Sorry...once again...massive amount of pictures.

     PJ passed 6 months in April and had her big photo shoot.  She continues to be the best baby ever.  She is so very happy and my favorite time with her is first thing in the morning.  She can barely open her eyes but is smiling from ear to ear and laughing at Brian and I.  We love this little girl and she brings a lot of happiness to us.  Here she is being cute. 

Wes loves Happy Jo and asks to hold her now and then.  He also plays with her when she is sitting on the floor and when she smiles and laughs at him he beams and says, "she likes me!"

Easter.  Egg hunts and candy.  And candy wrappers all over the place. A small egg dyeing session.

Long anticipated trip to California for some much needed family time.  Beach camping in Carpinteria with a motor home on the beach Mid april.  Ahhhhh

Charlie takes her vacationing seriously and took naps everywhere. 

Dead things on the beach...AWESOME!

We celebrated Serra's birthday several times.  With extended family, while in CA, and later with friends.  She got a new bike this year since she was still riding the one she got at 5 and is a little bit taller now. 

We loved our trip to the Santa Barbara Zoo.  It's one of our favorite places.

S'mores and hot dogs. 

Digging on the beach.  Taking the sand castle building seriously.

Happiest Jo.....and making friends at the zoo. 

Wes is slightly obsessed with Jaguars....which look a lot like leopards...

Missing the crooked neck giraffe.

Charlie has some good faces. 

When turtles attack.

WOW!  The whole family in one picture.

Some needed Daddy time. 

One gorgeous 10 year old. 

Something that we don't have in Vegas.  Snails...made me smile seeing them crawling around on sidewalks and fences on a foggy morning. 

Random pictures.   Charlie loves cones and french fries.  Just me.   Wes and Rosie...weirdos. 

More of the girl. 

A teacher friend hatched ducks and invited the kids over to cuddle them.  Who knew ducks like to cuddle. 

First time in the swing...California's finest treasure. 

Took the girls to see Cinderella....More egg decorating. 

Interactive play area.  Haha...not a park in California . 

Sunset on the beach and the kids at breakfast in Carlsbad. 

January - March

January

Spiderman has to sleep too.

PJ is 3 months and Wes Man turns 4.

Lots of help with the decorating process.

But the licking process is a one man job. 

Just washed my hair and can't do a thing with it.

The artists at Costco always spot on with Weston's portrait.

February

Four months and I have found my fingers.

Always a Happy Jo when I wake up...and Mom keeps trying to feed me this slime she calls food. 

Red Mango and Julie = fun!

Another thumb sucker?  Doing my pilates while I wait for some shots at the docs. 

PJ and Vanessa chillin at Grandma's house. 

Happy Valentines Day.  Dad came through for all his Valentines. 

Someone likes the high chair

Mr. Wes needs it dark to sleep.

Charlie dances to the beat of her own drum. 

March

Experimenting with angles.

Brian looking dashing in his tux.

B and P at the St.Rose Mardi Gras Gala. 

St Patricks Day breakfast of green pancakes with green peanut butter (nasty) and green milk.

The spread.

SOmetimes Mr. Wes can't find anything but his Sunday shoes. 

PJ and the cat scratch fever. 

Superstar Charlie.

Brian and Mr. Wes at Nascar....yes...Nascar. 

Another trip to Red Mango.

Before you all judge...The phone is Brian's old iphone which has no service.  We have figured out a way through some free aps that she can call and text mom and dad only.  (unless you all have the same apps)  She babysits now and then and since we don't have a land line it enables her to keep in contact with us.  Win win!

Charlie and Mo konk out together. 

And yes...we are at Red Mango again. 

"To be a super hero all you need is underwear and a cape."  Mr. Wes

More getting ready for the Gala shots.  Brian's tux RENTAL cost more than my entire getup.  Something is messed up about that. 

PJ growing up before our eyes...5 months.

Back in January, three months and checking out the bumbo.

Janunary trip to Arizona for Brian.  He went all cowboy on us.

All the bones and veggie leftovers from the holidays made some faboo stock.  Another random birthday shot for wes. 

December 2011

Christmas before the children come down.  My first attempt at Prime Rib...soooooo goooooood!

PJ 2 months of cute

The Mini-Van express.  After the kids were in their jammies I sent them to their rooms for bed...on their doors were taped a golden ticket.  They were instructed to head down to the van where a bag of popcorn and a hot coco awaited them.  The express took them on a tour of some Christmas lights around the valley.  Next time we will try to find some better lights...the ones we were directed too via the internet were less than stellar.  The kids were more impressed with the lights on the strip than anything else.  We also neglected to bring water.  We had to stop and get some...we were all dying of thirst after all that popcorn.  But it was fun and a tradition we want to continue. 

The golden tickets.  Charlie inside her Christmas Castle.

Christmas morning...Serra and her new ipod shuffle.  Rosie and her new giant art set...Charlie and some new dollies.

Christmas morning breakfast has become a tradition.  Egg burritos and OJ while the kids dive into the socks.  Wes got a spiffy fire truck from the big guy.

The stockings...good thing Livvy keeps her nose clean.  Rosie is soooo happy to be in Logan for a few days. 

Nothing like marshmallows for breakfast. 

Ally has the right idea. 

Nothing compares to building a snowman with your cousins.   Wes showing off his new dragon. 

Christmas Day dinner.    This is what a trip to the grocery store looks like with only 3 kids.  It's a new diet plan...no room for the food.

Best baby ever.  Wes at the Enchanted forest posing in several places. 

The whole family at the Enchanted Forest.  Brian had to work one Sunday...me with all the kids at church alone...that was interesting.  Charlie longs for summer swim days.

Gramps and PJ

The perfect gift for a guy that has a no beard policy at work and just wants one now and then.  Harry Potter-a-thon.

Trying to share the bear.   One found from Halloween.  A fat ballerina with her lady bug. 

A few more from the cactus garden in Late November.

So much about this picture cracks me up.  Rosie Posie.  PJ at 2 weeks I think

Pictures October - November 2011

Rosie and Serra at the Cactus Garden in Late November.  Trying to get a shot of all 5 kids.  This is obviously going to take some practice.

The kids love to help decorate the Christmas Tree right after Thanksgiving.

It's a fake tree Wes...don't pretend you can smell the pine.

pictures with my kids at the Cactus Garden.        Charlie all tuckered out after lots of food on T-Day.  Wes loves the Playskool nativity.

Wes has the idea for hauling all the candy.  Trick or treating.   And off we go!

5 Little pumpkins sitting on the couch...

Tinker Rose.      The first of many trick or treat outings.

Rosie is 6.

Presley Jo looking adorable on her blessing day. 

Group shots for Christmas Cards.     Rosie sporting some fancy socks she got for her birthday. 

Rose and her birthday loot.   Sweet baby booties from Grandma Arnell.   All decked out for some month old shots. 

One Month Old...Miss Presley Jo in November.

Thanksgiving...Violet Rose and PJ.     Rose, Charlie, and Wes on T-Day at Grandma Andersons

Helping out on Thanksgiving at the Shelter.  Yes that's a diaper on Weston's head.   Some Halloween loot. 

Halloween...PJ skeleton and Lady bug...Serra Renaissance lady...Charlie Mulan...Spidey Wes

Charlie can sleep anywhere.  PJ all bundled up on a crisp fall night.

At the cactus garden

More of 6 year old Rose

Dad Arnell with PJ on blessing day.    Mom playing hide and seek?

With cousins on PJ's day...The Anderson contingency.  Vito, AKA, PiedPiper on T-day

T-day yumminess

Blessing Day shots