Thanksgiving

We celebrated Thanksgiving at the home of Cris and Dave.

The food was delicious, the kids were crazy, and the time with family was so much fun.

I am thankful for so many things this year... my wonderful husband, my beautiful girls, my family and friends.

I am most thankful that my dad is doing so well!

We hope that you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Oceanside Turkey Trot

This morning we ran the Oceanside Turkey Trot 5k.

 Way to go Cris! This was her very first 5k!

I hated every minute of it, but I am still glad I ran it.

Hopefully next 5k I won't be sick and gagging on my cough drop.

The day before Thanksgiving breakfast.

We had our annual day before Thanksgiving breakfast at the Omelet House yesterday.

 Notice how terrible I look. I am sick, but I couldn't miss breakfast with the family.

The best part was that Anyssa broke the leg off her chair.

We told her she better ease up on her waffles.

Elle is 17 months!

 Last week, Elle turned 17 months.

She is such a sweet, funny, silly, smart, smiley and loving girl.

Some of her current favorites are...

-morning cuddles with dada

-walks with Abuelita

-tackling dada

-throwing balls

-climbing on Emma

-bath time

-playing with all of her "Little People" toys

-mini m&m's

-bottle time with mama

-bird watching

-bopping Jacob on the head

-reading books with Papa

-her pink Adidas shoes
-doing her hair with mama

This little lady has some serious spunk and personality.

She is as sweet as can be, but every now and then her feisty side appears and I love that about her.

She keeps us on our toes and makes things a little more interesting around here.

We love her to pieces!

Enjoy some dinner time pictures... she sure loves spaghetti!

Las Vegas for Uncle Andy's 40th Birthday!

Thursday

We arrived in Vegas and then picked up Grandpa Bob and Grandma Cherie at the airport.

-went to the Coke store

-went to the M&M's store

- ate dinner at the Rainforest Cafe

-celebrated Grandpa Bob's belated Birthday

-Elle fell asleep in the stroller

Friday

-ate breakfast

-Elle fell asleep in the stroller

-rode the gondolas at the Venetian

-shopped at Caesar's Palace

-ate at the Cheesecake Factory

-met some Minions

-met up with Uncle Andy and Aunt Tami

-opened some gifts

-went swimming

-had a champagne toast to Uncle Andy

-ate dinner at Burgr and it was delicious!

 Emma told me what she wanted to give Uncle Andy for his present. She said "Uncle Andy loves Legos and maybe some hair things for his long hair."

That is just what she gave him, legos and hair things... 40 hair things to be exact.

Saturday

-ate at the brunch buffet

-saw the dolphins and the white tigers

-took some naps

-some of the group went to Fremont St.

-Elle fell asleep in the stroller

-I took the girls to meet up with Greg, Stefanie, Taylor and Ethan

-played at the really fun mall playground and went for a train ride

-had dinner with Greg, Stefanie, Taylor and Ethan

-while I was off with the girls, Andy, Tami, Bob, Cherie and Doug all went to dinner and to the Criss Angel show at the Luxor

We had a great time in Vegas!

We are so glad that we were all able to be together and celebrate with Uncle Andy.

Happy 40th Birthday Andy!