Sunday, December 19, 2010

Naughty List

From the Portable North Pole a little Christmas message for Lily

http://www.portablenorthpole.tv/watch/guest/rWqBLBxJPoQ-WKZ6DSnDiw


And here are some other pre-Christmas activites:

The Christmas Tree Search


The Light Hanging on the house


Our new ornaments this year


Lily's Ornament


Adrian's Ornament

Mommy's Ornament

Ryan's Ornament


And of course the finished product

Sunday, December 05, 2010

November re-cap

I have to say that November was a blast! We did so many fun things that I just want to remember and didn't have the time to blog about before. So I will start with  the oldest event and work my way forward.

November 11, 2010.
Brandon Flowers solo tour ( lead singer of my favorite band The Killers) in Oakland CA
If I had done an individual post about this night I would have called it "Girl at the Rock Show" or..."an ode to Brandon Flowers"


I took all of the photos with my cell phone. I wanted to bring my camera but Adrian said it probably wouldn't be allowed in the theatre.
 For anyone who doesn't know...I LOVE the Killers and Brandon Flowers. I listen to thier albums all the time. Adrian would say I was obsessed with them. He's not wrong. There is something with the music that I connect to. Brandon Flowers is LDS. I can hear his spirtuality in his lyrics, it comes across in his lyrics. It's not obvious. But I can sense it. It's poetry of the kind I like.
 Also, there is something about being at a live show. It's awesome. I can't explain how hearing the music live, and feeling it all around you, makes me feel. Maybe its because I fell in Love with Adrian at a live show. It wasn't the Killers, it was at a small club called Slim's in San Francisco.I don't rember the bands we were there to see, I didn't like them. I did however like Adrian and there was no going back from there.

 And now that everyone thinks I'm ridiculous...

We had an amazing time...I've seen the Killers in San Francsico, Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, Arco Arena, also in Sacramento, and Now Mr. Flowers in Oakland. And besides the show at the memorial Auditorium, this last one was my favorite.

November 18, 2010
Yo Gabba Gabba Live
We Love, Yo Gabba Gabba, if anyone is familiar with a little band known as The Aquabats, they are the creators of this kids show. Lily LOVES this show. So when we heard the Live show was coming to town we bought tickets. we left Ryan at home and we took the little princess. It was a blast!!! We would definitely see that again.

We also discoverd that her favorite  character is Foofa. We had no idea. So she got her first concert t-shirt. Hopefully the first of many.

Saturday November 20, 2010
Nordstrom's Fall Fashion Show

Lily and Addie trying on dresses. This is what they were trying on when they were invited to the show.
While shopping with Grandma, Uncle Tim, and cousin Addie for Christmas dresses, the girls were invited to participate in the Fall Fashion show.


On the morning of the show, Lily was so excited! She could hardly wait to get dressed and go to the fashion show. Lily and addie were supposed to walk out together.

The Runway...waiting for the girls

Addie came out, Lily ( much to the un-suprise of Adrian and myself) did not and would not come out.
 I guess what I'm saying is that Lily does not appear to have a future in modeling. I didn't even take one picture of her all dressed up.

Thanksgiving, November 25, 2010
And Last but not least Turkey Day. I wanted to show a few picyures of the day. It was a tradtional day at my grandmas. It was mostly uneventful excpt that the candles dropped a flame and lit the table on fire. Here are a few pictures of the table pre-fire. I didnt take any of the after.
My mom sets a gorgeous table

So pretty!
And here is a cute one of my girl cousins and my little brother and myself

Monday, November 01, 2010

Happy Birthday Lily!



Lily had a really fun birthday party at Fliptastic Gymnastics on saturday night. Sadly this was the best picture we took all evening. Lily We Love you!

Friday, October 29, 2010

I just loved this photo!

Thought I would share. If I could capture childhood this would  be it. Yes, I am a little on the sentimental side this morning. Lily is having her birthday party tomorrow. She will be three on Monday and I can hardly stand how fast last year came and went.  It goes too fast. So anyways, here is to capturing childhood!



Thursday, October 28, 2010

Apple of My Eye

Dear Apple Hill,
   I love your apple doughnuts, and caramel dipped apples. The fresh pressed apple cider and the smell of baking pies. I love the crisp autumn air and the crunching of leaves under my feet. And I love that you bring new memories every year.
     XOXO
       Jackie





Saturday, October 23, 2010

It's Pumpkin Time!

Yesterday we made our third annual trip to the pumpkin patch out in Wheatland. If your curious to see how we have grown over the years feel free to see here and here.

Ryan and the Giant Pumpkins

Waiting for the train

Family shot on the train

Lily and Ethan and the pumpkins

All of us. My mom was taking the picture. Which is why she forgot to make sure the pumpkin I was sitting on was actualy in the photo.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

First Haircut!




I finaly broke down and said the little dude could get his hair cut. I was very sad at this prospect because I was afraid that he wouldn't look like a baby anymore.

another "Before"

Esmerelda started at the top

And then she cut his gorgoeus curly long locks in the back. I almost cried!



There's my little man and thos AMAZING eyes!


Lily was next

nothing dramatic. Just her bangs and a trim. I definietly couldnt stand the thought of cutting her blond locks.

and niether could she.


My little bohemian baby.


Monday, September 06, 2010

Happy Birthday Addie!

My amazing little niece turned two today and here are a couple of pictures from her fun Minnie Mouse themed party. We Love you Addie! Hope your day was wonderfull!


Such a cute outfit!

Minnie mouse cake

and cupcakes

My girl

opening presemts

Papa and "diddle"

Happy Birthday Addie