Give Thanks

What I am thankful for...

I am thankful for my beautiful son and wonderful husband!

I am thankful for my loving, supportive, and crazy family!

I am thankful for the strong, beautiful women in my family!

And I am thankful to be able to add one more! (my new sister-in-law Liz)

I am thankful that she makes my brother so happy!

Congratulations to my big brother Dan and his new wife Liz, who are celebrating their 1 week anniversary tomorrow. Ryan, Adam and I were so happy to be apart of their special day, and wish them every happiness. I hope everyone had a good holiday!

The Happiest Place on Earth

I just recently returned from a wonderful (but quick) California vacation with my best friends. Erika was there for a conference, so I decided to take advantage of a free room and cheap air fare and have some fun in the warm weather. It was very relaxing. I spend most of my time lying by the pool. We ate a some great restaurants and (because we were staying right across the street) had a night of fun at Disneyland.

Erika, Michelle and I all dolled up for a night out

Adam has had a pirate fascination as of late. He love Captain Feather Sword from the Wiggles, and his favorite book is the pirate book his Grandma Sonya got for him. Here is Adam sporting his pirate look also given to him by Grandma Sonya (and Grandpa Warren).

When I was in Disney, I could not resist getting him his own personalized pirate hat.

Happy Belated Halloween!

This year, Halloween was a giant candy exchange. Ryan and I bought a bunch of candy to give out to trick-or-treaters only to have our son get loaded up with even more candy to bring home. As Ryan and I do not give Adam many sweets, guess who winds up eating a majority of it. If I make it through the holiday season only gaining 10 pounds I will consider it a success.

Adam was a Monkey for Halloween (he picked the costume out all by himself). He did have fun getting candy while trick-or-treating, but had even more fun helping mom pass out candy to the kids that came to our door. He did get a little freaked out when a mummy came to the door, so I had to pass out the candy on my own for that one.

Our little monkey getting ready for trick-or-treating!

A happy, dancing monkey!

Trick or Treat!