All in the name of Dance....

After a little Mexican food, we had our "dance crews" over to try out our new Kinect game Dance Central and  to play the Newlywed Game! Boy. oh. boy. did we have fun! We girls could not get enough of the guys and their moves! They were dang good, and we tried hard! We all were winded and totally sweating, but pretty good dancers by the end of the session! Between the newlywed game and dancing we all had some good laughs and learned a lot about each other (maybe a little too much)! All in all it was a really fun night...

...without further ado...

* Disclaimer: So sorry for any embarrassment caused...none should be more embarrassed than myself!

Happy Haircut!....

Before...

After...

But so very handsome in every way!

we're havin' us a party the "simple" way....

Me, Babe, and The Babe had ourselves a little "p" party! Free Saturday night at home = Pool, Pizza, Popcorn, and Pajammies!

Somebody really loves popcorn!

This little party fit right in to what I've been thinking lately. How the "simple" things in life are what make it so good. The specials moments I have with Boston, my house after chore day, date night with Kyle, Dr. pepper in a styrofoam cup, extra ice, and a straw, visitors from home, walks on the boardwalk, good talks on the phone with my mom, sisters, and best friends, kisses and hugs from my boys, going to the swimming pool and hanging out in the warm sun, game night with good friends, just to name a few.... Those things that make my life meaningful. I am so fortunate to have these things, and need to recognize them more often. So, there you have it...we had such a fun night hanging out together...I sure do love these boys and our "simple" life together!

the highchair...

Boston's highchair is a big part of his life, as it is for any baby...but recently we've had a couple funny experiences in the highchair...

1. Shoving corn up the nose...4 pieces to be exact! I was able to fish 3 out when I caught him in the act, but piece #4 remained in the nose! I waited and waited trying everything I could think of to no avail, so...I put him to bed  when about a half an hour later I heard a sneeze!! Sure enough the corn had made it's way down and all it took was a little pinch of the nostril to clear the passages again! Haha, Seriously.

**no pictures of the corn, kind of hard to capture when you're frantically picking corn out of your kids nose! Not to mention...you all probably don't want to see it anyway!

2. We went swimming today and Bossy was a wild man the entire time. It was funny, my friend Liz said as we were leaving "the best part about swimming is how tired they are, and how well they sleep afterward!" I agreed. Funny she said that...here are a couple of videos to prove our point...

And yes...I did feel very bad filming and not getting him in bed right away, but it was just too cute not too. I had to share! I love this boy so so much!

Settling In...

Who knew the smell of fresh cut grass in January could spark so many thoughts and feelings. I am in absolute heaven with our weather, and Bos couldn't be happier with the beach or pool everyday! It's January, but it's not dirty, cold, and gloomy like we're used too. It's warm, green, bee-a-u-ti-ful, perfect...
However, it's not just the weather I've been thinking about. I am finally starting to understand the phrase "settling in." I honestly thought I would never feel like San Diego was home, but it just needed time. So many people told me it would, but only now have realized it myself. We really love it here. We feel comfortable and happy. We have awesome friends that help to feel the void of missing family, so many things to do and see at any given time, and each other to enjoy this with.
My life by no means is perfect, but who's is right. I'm just grateful for the time I've had lately to reflect on the good things in life, and have found when I really stop and ponder there are a lot!  

Bos and Dada at the Cabrillo tide pools. They found a crab, Bos was totally into it!

Cabrillo National Monument. I feel I am finally old enough to appreciate scenery! 

Seriously it's January and this is in bloom. Like I said really I'm enjoying my surroundings here!

Left to Right: Aarean, Me, Bos-Man, and Liz (my trusty blog creator, darling isn't it!) at our fun football party!!
I just love these girls!

Boston and William (Wee-uhl)! They just love each other, and we love them!

"happy me mama!"......

Our little man turned 2! I honestly cannot believe he is already so big. I really can't talk about it for very long or I won't be able to control the tears! Boston is such a joyful, sweet, happy go lucky, energetic boy, and I do not use the word "boy" lightly. He is very much a boy, into cars, trains, planes, dirt, the beach, toy story with buzz and woody, horses, and the list goes on and on. He has the most tender heart, loves to laugh, and is so polite...he leads his little friends around by laying his hand softly on their back saying "mon, mon"! Anything I do for him is always followed by the most genuine "die mama!" No, he is not telling me to die, "die" in Bossy language is "thank you!" Don't judge, but I think he got it from the drive thru windows...me always saying "thank you, bye." Somehow turned into "die!"

saying "twoooo", and trying hard to get those fingers to work!.....

Kyle and I are so lucky to have Boston as our baby. I am so grateful everyday I wake up and my only job is to take care of my boys. No matter how hard or tiring some days are the simple "dove dew mama"  while hugging my leg makes it more than worth it. I cherish the times we get bobo and baba to curl up and watch cars or toy story for the one millionth time, or doing the dishes having Boston pull out every piece of silverware and replacing them with his toys just trying to help, spending 5 minutes on trying to decifer one word in his new and ever expanding vocabulary, singing him his favorite songs to go to sleep, hours and hours of playing cars, building train sets he destroys after 2 minutes, reading books, playing tag or hide and go seek...I could go on forever, but  a parent should be able to do that about they're child right!

My baby...

I am just so honored Heavenly Father sent Boston to me. I feel a great responsibility as his mama for his precious life. At this time, his 2nd birthday, I see how fast time flies and hope to always remember and embrace every stage of life with Boston, and all of my kids...and of course with Kyle right beside me!

Home Comes to San Diego....

My parents came down for Thanksgiving. I absolutely love it when they come! It's not only because my Dad greets us with a fresh 44 oz, styrofoam cupped drink every morning (although that's really the best), but it is because I miss them so much and I feel so happy and comfortable having them here in my home. Boston is in heaven when they are here, and talks about seeing the horses with Grandpa for weeks after they leave! We don't even have to do anything special to have a good time together, that is the beauty of it, but we still manage to find some fun things to attend!

Here's the proof (and a lot of it!)...

The beach!...

Lowe's...my Dad helped Kyle with his honey-do list!...

Wrestling with Grandpa, but really pinching Grandpa's face off!...

The aquarium...

Aren't they the cutest...

I love her...

Wild Animal Park Safari...

Hangin' out with Papa...

Hangin' out with Grandma...

The Del Mar Holiday Lights...

Dinner Time, he always had to be right there by one of them!...

 The crafters! Well, really just my mom and I watched!

The Mom made this...Can you believe her, I seriously can't. She's so creative and talented. She also made me a Christmas wreath that is to die for, pics coming soon, but really, I mean...

The Zoo, if this picture is blurry it because I asked an old man to take our picture and he had the shakes...

Petting zoo at the zoo...

Cute little shops in La Jolla...

Balboa Park December Nights...

Needless to say, we all had a lot of fun. I am so grateful for such wonderful parents that would do anything for their children and grandchildren. They are who Kyle and I want to be when we grow up, wish us luck!!