2012.. What?????

It's January 2012 now! How did the last year go by so quickly! it is amazing how fast time has flown by now with a little goober! I am trying to document this year by doing one picture a day, it is on my tumblr. I need to try and get up to date on the poor girl's baby book!

We went to the zoo on New Year's Eve with Auntie and Yaya. M had a blast looking at all the animals. I will have to upload some pictures of her having some fun over there. I can't wait til we take her to San Diego Zoo to see all of the different animals over there!

Wow! It's been awhile!

I really don't want to neglect my blogging, I just have been so caught up with the holidays and everything else life brings for us. I have finally finished all the presents, Santa has made his visit, and now it's time for sleep! I can't wait to see the excitement in M's eyes when she sees everything in the morning. I will post pics later! Merry Christmas everyone!

Almost Thanksgiving!

I really need to catch up on my list of things I am thankful for!

November 22: I am thankful for childproofing devices... It is great having cabinets locked and someone can't do their inventory! =) Now to get the ones for the lazy susans.....


November 21: my dog being as patient as she is with M... She really takes a beating sometimes, but still is sweet as can be to her..


November 20: I am thankful for the roof over my head, while it rains and is cold outside, we are able to be in the house, dry, and warm!


November 19: I'm thankful for my Keurig, I love having a hot mug of apple cider at the press of a button! It warms me up!


November 18: I am thankful for my DVR, so I am able to catch up on shows that I have missed, and always have a YGG ready to go for little missy... =)


November 17: I am thankful for amazing photographers! You ladies all rock, and have great talent and I love the pics that I have to look back at different times of our lives! 


November 16: I'm thankful for my crock pot... I love being able to get dinner ready during nap time, and then at 5ish it is just time to sit, eat, and relax!


November 15: I am thankful Mackenzie had a good afternoon nap today!


November 12: I'm thankful for carousel's having benches, since little missy freaked out all of a sudden, once we picked the horsey for her to ride on! So we sat, and just enjoyed the ride!


November 11: I am thankful for all of the men and women that serve our country. To the past and present soldiers, marines, sailors, airmen, and even those coasties, at one point in time you wrote a blank check out to America that was payable up to the cost of your life. Thank you for putting your life on the line so us here at home can be safe. Happy Veteran's Day!


November 10: I am thankful for the United States Marine Corps. For those that have fought for our freedoms and made the ultimate sacrifice, you won't be forgotten! Happy Birthday Marine Corps!!


Ok, so, I got pretty far behind! whoooopsie daisies! 

Holiday wreath!

I was feeling crafty the other day and bought a 50ct box of ornaments at Target... Well I finally got around to them today during nap time! I love Christmastime! It is truly my favorite time of year! So this along with a Caramel Brulee Latte, has me excited for Thanksgiving to pass!! hehe!

My Finished Wreath!

Here are directions if you want to make your own! It was really pretty simple!

1. Get about 50 ornaments, and a wire clothes hanger. 

2. Round out the hanger, and untwist the hook portion (I was able to do it with my hands, it shouldn't be too difficult!) 

3. Start stringing on your ornaments until you fill it up.  You can move them around, they are really easy to reposition to get the look you like! 

4. Twist your ends back together and I just folded mine over so it would hang like that on the curtain rod. if you want to hang it on your door, or wall, it might be a little trickier! 

5. Enjoy your nice, pretty wreath! (M is currently just sitting and pointing at it while drinking her milk! Amazing what she notices after her nap, hehe..) 

November 9

I am thankful for my November mommies.. You are the best group of ladies, from all walks of life, I love you all!

Catch up for blessings

November 5: I'm thankful for family meals, there is always so much excitement & fun when we are all gathered around the table.

November 6: I'm thankful for friendship, no matter what, nothing can come between good friends (including rain!) showing how much they care about a cause close to ones heart!

November 7: I'm thankful I am able to work on my patience... It is so needed, and in the long run it pays off in the end :-)

November 8: I'm thankful for my mom. She is amazing, and is always there to help me. She is the best Yaya I could have ever imagined M having!

November 4

I'm thankful for the roof over my head. While it's raining outside, we are inside it's nice and dry, and warm!