Santa and Birthday Dinner

Jon decided to take the Family to the mall for a birthday dinner! we went to Red Robin but for Gage the highlight was the car and mommy actually had a quarter on her!

That was until he heard the CHOO! CHOO!

Daddy and I are such suckers for the Pweeze word and the smiles

I took Gage on the Train.

He thought it was so cool!

We also go to go see Santa, they only let you take one personal photo though so this is what Jon snapped, Gage is looking silly but Boden is all smiles!

Then on the way home we went and drove through Pond town Christmas!

so Pretty.

My Actual Birthday!

So as I had said in the last post- Bob, Kiki and Jon (kiki's Nephew) spent the night. They were here to spend my actual birthday with me.

it was garbage day and being that we had two parties the past week we had lots of garbage and the driveway was Ice, Speaking of ice and driveways, My cousin and his wife were here the night before and had parked down in the driveway in a 2 wheel drive vehicle it took three pushing and a four wheeler to get the car out, but we did it! anyway! we took the garbage can back and fourth with the four wheeler! then we decided to take the kiddos on a ride around the driveway, then we decided to hook a sled to it and pull Bob, Then Bob got this Great Idea to film it!

Bob falling off as we went around the corner.

Gage, Me, Jon and Kiki

Bob in his fancy Pirate Boots!

Going UP!

Tina you fat lard come eat some food!

Bob and Kiki decided they wanted to take me out to birthday brunch

they took us to the

Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple

which has a vegitarian buffet.

A vegetarian taste of India right here in Utah!

Vegetable curries

Bhasmati rice

Dahl

Papadams

Mango juice

Gage would only eat the olives

silly boy!

Uncle Bob bought Gage and Jon, Peacock feathers then

after a quick tour we headed out tosee the Llamas!!

Gage Tried to pet them

Jon was really scared

Gage and Jon had so much fun together it was sad to say good bye! we hope we will get to play with Jon again soon!.....Uncle Bob and Kiki can come too ;)

The Little Pirate Party!

On Monday, our oldest turned two!

He wanted to be a pirate all day...and he was! we got lots of comments while picking up the cake and balloons

Uncle bob says makeup is the key to a good pirate so Gage got an awesome stash

We had a Treasure hunt let led to this treasure piñata at first we let the little kids 5 and under beat it around for awhile then the big kids blew it to oblivion

Gage likes to hit it with the wrong end of the bat, whatever works, I guess!

running around, getting hot, makes a Pirate Captains makeup run!

I was extremely excited about this cake! My mom had sent Gage a Playmobil Pirate and thought I could put it on his cake. well I found a Pirates of the Caribbean cake and loved it so I asked if they would leave off the characters it came with since I am not a fan of character things. I thought it was so perfect!

Gage was so cute we lite the candles and he led everyone with his hands in Happy Birthday and blew out his candles with no problem! we had cake and pizza and watched a "Playmobil and the secret of Pirate island" that we found at redbox! (who da thunk)

He made Bank with Presents, Cars, Trains, Snakes, Pirates, Playdoh, cool books! and lots of kids to play with! I wish I would have gotten a picture of Uncle Bob and Kiki together in their Pirate Garb. Last minute Bob and Kiki decided to stay the night so Gage had his first sleep over with Kiki's nephew Jon who played so well with Gage. They even got to go swimming together!

Thanks to all who were able to come and help celebrate the big two! and those who werent able to make it, We sure did miss you!

My Birthday!

In attempt to give me my own day and separate the parties I had my party the Friday before my birthday and let me just say.....It was Awesome!!!!!!!!

My cousin and close friend Erin Volunteered to make me a cake. let me just say it looked awesome and was delicious! Thanks Buddy! not only that but she got me an Owl City CD! its moments like this that make me so happy I dont listen to the radio.

Gage helped me blow out all 23 candles.

I got lots of chocolate, smelly things, clothes (mittens stuffed with money) and games. it was lots of fun and I am happy so many were able to make it during this busy time of year!

Turkey Lurkey!

No need to adjust you screen, you are seeing it correctly......turkeys all over our yard. I dunno where they came from or if they are wild, I just thought it was silly and snapped a picture.

Santa Baby!

Gage was so excited when he woke up to SNOW!

we got to play in the snow before daddy went to work

Later that night we went to Aults Tree lot and picked out a 10 foot Tree.
we were so excited!

Singing and dancing to Christmas music while decorating the tree

This is how we do a "Blue Chirstmas"

We are so excited to have Boden with us this year!

Gage and Boden have been so much fun this year,
Gage dances to the Music and does cute little actions.
Bo just loves the lights and is such a happy baby!
This is the Best Christmas ever!

Mondo Condo

What would Thanksgiving be like without Park City???
It just wouldn't be Thanksgiving, So............ off we went!
We headed up on Tuesday and would come back home Thursday evening.

Uncle Bob and Kiki met us up there, we played games and went swimming!

Gage watched Finding Nemo with Grandma Great!

Wednesday I thought it would be a great idea to go to the outlets and do some Christmas Shopping. I did eventually get to do my shopping but only after a little detour. It was so cold up in park city that the front passenger tire on the suburban decided it didn't want to stay inflated and coming out of the parking lot it gave out! so Jon got to learn how to change the tire! and last but not least the Turkey Bowl!

This Side Up!

We received a package on the door!

Gage just wanted the box.

It reminds me of a book my mother used to read to me called (Beryl's Box)

Ode to the Arrow

Jon has been so excited about IN-N-OUT coming to Orem since he drove past and saw the sign "coming soon" we were in the valley running errands and he wanted to stop by and see the progress, He can't wait until he gets to go. I have a feeling the line will be a long wait (hours!!!!!!!)

Sunday I made White Chili and it is a family favorite
Jon likes it plain with some lemon.

Avocado, Tomato, Jack Cheese, Lemons and Limes and White Chili.
There's a Party in My Tummy!
So Yummy, So Yummy!

I like it with all the toppings!

My latest addition!