Happy Birthday, Mimi!

Seriously, you're the youngest and hippest Grandma I know! Mom - you're the best! I can't imagine my life without your help and friendship - you're an amazing woman of God that never ceases to amaze me with your talents, sincerity, selflessness...okay, so you're wonderwoman, let's just say it. Thank you for being the best Mimi to Max - he's so lucky to have you and so am I! I'm excited about this year!

Grandpa Dave's turning 50?!?

The Big 5-0!!! Happy Birthday Padre! We love you so much! May this be a fantastic year for you! (yes, my Mom and Dave's birthday is the same day!)

Happy Birthday, Baby...

yes, James kicks it off with Birthday month for our family! prepare yourself for several birthday blogs. Happy Birthday, my love! I believe this is going to be one of the best years of our lives! I'm so thankful for you!


We had an awesome king crab dinner! i love this pic, reminds me of our high school days, goofing off together!

Make a wish!

Christmas Pictures!

Max was stoked about the sleigh full of presents! Is it just me or is he ridiculously cute?!?

Good Times!

me and my albino baby
the "color" process
Whatchoo talkin' bout, Willis!??
can you say, Reno 911???
Go-go girls!

yes, you'll see these pictures on everyone else's blog - but they kill me! we had such a fun night! Ben, thanks for the excuse to let our "true colors" come out! It was hilarious! and I won't even go into the story of going to Chili's afterwards and there being like 5 black guys standing in front while we walked by...i mean, what are the chances?!?!?

So thankful!

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Funny VideosThe day of thanks - my heart is brimming daily with gratitude, but this is the national holiday for thankfulness! I LOVE it! I'm So thankful for my Lord, who I depend soley upon and have never been dissapointed, my Hubby, who's such a great Dad as well, my family, wonderful parents who love my child as much as I do, and my friends, who see me through the good, the bad and the ugly; and of course, my little monkey - who's given my life purpose. My heart is full, and I am so blessed! Enjoy this day, everyone and eat up!

Viva la Cabo!

killing time in the airport - watching Daddy's video ipod
sleeping on the plane!


Grandpa and his little cowboy




me and my love soaking up the sun
a great day on the ocean - we took a glass bottom boat out the arches where the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez come together
Cabo Sunset

love this family


max is snoozin' in style

We're baaaack! well, Max and I at least - James flies in today. I had a wedding to do makeup for today. We had a great trip and it was Gorgeous in Mexico! Lots of pool and beach time with perfect weather. Max Loved it! the nights and part of the travel were a little rough, but other than that he was Great and a total water baby! Glad to be home, though!

more than the normal craziness...

Hey, y'all - ready for an update?!? Well, here goes: James and Max and I leave for Cabo San Lucas in 2 days with James' family (so excited about that!), we just put our house on the market yesterday (no paperwork or cleaning to do there! ), and I just had my dear friend, Amy visiting from WA state for the weekend! and on a sad note, I actually suffered from a miscarriage last week. I didn't even know I was 6 wks. pregnant - so it was a lot to deal with all at once. and I'm still dealing with it. Currently, I'm very tired and weak, especially with getting our house ready to sell and leaving and everything. But God's grace has so surrounded and blessed me during this whole thing and I couldn't be more thankful or aware of His mercy. Thank you to all who've prayed for us, been there, given beautiful flowers and your love - it means the world to us. So, I'll be seeing you all in a week or so!



photo by Chandra www.eternalphoto.com (our trash the dress photoshoot is on her site!)