This weekend was jam packed. We started out with a cheer competition on Saturday along with a 1st Birthday party for Missie and Travis's little Becca, the sweetest little brown eyed girl. It was so nice to see our friends if for only a little bit. The competition was good G's team came in 1st, but it wasn't really all that hard since none of the other same level teams showed up. That all changed on Sunday with a full day competition at Cox Arena. There were a total of five teams on her level and once again, they placed #1, actually every level from thier team placed first. We were not suprised, they work very, very hard. So enjoy my pictures from our weekend adventures, oh by the way G's the one at the top of the stunt group, and Wy is doing his own little stunt on the gym floor.

I do not feel bad about stealing this!

Okay, if you really know me you know that I love to browse other peoples blogs. It is my favorite past time other than just about a hundred other things. Well one day I was browsing and found a blog where they had a weekly post about one thing they are grateful for. So I will start now, pictures to be added later.

I am grateful for MILK AND COOKIES! Wy's favorite food group. It is the only things that truly calms and satisfies him. As you all know he can be a little high strung so anything I can do to alleviate this I do. Temper tantrums go away instantly, it is amazing. I know, I know I really need to work on his love for healthy nutritious food, but really, does 4 servings of Milk and Cookies a day really hurt?

New Years Day!

New Years day some of us were really, really, really tired so with no motivation to get up and out we invited Nana and Papa over for a big breakfast of ham and eggs. The rest of the day we vegged and fooled around. Um, I don't even remember getting out of our pajamas. What goofy kid's I have, such hams for the camera.

New Years Eve

We spent New Years at Sage and Jers house. A whole night of fun including Wii and thier new game they got "Rockband" it was amazingly fun, Sage is great at vocals and I loved playing guitar. We couldn't get Garon to play any of it but it didn't stop him from wanting to get the kids guitar hero for our Wii, yea right it is for the kids. Sage made a wonderful dinner of crab legs and artichokes, yum, we scarfed all right. It was pretty hard to make it till midnight, being we are older and all. Gabrielle called from Nana and Papas house to toast the New Year over the phone, poor kid couldn't get them to wake up. She banned us from going anywhere next year without her.

Goodbye to 2007

These are some of my favorite photos from 2007.

Our 5th anniversary.

2007 was a great year in so many ways, it started with a family trip to Kauai, maybe that is why. G started the 5th grade, last year in elementary, and Wy started preschool both of them grew not only physically but intellectually.We are so blessed to have such smart and funny children. Garon and I never have a dull moment. From cheer practices to cheer competitions we almost never have a second to catch our breath. What is in store for us this year? Not sure but I hope it is as fulfilling and action packed as 2007.

Merry Christmas!

Christmas for us was was magical this year, both kids were very excited about Santa coming and we had loads of family events to attend. G and Wy got exactly what they both wanted and mommy and daddy were both very spoiled.

My two sweethearts!

Daddy and G with the

WII!

Just a few shots from our bountiful Christmas.

Wyatt just loves his new guitar that sounds so real.

Amazing Women

For the past few years I have been struggling with trying to make every Christmas as good as it was when I was little. Grandma and Grandpas house, Grandma in her Christmas caftan and good old Grandpa with a glass of creme de' menthe sneaking me a little sip or two. The Christmas tree sparkling and shiny and mountains of gifts under the tree. Not only all of that but every year Grandma and Grandpa tried very hard to decorate the house as festive as can be. The nativity in the corner with little bits of hay around baby Jesus, I swear I sat and moved the shepards and animals around for what seems like hours. Grandpa always hung a piece of mistletoe under the doorway leading to the kitchen and never hesitated to kiss his girls whenever they found themselves under it. Did I mention the sweets? Peanut butter balls, my favorite, decorated sugar cookies with frosting and little silver balls (come to find out they had lead in them so they stopped selling) and the creamiest fudge I have ever tasted.



Well, as the years have gone by the tree didn't seem as sparkly and the nativity was too much for my grandparents to get out, and then they sold the house I grew to know and love. I thought I would never feel those childhood feeling again, but all of that changed last night thanks to three very amazing women. Karen, Marissa and Alicia....the queens of party giving.



I finally scored an invite to the most coveted Christmas tea in my circle and I now know why everyone loves it. An old victorian house decorated to the "T" with Christmas trees and ornaments, even a really old pair of ice skates by the front door. We started the evening with the most delicious food and tea. Then headed out into the chilly weather where they set up fire pits and invited guitar players to accompany us for Christmas carols complete with an acted out version of the 12 days of Christmas, thank God I was the drummer drumming, only had to get up once. Did I mention that Sage was sitting right next to me during the sing-a-long and we sang together, god I love people who really sing not just open thier mouths. After singing our hearts out we headed inside for warm homemade drinking chocolate and the most beautiful Christmas goodies I have ever tasted. Next was the gift exchange..........insane!



I alot of great women, connected with a few and had a fabulous time. I left with a renewed sense of Christmas spirit and excitement. Thank you Karen, Marissa, and Alicia, you are amazing women!