Christmas Day

We loved spending Christmas Day with my family in Santa Barbara.  Bruce and I were able to catch up on some much needed rest and it was nice to not have to shove our car out of the snow.  Here are some fun snapshots of the day.

Presents under the Christmas Tree

Kristen R - 1st Christmas (3 weeks old)

Emma likes her Pig and blanket from Aunt Beth

Dad S. and Jake

Tyler and Mom - notice how we both have our index finger next to our face

Ruiz Family 2010

Twins with Santa

While we were home in Santa Barbara we took the twins to meet with Santa.  It was nice and warm and Grandma Lenny and Grandpa Swihart were able to join us as well as Beth, and her girls.  What a fun thing to do on Christmas eve.  

Twins with Santa

Family Pic with Santa

Tyler with Santa

Emma with Santa

Cousins
(Emily R, Kristen R, Emma, & Tyler)

Grandma Lenny visits UT

My Mom came to visit UT for a really quick trip and 1st stop was to see us.  The Twins were so happy to have her here even if it was super fast.  Thanks for coming Mom!!!

Emma, Grandma Lenny, & Tyler

New Tradition - Temple Square

Since we now live in UT, we thought it was a good idea to start a new tradition and take the twins to temple square to see the lights.  It was very cold so we bundled up the twins and took them out.  Afterward we grabbed some hot coco!  Love this new tradition!!!

Twins as real life bears

Tyler

Emma

1st stop was the Joseph Smith Memorial Building.  Family pic in front of the beautiful tree.

Emma and Mom in front of the Temple

Tyler and Dad in front of the Temple

Twins 1st Food

Today we started the twins on rice cereal and well it was interesting to say the least.  

Tyler and Emma in the Bumbo - I think Tyler is trying to escape

Tyler not enjoying this experience....

Emma did better but wasn't really into it either...

Christmas PJ's

Here is the only photo I have of the twins in their cute PJ's.  It was hard to capture because one would usually have a blow-out or spit-up on the outfit before I could get a pic.  I thought our Christmas Angels were pretty cute though!!!

Tyler and Emma in Christmas PJ's

Hanging out with Mom in Christmas PJ's

Emma asleep

This girl can sleep anywhere.  She loves to sleep on her tummy and if we are near a window even better.  Is anything sweeter then a sleeping baby?  Love this girl!!!!