It's Time for a Shower

Baby Shower that is..
Our cousin Krista was hosting a baby shower for our cousin Celine.  Krista who lives in Washington was able to be in town for her BIL wedding and therefore host a baby shower for Celine. Wow... if that wasn't confusing. 
Anyhow, Brian and I headed to Oceanside on Saturday morning around 5:30am.  Whew.... Thats early.  Brian works until midnight and I stayed up  late trying to get a blanket done I waited until the last minute to do.  Who knew that crocheting a blanket takes so much longer than what you really think.  With the shower starting at 10:30 we finally made it around 11:15.  Goodness..... I think I need to start a business of "clean, safe, non smelling bathrooms along 1-10, 1-15 and any other freeway that pregnant woman have to travel.  We had such a great time.  My mom was there along with cousins and my adoring Uncle.... Yes..... I forgot my own egg carton but still left with 18 fresh eggs :) 
On the way home Brian and I stopped for a "pit snack stop" and ended up staying a while and having so much fun together. It was a great weekend.  It would have been better if lil man could have joined us. 

Krista and the funny story about Celine.

Beautiful pregnant Celine

Ah!  The happy couple

And.... little Charlie... She is the cutest ever

My only picture of the Brian's.  So had add it.

Truck on fire on 1-10. I know... Lame but it was burnt.

A Convoy(sp) that was miles miles long

Our Pit stop.  We decided to hit the Coach store.

My husband standing in the express lane with my diaper bag.  Yes.... BUT... Hold your breathe. Wow!  over 70% off.  (Celine, it was sooooooo much less than normal)

And finally.... HOME... Yeah. 

CONGRATS TO THE STINSONS and waiting for the arrival of their baby girl!

Happy Happy Birthday!!!!

After being away for two weeks all of us were excited that I made it home for Brian's Birthday!  We started the celebration with a surprise Birthday party for him on Sunday the 19th.  I delayed at the Airport while friends from our Ward helped Vincent put together the party.  We thought that we had everything covered?  Not so much.  But luckily with a lot of help from some certain friends they pulled things together for us.  Unfortunatley one of the things that I had forgotten was the camera :(. Thank you to all of you (and you know who you are) who brought not only food items, paper items, gifts, and helped us pull off a wonderful afternoon for Brian.  He was so happy. 

The next morning.  We went to breakfast (I am still not a fan of cooking.  The smell still gets to me) Had lunch with a friend and headed out to the mountains (kind of) to do some "shooting".  Brian and his friend seemed like little boys while I took a nap in the back seat of our car.  I know.. I am not exactly the best of fun on his birthday.  But I still get so incredilby tired being pregnant. 

Still no camera to be found :(  We went to dinner as a family.  Vincent pulled his normal "bathroom" trick which lead to the staff singing to Brian with a nice size Sundae and some balloons. 

Overall it was a great day and we were all so glad to spend it together. 

These are the cupcakes that I brought home with me from Santa Barbara.  You would not believe the help that was offered to me since I had these in my hand.  Brian's fav place is Whodidly in Montecito.  It's such a fun cupcake store.  They play total Disney type music and dress in tool skirts and big fun designs. 

Told you... Like little boys who just received their Hunters Safety permit.  Do you think they had enough? 



It's Football Season

As most of you know Vincent is now a Freshman at Sandra Day O'Conner High School.  He is enjoying it so far and has made many friends.  He has liked it so much that he decided to stay on the Freshman Football team.  Yes..... For those of you with your jaws to the ground, you may pick them up now.  He is 95 pounds now and 5.2".  My lil man is growing.  His postions are Corner back or Receiver.  Run, Vincent Run..... I'm dreading the day that someone tackles him...... Oh boy.  So far... good stories.  The first game of the "real" season is tomorrow... Here we go.  wish us luck! 

If you look really hard.  number 83 is our boy!

Two Weeks Away

I have spent the last two weeks in Santa Barbara.  I flew out of Phoenix on the 4th of September with 109 degrees outside and entered Santa Barbara 2 hours later with a nice chilling 59 degrees.  Mind you with a coastal breeze.  BBBBBRRRRR.  I was spending two weeks in Santa Barbara watching 3 children and an 8 month Boxer.  Really?  I couldn't complain.  I had a wonderful home to stay in, kids that find me humoreous and being in my home town. 
Week one of walking the children to school, driving all over town with activities and bedtime routines went well.  Atleast I thought.  Week two, not so well.  Morning sickness decided to stay along with fatigue, the poor kids were missing their parents more and more as I was missing lil man and my most adoring husband.  Whew.  Two weeks is a long time to be away from family. 
I am grateful for the time that I was able to spend time in "perfect" Santa Barbara.  But we all know..... it's awesome to stay in your own bed. 

Santa Barbara Shoreline..... So beautiful.

Having dinner with my dad.

 I am no good at taking picures with my camera on myself :(  Jealous of all of you who can.

My nephew Quentin.... He is the cutest!

My bro Matty Matt

My nephew Jacob, Bro Matthew, Sister Trina and her boyfriend Kevin

I'm going to miss his little smile.... :) 

A special Thank you to the Woods family for helping so much with my lil man while I was gone.  It was a great two weeks that was spent in Santa Barbara.  I miss the kids, my family and friends that I got to see while I was there.  Until next time.........