Christmas 2011

Once again we went to Grandma Leila's & Grandpa Rick's for Christmas Eve dinner, dessert, white elephant exchange, and our traditional pinata. We love being able to enjoy the holidays with our family.



Christmas morning we opened gifts, enjoyed a delicious breakfast, and then went to church. Afterwards we headed up to Paradise to Grandma Ruth's & Grandpa Mike's for Christmas Day dinner. Wow, I can't believe another Christmas has come and gone--so much fun!

40th Birthday

Yes, I turned 40! SHHHH . . . I just wanted a quiet birthday celebration with both sets of parents, my kids, & husband. We went to Casa Ramos for dinner (I love Mexican) and then came home to open gifts and enjoy donuts for dessert. It was another great birthday!

Thank you family!

Nativity

Once a month we get together with extended family and have FHE together. This month we met at Grandma Ruth's & Grandpa Mike's house. First, we watched an old family video of the McLaughlin cousins reinacting the nativity story. We then dressed up a new generation of cousins and had them act out the same nativity story. It was so much fun to see and document this wonderful Christmas story.






CAST

Narrator: Andrea Chatfield
Joseph: Jacob Whitmore
Mary: Kiana Chatfield
Angels: Kayla & Ella Mclaughlin, McKell Chatfield, & Sienna Blank
Shepards: Bryson McLaughlin & Gabe Whitmore
Wise guys: Seth Chatfield & Jeremy Whitmore

60th Birthday

My mom turned 60!

To celebrate, we went to dinner at the Turandot in Chico. Together, with spouses and all 7 kids, we were able to share this landmark birthday with my mom.





It was so fun to visit with everyone and the food was delicious!


On Sunday night, we were able to party again. This time we included all the grand kids along with some of my mom's closest friends.

Christmas Card 2011

Christmas Tree

Every year the kids take turns putting up our Christmas star on the tree. This year it was Kiana's turn. With the help of her dad, and her new elf friend, the star was lit for 2011.