Merry Christmas to all!

I've been lazy with my Christmas cards this year.  I've had them sitting on my counter for two weeks but didn't get around to addressing them til tonight.  Whoops.  So most of you will get them on Saturday, so here it is to enjoy before then {and for those of you who didn't make the list, sorry, I had to stop somewhere}.

May your Holiday be filled with yummy food, great company, the Spirit of Christ, happy children who are grateful for all that you did and every present on your list!

{However, in reality, you will most likely end up with cold food due to making sure everyone else is fed first, sitting next to the annoying cousin at the dinner table with TMI, too much stress to remember the true meaning of Christmas, bratty children who didn't get anything they wanted and no gifts due to the recession. Merry Freakin' Christmas, especially to all the mother's out there who do SO much for their families!!!}

Neige $100 Gift Card GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

Neige $100 Gift Card GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

9 Months already!

I cannot believe that she's already nine months old.  I can still remember being in the hospital with her.  Scared about bringing her home and having TWO kids to worry about.

She is not quite sleeping through the nights yet.  She gets up once around 2 or 3 and then again around 6.  But she falls back to sleep right away and sleeps in until at least 9:30, sometimes longer.  She has pushed four teeth out and is working on the 5th and 6th.  She is lots of fun and we love having her as part of our family.

ASU Game

A few weeks ago we had the opportunity to go to the ASU game with Tyler and all the tickets holders.  He and his family get season tickets every year, and the Porters weren't using theirs so I decided to go with the kids.  Toms has never been before, so we knew he's love it.

We started the day off by going to Ted's for lunch.  Sometimes they tailgate but today worked out to just pick some good old hot dogs up at Ted's.  It was crazy busy and the line took forever, but the dog's and onion rings were pretty good.  Well worth the wait.

Tommy wouldn't cooperate.  Surprise.

Lola getting in the spirit.

Here we are!  Go Devils!

Toms kept wanting to sit next to me, then next to Tyler.  I think the people next to us were a little annoyed, but Tommy was happy.

Looking through Papa's binoculars.  While Lola slept on Granny's lap.

Lola loved all the attention she got from her cousins.  and Kate loved having someone small to play with and keep her occupied during the game.

Thanks Amy for letting us use your tickets to enjoy one game game this season.  The kids had a blast and I had fun too.  Even though we didn't win, it was still a good game.  As we were leaving it started to pour rain on all of us and we all got soaked as we ran to our cars.  That always makes for an exciting adventure.

Go DEVILS!  Hopefully they will do better next season.

Decorating The Tree

This year Aunt Yaya bought Toms his very own Christmas Tree.  It is so small and oddly shaped, I love it. Perfect for Tommy.  So the other night before we put the other tree's up, he was dying to put some Christmas Decor up so we let him decorate his tree.  All by himself.  Well, sort off.  A little help from me.  Here is the process in pictures.  I love this kid.

Starting out by putting some lights on.

Placing the ornaments.  He was so cute with this part.  He totally put the branches through the hangers. It was hilarious to watch him.

Posing with the final project.  He was so proud!

Showing off his "better" side.  He gets annoyed with all the pictures I take so he starts goofing off towards the end.  These are usually the best pictures.

Ta-Da!  I give you Thomas's very first Christmas tree.  We are so proud!

SuperStar!

Last week at Toms preschool he got to be the school's Superstar for the week.  I made him a big poster with lots of fun pictures from this past year, and even got to go in and visit.  He is such a special little guy.  I just love him to piece's.

Here he is when we first got there.  Having snacks. {Tyler couldn't make it to the school, so my sister Katrina came along with me for the fun.}

All the classmates {Except One}.  What a fun little class!

Seriously, the cutest little Preschool you have EVER seen!  I love to be able to send him there.  It's so much fun and he loves it!  This is only one small pic of what it has to offer.  So many fun things to play with and learn from.

His EXCELLENT teachers.  Miss Ashley and Miss Jody.  Can you feel the love?

What a fun time for Thomas, thank you Evergreen Cottage for making his preschool experience so special.  He truly is a SUPERSTAR!

Snow in Tempe

Last night we decided to go and hang out in the snow.  Every night at 7:00 Tempe Market Place has snow fall.  Toms has never been in snow and this may be the closest thing he gets for awhile.  It was fun.  Cold, for us Arizonans.  and not very crowded at all.  Perfect.





It looks like real snow in the pictures. At one point the kids even got down on the ground and pretended to make snow angels. There was no where near enough 
snow to actually do that, but they were having fun and entertaining a lot of the mall goers.

After playing we got some pizza at Slices and played near the fire. It was a great 
weekday activity for free. The kids were crazy, but that's expected.  

Happy Holidays!

Dear Santa,

Here are a few ideas for you in case you were wondering.

Maternity Clothes.  {Oh, BTW, I'm pregnant.  Yes, again.}

Go HERE for this cute number.

These are also way cute!

I like THIS top too.

I want some cute leggings too.  These are from Anthro.

Three of THESE shams for my bed.  Also from Anthro.

The LOLA Perfume by Marc Jacobs.  How fun that the same year Lola was born a perfume came out with her name.  I have to have it.

At least a 1TB External Hard Drive.  The more memory the better!

A new camera.  Tyler knows which one I want.  I really need/want this!

I can always use Chap Stick.  I use this stuff ALL the time!  It makes a great stocking stuffer!

I've been low on Mascara for awhile now.  So THIS is always a great idea too.

I can also use a new Brow pencil.  Go HERE for the color selection.  Lingering is the one I use.

I've decided I finally want a pair of Ugg's.  The shorter ones in grey.

I would LOVE THIS chair from ZGallerie.

I know THIS is a little extreme, but I love it.  This is a "wish" list.

Also...

Gift Cards to just about anywhere are always welcome!

A facial from somewhere nice.

PEDICURES!!!  Always needed!

Movie money

iTunes Money

Laser Hair Removal {doesn't hurt to ask}

There you have it, a little list to help get you started.  I believe in you!