Nov and Dec

We had a great ending to the year 2013.  We were glad that we made it to the end of the year without a new baby.  I was worried that I would go early because I started having contractions early in December.  

Cowgirl and Bumblebee for Halloween

Thanksgiving races with the family

Annie made it all the way around a track.  She was so proud.

Annie preschool gratitude turkey

Getting bigger, but not quite there.

This rock is right outside Annie's preschool and the girls always play on it.

We had Annie's first friend birthday party this year.  She turned 5!

Horse races

First big snow storm, we had to make "Olaf"

I don't know that the girls will remember this happening when they are older,
but I am glad we have pictures to prove that they met Santa

Midway Ice Castle

Monterey California

In October we went to Monterey California for one last trip before the baby got here.  Here are the highlights of the trip.

We spent a ton of time on the beach and the girls loved digging in the sand.

This was the coolest park with lots for the kids to do.

Early morning visit to the coast

Ellie was watching the fish swim in the tank and stayed like this for a long time.

We went on a whale watching tour (I was not supposed to go because I was pregnant, maybe they didn't notice)

It was a little long for the girls but they enjoyed most of it

We saw three whales and followed them for about 30 minutes.  It was amazing.

I love Jelly fish now. There were many different varieties at the aquarium and I think they are beautiful.