Sunday, December 16, 2007

Happy Birthday Gerry!

I couldn't ask for a better husband, best friend and dad for my kids! Gerry is so thoughtful and caring! He works so hard for our family to have everything we need and more! I truely am blessed to have him in my life! I'd be lost without him! Thanks for everything Gerry! I love you! Happy Birthday!
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Saturday, December 15, 2007

Early Christmas!

My kids were so good this year Santa Claus came early! Just kidding. Since we will be going to Utah in less then a week, today was the only day we had clear to celebrate Christmas with the kids. We do Santa's gifts here in CA so we don't have to haul all of those presents back and forth! So last night was our Christmas Eve. We had a nice dinner, decorated a gingerbread house, read the Christmas story, and opened pj's (tradition)! Also Zach gave us his gifts that he bought at his school's little Christmas shop. He is so thoughtful! He got Gerry a MVP dad baseball, where Zach signs for his biggest fan! So cute. Then he got me a glass heart ornament that said Mom. Then for Lauren he bought her a pink ball. He said I even got her favorite color! What a sweetheart! It was a very nice night!



Christmas morning came too early with Zach dragging Lauren out of bed. She is like her mom and not the most chipper morning person! After seeing a couple presents opened she was very happy! The kids were thrilled with all their presents. The Ben 10 watch was a hit! (Zach has been asking for it). I love how Lauren would get more excited about the little cheapy gifts then the more expensive ones! It was so fun to see them excited! And of course Gerry spoiled me as always! Thanks Gerry! I always feel like I am trying to keep up with him but never can. He is sweet!


It's always nice to remember thetrue meaning of Christmas, and so with celebrating several times it will be a great reminder for us all!



Now we are off to get ready to celebrate Gerry's birthday which is tomorrow! Gerry is out with his buddies for a free round of birthday golf! Can't pass that up! I better get things ready! I love the holidays! I hope you all are enjoying the Christmas season!

Thought I would share some pictures~

Christmas Eve!

Christmas Morning!

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

No messing around!~



I love...love Zach's pictures! They are the best! Here is Zach's letter and picture to Santa! We get right to the point, no sweet talk, just I want you to bring the Ben 10 watch and Ben 10 nintendo. No messing around here!
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So long my...glasses!

I know...I know this picture is totally hot of myself! I was testing the timer on my camera. Funny me!But I had to post my very last picture taken with my glasses! You won't be seeing them on me anymore! Sad...this is how they look now!We were taking family pictures for our Christmas cards. We were all ready for the picture, Gerry pressed the timer and came to sit by me, we heard a crunch, Gerry said, "there goes someones present!" and we all smiled. Well after the picture we found it wasn't someones present, which probably would be cheaper replacing. It was my glasses that I had taken off just before we took the picture. Oppse! Oh well I was over due for new glasses. However I loved these ones, they were nice and strong for when the kids got rowdy and when Lauren throws her normal melt down in the store, she always reaches right for my glasses! Oh well. We did however get some cute pictures. Which I guess I will have to say it was worth it!

Friday, December 7, 2007

Undies!

I am on a roll...2 posts in 1 day! Zach cracks me up! He loves to be in his underwear! It's winter and cold! Okay... nothing compared to Utah cold! At night it gets chilly. Still Zach much rather wear his underwear over anything. This is how I found him doing his homework! I think it is so funny! I have to laugh, because I guess I am just used to it, but Gerry always tells him to get some clothes on. Especially if we are sitting down to eat. I don't know why it doesn't faze me! It does make me laugh! Zach would die if he knew I post this! He gets a little embarrassed if people other then the family see him, but I couldn't resist!

New Addition~

Life has been so crazy lately. Just to give you an idea, we put our Christmas tree up about 2 weeks ago and it still has no lights or decor. Sad, huh? We have planned numerous times to decorate it as a family...I think it should be a family ordeal, more fun! But other things come up. So that is why it's taken so long to announce the big news! We are adding on to our family! Funny you might think I am announcing I am pregnant...not a chance. (one day!)
Our new addition is our pug, Tobi!
He is a year old, potty trained, has an adorable under bite, hyper as can be, weighs almost as much as Lauren, and is adorable. My mother-in-law's pug is the mommy. The original people who bought Tobi from my Mother-in-law can no longer keep Tobi. So we are adopting! It's been a little crazy! I have only had a pet 1 time before, and that lasted a week. So it's some adjusting. The 2nd day we had him, I wasn't sure I was up to being a pet owner! Tobi started puking and wouldn't stop. So I had to take him to the vet. They thought I was crazy, because I have no clue on dogs. I told them my 2 kids have survived, so I can't be that bad. Of course they tried to get me to buy all these medicines. It's funny because I would have done anything a few weeks ago when I had to take Lauren to the ER for the same thing. They had nothing to really help Lauren. However at the vet they had a million of things that cost a fortune. Anyway, Tobi is all better. He is so cute. Lots of work. I am not a fan of the dog hair all over my house. I honestly thought it was nothing taking care of a dog. My mother-in-law makes it looks so easy. I have no idea how her house is so clean with a dog. So I am learning. Of course Tobi is Zach's "best friend!" Lauren is getting better with him. We drove the dog home from Utah and it was in between the kids, and Lauren would scream every time Tobi looked at her. She kept saying "caca" (sick). Remember the drive is about 12 hours with kids. Long day of screaming! It will get easier...let's hope!! We are happy to have Tobi part of our family!
*In the pictures, Tobi's eye's look crazy from the flash on my camera. He isn't crazy, just a hyper little thing.





Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Clinton Jacob Hill

This past weekend was a very sad one. One of Gerry's closest friends, Clint Hill passed away from cancer. Gerry met Clint back on their mission when they were companions and have continued to stay close since then. I met Clint about 5 1/2 years ago when Gerry and I were dating. We had some fun times with Clint. He was such a sweet, fun, and kind guy. He always had the biggest smile and could make you laugh. Him and his wife Catherine lived in Idaho and Arizona, so we haven't been able to see them like we would like to. Our hearts have ached since March this year when Clint was diagnosed. We were looking forward to seeing him and Catherine at Christmas, but unfortunately Clint passed away November 26Th. Clint never let on that he was in pain and continued to stay strong. We are deeply sorry for the loss of such a great friend. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with Catherine and family. Although it's such a sad thing, I am so glad we were able to go to Idaho to attend the funeral services. They brought much peace and comfort knowing Clint is no longer suffering. We are blessed to know Clint, he was such a great friend to Gerry. Clint and the great memories will never be forgotten!