New Year

This year New Years was spent in Visalia with the Ball and Evans family. It's seriously really great to spend time with these families, I feel comfortable and welcomed with them. The day started with Jake getting home early and a marker fight breaking out, the kids and I lost the battle. We all had some kind of blue or pink on us when we arrived at the Balls house. The kids were so excited to go on this trip and so was I. The kids had a blast playing! Nicole and I got out and hit the Coach store and did some damage there, it was nice to have my friend Nicole around. It's hard when people that you just click with move, but we try to make effort to see each other when we can, so grateful for them. I was also able to take Nicole's ripped class, all I have to say is I'm still in pain today. The Evans family came on Monday and it was 13 kids and 6 adults in one house, sooooo fun! That night the kids ran around and the moms silly stringed the dads and to top it off I was introduced to Duck Dynasty's. The day we left the dad's  took the kids to play, now you would think they would take them to a park, ha nope! Instead they took them to an open field and used the tractors as a jungle gym.
2013 started bumpy with Jake in the hospital but I'm grateful for all the memories. I have strong friendships that are very important to me. I've learned lessons and helped others, I hope that 2013 brings everyone joy and happiness.

Christmas

Christmas is always a busy day for us and this year we paced ourselves. In the morning we opened gifts with our family then headed to my parents for some breakfast and presents. Jake and I both agreed that my parents house was less stressful, this was the first year I didn't spend Christmas with my brother. Don't have much to say about that! After my parents we went to Cindy and Russ's house, the presents were very much appreciated and thoughtful. After 10 years of "Cindy, could you sew this for me," I got a sewing machine...so excited! I am so grateful for my family and the spirit of Christmas was very much enjoyed with family and friends.

Aunt Debbie

This year for our annual get together it was at Debbie's house. I have heard stories of how she has her whole house decorated in Disney but I never realized EVERYTHING was Disney. Her whole bathroom is Mickey mouse down to a black toilet. I was in AWWW, so much to see and hear stories about. Forget about getting a Disneyland pass, just go to her house. It was really fun seeing everyone and and hanging out, I was a little nervous about the kids touching everything but Debbie seemed really calm and that made it being there so much easier.
We all attempted to take pictures but the ones I got did not have everyone in them, as  chaotic as it was to do them, they will be appreciated one day.

The big 2!

This kid is getting so big and I'm not liking it. Jake always says I baby him too much but what am I suppose to do, he is the baby. We didn't do much for his birthday because Jake was working late so Cindy and Russ invited us to Buca di Beppo for dinner for a birthday/celebrate Crystal getting a job dinner. Is was fun to get out and have great company. Baby Jake was in heaven with the pizza and gifts he got. He was so funny, he would not let go of his gifts. It was as if someone was going to steal them from him. Things he loves are Cars, Cars, hotdogs, and is very much attached to me....not joking! The term mama's boy fits this kid, he is my shadow...(and I love it) By the way the picture where he is trying to lick my face took me by surprise, thanks to uncle Joe and Aunt Manda he copied them and I didn't know he was doing it.

Here's to many more birthdays with this handsome little boy!

Talia's party

I was able to make it for Talia's party and I'm so glad I did. I want my kids to know I love them equally and I will make every effort to be at their stuff. A few minutes after I walked in Santa came in, it was so funny because I wanted to scream out "SANTA" just like buddy the Elf did in the movie. I could just imagine the looks I would of got. The kids had a blast, baby Jake didn't want to sit with Santa but he did say Thank you for the present. I have more photos but it is taking forever to upload, I will have to add them later.