Williams - Wildlife Safari

Wildlife Safari in Southern Oregon. This was so cool. The kids were in heaven. We saw some animals that we have seen before but we also saw some we have never had encounters with. It was actually sunny that day too so a lot of the animals were out.

The kids complained about the sun being in their eyes and that it was hurting their eyes. Definitely can tell that they have not spent much time in sunny weather. How will they survive if we ever make it to sunny Arizona.

 Never seen flamingo's or camels or yaks before. I can't believe how small a flamingo's legs are. How do they even hold up their body?

A whole family of Zebra's just enjoying the sun!

Williams - Nora is 3!

Where did the years go? Nora turned three on January 13th. She is such a delight and life without her would be dull. She is a one of a kind. We celebrated her birthday Pinkalicious Style!

 The kids and I made this flower garden and put it up on the door for decoration and then we played "pin the bee on the flower". Everyone had to wear something pink and if you didn't own pink (Herb and Herbie) than you had to wear red.

 The beautiful and talented three year old Pinkalicious Nora

 My pinkalicious cupcakes. Nora thought they were so cool!

 We also played musical thrones. Herb read the Pinkalicious story while we walked around the chairs and everytime the word "pink" was said we had to sit down.

 Aunt Ashley joined us for all the party fun and even brought some yummy pink chocolate dipped strawberries.

 The highlight was the pinata that I bought. The kids loved beating the crap out of this little gem.

Williams - Sledding

Williams - Christmas (Picture Bombardment)

Christmas Tree Farm. Herbie missed out on the tree picking and cutting because he was at a friends birthday party but he got to help put up the tree and decorate.

Cutting the twine on the tree. Abby loving my new rain boots.

Riding on the tractor trailer at the tree farm with friends.

We decorated gingerbread houses before Christmas. Sage did awesome. She was so creative with her patterns and design. 

Abby dressed as Santa Claus

 Portland Christmas Ship Parade

 Hulk. Sage gave these gloves to Herbie for Christmas

 My little wise (wo)man

Christmas Eve Nativity. The story of Jesus' birth is Herbie's favorite scripture story.

 Christmas dinner. Our ham was enormous. Should have invited someone over for dinner.

 Opening Pajamas on Christmas Eve

 Abby, loved the chaotic mess while we opened presents. She was still sleeping when all the kids got up to open presents and I woke her up. I just couldn't let her miss out on all the fun. Herb thought I was crazy.

Girl Power! Christmas day. 

We all happened to dress in gray shirts and yoga pants after present opening ended.

Christmas was quiet and small but it was the best day. 

The kids are so wonderful and appreciative and thankful for their gifts.

 It is rewarding to be their mom and exciting to bring joy to their lives.