Catch up (again)

So, here's me again, not blogging in forever and now trying to play catch-up!  Between the busy-ness of the holidays, family visiting in Jan., trying to figure out our move next month and all that goes along with being a wife and mother I have once again slacked.  Here's a quick update on our lives:

 Celebrated Christmas in Southern CA with my brother Micah and ALL of Phil's family!  It was wonderful to see everyone again- it had been almost two years since we had all been together and there had been several new additions since then.

All the cousins!

 Uncle Micah helping Charlie with those walking skills

 Charlie Bear turned one!!  I can't believe a whole year has passed already.  It really did seem to fly by!

 My mom and Lydia were in town and our neighbors Brian and Laura came for dinner. Charles had a birthday feast. Duck lovingly made by Phil, as well as stuffed mushrooms, and a lovely apple crisp to finish the evening.

 We had a great visit with Mom and Lydia, who were here for a week.  We got to show them the area and enjoy a week of beautiful weather.  It was sad to say goodbye, but we look forward to seeing them again in just a few months.