We started the day out with a trip to the emergency room after the turkey bowl. Tyler tore a calf muscle and was in a lot of pain. After some crutches and ibuprofen, he was ready to carve the turkey.
I forgot to take a picture of the big feast, so it looks like we just had water. I promise, we had a feast with all of the trimmings. Kristina had been in labor all morning, but made it for the feast, but couldn't stay for pie. Curt and Kris left in a hurry when Kris's water broke. We were excitedly awaiting the call to know when she would be born!
All of the kids had fun feasting and playing.
This is Garrett with his baby :) I assigned all of the kids a dish to prepare and Garrett chose the oreo pie. It is becoming his specialty as he made it last year too.
About 9:30 we took the kids and Grandma back over to the Magleby's for bed, and when we pulled into the parking garage we got the news that Emi Joy had been born. It was such a sweet moment to be there so soon after her birth and get to meet her for the first time. Such a sweet Thanksgiving baby!
Mom took family photos for us. We got through this session without anyone throwing up, or any major tantrums. It was one of our better years. And although Shayla and Garrett thought this was a great pose, it got nixed from the Christmas card.
Grandma time! Kalia was done with photos by this point.
Miya's birthday was the Monday after Thanksgiving, so we celebrated all weekend. We weren't quite awake yet, but delivered crepes for her breakfast in bed.
I can't believe she is 6 already!
We did birthday dinner and presents on Sunday.
Happy Birthday, Miya!
This was our group shot at the party since we didn't get a picture on Thanksgiving Day.
Miya making a wish over her Mint Oreo Pie.
Ty warming up for his basketball game. He is having a great season and I'm proud of him. He initially got cut from the team at the last round, and he was pretty bummed. So he contacted the coach and asked for any suggestions of good drills to do so he could practice and make the team next year. It turned out that someone dropped out of the team, so the coach added Ty. I have to admit that I was kind of okay with Ty not making the team, for selfish reasons of having more time at home as a family, etc. But seeing how happy he is and how much he has progressed has made it all worth it. He is doing a great job of balancing early-morning seminary with school and homework and basketball. And it was fun for him to have Grandma at one of his games!
Birthday festivities! Miya and Eva got to paint a piece of pottery at the arts and crafts center. They are such great partners in crime. They love all things artsy!
Holding Baby Emi for the first time. Living so close has it's definite perks.
Holding Emi, trying to take turns. No one really wants to share though.
More Emi love.
Noraebang or Korean karaoke is AMAZING! This luxury noraebang had all you can eat ice cream and soda, while we sang our hearts out in our own private room. The kids loved it. It really brought out the superstar in all of them. Especially Kalia--she was strutting her stuff on the dance floor and really "Letting It Go" on the singing (which the kids sang 3 times while we were there).
Matching kitty cars at Emart
Neither of the girls wanted to be the prince, so Grandma volunteered.
Our dramatic Kiku and Kalia dressed up as princesses at the museum, and then both died. It was a sad day.
Mom and I got to attend the temple together on our snowstorm day. I think the sun was especially bright reflecting off of the snow, which is why we can't open our eyes.
My wonderful Mom in front of the temple.
Poor Miya got sick with a fever the day before her Christmas concert. In typical Miya fashion she was disappointed, but unphased. "At least I get to walk through all of the snow. I love the sound it makes when I step on it" as she made tracks all over the yard.
Eating delicious Korean BBQ! A favorite treat.
Emi is such a good baby--she just slept in her pack through the whole meal.
We took mom out to a show her last night in Korea. It is a cooking show without much talking, just a lot of food-chopping, dancing, percussion-type entertainment, with lots of humor and audience participation to entertain. Tyler was selected to help out on stage, and got to taste the soup they made and dress in some traditional Korean clothes. Such a fun night!
And Miya and Kalia and I met Tyler at the embassy for lunch. When Miya saw the podium she just had to give a speech. She climbed up to the podium and recited the 2nd Article of Faith for the entire lunchroom. It was pretty sweet :)
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