Catch up, Catch up!

Another month flew by, I used to be so good at weekly blog posts.  Well some fun things have been happening and here they are!

This hasn't been the best year for Syd. She has had a tumor on her leg, another lump burst on her back, both requiring surgery and recently some major eye issues. We are still holding out hope that they are all minor and she has many years left in her. But for now we will give her lots of extra love!

 This collage is from OCTOBER. I love seasons, so to me I wasn't a fan of the super warm weather, but when it was still 80 we went swimming! And of course it wouldn't be a swim session without a Popsicle from Grandma Barbara!

 Fun spirit days at school lately. The school wore pink to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness. When you attend a school with uniforms, this is a big deal to the kids!

 

This one is really late, it is from October. Nicole was smart and did the kids party together! Brilliant. We were so happy we could be there to celebrate 2 of our favorite buddies! Ninjerella was a success. Nicole dominated every little detail!

 

 

 Happy Birthday Aubrey & Dylan!!

 

 Gino loved his new gear. Who knew the shell could be a seat too!

  

Giada was excited to spend some time with her buddy Peyton

 Really boys...this is the best you could give me. Cousin pic fail! 

At least Cole isn't intentionally closing his eyes like Gino!

 Happy Birthday Easton! 

Always exciting when we can spend time with our Australian friends the Evangelistas! 

 One last dinner and group pic before they headed back home.  The kids thought the timer Peter did was great. Look at those smiles!  Guess they think it's funny to see an adult run and dive into their spot as we are all counting.  I will have to try that method again soon!

Unfortunately Mike was milling and unable to join the fun, but on opening crab weekend, we went with Matt and Steph to Dillon's Beach. It was so much fun, thanks for letting us tag along Towers Family! The campsite was right on the beach, the kids loved it!

 Matt and Steph's brother Justin were in charge of the crabs, I'd say it was a success!

Last but not least, random fun!

Visit w/ Evangelista's, 2014, Stella's Birthday, Niners, Random Kid Playdates!

Before the end of the year we had dinner with our Australian friends! Easton was on the move now and has grown so much since we saw him last. The kids love playing together!

 HAPPY NEW YEAR from our family to yours!  We had been so busy in November & December that we decided to lay low on New Years Eve. That is very untypical of us, but we had a great night!

At the end of the year we decided our kitchen needed the last of the updating that was long overdue. I have no design vision, but Mike had always thought they would look better white.  It is amazing how much it has changed the look and brightened the place up! Jason Brannon of Brannon Painting did the job for us and it turned out excellent!

When you need your apple cut, well just get your saw...and have a sword for back up.

Happy Birthday Stella!  Or as the kids say, "Our Stella or Seve's Stella??"



Lately the kids have been able to have lots of fun with friends! Dino rides with Peyton..
Ice cream with Nico..

Dress up with the Archuleta's...

 
Niners had a good run... Salute!

The kids and I were at the park playing and Giada wanted to take some pictures.... and this is what we got!
 

For Christmas my dad decided my mom would like Chickens, so a coop was made.  The kids pretty much think this was the best gift ever. They want to go over multiple times a day to check on Boo, Sully and Mikey. Multi- colored eggs are a big hit.

Fun day with Stella last week. The weather was so beautiful we spent hours at the lake!