Christmas in Tucson: Take 2

We can't go to Tucson without a trip to the bowling alley.  So we called up our cousins and had them meet us.  We were going to go to the zoo instead, but it was like Gone With The Wind outside.  No thank you.  

When we arrived at the bowling alley, Emma and Trev showed us some dance moves

 Let the games begin!

 Jacob was a great helper for Trevin

 My friend Marcy showed up with her kids.  Baby brother was much nicer to Trevin this time around.  Maybe it was because Trev kept his distance and Miles was too enthralled with the balls. 

 Off to play some video games

 Not sure an over-hand throw is the best skee ball strategy 

 Ry looks so professional

 Clear the way!

Nice action shot...and yes, Marcy is drinking a bloody Mary in the background.  Mine is the empty glass next to hers.  We are party animals.

Christmas in Tucson: Take 1

We headed to Tucson for Christmas this year.  Upon our arrival, Toby greeted us with his best Santa getup.  And the boys beelined straight for the garage sale skateboarding ramps as usual.

GG sold her house and moved in with Ma & Pa.  It was SO awesome having her there all the time.  Trevin was attached at the hip with her.  Every morning, the first thing out of his mouths was "Where GG?"

Ryden kept asking when we were going to see the cousins since the second we got in the car to drive to Tucson.  So the cousins high tailed it over when they heard we made it to town.

We decided to make a trip to Winterhaven to see all of the lights.  We always get there around 5ish to beat the crowds.  It's the perfect time to go.  We walk around, the sun goes down, we walk around some more, and leave right when it starts to get busy.  Trev decided to pass out on the car ride there so we had to improvise.

Of course, we had our mega, tri-pod carrying photographer with us.  At one point, he set up the tri-pod to take a group pic and every single passer-byer commented on how efficient we were.

Jacob and Ryden thought it would be cool to karate punch the grinch

Emma took a liking to this house..particularly because she could open and close the mailbox

 Ryden got bored with all the photo ops.

 Cheesy prop photo...check!

 Cameras flashing everywhere. 

 Cheesy prop photo 2...check.  Now I see how Vera and Harper mistook Pa for Santa.  I told Pa he could make a killing next year by doing private parties as Santa.  The one my friend Courtney hired cost a fortune!

We decided it was finally time to wake up sleeping beauty...he decided it wasn't time.

 PT Patti capturing the UofA house.

Lazy bones five year olds hitching a ride

This house had a reading room set up.  

 We walked by the booth selling popcorn and it was all over.  Trev wouldn't go on until he had his sugar intake.

We went by a house that was shooting out snow.  More like soapy bubbles, but the kids loved it.  Trevin preformed a few impromptu dance moves.

Trevy and Jacob....ol' buddies ol' pals

 Taking a popcorn break

 This house was amazing in person.  So I made Ma pose by it with me.

 Ben and Ry...ol' buddies ol' pals

 Emma snuck over the fence to get a closer look at this giant tree of lights.

 Headed home.  Thanks for the memories Winterhaven

Candy Cane Lane

There is this cute little neighborhood in El Segundo that has the whole block lit up with lights.  Its a short walk through to see all of the houses so we decided to venture out after Ryden's karate test.  We met up with our Smith homies.  Angie and Trev love each other.  She knows the way to his heart and usually always has cookies for him.  

 And of course....Tess & Trev

Our other friends John and Yumi came out to see the lights as well.  They also love the boys...

 Peace, love, dove house for PT Patti

 This pic is blurry but still cute.

 Like pulling teeth to get them to smile for a picture

 This idea was to simulate the Backstreet Boys.  Well done.

 "Stand by Frosty".  Or completely cover him.

 Clark Griswold must live in this house..

 Yumi and her homeboy, Trevin

 Can't visit Candy Cane Lane and not get a candy cane to eat.