Balboa Holiday Tour

One of my besties, Jennifer called me a week ago on a Sunday, and asked if I wanted to go look at rich people's houses on Balboa Island.

"Sure," I said. "Let's go get Depressed." LOL.

It was fun, HOT, but fun.

Thanks for the fun day, Jenn.

an awful Snow Day

One of the shopping centers in our area thought it would be smart/fun to bring in 25 tons of snow...well, there were just a few snags in the plan...
1. 85 degree day in so cal.
2. they ADVERTISED on the NEWS. lines were crazy long...
3. 1 security guard
4. no gated off area
5. adults were allowed on the ice too...
meaning....
Toby (my 4 year old) got hit in the eye with an adult's SMART idea of throwing snowballs! poor baby.
This pic was taken right before the INCIDENT.
but it was a picture moment. LOL

And the WINNER is....

It only took about 15 shots to get this, the best one of the bunch. pretty good. I printed them up for our Christmas cards, which didn't turn up very clear, I don't know why...but it looks pretty good here.

so Merry Early Christmas....

Brynnes first solo

Brynne plays the bells in advanced band in her elementary school. Hard to believe this is her last year. She did great. I shouldn't mention how nervous she was, so I won't.

My lil ones first performance

Toby had a cute lil program with all the Busy Bees for Christmas. They recited a poem called Whats in the Box, then sang 4 Christmas songs with parents singing along on the last 2. He had a shy expression throughout the entire time, but his concentration was so impressive. He loves school. Good job, Tobes.

This Mama is BUSY...

3 Christmas programs in one week, making or buying 6 teacher gifts, baking cookies,getting the imperfect, but not to be reprinted Christmas cards into the mail,  on top of the laundry, cleaning, and regular cooking...wish me luck.

The ways we keep busy in December

My kids are funny. They go through phases of being crafty. December is definately a craftier month. Toby begged me if he could paint today. I really wanted to say "no" because the baby I sit was awake, and he would def try to get into the paints. But, I said yes and I'm so glad I did. What he ended up painting is adorable.

Puppy Love

Our Cute and Very Cuddly puppy, Copper, is 7 months old now. Seems like we got him just yesterday, but it was in fact 4 months ago. He is getting SO big. I thought I'd post a baby puppy pic and then the most recent cute photo taken, to mark for myself how big he is at this stage. *They say that puppies are about 75% of their total weight/height at the 6 month mark. Here's hoping.

this is in July when we could carry him. LOL

Here he is now, cuddling atop his fav toy, Penny from 101 Dalmatians.

* I heard this on "It's Me or the Dog" with Victoria Stowell.

Not sure if it's true with Basset Hounds, though.