Friend's Christmas Party & My 30th Birthday!

My 30th birthday was pretty fun this year...regardless of the fact that I totally didn't want to be turning 30.

My husband came home after being gone on business for 3 weeks, then we had a fun Christmas party with some of our new AZ friends! Santa even came to visit!

At one point, Sophia did have a super cute Christmas outfit on, but she got too hot playing outside with all her friends, so she changed into a summer dress! ;)

Santa brought me a yummy chocolate cake!

Later Sophia and Nick showered me with gifts! I'm one lucky girl!

1st Tooth Fairy Visit

After weeks of a loose tooth, Sophia finally lost her first tooth on December 17th.

It was so loose, and I would try and try to pull it out myself, but it never would come. So when it was bed time, I told her to get some tissue and try to pull it out herself. I also told her, stay in your bed, unless your tooth comes out! She never has a problem staying in her bed, but I was hoping it would actually encourage her to pull it out, just so she could come out. My plan worked! A few minutes after I said 'Good Night' Sophia came into my room with a missing tooth!

Here are her proud first photos of her new toothless grin, (sorry about the blood...)!

So excited to go to sleep so the Tooth Fairy could come- tooth is under the pillow and ready to be taken!

A few minutes after I said 'Good Night' I heard Nick out in the living room/kitchen area. I went out to find him making a trail of sticky notes from the front door to Sophia's bedroom! He wanted to make sure the Tooth Fairy knew right where to go! What a cute kid!

Christmas Village!

The kids and I visited the Christmas Village last week.

It was pretty fun!

Baby Brother's R the Best!

Sophia LOVES having a baby brother! She is always so kind to Jack, always helpful, and always wants to play with him. He feels the same way about her!

The other day Sophia and Jack were having the time of their lives. She was pushing Jack around in her doll stroller, and he was in heaven!

Here are A LOT of pictures of them having fun!

Sophia's Investiture Ceremony for Girl Scouts!

Nick's Preschool Photo's 2010-2011

This is my little boy Nick. He is enjoying his first year in Preschool. He has loved it from day one! Not one day has he complained about going, not once has he asked or needed me to stay with him, and not once has he not been more than excited when I tell him "It's Preschool Day!"

His class recently did their class photos, Julie, the photographer did a great job! She and her husband are waiting for the chance to adopt #2 baby, you can check out her info by clicking www.waiting4anothermiracle.blogspot.com

Doesn't Nick look so grown up and so handsome!

He loves all his classmates! Especially Joey and Belle, (the two cute kids farthest to the left).

Belle is his "Girl"!

This is Nick and his teacher Mrs. Bybee. He loves her, and she loves him.

This was a fun day...can't wait to do it again!

In Yuma, at Chili's for Dinner with

Our Special guest, my Parents!!!

They surprised us with a visit

for Jack Jack's 1st birthday party!!!

Best Surprise Ever!

Boy, we miss them....

Happy 1st Birthday Jack Jack!

Today is Jack's 1 year birthday! The last year has gone by faster than any other year in my life!

There are no words to describe what this little guy means to me.

He is my baby, and I am his Mom!

Nothing else could be better than this!

Jack has grown a lot in the last year....

Just a couple weeks old....

1 month old

2 months old

3 months old

4 months old

5 months old

6 months old

7 months old

8 months old

9 months old

10 months old

11 months old

1 year old!

All about Jack:

Jack has 6 teeth.

Jack crawls, pulls himself up to things, and stands alone for a second.

Jack sleep all through the night (12 hours).

Jack loves to eat 'people' food- does not like 'baby' food.

Jack loves to sing, and can sign "more"!

Jack sits really good with Daddy, doesn't want to sit with Mommy.

Jack loves watching movies in the car.

Jack loves his big brother and sister.

Jack loves to drink from a bottle (when am I supposed to get rid of this thing?)

Jack loves his binkie.

Jack is the happiest baby!

Jack loves to laugh.

Jack has big brown eyes, that are known to melt your heart.

Jack is ONE year old!

We love you so much baby Jack Jack!

Happy Birthday to YOU!

Baby Jack is turning 1!

We Met Mickey & Minnie

We just got back from a weekend at the happiest place on Earth- Disneyland!

Our trip started on Friday, once Daddy got home from work.

Inside the car, were 3 gift bags, filled with lots of goodies to keep the kids busy on the long 4 hour drive to Disneyland.

Our fun began early Saturday morning...Disneyland!!!

We at breakfast with some of our favorite friends!

Sophia loved the Fairy Goodmother!

Then we were off to ride roller coasters, and visit with even more of our favorite characters!

Don't you think Sophia and Minnie look so much alike?!?!?

Happy Baby Jack on the Tea Cups!

Watching the Disneyland parade!

Day 2 was spend at California Adventure park!

Nick meeting Lightning! He was in Heaven!

Nick's other favorite...Handy Manny!

Day 3 was spent at both California Adventure and Disneyland. Going on more rides and having the time of our lives!

Each night we would watch the Disneyland Firework show from our deck at our hotel. It was the perfect spot and perfect way to end each day!

We all had such a great time! We can't wait to visit Disneyland again!