Mama Belva...this is for you!

So, I've been a huge slacker. So in one post I will very quickly update you on our last few months.

-We had and enjoyed Christmas and all the festivities that come along with it.

-We took our yearly trip downtown to see the lights and have dinner.

-Kaili had her first Violin concert. Bravo Sweetie!!

-My mom, Stacie and I had our yearly Christmas shopping, lunch, shopping, dinner, and shopping all about us. I love it I feel like a teenager again with mom spoiling me!

-Jason and I went to the Annual Formal SWAT Christmas party and he felt he needed to dress as Dumb & Dumber, him obviously in the orange, and a good friend he talked into wearing blue. It was hilarious! My husband sure does know how to turn some eyes!

-January (the ugliest month ever!!!!!) was pretty mellow but we did get some good ol' sleddin in there. SO FUN!

-I went from being blond for the last 10 ish years to my natural color, brunette. Like it some days, miss the blond some days.

-The kids went to Disneyland with my parents in February. Thank you Mom & Dad!!!

-And last, I finally turned the big 30 on February 28th. Jason made sure I celebrated in style in Vegas with our besties!!!!!! Thanks Babe! *)

Ahhhh! So there you have it Mama Belva (aka my mom) my blog is officially updated!

HaPpY 10th BiRtHdAy KaiLi GiRl!!!

I can't believe you're 10 yrs old already sweetheart. I wanted to take a minute to write my 10 most favorite things about you on your special day.

10. You are an amazing artist and story writer.

9. You are so super smart and are always finding ways to learn new things and challenge yourself.

8. You have such a unique and cute style that is truly your own.

7. You have such a cute sense of humor, you can always make me laugh.

6. You are such a good example to others and especially your sister.

5. You have such a contagious laugh.

4. You are always thinking of others and what you can do to make them happy.

3. You have such a huge heart.

2. You are more than I could have hoped for in a daughter.

1. You make me want to be a better mom because with all your amazing qualities, skills, and kindheartedness, you deserve the best!

We love you so much cutie pie!!!

Easter

Seeing what the Easter Bunny brought them

Kaili made this for me and Jason for Easter. It was her first time sewing. Thanks Granny for spending the time to teach her. We love it Kaili girl!

One of the hunts we went to

The kids made us dinner on Easter Eve

My lil' cutie pies!

Kaili

Sasha

So we had a quiet Easter this year. The girls have been pretty sick with strep a few times in a row and fevers non stop, but they were happy to try on their new dresses and let me take their pics. Jason had signed up for a shift a couple weeks prior (not realizing it was Easter) and had to work all day. Luckily he was able to be home in the morning to watch them look for their eggs and find their Easter baskets. I made breakfast then we played nail salon for a while before we met Jason for lunch. By that time the girls were pretty tired from not feeling well and we hung out at home playing beauty parlor and watching their new movies. They looked so pretty in their dresses even not feeling very well. I hope everyone had a great Easter!

Kaili Won!

SHE WON 1st PLACE! I am so proud of Kaili she entered in the school reflections doing 3-D art. The theme was "A Patriot is" and she said, "A Patriot is someone who takes the right steps to become a good leader."

She made this out of fondant frosting all by herself. (thanks to Nana for putting her through classes to become a Wilton certified cake decorator) She made a pair of shoes (steps) a patriot hat, the flag, and the wagon (leading).

She had quite a bit of competition and I'm so proud that she did it on her own.

Great job Kaili girl! We love you!

"Christmas Vacation"

Christmas Eve

Notes to Santa. Sasha wanted him to have fruit or he won't be

able to fit down our chimney soon. (so cute!)

Their new luggage is all packed and we're ready to go

The book that told them their real present this year.....

we are headed to Disneyland right now!

Christmas Day at our hotel

The girlies love the Teacups (yuck)

Tower of Terror, Sasha's favorite ride

Kaili's favorite ride California Screamin

Gotta have SPRINKLES cupcakes

Newport Beach

I had the pleasure of meeting Kathy Joosten of Desperate Housewives, sweet lady.

More Disneyland!

"The" wishing well....Jason asked me to marry him here 10 yrs. ago

Ending our trip in Las vegas seeing Cirque du Soleil

This was an awesome Christmas totally surprising the girls with a family trip to Las Vegas and California. We left Christmas morning right after breakfast. We had so much fun and really enjoyed the time with just the 4 of us. They really enjoyed Cirque du Soleil (Mystere) in Las Vegas. I would love to do something like this in the future. I loved spending quality time with my little family, what's a better gift than that?