Melissa Basua

My sweet girls turn 8 today!! I know I always say this but, I can’t believe it!!! I was completely shocked when the Dr. told me I was going to have twins! I didn’t know what I was going to do!  I was struggling to keep up with three! Nik was 6, Zoe had just turned …

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Homemade gifts from my kids are the bestest! I love the books and ornaments and cards I get from them! I am so thankful for patient teachers who help and encourage their students to give to others! This year I got three ornaments! Ariana was so excited she opened my gift the last week of …

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My Mom is so great at finding and making beautiful gifts for us! This year she made a silver leafed picture of San Diego Temple, the temple we got married in. It is beautiful! She made one for each of the married couples. They all turned out great! Thanks Mom! They are beautiful!!

We went to Adam’s Mom and Dad’s house to have Christmas with his brothers and sister and their families! It was so much fun to spend time with them. The kids got lots of great stuff from their aunts, uncles and grandparents! They love everything they got and I have tons and tons of pictures of them …

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Didn’t I tell you I had photos from Christmas break forever!! I love Christmas and the joy of giving the kids gifts they want so I go overboard on the pictures!! I want to blog about this fun day, even though it was last year, so I won’t forget! It is amazing how much better …

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Auntie Michelle bought Michael and KP the cutest little Santa Diapers! So cute, right?! I love those chunky thighs!! He also borrowed this super cool hat from KP!

Marci and Kenny always do Gingerbread houses with the kids and this year was no exception!! I had instructions from Marci early in the month that I was not allowed to do any gingerbread house without her!!! They went all out with candy this year! My mouth was watering as the table was getting ready!! Tori’s …

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We were able to go to the beach with much of the family during Christmas break. It is great to just sit back and watch all the kids enjoy the sand, the water. The beach! Grandma wrote the kids’ names in the sand and then took a picture of them! My sweet nephew is here …

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Today is a special day!! It is Zoe’ s 12th birthday! She is a joy to our family!! She brings many tears and laughs! She brings so many giggles and is always reminding me to “feel the love!” her way of telling me to relax! Zoe is so very helpful and even though she gets …

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We spent Christmas Eve with Adam’s family at his Uncle’s house. Santa always stops by with lots of gifts for the kids!Ariana and cousin Rhea sat on Santa’s lap.Michael got cute little Sponge Bob socks!We had a white elephant gift exchange. Adam got a huge box of Almond Joy!Nik got something to help his room …

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