A Birthday Break in San Diego

Happy FIRST Birthday to Jack!
A Birthday celebration dinner for Brittany and I at Jake's in Del Mar.
Beautiful Birthday girl.
BIG hugs for Grandpa at the La Jolla aquarium.
Landon was a "bit" excited about the Choo-choo train!
I had such a fun time in San Diego with the California FAM. It was a great break from the winter cold of Maryland.

Happy Birthday MEME!

Brittany Kay Simmons-here you are now as a marvelous Mom to your little buddy Jack.
What an adorable baby girl you were.
Your brothers were so proud of you. You have to love Shanes cheesy smile.
What an amazing ballerina you were. Always the star.
You were and always will be my birthday present ever!!!

DISNEY MAGIC!

Princess Sophia celebrated her 4th birthday at Disneyland.
All smiles after "It's a Small World".
Landon LOVED Dumbo (as did the others, young and old).
Grandpa and Jack explore Mickeys House. And Snow White finds her Prince Charming in Dallin.

On December 23rd Russ and I woke up at 3:00am (I am not kidding) to catch a cross country flight to California and then immediately drove to meet the family at "The Happiest Place on Earth".

All Aboardthe Polar Express!!!!

All decked out in "Jammies".
The Simmons family, Brittany, Jack and Derek.
Kathy, Tyson and Landon.
Landon has a CLASSIC reaction to Santa!

The two year old boys had a great time.
It was such fun being all together as a family. We are so blessed!

Thanksgiving 2008

The Heeber Creeper became the Polar Express!
Best buddies enjoying a bowl of noodles and watching the Grintch!
Stopping for a treat in Park City.
Dallin gets in some snuggle time.

Sophia as Pocahontas.

Thanksgiving 2008