Coming Up For Air

What a crazy December we have had. I've been battling with this stupid sprained ankle for six weeks now. Doing Physical Therapy hoping no surgery is required. No chance to slow down though. First, Andy and I attended the annual Christmas Party at my boss' home. Andy and I had a blast having a night out. There were fun Christmas games, a funny Christmas hat contest, and shots (eek!). Andy was the lucky DD and picture taker. Thanks, Hunny:) It was a great night with great people.

Next up, Mylo went on his big trip to Missouri w/ Nana to visit my sister and her family. Meanwhile, he missed his Christmas program at school. Maxton did his best, but had a tough time without his big bro at his side. He WAS able to bring it home with a techno version of Feliz Navidad. Always a favorite. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get any good pictures of the Christmas program because I was consoling Max for a good part of it. It was precious just the same.
Back to the Missouri trip. After months of preparation, the big day was upon us. Mylo went on his first big airplane ride and on his first big stretch of time away from me. I know I had a harder time with this than he did. My sister, Jessica, brother in law, Stephen, and nieces, Deztini and Nezerae all showered him with attention. It was super cold in Missouri, but that didn't seem to bother him. There was a special trip to the Butterfly Palace, the Dixie Stampede, and Silver Dollar City. Mylo didn't even want to talk to me on the phone or Skype. Probably because he was having so much fun.

I'm so happy he's home :)



Mom and Mylo came home Christmas Eve and we had a wonderful Christmas.

Christmas evening, my boys, Andy and I went to my dad's for more Christmas fun and dinner. Papa even put together his trainset that he's had since I was little. The boys (especially Max) were in heaven.

Tony and Andrew headed to their Nana's house for more Christmas fun and get to spend some extra time with them during their Christmas vacation. Good times for everyone.


We hope you all had a beautiful Christmas too~

Christmas at the Mall

The boys, my mom, and I took a trip to Arrowhead Mall to get the personalized ornaments my mom gets for the kids every year. We popped in and saw Santa, but didn't get actual pics with the big guy because a single shot started at like 25 bucks. Not happening. We snapped a few on the outside though.
The boys make the FUNNIEST faces.

Tree made out of tricycles.

Me, trying to wrangle the boys into a quick shot. Ugh..

The boys enjoyed seeing all the lights and shopping.

There was a super fun train that went around the upper level of the mall. We ALL got to ride. Max was, of course, in heaven and had to inspect all the mechanics of the train.

I think we only had energy for this shopping extravaganza because we started the night off with some tasty treats at 5 and Diner.

We're happy it's Christmastime!

More Bunk Beds

Tony and Andrew got their new bunk beds set up. My mom bought both sets of boys bunk beds for Christmas. They LOVE them and it gives them so much more room to play their WII and hang out.

Oh Christmas Tree

We put up our Christmas tree over the weekend. I LOVE having the tree up. I could look at it for hours. Funny how we have the Christmas tree up and door wide open to feel the breeze. Almost an oxymoron. Also, the fact that I put the tree up wearing shorts and flip flops. Only in AZ.

Thanksgiving 2011

What a Happy Thanksgiving we had. It was so much fun cooking the dinner in the new kitchen. My mom, Andy's sister Ana, her boyfriend Buddy, baby Justin, and Andy's brother Albert were all over for food and fun.
I forgot to take a picture of the spread before we all dug in, but I got bits and pieces and some aftermath pictures.

We played "bags" after dinner out back with some homemade beanbags and board. Cheap and fun HA HA

Then there's the cleaning up...