Winter Wonderland

One of my favorite family traditions is heading to Sedona for their Red Rock Fantasy light festival at the Los Abrigados resort. This year, I almost suggested skipping it and going to Zoo Lights instead (it was a busy weekend and we left for Sedona right after Bella's party). I am so glad we went as this year's trip was my favorite and so full of fun memories!

Since it was still light out when we arrived, we decided to explore the Oak Creek area which is becoming our favorite hiking spot!

The girls had a blast throwing rocks into the creek.
My 'big kid' showing them how it's done!

Finally, it was dark enough to see the lights and get our hot cocoas! I love taking a break and watching the dancing trees set to music!
This year we finally found the s'mores fire- yummy!The Santa at Red Rock fantasy is my favorite! (and there are never any lines.)

Bella's WILD birthday party

Bella is turning 7 this week and we celebrated with a 'Wild' party with family and friends! Bella had SUCH a good time with her cousins, new friends plus all of her old playgroup friends.

It was a breakfast party so we started with donuts and OJ (and bagels and coffee to appease the adults for an early start!). :)

Attentively waiting for the show

When asked which animals she wanted at the party, Bella quickly replied that she wanted the frog (appropriately named Jabba).
Out of all the cute animals that she could have, Bella wanted this thing??

Luckily, there were also other cute and interesting animals!Bella holding a baby bunny (in a sack for it's comfort and security)

Camille brushing her baby bunny- she sat here for at least 20 minutes!

Papa and Julia petting the Skink.

Cousin Madison with the baby bunny!

Isaac and Camille with the box turtle.

Julia and her BFF Ashlynn.
GG telling Bella that the turtle would make good turtle soup! GG (who has a funny, dry sense of humor) is known to not be a fan of critters! :-)

Happy birthday Bella!