Fun in the Snow!

On Babi's very last day, it finally snowed! The girls woke up from their nap on Sunday and got geared up to play in the snow. Arturo even made a "snow slide" for Emma, which she loved.

Fun with "Babi"

The evolution of "Babi's" name:
Abuela (Grandma in Spanish) became Abue. When Emma was about 18 months old, she couldn't pronounce "Abue" and changed it to "Abi." Now, Alexa at 18 months old tries to pronounce Abi and it comes out as "Babi."

Swimming Lessons

The pool is sooo cold, but Emma still seems to have a lot of fun!

Syd's Bday Party

Everyone had a blast at Syd's Birthday party...!

Christmas at the Nguyen Chens

We had Christmas Dinner at the Nguyen/Chens. The girls had a blast dressing up like princesses!

After this picture, Arturo told the girls to make silly faces, and look what happened:

After dinner, we celebrated Sydney's birthday again!

Christmas morning

The girls loved all their presents! Here is Alexa opening her Little People Farm present from Uncle Chowie and Emily JoMa. (Thanks!) Emma finally got her "dolly house."

Daddy and Lexy

Arturo and Lexy have been bonding a lot recently. Her favorite thing these days is to sit on his lap (or his belly!) and read books.

Making Ornaments

Step 1: Roll out the clay.


Step 2: Use your cookie cutter and make the perfect stocking ornament. The messier you get the better.


Step 3: After the ornament has hardened, paint it. Again, the messier the better!

Dancing with Daddy

The girls are so much fun these days. Here they are "dancing" with Daddy.

Frying Pan Park

It was strangely warm last weekend, and we headed to the Horse Show at Frying Pan Park. After watching it, we went to visit the farm animals. I think Alexa will grow up to be an animal lover! She had a blast!

Festival of Lights

We went to see Christmas lights at the Mormon Temple. The weather was nice, but Emma kept looking for the Princesses at the "castle..."

Chesterbrook Holiday Show

The annual CBA holiday show. The class "sang" Jingle Bell Rock. Even though Emma will belt her heart out at home, she was pretty much just mouthing the words at the actual show. Still pretty cute though!

Gingerbread House

We spent last weekend decorating the gingerbread house. Notice that Alexa's mouth and Emma's hands are covered in frosting. The girls spent more time dipping and licking the frosting and sneaking bites of gummies and goldfish than actually decorating. Little Rascals!

Visit with Santa

Emma was so excited to visit Santa. When she got to the mall, you could see the fear on her face; but she was resolute, and she sat on his lap and even told him what she wanted for Christmas! Alexa was really scared, but when she saw Emma sitting on his lap, she was willing to do so. Of course, neither of them smiled for the picture, but considering -- I think this was a decent enough shot!

Holiday Playdate

We had a fun holiday play date at Evy's house this past weekend. The girls decorated cupcakes, played with bubbles, and had a grab bag gift too!