Merry Christmas....or as Jack would say 'Happy Birthday!'

As the Christmas season rolled around this year, it snuck up on me like always. It was more dramatic this time, I think because Mike did a lot of the shopping this year. I didn’t have time to prepare mentally for it. I was also somewhat focused on the fact that I turned 30 this month. I’ve decided that I’m really ok with being 30, or 29 again.☺ I have a great family, friends to be thankful for, and my health is ever improving. I’m very thankful for my life so far and I’m excited to see what the next year brings.



The Christmas season brought lots of travel like usual. We spent an evening in Chehalis with Carol and Doug having dinner on the 23rd, spent the 24th traveling to and back from Bellingham where we visited Mike's great Grandparents and extended family, then spent the 25th at my parents house until I had to go to work. It was exhausting!! But it was also worth the trip to see everyone. We missed a few people this year but will hopefully see them soon after the new year comes. Here are a few pics from the multiple festivites we attended.


























Jack decided that my parents carpet would feel better rolled up apperently. He was just trying to get comfortable....


Shortly after Christmas, my niece Quinlan came to stay with us. The kids always have such a good time together. The next day, Quinlan took Jack home with her and he spent the night with them. Momma and Daddy had a very peaceful night and then a quiet day. We loved the break, but still missed our little man. We were glad to have him home.

Lovely Lisa's Christmas party 2010

Miss Lisa has a tradition of throwing a wonderful Christmas party in the begining of December every year. The tradition has gone on longer than I've proabaly been alive but this was my first year in attendence. Everyone had a great time. There was lots of food and lots of drinks. We all are so grateful fro her hospitality and look forward to many more parties to come.






















Here's to you Lisa, and to many more parties to come!!

The first snow of 2010 and Thanksgiving

As you can tell, Jack enjoyed the first snow of 2010 VERY much. He had lots of fun eating and throwing snow all over the place. It was very cold but it didn't phase him like it did Momma.....



Definetly NOT an off road vehicle. Even toy cars get stuck in the snow...


Percy the train also had a fun time in the snow. We had to wait until the snow melted to find him, though.


Jack and his first snowman (with a little help from Momma).


Thanksgiving for us was at my Mom and Dad's this year. Because fo the blizzard, we deceided not to chance going to Oregon like we try to do each Thanksgiving. I gives us an time to visit Mike's family. We had a nice time none the less. At least Jack and Quinlan had some fun sleding. Too bad a lot of the snow had melted....








Hope everyone's Thanksgiving was good and that the upcoming holiday find everyone well. Happy snow days to ALL!!

OB Confrence-San Fransico 2010

Our flight to San Fransico was good. Take off for me is always a little rough, but it only took a few tears and I was fine. The flight was uneventful, which I guess is what you want for a flight.


The 3 gentleman that we met on the flight. They sure were smooth talkers......


Our baby booze bottles


Here's to us girls, and to a good trip!!


The view from the Sir Francsis Drake, 18th floor.




The carousel down at Fisherman's Wharf


My drink at the Sea Lion Cafe.


Apparently it's the Sea Lions 20th Birthday!!


Sun bathing sea lions.... must be the life.


Alcatraz as seen from Pier 39.






Love this!! Maybe we'll hang it Jack's room?


This one's for you Judy H!! Didn't make it for the coffee, but got a pic just for you!




At Ghiradelli square, there is a fountain of mermaids and I thought this was approperiate for our trip and confrence.


Ghirardelli ice cream.....YUM!!


We had soooo much fun riding the cable cars!! It was an amazing feeling hanging off the side.....












The first day of the confrence. Stef, Jaime, and me.


Hillary and Sarah


After the first day of the confrence, we went to Chinatown for shopping and dinner.


Very nice, Sarah.


This was the best dinner that we had, and also the cheapest. It was soooo good.


After Chinatown, I realized that I lost my wallet some where along the way. When we located it where we had lunch that day, we went out to the Mexican bar to celebrate. We met Matt there who recommended the drag club we went to. Thanks Matt!! Your F%CKING awesome!!


More drinking, suprise.....


After the confrence on the 2nd day, we went out to the Drag Show. After all, we were in San Fransisco.




The mandirin cosmo was yummy!


"Porcupines"


Filet Mignon was sooooo good and the Korean BBQ dipping sauce was to die for.


Tita was one of our our waitress' and also performed during the show.




After the other girls left to go back to the airport, Stef and I venture ont he city bus down to Haight and Ashbury to take some pictures, and get a few tshirts. Traveling on the bus was interesting, but we made it uninjuried.


This house was in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood. It is the most colorful house I've ever seen.


After coming home from Haight and Ashbury, we sat in Union square to rest. We met a homeless, toothless man named Steve that entertained us for about 45mins. After that, we headed to the airport a little early. We picked up some "smut" magazines that we shared on the ride home. Ot made the flight go sooo much faster. I wish that we could have stayed longer, but was very glas to be home in my own bed and to see my family.