A day at the Fire Station

Reese was such a lucky girl today. Auntie Shell and Timmy took her to Tim's Dad's Fire Station. She got to go for a ride on the fire truck and they even turned the sirens on for her. Reese calls Tim's Dad "big Tim"; she totally adores his family. Thank you for making Reese's day so special. She is so lucky to have such a great Auntie and Uncle in her life. Hope that's okay that I am referring to Timmy as an Uncle; he definitely acts like one!

Reese and Auntie Shell
Reese and Timmy

Playing dress up

Timmy, Reese and "big Tim"

Sea World

We had such a great time at Sea World. Dan's sister Laura, cousin Luke, and Grandma come along with us. The kids loved Bay of Play and the Penguin exhibit. Hudson got so excited when Elmo came out to perform. He can even say "Elmo".

Hudson, Luke, and Reese

He loved looking at the whales

A peaceful car ride home!

Happy Birthday Hudson!

I can not believe my little boy is 1. He is talking, almost walking, and loves to climb up anything. This year has gone by so fast; I hope I can remember how great it was.

Hudson's party was baseball themed. I had hotdogs, pizza, peanuts, and cotton candy. The kids spents most of their time in the bounce house. His party was supposed to be at the park but we had to change location because it was raining. It all turned out though. Thanks to everyone who helped me pull it off.

Reese and her friends jumping


Hudson opening his presents. He LOVED all the wrapping.

His first taste of cake

Grandma and Grandpa with the kids

Nana and Papa with the kids

Hudson's cake

More Halloween fun!

Halloween isn't even here yet and we have already done so much. I love that Reese really gets it this year. She is having so much fun.


My good friend Lindsey had me and the kids over to make Halloween cookies. Reese loved helping in the kitchen. Thank you Lindsey for a great time.


Mickey's Halloween treat party was a little crazy. Reese loved seeing all the people in costumes; I think that was her favorite part. The parade was my favorite part.

These were just random people that were dressed up as Alice and the Mad Hatter, Reese was SO excited that I had to go and ask them if she could have a picture with them.

Hudson is supposed to be a pirate but he wouldn't keep his hat on for more than a minute.

School Fun!

Reese's school had a Daddy and Me pumpkin carving party. They got to carve a pumpkin, have a snack, and ended the day with storytelling. What a fun day!

Reese's school had a Noah's Arc Halloween party. All the kids had to dress in an animal costume. Reese was a kitty cat, but not a very happy one this day. She didn't want to go to school with her costume on. It was a fun morning.

Another day at the pumpkin patch. Reese had a great day with her cousin Luke. She loved the maze and the haunted house.

Pumpkin Patch

My friend Tracy organized a playdate at the Irvine Regional Park pumpkin patch. The kids had a great time, Reese got to go on a pony and train ride. I love this time of year; I just wish we had more fall like weather.

Look how big I'm getting!

Hudson and Brooke

Vaction in Palm Desert

We spent an amazing week in the desert. Both my parents and Dan's parents have time shares there, so they invited us to come up and spend some time with them.


We spent a lot of time at the pool. Reese is a dare devil when it comes to the water. She loved the water slide. She doesn't even want me to go with her. I can already tell Hudson is going to be the same way. He hated being in one of those baby rafts; he wanted to swim just like his big sister.


Hudson LOVES watermelon. This kept him entertained for a little bit.

Papa took Reese for a little ride. She kept telling him, "I do it myself Papa". I'm in trouble!

The hotel had a play ground, so in the evenings we spent lots of time here. Reese and Hudson loved playing in the cars together. I love watching them play together. She can be so sweet with him, when she wants to be.

One day it was really hot outside so we descided to take a break from the pool. We went to the Children's Discovery Musuem of the Desert. It was a blast! In the back of the musuem there was a play market and pizza parlor. It looked real; there was play cash registers, food, shopping carts, play clothes, and an atm machine. I LOVED it just as much as Reese did. I am so excited to check out the one in orange county.

Thanks Don, Kathy, Mom and Dad for a great time. Can't wait for next year.