New Addition to the Family

Jacob got a puppy for Christmas and he named her "Bambi". What was I thinking? I just got potty training done and now I have a puppy to train. I am crazy!!

Christmas 2008

We had a wonderful Christmas and were very blessed this year. The kids were so excited and really made it a wonderful time for me seeing there happy little faces. The boys got "big wheels" this year. A special thanks to Aunt Norma and Uncle Bill for the amazing presents they got for the entire family. We sooo look forward to their huge box they send every year. You guys really out did yourselves. Nestor and I really appreciate it!!! Thanks to the rest of you that always take the time to remember my children. No matter how small or big it really touches my heart that you remember my family at one of the busiest times of the year. Happy Holidays!!!

Wild Lights 2008

We went to the Living Desert to see the lights for Christmas. It was very beautiful and put me in a very Christmasy mood. I became a member at the Living Desert (zoo) so I got some free passes. We went to one of the shows about some of the animals and the boys really enjoyed themselves. As we were leaving the show area I told the boys we need to hold hands so I would not loose them in the crowd. Sammy took a hold of a women's hands and told her that it was very dark out here. The women looked at me and said, " I love this!!" Sammy let her hand go and told her to be careful. It was precious!!! They have a super huge train display with trains running and grown men as the train masters. We did see a derailment which Jacob enjoyed watching the train master getting the train back on track. After two hours of pushing the boys around the train display my calves and wrists were killing me. What we do for our children. OK, the bailey's and coffee helped me keep going.

Thanksgiving

We had a full house for Thanksgiving and I was so excited to have it at my house this year. I even bought new china for the occasion. The table looked beautiful. Thanks to Aunt Norma for cooking a beautiful dinner with lots of yummy left overs. Of course, Richard was in charge of the 26lbs turkey and he did a beautiful job as well. It was fun playing Scrabble with Mom and Aunt Norma. We have so many reasons to be thankful and of course we missed and thought of the family that were not with us this holiday. Of course we gossiped about all of you. LOL!!

Sammy's posing in the mirror. It is only going to get worse. Sammy's loves the mirror.

Love those eyes!!!!

Mister Charming!!!

My babies are getting big. sniff sniff

Do you see family resembalance? OK, I am scaring myself.

Sammy and Grandma Larsen. Scary how much my mom looks like grandma (her mom).

I hardly can get of photo of this cutie but I got one!! Sammy just being Sammy

Pow Wow

Jacob had a Pow Wow at school. It was a lot of fun. Nestor is so creative. He painted Jacob's face and Jacob's class and the other mommies were so impressed with Nestor's creativity. Natasha had her daddy paint her cheeks for school also. I just love the pic of Jacob in his full indian get up. Isn't he adorable!!!

Center of the Earth

We got the 3-D movie Center of the Earth. The kids really liked the movie and I loved the pictures of them in the glasses. Remember when we thought 3-D was so cool. They have come a long way with 3-D.

Yea!! Obama

Guess who we voted for? Yes, we are happy campers. Now, let's get things changed around for the good. Guess who sent the shirt? Thanks, Aunt Norma and Uncle Bill.

Mr. Golf

I asked Richard to send me some pics of himself in his golf knickers. This is what the man wears when he plays in tournaments. I love it!!!

Halloween

Halloween was a blast. Jacob had a carnival at school which Nestor and I attended. Nestor was a ham as usual. No one recognized Jacob whom was called Mr. Bones. Samuel refused to wear a costum so he wore an "incredibles" t-shirt and a cape. I did make cupcakes for his class. Samuel was a riot trick a treating. We had to talk to each person for about 3-5 minutes as Sammy talked and asked questions like: What is your name? Where did you get your decorations? He would also ask for more candy which he got from everyone he asked. No shortage of candy in their bags. OK, the chocolates are mine. While we were trick a treating Sammy told me, "Mommy, this is fun!!" We later went to the Waldo's and Sammy told the kids, "Come I will show you where the candy is!!" Jacob like to hit the button that made fog as the kids approached the house. I really enjoyed this Halloween with my monsters!!

My Heart Has Been Touched

Just a short little story. I help out Jacob's class every Tuesday. Natasha has half day on Tuesdays so she goes with me. Well this last Tuesday I was telling Natasha that when we walk into the class to be discreet. We walk in and Jacob yells, "There's my sissy!" So much for discretion. The letter for the week in Jacob's class is "N". So it was share time and Jacob held up his hand and told his teacher that he wanted to share his sister. So Natasha goes and stands next to her brother holding hands in front of his class. He said, " This is my sister. She is eleven years old. She likes to play with me and I love her." I got misty eyed. It was so sweet. It touched my heart. His teacher then asked, "What is your sister's name?" Jacob replied, "Sissy". Teacher asked, "What is her first name?" Jacob said he forgot and Natasha told the class her name and it starts with a "N". It was priceless!!!

First Tee

We are at the open house at the first Tee. The boys are going to learn how to play golf since neither Nestor or I know how to play golf. They are so cute I can barley stand it.

They are so little compared to the rest of the boys. They are not intimidated in the least!!

They are trying to teach Sammy to shake hands and introduce himself. Sammy has no problem introducing himself and the family. Samuel do not know any strangers much like his grandpa Whitlow. He's a talker.

Sammy won a hat for hitting the target. Daddy was very happy to wear the hat that Samuel won. Like Nestor needs another hat!!!

PGA Golf Course

Wow! My babies are growing up. We are going to some golf thing at PGA West. I did not realize that there are lots of golf scholarships. Guess where I am going with this? Girls, they are still mine! Mine! Mine! Mine!

There is my man. Neither of us knows crap about golf but, here we are with our little golfers.

We went to a open house at PGA West and had lunch of "hot dogs" on the course as we watched some fancy golf swings. The boys loved it! It was another beautiful day in La Quinta.

One of the golf coaches from Stanford University (where Tiger Woods played)!!!

Look at that form! Jacob and Samuel were the youngest ones there at PGA West.

Look at my cute baby!!! The other kid is really into it!!

Samuel's first time with a golf club in his hands. I'm so nervous he is going to whack someone with the club.

Bike Ride

Every Sunday we have been going for long bike rides. We ride between 6 to 10 miles. We usually go to breakfast then go to the grocery store for groceries. Ginger only gets to go for our short distance rides. Great ways to save gas and do something as a family. We look forward to our Sundays.

Samuel's 4th Birthday

We had a party for Sammy at his school. We had pizza and chocolate cake. Mom was busted eating cake. It was sooo good!! His theme was Transformers. Nestor entertained the children and the teachers. Nestor the clown. Daddy missed his calling as a preschool teacher or playmate. Samuel's classmates got a balloon and a goodie bag. We also decorated the car with window paint. It had "Happy Birthday Sammy" all over the windows (no pics). It was really cool! Nestor loved all the honking and attention we got in the car. My baby is four!!! Now Samuel's teacher knows why Sammy's is the way he is. Sammy's is a mini-Nestor.