Happy New Year!

What? I'm late? Oh well. Jacob and I came home on Tuesday from being down in the bay area for Christmas. It was great btw, pictures to come below. Jacob caught a cold while we were down for Christmas, then I ended up with it too of course. We are both feeling better though, thanks for asking.

Jeff, Danea and Asa came up to visit for the weekend. It was so nice! Thanks guys, you can come up any time! While Mike and Jeff went shooting yesterday Danea and I took the boys and went to downtown Placerville and just walked around. We both agreed though that next time we'll leave the boys with their fathers and just go ourselves, it'll be much easier.

Oh, and why is it that my son has to take his socks off every time you don't put shoes on him!!

Anyway, we had a wonderful Christmas. On Christmas day after we opened gifts at Grandma's house we drove up to Mike's parent's cabin in Arnold since his family was all their. It was nice to be able to see them and spend some of Christmas with them.
Jacob was so spoiled! I don't think there's one toy out there that he doesn't have.






After Christmas I went shopping of course, and found that a chair I had been looking at for Jacob was on sale. I had to buy it, and he loves it!

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

We had the first snow of the season today, it was awesome! We got Jacob into his snowsuit and headed outside. He really seemed to enjoy it, other than the fact that the snowsuit's a little too big and he couldn't move, kinda like the kid in "The Christmas Story".

We also got the tree up, somewhat decorated and the train put together and it's chugging along around the base of the tree. Tomorrow I will work on finishing getting the ornaments on it, addressing Christmas cards and wrapping presents. Wish me luck lol!



I think I emailed everyone the rest of the pics, that one is one of my favs.

Scary Santa

We took Jacob to the mall on Saturday to get his picture taken with Santa. Man oh man he was freaky. I'm talking this is the scariest Santa I've ever seen. Don't believe me, see for yourself!!



I told the lady that I wasn't happy with this Santa, he didn't look authentic to me, so I wasn't going to buy a picture. She was totally understanding and told us there would be a different Santa later. So we walked the mall and just took our time. When we walked back by Santa the new one was there, he was much better!! Jacob still cried but this time the picture was good. I'll have to scan it as we didn't take any ourselves.

Bo was terrified of Santa! He didn't want anything to do with him. I'm sure we'll go through that in a couple years.

Jacob had a great 1st Thanksgiving. He ate turkey, mashed potatoes, squash and cranberries. I'm surprised he didn't eat more than he did.

A fellow blogger

There are many different blogs that I visit, the most popular noted in my side panel. One of them is Sunday Baker. She has great recipes, most of which I have tried (the taco ring is yummy!). She's been doing several giveaways for some really cool items. Right now she's giving away an apron, an eye mask, nice cleaning gloves along with some other prizes. Check her out!

Do you need a mechanic?

Cuz someone is apparently practicing!


Jacob has been crawling for over a week now and omg is he fast! Especially when he sees the kitty. He loves chasing after the cat.

Luckily for her she spends most of her time in her bedroom. We got Jacob's new carseat today, thanks to Grandpa for an early Christmas present. I haven't installed it yet, but man does he look so cute in it!!


He had his first taste of lemon the other night, and didn't even make a sour face! He totally loved it and kept trying to eat more and more.



more to come....

It finally happened

been awhile

It's been a bit, but we are in California and doing well. We've been home for just a couple hours after a long weekend, and honestly I'm exhausted and freezing so I'm going to bundle up and sit on the couch with my kiddo.