morning before the kids woke up.

Daniel showing Kendall her stocking stuffers.

Sweet Christmas baby.

I love my dolly from Santa!

Trying out his new Lightning McQueen big boy bike!

Snuggles and more presents were waiting for the kids at Grandma and Grandpa's.

A fire engine to drive!

Later that day we explored the tidepools at Campus Point.

A boy, his dog, and the beach. Perfect day.

Back at the Kemmerer's, baby Jack tried to stay awake for his first Christmas.

Kendall was all smiles in her Christmas dress.

Merry Christmas!!

Twas the Night Before Christmas...

This year, we decided to have a mellow Christmas Eve with just our family of four. After dinner, we hung out in front of the fire and then got the kids to bed early.

Candy Cane Train

The Dachenhaus' came to town today for Christmas and we headed out to the Goleta Train Depot to ride the candy cane train.

Caught in the act

Note #1 to self: Never leave Kendall in her bumbo chair within sight of a bowl of oatmeal. Note #2 to self: Oatmeal is really hard to clean out of rugs.

I swear I had been gone for under a minute when Daniel starts shouting, "Mommy, Kendall jumped out of her chair! Mommy, Kendall is eating oatmeal!"

Happy Birthday, Gramps!

Tonight we went over to the Switzer's to celebrate Scott's birthday and an early Christmas.

Daniel helped me wrap presents by cutting the wrapping paper.

Kendall and her GG Joey.

Blowing out the candle!

Bathtub Fun

Kendall has started taking baths with Daniel. Daniel's favorite part is pouring water over his sister's head.

First swing

At the park today, Kendall had her first ride in a swing and loved it.

In fact, she loved it so much that during her second swing ride, she fell asleep!