Sam's Christmas Program

Sam attends PCOM (Presbyterian Church of the Master) Preschool and they performed a Christmas play for their mommies and daddies. Sam told us he was going to be a Shepard. He would come home from his practices singing his memorized songs; Jingle Bells & Twinkle Twinkle Christmas Star.

Sam did a great job for his performance. The first half he wouldn't take his eyes off of us, but at least there were no tears. We were VERY proud of our Red! In the front row are some of his little friends: Bennett and Max as the lamb.

Disneyland

My friend and I have decided to take advantage of all the Disneyland fun with the kids and to go there a few times a month.
This was a necessary picture, since they will be taking down the famous "CALIFORNIA" letters soon. Tamara, Cora, Sam, Mickey, Logan and me.
Buzz was Sam's favorite ride and certainly not forgotten, however in Tune Town the Gadgets Go Coaster is what gives Sam his biggest thrill!

Sam and Logan had loads of laughs on Autopia.

If you're going to be stuck in jail, Disney is the place to be

Happy 38TH

December was a very busy month and when you throw my birthday in the mix it doesn't help poor Dan much. Although he did an amazing job at making the day special.
This is what I found when I came down stairs.
Very cute! His decided theme for my birthday: Pink Princess!! The special day included: from our favorite bakery; doughnuts for breakfast, lunch with my favorite boys at Nordstrom Cafe with a visit to Santa for Sam (insert tears for Sam), shopping at South Coast Plaza and dinner made by Dan with the company of Dan's brother's family which endedg in an epic balloon fight. Later that week I had lunch again at my favorite Nordstrom Cafe with a friend and then went shopping at the L.A. Fashion District with my cute sister-in-law Jen and niece Kate. So much fun!!

Las Flores Christmas Party

A little more work than I realized but worth the fun it was in doing it.
My ward asked twelve (or so) women to come up with a Christmas theme table for the ward Christmas party. My lovely sister-in-law Jen went shopping with me and then all the creations were sewn and put together, snow people, table cloth, napkins, napkin rings and ribbons tied on the See's chocolates. Yep a lot of work and Dan thought we were CRAZY, but really it was SO much fun!

Hilary's Bridal Shower

Our niece Hilary was in town to visit her fiance's family for Thanksgiving, so Jen decided we should throw her a shower from the California Stromberg side of the family.
The "Wishing & Advice Tree."
"Winter Wonderland " theme.

Aunt Jen with Hilary

Eric (groom), Hilary (bride), me, Sam (the happy one) and Danno.

Thanksgiving 2010

Our 2010 Thanksgiving this year was spent with Uncle Jeff's Family at their place.
Sam proudly shows us his Indian attire he made at preschool.

Sam's cousin Jon playing Playmobil with Sam, and Sam is loving every minute of it!

Jeff & Dan

Jen and her kids (Jon, Caroline & Kate)

Me & my boy

Playdate at Zoomars

As one of the room mothers for Sam's preschool, I arranged for a play date at Zoomars recommended by a friend. It was a HIT! Most of the kids loved it. I was shocked to see how Sam showed NO fear in feeding the aggressive goats and sheep and riding not just a pony but a BIG horse. One of the cowboys from Zoomars picked him up and plopped him right up there and Sam didn't reach out or call for me and if you know Sam that's good for him! I was proud of him and told him he was like a Super Hero. To Sam that means a lot, to be a Super Hero.

Farmer Jim Day

Sam's preschool has wonderful field trips that come to the school. This one was the one he was most excited for. He talked about it for days, knowing that Farmer Jim was coming to his school and bringing his animals for him to pet. He was very concerned they would eat their school grass and then they wouldn't have any. Funny boy!

Great Night Great Friends

Some fabulous friends (Tull Family) from Dan's BYU ROTC had made a visit to the states from Fiji and during their stops along the way the Linton's and us were lucky enough to meet up with them at Cheesecake Factory and later at the Linton's house.

Superhero Halloween

Robin was the pick for Halloween this year for Sam. We knew it would be a man of some sort of amazing strengths and powers.

Sam gladly welcomed all the festivities he was able to suit up for in his Robin costume.