Hubby goes back to work:(

So sad, my hubby returned to work today. He has been so helpful and truly enjoyed his time home. He took care of the kids, did dishes every day, let me sleep in every morning and let me relax. It was really awesome and I know the children all loved him being home. Can't wait for his next vacation but it won't be until late July early August for our annual road trip. We are thinking this year of doing another Northern CA road trip since we havent seen everything we want to see in CA. We were going to do South Dakota, but economically it won't work for us, so CA here we come. We will be able to catch up with those we haven't seen in awhile. Looking forward to planning it.

What a wonderful christmas

What an amazing christmas. This christmas we decided to stay home and not go out of town. On Christmas Eve, my parents came down from Big Bear and my mom made cookies with the kids. Boy, did Trinity make a mess with the flour, drove me crazy but it was totally cute:) We then went over to my in laws for some christmas. Kayleigh got a guitar which she just loves. She plays and sings us many made up songs;) Then on Christmas morning the kids opened all their wonderful presents, man were they spoiled. We hung out all day with my parents just kicking back and relaxing. My great aunt and uncle came over and visited for awhile and later my in laws came over for a brief minute. We had our yummy christmas dinner and then bed! Yesterday, some friends of ours from Northern California came down and visited with us. The kids had a blast playing including Journey and Cadence whom are only 3 weeks apart in age. It was too cute! We visited for a long time, which was so much fun, especially for our jibber jabber girls. We don't get too much adult conversation so we had much catching up to do. Today we are just kicking back trying to catch up on relaxation, now that everyone is gone:( Here's to 2010, I hope Obama doesnt screw us up too bad and California as well with all they greedy hands in our pockets!

What a Wonderful Day!

Today was one of the most amazing days! Kayleigh and I started it off going to lunch and dessert at Chilis (Kayleigh's favorite restaurant). She posed for the best pics (will post at a later date). Then we walked over to the Honda Center for some Disney on Ice. As soon as we walked in you felt as though you were at the Happiest Place on Earth. All the smiles, excitement, pretty items for sale, and all the kids. Of course we bought a program (costing $15!) and a light up toy ($18!), very pricey I know, but it was a one time thing and Kayleigh was so excited. It was our day so I wanted to make it extra special. We then headed into the arena to get to our seats. We had great seats and they didn't cost much. I asked Kayleigh if she wanted to look at the program before the show started and she commented to me "no I just want to watch the show". As soon as it started she started clapping, giggling, jumping, and telling me all the stories. It told the story of Little Mermaid, Cars, Lion King, and Tinkerbell. Of course Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Donald were there. The story of Tinkerbell was beautiful, it made me tear up. We then came home to hang out with the fam. This will be a christmas tradition I plan on continuing for the girls.

More Christmas parties

Well I had my second christmas party for the kids last Thursday and what a bust!  The party was to start at 10 am and at 10:30 I started receiving all the calls as to why they were canceling, some valid reasons, others very lame.  Only one mom and two kids showed up, but Kayleigh and Trinity still had fun playing.  Next year I will only do one party, if some feel as though there is too many people in my home and they can't take it, then oh well.  I am not going to clean, provide cookies, drinks and a craft for a bust again, not to mention the disappointment for me and the girls.  Can you tell I am offended?  Ok so enough of that:)

Yesterday we had our christmas party for our ISP and we truly had a blast.  We did a little gift exchange and Jordan got Old Main/Go Fish card game and Kayleigh got Uno.  Jordan was actually excited for his card game (he really loves playing games).  At the party we had a cookie exchange, which I must say my cookies sucked!  I tried a new recipe at the last minute and they turned out horrible!  I have about 3 dozen baked cookies sitting in my kitchen that probably won't be eaten:(  The others cookies that the moms        vmade oh my gosh were so yummy!  We made a craft, played board games and had pizza and salad for lunch.  Tons of fun!  Then last night I went to a women's dessert at my church.  I went with my friend Lisa Marie and we had a blast!  I saw so many women I have had the blessing of having fellowship over the past few years with and at our table, sat with many women I knew so it was a lot of fun conversing and catching up.  I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful home church. The desserts were very yummy, especially these peanut butter squares and  the guest speaker.  The woman talked about having no fear in this world since our Savior was sent to take that way.  She has a 20 year old boy who is dying and how she has peace about it.  Well of course that hit home with me.  However, I don't think I ever had peace with Job passing.  I have a sort of peace with it, but I still haven't really accepted it.  Sorry I am selfish and would much rather have him with me!  

So today I cleaned a very messy house and now will relax over some hot coffee, thin mints and movie and rain:)  Loving this christmas holiday, just wish it was more than a month:(

Christmas Parties

We had our annual christmas party for adults last Friday and it was a blast!  We had about 30 people in attendance and stuck with a mexican theme.  We had enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas, southwestern eggrolls, southwestern turkey rollups, 7 layer dip, churros and much more.  There was great conversation and a fun gift exchange.  Brent and I ended up with a $10 gas card and a video, Dazed and Confused:)  I got to talk with a friend I haven't seen in two years who is now getting married.  As you probably have guessed, I was in heaven.  I love weddings! and talking about them:)

I had a christmas party for the girls today and it was super fun!  The kids all had a great time! Last years christmas party went so well, that I decided to have 2 parties.  Today we had 5 adults and 6 kids.  We enjoyed each other's company over snacks while the kids decorated cookies, made mosaic christmas trees and santa hats with their names in glitter, and their $1 gift exchange.  You would be amazed at what great gifts you can find that cost only $1.  The kids also played with the many toys that the girls have and played with the chalk that Kayleigh got in the gift exchange.   Tomorrow I host another christmas party for the girls.  We have 5 adults and 8 kids rsvp'd for that one.  I cant wait.  

Update I forgot to say as well is that Trinity is potty trained!  and it took only 3 days to do it!  In the past 2 weeks she has had only 2 accidents so we are faring very well.  She was ready awhile back, but I needed to wait til Thanksgiving vacation (when Jordan had no sports practice or classes going on) to be able to concentrate on only that.  Good thing I waited, it didn't take long at all!

Update!

So what can I say that has happened in all these months.  Well in October,  Kayleigh started Christmas which really has been a blast.  For Halloween,we did our trick or treating at the Festival, went to Friends Church to do rides, and around the neighborhood.  It was a hoot:)

Then in November, there was much excitement for us.  Jordan's football team was undefeated and made it to the championship.  We won!!  There was so much excitement:)   We have a banquet scheduled for January 8, next year.  Thanksgiving wasn't all that great, just dinner with the in laws, like any other dinner any other time of the year.  But then to set up for Christmas, my all time favorite time of the year.  We started the season off with our annual Christmas Party.  We had a blast!  We had about 30 people in attendance, so imagine all the food.  We had enchiladas, fajitas, chips/dip, quesadillas, southwest eggrolls, southwest roll ups, churros, yummy cookies and fudge and cake and of course my homemade apple cider and hot chocolate.  Gotta say the apple cider tasted exactly like Starbucks, verrrrryyyy yummy.  In our gift exchange we won a $10 gas card and a video "Dazed and Confused".    Can't wait for next years.

This week I am having two Christmas parties for Kayleigh and Trinity's friends.  I have about 18 coming on Wednesday and about 10 coming on Thursday.  We have so much fun, we decorate cookies and make a craft over snacks and drinks.  We later have a $1 gift exchange for the kids.  I will post some pics from the party afterwards.  Other than that, not much really has taken place.  Kayleigh is doing wonderful.  Her behavior has improved tremondously!  We now have to take Journey to physical therapy for her neck, but nothing to serious.