Christmas!!

 We have been so busy this past week, I haven't had time to post these pictures yet!  We had a wonderful Christmas here in AZ!  Gavin's Parents and brother, Brian, were able to come visit!  It was so fun having family :)  His Mom stayed with us this week and we'll be heading to Utah  this coming week for a visit before he starts back into school.  We were so blessed this year for Christmas.  The girls recieved so many nice gifts from Grandparents and Gavin's sisters.  We were able to buy them a few things, but felt so thankful for the help from our family.  We are most thankful for our Savior and that we have the gospel in our lives. 

                                   Bailey didn't want to stop playing with the doll house from Gavin's parents!! 

                                        The girls LOVE this dollhouse!  And I love this cute dress from my parents!

                         Dresses from Grandmas and a Barbie tent from Aunt Melissa!! 

                                             Our little family, Hallie was asleep for this picture :)

Mesa, AZ Temple!

 We took the girls to see the Mesa, AZ Temple last night!  It is beautiful!  The Christmas lights were so pretty too!  A much warmer Christmas light experience than in Utah :)  But, it was a little chilly.  The girls wouldn't keep their coats on until we threatened to leave, little stinkers! 

Thanksgiving 2011

                       First things first, yes, our Christmas tree is up!  And yes, it is looks tiny in our new rental :)  The girls had a fun time helping us decorate it!

 We were lucky to be invited to Thanksgiving dinner by Gavin's Aunt and Uncle Collier.  They live in Tucson in a beautiful home and it was so nice to visit with family.  Gavin's Uncle Vic and Grandma Collier were also there, so it made for a really nice family visit! 

                                                            Grandma Collier and Uncle Victor

   Look at this beautiful view and house and pool!!!  We were such dorks, taking pictures arond their house like tourists :)  lol.

                                               The girls loved playing with a new little friend :) 

                                                  Grandma Collier loved holding Hallie!! 

                                           

                                      Uncle Victor, Granmda Collier, Uncle Bob, and our fam :)

                                                 Aunt Jayne and Hallie :)

   We had perfect 70 degree weather and were able to eat outside.  It was a really nice holiday :)  We are thankful to have some family here in AZ!!!

Hallie is Walking!!!

 Hallie starting taking steps a few nights ago!!  She is doing really well, getting more and more brave each day :)  I can't believe she is 13 months old already, it has gone too fast!  She is really growing up lately, I wish she would just stop!!  She is jabbering a lot and claps and can wave "bye bye".  She has this cute little sense of humor and makes us all laugh.  She has four teeth on top and three on bottom, and is wanting to eaty everything!  We love you Hallie! 

Halloween 2011!!

We had a really fun Halloween weekend!  Our ward had a Halloween party, so we went to that on Saturday night.  There was food, games, face painting, and then a trunk-or-treat.  The girls racked up a good amount of candy!!  We brought a bowl full of candy to give out, and Gavin was cleaned out within about 10 minutes (it was a well attended party :) 

The next day (Sunday), Gavin and I were asked to speak in sacrament meeting in our new ward, which went really well :)  I've been loving my new calling in YW, working with the Laurels and Miamaids, they are all so cute and and I've loved teaching lessons. 

On Halloweeen day, Gavin had to go to school, so we were able to go bowling later in the evening with the girls. They had a blast! (we decided not to do more trick-or-treating after the goods they got from the trunk-or-treating, save their teeth from cavities). The girls had so much fun, it was cute to watch how excited they would get with each turn. Bailey would do a little victory dance every turn, so funny. Abby kept getting strikes, and actually out-bowled me a few games!! Go figure :) Hallie was a good sport, and enjoyed some popcorn :) It was a really fun weekend, busy, but fun. I love being a Mom and planning holidays for our girls :)