We're in trouble now...

I am so sadly slow on the posts these days...my days are filled so much that I don't get much extra time. Just wanted to post baby girl walking- she just really started this week. Oh help me, now I have two going in different directions...

Birthday Bonanza!!

I'm really embarrassed about the amount of time that has gone by since I posted last. We've been doing so many different fun things. I think our favorite was the trip to Disneyland. Danny and I took Landon for his birthday and spent the night at the Grand Californian- he was on cloud 9! He got to have breakfast with Goofy and some other characters, he got to go to Goofy's cooking class, he LOVED Autopia and he braved the roller coaster in Toon Town. None of us wanted to leave but Landon was the saddest of all- he cried SOOOO hard when it was time to leave :O(

Wow- where did the time go?

I cannot believe I've gotten this lazy about writing. I'm so sorry- not that we have many loyal readers but still- there are a few I have promised to always post pics for. We're so excited because our niece Elizabeth is here visiting and we are having fun. I took her to go see Coraline today- very entertaining, I was pleasantly surprised. A little dark so I'm so very glad I didn't attempt to bring Landon with us! It's better that way so we could have some girl time. Tomorrow we're hitting up the zoo- hopefully without rain! I'm supposed to meet the girls for another run tomorrow at 8:30- 5 miles- I didn't run this week since I was under the weather- it may prove to land me on my back.
I attached a picture of a few of us girls with Kelly at her dad's service. What a man Ben was, I am so honored to have known him for the years I did. I've never seen someone pass with such fire and love. He went out with a true bang. We're all missing him dearly. We had those Team Ben hats made for family and friends since Ben made them for all of Kelly and Micah's close loved ones at their wedding- he was ALWAYS thinking of others. They did an amazing tribute to him on News 8:
http://www.cbs8.com/Global/story.asp?S=9725454 (sorry the link isn't taking but you can cut and paste)....
I will download some newer pics soon- especially of Elizabeth's visit :O)

First Snow!

I'm so sorry I've been falling behind on my blogging. It seems as though life is flying by and I barely have time to breathe. This past weekend we went to Julian to celebrate X-mas with Danny's extended family for a few days. The few days flew by and we wanted to stay and enjoy each others company a little while longer. We were so thrilled to get snow on our last morning there and the kids had a ball. All the parents didn't sleep but it was worth it to see all the cousins running around and playing together (aka knocking each other down, eating a million sweets at a time- please note the pic of Landon trying to get into the donuts etc...)...
So, unfortunate as it is, I must go back to work on Monday. I have anxiety, sadness, and disbelief overshadowing me. I know these moments with my little ones are so limited as it is, to add in work is going to make things complicated.
Anyways, I had to add in this picture that Aunt Janet took of J and Nicole on their wedding day- they look so happy. Also, here's a video of Landon at SeaWorld a few weeks ago. He couldn't get enough of the pigeons. Too bad I waited so long to get out the camera- he lost most of his steam by this time but it's still funny to see him fall ;o). I know- it's mean but I love how it doesn't phase him in the least....love that kiddo.

Little Turkeys

We've been having so much fun lately hanging out with our friends and family for the holidays. We got to go to Nateal's 5th birthday party, we went to Aunt Maryann and Uncle Charlie's house for Thanksgiving, I went to NKTOB with Lindsay (yes, NKOTB- you read it right)- SO FUN by the way!!, Landon got to play and visit with Mia, and William and Cameron came over to visit us too....Lots has been keeping us busy to say the least. We just had Jordan's 4 month appt at the Dr and she weighed in at 13.5 lbs and measured 23 inches- about 25% in each category...not the heavy weight her brother was :O). Landon is keeping us laughing all the time- this weekend we were potty training (well, attempting to potty train)...one dookie in the undies and pee on the bathroom floor later....but we're making progress.

Wine, Babies, Pants and cuties!

I've been downloading pictures from our camera and realized we have so many saved and so little posted...SO...Kelly treated Faith and I to a wonderful night of wine and catching up for our b-days- THANKS KELLY!!
B-Ta was so sweet to come visit when she was in town and Jordan and Jillian got to meet for the first time- they just rolled around and gargled but we know they will be BFF's....
Then- randomly- Landon decided to wear his pants on his head- this kid is so strange...oh-how I love him- he always keeps me guessing :O)
Lastly but not leastly- the beautiful Darr sisters came to visit with their parents- you better watch out Gianna- Landon is on your tail!

Halloween '08

Baby Shots by Steph

Here are a few of the shots Stephanie took of Jordan- thanks Stephanie (http://www.stephaniejacksonphotography.com/) - we love them!

Recent Shots...

Here are a few shots from the last few weeks. I'm still looking for a pic of Kelly and Micah to post from their wedding- the ones I took came out horribly...She was a beautiful bride (no surprise there!) and he was a handsome groom!! I'll post more later....

Farewell Uncle Gary- you are sorely missed....

This past May we lost our sweet Uncle Gary (forgive me for taking so long to post this, I wanted to wait for a few good pics of Uncle Gary before I did it). Just before he passed, we were lucky enough to get to see him when he and Aunt Janet came out to CA for an early visit (they always come at Christmas time but this year they decided to schedule an extra visit). The visit was wonderful and special- Landon got a chance to get to know Uncle Gary, play with Uncle Gary, and give Uncle Gary some good laughs. Uncle Gary paid us the highest compliment and said he was proud of us as parents and that we were/are raising a very happy boy. Uncle Gary was one of the most positive, pleasant personalities we knew- he always showered us with compliments. It's especially hard for me to say goodbye to Uncle Gary because he was so close to my mom and he always had a way of bringing me comfort in her absence. He helped give me strength in my mother's final days when I didn't think I could hold it together anymore- something I wish I would have thanked him for and something I will forever be grateful for. He often made me teary with his sweet references and memories of Layne...not to mention the fact that the two of them looked so much alike!

Aunt Janet, Aunt Maryann and Aunt Wendy put on a wonderful celebration in honor of Uncle Gary's life this past month. We toasted Uncle Gary while sharing sweet and funny stories from his life. It was bitter sweet of course- but we know he was there in spirit. I got to spend some time talking to John which was a treat since he and Abbie live in Colorado and it's very rare that we see each other. They are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their little boy, Finnegan Gareth Wells (as are all of us). Hang in there Abbie- you're almost there :O).

Cheers to Uncle Gary, we love and miss you....