January

Time to throw away Christmas crafts . . . and get a few pictures of our little Santa's

 Amber masters the stairs--only up though--she cries and shakes if you try to teach her how to go down backwards

 face timing with cousins

 Amber likes to sit with the cars and intently spins the wheels

 Heidi is a CTR!!

 So wonderful when they are getting a long!

 Lots of Daddy-horsey riding

 mountain climbing

 and dress up!

 Amber likes to be outside on the rocking horse while older siblings are jumping or riding

Post Christmas/New Years/Grandma & Grandpa fun

Amber turns 8 months old--end of December

Grandma and Grandpa Peterson got to come visit during the week after Christmas. 

 Playing games on New Years Eve

 Brett was funny during this game.  When it is your turn you don't know what thing is on your headband so you have to ask yes or no questions to the other players to find out.  After a few questions Brett would get exasperated and tell you what you were.  

 opening homemade Grandma gifts

 The view from the top of Mt. Diablo

 I've wanted to get a picture like this since school started.  Still can't believe she is in middle school! 

 A trip to California isn't complete without a trip to the beach.

 We got to use all our fancy beach gear from Grandma and Grandpa Salisbury.

 Brett loves flying a little mini kite

 wildlife