Socal for the holidays....we're back!

So we're home! Actually we've been home but super busy catching up with work, bills, you know the fun stuff that waits for you while you're on vacation. We had a blast with family, friends, and our newest little one Sabelli. She was such a joy, and we had a great time spending time around her. Here are well...a ton of pictures from the trip. The first batch is my family in Palmdale. The second is in Orange County. Enjoy. ;)

My aunt always does a great job decorating!!
These are my cousin's boys opening their gifts!

Of course dad had to get in on uncle Shane's helicopter. Coolest toy in the house!

Jeremy....natural talent huh?

Jeremy couldn't resist the boy's nerf gun and cop helmet Lounging around

Justin's night vision goggles.

Here's the second part of the trip! Jer's family and little lady Sabelli. Here is Jeremy's dad watching her open her gifts. He was so adorable with her!

She loved her uncle Jeremy. It was so stinkn' cute.

My turn!! Give her to me! ;)

Pretty much the best crepes I've ever had!

Sabelli enjoying here grapes...and crepes. ;)

My sister Courtney.

The boys jammin. It sounded awesome!
Our favorite place to eat! They have the best sticky toffee pudding. We tend to eat a LOT when we're visiting home. ;)

Ugly Sweater Party!!!

What a fun night we had. Complete with fake play-doh cookies (nice try Sam & Mo). Thank you Ashley for the heads up on those. I also found a sock in my purse at the end of the night. Our ornament exchange was great and of course the food was awesome, I love you girls!!!

The ugly sweater bunch ;)





Kitchen fun


We played a hilarious game of 'psychiatrist'. Melissa's Santa sweater won the most votes. Mostly due to the fact it had a massive hole in it. Right on Santa's mouth. ;)





Robin and her 'bow'





Helen Keller...aka Winston the poor deaf blind dog


Shown' off the sweaters

What's missing? Willy Wonka

Oh my. Another box full of temptation just plopped itself next to my desk. Here at work we have officially overdone the 'goodies'. There's chocolate chip cookies, pretzels dipped in chocolate with sprinkles on them, brownies, dark chocolate covered espresso beans, gift baskets full of....yup...."chocolate-everything-you-can-imagine". I think I have managed to try each and every treat today. Well, I'll take that back and be honest. I've managed to oink out on all the treats today. Not to mention the Tricks company party was last night where again there was a whole table full of sugary goodness. If you haven't guessed it by now I am a dessert addict. Jeremy would totally not be surprised at my actions today. ;) I love all things chocolate. Heck I love all things dessert! Tonight is the ugly sweater party and I'm pretty sure there will be cookies there, and I will be taste testing them all in my ugly Christmas vest. ;) 

How Snowzilla was defeated

Frosty has met his match....a 22' tall snowzilla in Alaska! The creator brought in his neighbors and his own kids to help build the gigantic iceman. The only bummer is he'll never be put together again. ;( Read the story  HERE

That baby is a king?

Better believe it! My king. Listen HERE. 

Merry Christmas Everybody!!

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy 2009!!!



Every year I try to take a picture of the tree. Since we got Mimzy, she's been in the 'way' of those pictures. What a ham.

She also gets a Charlie Brown tree for herself. It keeps her out of our ornaments!!

The Sacramento Ballet

Clara signing autographs










You think I possibly scared this poor soldier? ;)