December was wonderful and here are a bunch of pictures to prove it. We got to babysit Daniel Richards and Kaitlyn and him have become best friends. It's pretty funny to watch how Kaitlyn acts differently with well behaved friends. So far, I love peer pressure.
We made many trips to the zoo. Every time we get in the car and get on the freeway, Kaitlyn thinks we are going to the zoo. About once a week, she isn't disappointed.
Kaitlyn is always, and I mean always, taking her shoes and socks off no matter where we are. Here she is struggling to get her socks off before going down the slide.
Such a good helper. I wish I was that happy to mop...
She loves hiking!
We went to see the monarch butterflies in Santa Cruz, but we got there before most of them woke up. Apparently there are thousands of butterflies who stay the winter here every year, but it was too early and cold so we only saw about 5 of them. Stephen was holding one for Daniel and Kaitlyn but it fell off his finger. They weren't so sure about it.
After the butterflies, we played in the sand at the beach. We love Santa Cruz.
We went to see the lights at the Oakland Temple and saw a live Nativity and a portion of a dance concert. So beautiful.
We went to the zoo lights, but the highlight was still the playground. The zoo lights were a little disappointing.
Here's our quick Christmas photo. We were a little late for church so don't mind the mess around us.
We went to Ellensburg, WA for Christmas. We had a blast and Kaitlyn was laughing and prancing around the entire time she was awake. Mykelle and Hailey were so great with Kailtyn and made her feel so special.
Jeremy's family always celebrates Christmas Eve at Kaitlyn's Great Grandma and Grandpa Gibb's house. We had a wonderful dinner together and all sat around the dancing children. It is pretty impressive to see all the grandkids and great-grandkids singing together. We acted out the birth of Christ and Kaitlyn got to be a shepherd but she did NOT want to wear the robe. All the kids danced to us singing and Kaitlyn had the time of her life. She especially loved trying to copy Mykelle's dancing.
Christmas morning 2013! We all had a wonderful Christmas and had so much fun watching the girls open presents.
It's more fun to be the present ;)
She loved playing with Mykelle and Hailey's dollhouse.
Kaitlyn spent a lot of time on this horse. She could climb up all by herself by the end.
Another favorite toy at Mama and Papa's house is their swords. Every time we Skype, Kaitlyn demands to see the swords and the wagons.
Cute Hailey
Mykelle with a rose.
Hailey and Kaitlyn were pretty excited to wear matching jammies.
Our attempts at a Christmas photo of the three cousins didn't go that well, but it was fun anyways.
Stories with Papa.
Kaitlyn with her Great Grandparents.
We love the tractors!
Throwing rocks into the ditch.
