Extracurriculars

Lukas started his first soccer team this Spring. He's noticably the smallest on the team and completely clueless but he's trying hard and so fun to watch.

Goalie

On her last visit, my mom signed my kids up for a gymnastics class at a gym by our house. Shout out to the Monkey Gym! They've both really enjoyed it and we got the poor people discount - woohoo! Some of the things they've practiced are running, stretching, bridge, bunny hops, forward rolls, cartwheels (ha), jumping jacks (double ha), and balance beam. I'm sure we'll do this class again.

Last but certainly not least, our little ballerina. Brookie started a dance class and she's learned how to do tippy toes, spins, plies, tondus, side steps, and kicks. Too cute!

Swim lessons coming soon...

Valentines 2010

This Valentines, we got to cash in on my parent's Christmas gift to all their kids - babysitting for 2 weekends a year. My mom came a little early to get me through the last couple days of block week and then Brian and I stayed at the Stratosphere Friday and Saturday night. Timing couldn't have been more perfect for me because I was finally getting past being sick and medicated.

When we left the kids, I was a little crushed at their casual good-bye's but who can blame them when Grandma is so much fun...

Park #1
The carousel at The District

Park #2

Painting - a new adventure

After bathtime

Crash

In the meantime, Friday was a completely lazy day for us. I had packed a cooler of food and we never left the hotel. Saturday, (after sleeping in and getting ready without kids at my feet) we got to meet up with Lance and Emali to shop, see a show, and hit the buffet at Planet Hollywood. The show, Aussie Improv, was like "Who's Line is it Anyway" - a favorite show of mine. Brian and I got called onto the stage for one game and Lance went on stage for another. Bonus - free admission tickets on the way out. Another date night is in the works, score!

Sweetheart - Thanks for such a fun weekend! I'm so lucky and still in love.

Sandwich Visits

In January, my sweet Dad came to visit for a few days to help me with the kids and drive me home to AZ for work. The kids had a blast showing Papa all their toys and every piece of art. My favorite part was him taking the kids to McDonalds (twice) for breakfast so I could stay in bed through the worst of my morning sickness. Thanks Daddy!!

After I went home for a few days to work, my sister brought her family the following weekend for a visit. While they were here, we took all the kids to see a few things on the strip.
Gunner 11, Portlyn 9, Jacey 7, Lukas 4, Boe, 4, and Brooklyn 2. (Harlee stayed in AZ with Grandma.)

Christmas 2010

My mom and sister came for a short visit before helping me drive home for Christmas. I was just starting to feel the yuckiness of pregnancy, but we had a great time getting mani-pedis, Christmas shopping and eating at Roy's. Wish I had pictures but as usual, I slacked. At least I didn't forget to take Christmas pictures. Enjoy.

There's train ride with Santa in Boulder City. The kids loved it!!

Christmas morning...

Mall Santa

More Christmas morning

Ode to the 1st Trimester

My blog is boring,

my house is horrendous,

my husband is hungry,

my kids are coping,

my door is still decorated,

my garden is dying,

my social life is suffering,

my car is cluttered,

my appearance is appalling,

my job is neglected,

my belly is bloated, but...

Despite the chaos and the nausia,

I've a week or two more to survive,

I just thought I'd let you all know,

That I'm still alive.

Would have been great timing...

Well, we had a great time in Mesa this year for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, I forgot to bring my camera with me, but some highlights were the Phoenix Zoo, Amazing Jakes, my Dad's amazing cooking on Thanksgiving day, scones and games with the DeWitts, volleyball, and familiy pictures. -I guess I could share a few of those pictures so this isn't a totally boring post:

I thought it would be really neat if this year, when my Mom asked us to go around and share what we are grateful for, I'd be able to say that I'm grateful for a new baby. Sadly, the test I took on Thursday morning came up negative. Well, even though it's not Thanksgiving anymore, I couldn't be more grateful.

It's about time

Brian found out the the official rules for the mustache competition say that you must begin Nov. 1st with a clean shave. He decided to try out some of the ones he could have done. I challenge you to scroll through without laughing. Go ahead, give it a try.