Friday, December 24, 2010

Joyful

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Christmas blessings from our home to yours

Wishing you the gift of faith, the blessing of hope,
and the peace of His love at Christmas and always.
Love,
Ryan . Amber . Ethan . Emily
My two precious gifts from God ♥
Enjoying her very first organic pop :)
A squeeze for big brother
A kiss for little sis
Dodgers fan
Cheesy smile
Dodgers fan
I just want to eat her up!
Checking out their ornaments
They melt my heart ♥
Joy ✦
Almost 4 years old
19 1/2 months old

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

My birthday celebration

To those of you who called, emailed, or left me a message on Facebook...thank you! I value your friendship and appreciate your thoughtfulness. ♥

I began celebrating my birthday last night with family and friends at The Old Spaghetti Factory. I couldn't stop taking pictures of the kids. Ethan and Emily were very excited to see their cousins, Memphis and Jonah.

After dinner we walked to The Mission Inn to see the Christmas lights. Ethan and Emily started to doze off on the way there, but perked up as soon as they saw the gorgeous lights. They were in awe. We even got to see live reindeer! Everyone sang "Happy Birthday" to me while we sat outside of Casey's Cupcakes. Ethan enjoyed half of his gingerbread cupcake and made sure to lick his fingers clean.

Today on my actual birthday, Nicole (the mother of the baby I take care of) was kind enough to bring me a Starbucks Gingerbread Latte. What a great way to start my day!

Later, Ethan handed me some of his Hot Wheels, Chuck and Friends, and trains. I was told they were my birthday presents. ;) I love my son!

When Ryan got home from work he had Ethan & Emily give me a card, balloon, and a Chocolate Peppermint Sprinkles Cupcake (yes, another cupcake). He has always been a man full of surprises. He cooked dinner (like he always does) and even did the dishes. I love my hubby!

Now I'm enjoying my cupcake with a glass of red wine as my birthday comes to an end. Thanks again everyone for making my birthday special!