Update #1

We have been soooo busy it's really hard to keep up with all we have been doing.  But I do want to document as much as I can so I am going to do 2 updates over the next few days.  I love being busy and spending so much time with family but I also want to make sure it's documented so that we can have memories forever.

Cheryl and Jim made Austin this beautiful Advent Calendar.  This year it not only counts down to Christmas but it is also counting down to the the day we go to California since we leave on Christmas Day.  He LOVES pulling out a box each morning and finding a special little prize.  Thanks again Nana and Grandpa!!!

 (Sorry for the horrible quality pics they were taken with my phone...again I REALLY need and iPhone!)

Austin had his annual Christmas Program at School.  They sang a few songs.  It was really cute.  I took a few quick pictures of him in front of our tree before we left.  He decided to be goofy...like alwasy! =)

Austin decorated a gingerbread house at Jonathan's Aunt Gingers house.  It was very fun and he did a great job!

 (Sometimes it's scary how much he looks like Andy!)

We went to Gray Family Christmas.  We had a great time.  This is the only pictures I got that day.  Austin would not put down his DS. 

 We had our first snow of the season!!!  Yes Brandy and Robyn I know this is nothing compared to what you get, but it was exciting for us.  It all melted by the time we got home but it was a pretty drive to work that morning. 

What I'm missing...

I have pretty much adjusted to life here in Arkansas and our lack of things I love.  Most days it doesn't bother me, but every once in awhile I really start to miss home!  There are a lot of things I miss about California.  Some day I really consider getting in my car and driving back.  =)  But for today I am just going to post a few of the things I'm missing.

Disneyland OF COURSE.  After spending nearly every weekend there we really really miss it!  Luckily we will get to experience the Magic again in a couple months.

Oh the wonderful surprises you can find at Trader Joes.  

I will definitely be eating at in-n-out a few times while in CA!

Newport Beach oh how I have missed you.

  A Real mall