Merry Christmas from the Clarks!
We were lucky enough to "adopt" three kiddos for Christmas this year. Each of our kiddos picked the name of another kiddo in need, and we were able to spoil them as best we could. Jack, Beckham, and Quinn LOVED this! They asked to do it every year. They really enjoyed picking out gifts the kids were hoping to receive as well as favorite snacks and treats. Once we finished filling our gift bags we headed to the fire station to drop them off.
At the drop off one of the firemen asked if we would like a tour. The kids immediately said, "YES!" We learned so much about fire fighters that day. What they eat. What they do while waiting on calls. Where they sleep. We even got to see their tv room and bedrooms! Then we learned a TON about fire trucks and the importance of safety. It was such a great trip to the fire station and a highlight for the week. Everyone went home with a fire hat and stickers. Sitting in the truck was a favorite part for sure ;)
This is what happens when I ask Pres to take a pic of me and Q at dinner, haha.
There we go!
There we go!
We had the girls side and the boys side at the Cheesecake Factory.
Pres and I celebrated our 12th anniversary this year by giving back and spending time as a family.
Everyone got to pick an item to donate at the Giving Machine. We were so excited to do this again. We loved it so much last year we had to jump at the chance of doing it again. We donated vaccinations, chickens, food, clothing, and water pumps for those in need. I love this time of year!
Football with my peops! Beckham LOVES football! He asks to play catch and run routes everyday. He will also keep you updated on football scores, stats, and which players are injured or doing really well. He and Preston have some great conversations :)
Christmas Eve fun!
Cookies for Santa and cinnamon rolls for Christmas morning.
We had a wonderful low key Christmas this year. Everyone loved spending quality time together while giving and receiving gifts from one another. I think the boys favorite gift was an Xbox while Quinn's was a stuffed fox and doll house.
Fun for Jack's birthday!
We took Jack to the Chabot Space and Science Museum for his 9th birthday. He LOVED it!
All smiles before watching one of two movies in the theater. We first learned about asteroids and then about different planets and galaxies that have been discovered. Very cool stuff! Then we headed to the third floor for some hands on activities and play.
Jack didn't want a cake this year for his birthday. Instead, he asked for my chocolate chip cookies :)
The following day we headed back to the city to stay the night at the Nikko Hotel. This was a family gift we did for Christmas. We knew the kids would love the pool and spending a day in San Francisco.
Such a beautiful hotel.
When we got there we walked to dinner around the corner.
They had lots of trolleys going and lights all around for Christmas.
A beautiful tree downtown.
Bedtime snuggles and a show before the lights went out.
The next day was Quinn's birthday!
We took everyone to the California Academy of Sciences Museum. We saw lots of ocean creatures like these gorgeous jellyfish. They had three floors filled with so many things. We explored different types of biomes. Quinn wanted to read every plaque we came to, so she could learn everything about what we were looking at. We all really enjoyed our time at this museum. So much to see, learn, and look at.
Waiting for the magic show to begin!
The magician even made it snow!
Jack trying to catch the snow as it falls. He looks so big now! Ugh!
Partners in crime.
We loved the magic show. After that we headed to the theater for one more space movie, haha. Apparently our family loves space. It was such a cool experience. You felt like you were on a ride as we learned more about the new discoveries.
A view from the roof of the museum.
They have what they call a live roof. Tons of flowers, grass and solar panels. It was cool to see.
Quinnie picked Cheesecake Factory for dinner, haha. Sounds good to me ;)
They brought a beautiful cheesecake all decorated with a candle lit and ready to go. She was so happy. Such a special day for our darling 6 year old girl.
Beckham wanted to make sure he was in a pic with the birthday girl.
Thank you Cheesecake Factory for making this day even more special for Quinn Marie!
And just like that 2022 ended. We had a very relaxed and chill New Year's Eve. We welcomed in the New Year on Jan 1st when we all woke up saying, "Happy New Year!" Haha. We had such an incredible 2022 that we can't wait to see what is in store for us in 2023. I have a feeling it's going to be the best one yet ;)
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