Save Wilbur!

Tonight was Ryan's Christmas play except it was based around Charlotte's web since they have been reading the book. All the songs sung were words relating to the story of Charlotte's Web but sung using Christmas tunes. There was a silent night song, rockin' around the christmas tree, and some more I can't remember. Kenzie came with us and had a ball. Although Ryan didn't have a solo, I still got some great shots of him and his buddy Spencer. Ryan is the top far right with the white shirt/red bandana. I don't know why these didn't turn out so good. I think I need to use a different setting on my camera.

5 more days!

This is the twins at my mom's in 1997 (same year Doug and I got married). I think we went to her house in WA right after Christmas that year. Even then Ali was excited about getting clothes for Christmas!

6 days left!

This picture was taken at Doug's company Christmas party when the kids were 2....so another one from 1995. They were so cute with each other! And then here's one I'm sure AJ's will appreciate....him and his blanky.....kinda reminds me of pigpen from Charlie Brown. I guess it was cold inside and he didn't want to lose it???? Or maybe he was having a bad hair day???

Countdown to Christmas!

So it's 7 days until Christmas and I thought in the spirit of things I would play the ole' "ghost of Christmas past". This picture I took of the twins in 1995 (our first Christmas together). This was actually our Christmas card picture for that year and I think sybolizes just how close they were....I say "were". They are still close but I don't think you will see them hugging and kissing each other like this picture anytime soon. Enjoy!

Lucky me!

Today AJ, Ali and Ryan went to Knott's Berry Farm with Charlotte so it gave me an opportunity to finish up my Christmas shopping at the Orange County Marketplace (aka the swap meet). Doug met us there after his hockey practice and we grabbed a bite to eat and headed home to take naps. My little guy is such a good sport. This is what I had to deal with all day while mommy shopped. Lucky me! I'm currently totally obsessed with Jack's hair....yes, that's a fauxhawk courtesy of a little baby lotion....he was just meant to be cool.

IDK, My BFF Micah??

Today I thought I would blog about someone that has been a huge part in my life for 20 years now. My best friend Micah and I have known each other since junior high and have always been very close but not as close I think since we have become wives together and most of all, mothers together. Micah and I both got pregnant with our first kids in 1998 and then both had our second kids this past year. Kylie and Ryan are exactly 2 months apart and Jack and Cade are almost 3 months apart. I'm blogging about Micah today because not only did I realize that this will be our 20th year being friends(we are soooo old!), but today she gave me some great advice that made a HUGE difference in my day and possibly my life. I know it sounds corny but it's true. I am truly blessed to have such a great friend in my life that I love so much and who I know will always be there for me. Thanks Micah Joy! :-) As a tribute to our 20 years, here's some lovely pics that I managed to find still on my desktop....ignore the quality of some....the first one is from 1989!

Do you ever feel like this?

With Christmas right around the corner I am starting to feel the exhaustion of everything. Between my normal routine of taxi driver, I am trying to get shopping done, Christmas cards out, and not lose my mind in the process. Yesterday as I was working away at paying bills online and checking my emails, the room suddenly got quiet. I turned around and this is what I saw. That little cutie pie symbolizes what I feel like each and everyday. The difference is is that HE is smart enough to stop and take a nap. So today, regardless of how many things I will accomplish and have to do, my biggest goal is to STOP and take a nap.