SEEING SANTA

FAMILY FUN DAY

This last week we took the kids out to cut down our Christmas tree. Here are some of the best things...

I got to wear my vasques (best boots ever!)

Got some good use out of the truck (it doesn't get out of the drive way much these days)

SNOW!!!

Finding our perfect Christmas TreeWatching Justin cut branches off

Seeing how much my kids love to be outdoors

and knowing that our winter stuff still comes in handy!

Chads Vacation

A few weeks back Chad went up to Alaska for a friends wedding. Good News: He got a little mini vacation. Bad News: He has gotten the itch and wants to move up there. Good News: we just bought our house. Bad News: He wants to move to Alaska:) He loves it up there and I'm sure I would too...eventually...I mean once your cold your cold...right?!?! As of now I am just going to enjoy ALL the sunshine we get here because that is pretty much everyday.

Here are a few pics....And just in case you think your eyes are deceiving you, their not. Yes the wedding was outside in about 0 degree weather. Ya, they are tough! Thanks Gary and Kim for having Chad stay with you and congrats on the baby.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY (and a half)

To make it extra easy on Chad the kids and I were all born on the 16th. Now he just has to remember what month!

JUSTIN TURNS 3!

the cake...Ribbit
blowing out candles

opening gifts

best buddies

We had a fun little birthday party with a few friends on Saturday and took him to the movies on Monday (Madagascar 2 very cute). He got embarrassed when we sang 'Happy Birthday', funny boy. I can not believe how fast 3 years has gone and to think that he has spent everyone of his birthdays here in AZ. I have learned a lot since having Justin especially patience and never ending love. Here are a few things about him...

*LOVES fire, police and construction trucks and can tell you all the kinds

*Has a sweet tooth like Daddy

*Can count to 10 and say ABC's

*Has some good dance moves that mostly I only see

*Can sing a ton of songs and loves to listen to "his" music in the car

*Is very loving and says "I love you" often

*His daddy is his Hero

*Likes to dress himself

*Good at using his manners

* and says things like "Hey guys" (mom and dad), "OK here's my option", "I'm just a guy", and "daddy lets me do it"

one quick story: Justin likes to sit on Chads lap at the table but Chad only lets him after he is done eating. So, Justin said he was done and got down, asked if he could sit with Chad, then decided he wanted more to eat. Chad said "that's fine, just hop up to the table." Justin, without knowing what he was saying says "Ya, up yours!" completely meaning up to your table or to sit with you. We often have to hide our smiles at times like that.


JESSICA 6 MONTHS

Our beautiful baby girl is 6 months
She can roll both ways, is starting to sit up on own, thinks her brother is so funny, loves food (and now will take a bottle...yea!), loves to splash in the bath and gives big wet warm kisses.

NOW I KNOW MY ABC's (except for TUV)

TO MY GIRLS

It was one year ago last weekend since we all went to Las Vegas and come Christmas it will be 1 year since I have seen any of you.
We have been friends for almost 14 years and I miss you all so much and have been thinking of you a ton. Word is that one of you (Julz) is already planning our next girl get-a-way in 2009...CAN'T WAIT!
And know that we ALWAYS have room for a visit from my MONTANA GIRLS!
A little memory slide show below:)

GIRLS WEEKEND