Once again, Tracy Dodson, our amazing photographer and friend, has captured Katie perfectly...especially the one where my little "Daddy's girl" is snuggling up against his scrubs and munching on his Blackberry...her favorite toy. The serious pictures are from before Jonas got home...the smiles came after!
We got away one night with the older kids up the mountains to Northwoods Resort in Big Bear. What a fun trip! Other than Emma slipping by the pool and cutting her eyelid (which has healed quite nicely), we had a blast sledding and playing in the snow/melted ice. 
We braved ferocious mountain lions
...climbed lots of rocks
...and left saying we need to come here more often!
Katelyn's first Christmas!
Traditional Pendleton gathering at my parents' in Corona...
Thomas with some serious artillery...look at the concentration on his face!
Emma and Meg receive matching shirts each year
Great Grammy passed on collectible dolls to the girls...
I love this picture of Grammy and the boys!
Caleb and David
Emma was thrilled to get the American Girl Concession Stand from Grandma and Poppa.
Aunt Sandy is terrified of spiders and was relieved to learn that Mr. Hairy (see previous post of our former houseguest/pet) was released to join his family for Christmas. Caleb had fun teasing her with the remote-controlled spider he got.
Emma singing with her 2nd grade class...she's in the center of the picture
Caleb as a wise man in the preschool Living Nativity
