"Back to Bethlehem" and LA Zoo Lights

We've heard about "Back to Bethlehem" for a few years so decided to take the kids this year.  It's been very cold so we bundled up and headed out for an evening adventure.  When we arrived the kids we all given " shekels" to spend "in town".  We then took pictures with some local shepherds and a camel which Olivia was very scared of.  We walked into "town" where the local people were asking us where were staying as the "Inn has no Room".  Our kids are very familiar and excited about the story of Jesus' birth so they got very involved! We bought cheese and bread and cinnamon sticks in town then waiting to see baby Jesus in the manger.  It was a really fun experience for the kids(we just hope its a lot warmer in years to come)!  We also went to the LA Zoo Lights with the kids(again freezing cold) but our kids love adventures...especially at night...so they had a blast!

LA ZOO LIGHTS

School Christmas Programs/Preston's b-day celebration at school!!

This year since we're at 2 schools, we had 2 Christmas programs to attend in the same week plus all the kids Christmas class parties and, at the end of the week we celebrated Preston's birthday in his classroom with pizza and cupcakes! Phew! Super long week but oh so much fun!!  This was our first year experiencing the St. Rose Christmas program and it was amazing.  Each class K-8 sang 2 songs in the Church.  Phia sang her heart out of course and there were lots of cookies and hot chocolate in the Hall after and even a photo opp with Santa! The boys Advent Program was at St. Peter and Preston was a Wise Man again and Bentley sang 2 songs and was a total HAM!! Love watching them get into the spirit.

Our first Turkey Day in our new home!

We did it!! We made our big move!!! As a result, Mama's been very bad at blogging and documenting our vey blessed(and busy) lives.  We moved into our new Moorpark home on November 13th and then we hosted our first Turkey Day. Although our home was quite bare,  we loved being surrounded by our family and the kids loved exploring and getting to know their surroundings.  We are feeling more and more settled in each day and are so in love with this house that we never want to go anywhere...EVER!!