Emma has been a busy Girl.

The last few weeks have been pretty busy. Emma's class has gotten to go on some field trips. They have gone to KOA ( a camping ground with a water park), the high school to look at some 4h animals and the ballet which I was able to go with her class. It was so cute to see how the kids have all formed some tight bonds.

They also had crazy hair day, Emma said hers was the craziest.

A few weeks ago Emma participated in her second dance recital. She was so cute. She made sure she was in the front the whole time, and was so into it that the audience was laughing and cheering for her. We were so proud.

And last week she finished T-Ball. She was definitley not into T-Ball like she is dance, but she tried (most days). I don't think we will be doing that again.

Stay tuned because Emma is graduating Kindergaten this Thursday so I will be putting some pictures up of that.

Poor Jacob isn't in to many activities yet, but his time is coming. I don't know how we are going to keep up when they are both in school and sports.

I had to put this picture of Jake in. He is like yeah I'm cool :)

Sweet Surprise

Last weekend I went to San Fransisco to meet up with my sister in law Gina for a much needed girls only getaway. We had so much fun, all we really did was SHOP!! It was really nice to get away and have some time for ourselves.
When I got back home on Sunday, Alex said that even though he and the kids had a great time he was ready for me to come home. He also let me know that he appreciates all that I do. Over the next couple of days I had some surprises arrive at my door step that showed me he really does appreciate me. I hope he knows just how much I appreciate him and all that he does for us. He truly is the man of my dreams, sometimes it just takes a little time away from the chaos of life to remember just how important your loved ones really are.
This package was delivered on Tuesday....let me tell you, they were as good as they looked and didn't last long.

The flowers came the next day. It was such a sweet surprise. They were from Emma and Jacob and Emma even knew and didn't say anything for days. I am such a lucky wife and mother, I wouldn't change my life my anything.

Happy Easter !!!!

Hope everyone had a wonderful day. We had a great day at my parents, hunting for eggs, playing badminton, and of course EATING!!

Opening Day in Willits, CA

Recently Emma started playing T-Ball. Saturday was opening day for all the teams. We had to be there at 7:45 in the morning, which was very early and cold. It was only 27* when we got to the field. Brrr.
Jacob was being so good. He was as happy as could be playing in the dirt with his trains.
Emma with the two other girls on the team. They are the Texas Rangers.
Here is Emma listening to the National Anthem. So cute!!
As you can see Emma is one of the littlest ones on the team. My petite little girl.

This was a couple hours later, getting ready to play their first game.

I tried forever to download a video of Emma up to bat and running the bases but I couldn't get it to work. It was a really good day, it ended up being really sunny and warm out in the afternoon. We are so proud of out little girl. She may not be the next Derek Jetter, but she is always going to be number one to us.

Beautiful Lake Tahoe

A couple weeks ago the kids had a week off school so my mom and I took the kids to Lake Tahoe.
It was snowing when we got there which the kids just thought was so cool. Unfortuanatly Jacob got sick the day we got there with a fever and cough, so I didn't get to ski. Emma went to ski school and loved it! We were able to watch her and she did so good. There was a couple times she was down and I didn't know if she was going to get back up but she figured it out.
The last day we were there Jacob started feeling better however I woke up with the worst case of pinkeye ever. I tried to ski, but it was awful, I could hardly keep my eyes open.


Just a couple days ago Alex and I went back without the kids. We went with our friends Joel and Lisa and her little boy Grant. I was much more relaxed this time. The boys skied two full days. One day was enough for me, I enjoyed playing roulette while the others skied the second day.
We had alot of fun. It is nice being so close. I hope our kids love to ski as much as their dad. We had Brandon with us and he did so well. He is really good, he even went on a black and didn't even fall. We want to get back up there with the kids at least one more time this season.

I know it has been awhile...

I know it has been awhile since my last post, I guess life just gets a little busy sometimes. Everyone on this end has been well. Emma is doing great in school, she just got her first report card and it was very good. She is in dance again this year and just loves it. Jacob is FINALLY talking alot more. He started telling people his name but he says yeahcob. He cannot pronounce his J's that well. He is such an awesome kid. He makes me laugh everyday.

A few weeks ago we went to a birthday party at a jumping castle place. It was so much fun, even for Alex and I. I think Emma may be having her next party there. I love the idea of no cleanup!!

This year was the first time I hosted the Thanksgiving dinner. With a little help from my mom everything turned out just perfect. The turkey was so moist and flavorful and all the sides were so good. I could eat this meal once a week actually maybe not if anyone watches "The Biggest Loser," you must have heard how many calories this meal has. :)

Here is the table before it was full of wine and food.

My Dad and I.

Brandon pretending to be drinking. (what are we teaching him :)

After Thanksgiving Alex, my sister and I went to brave the crowds and go shopping. My mom took the kids to town to ride the trolly. They also went to the park and out to lunch. Thank God for my mom, she is such a great Grandma.