Christmas Videos

I just found our Flip yesterday and lo and behold there were some Christmas videos on it! Most were taken by me but there are a couple of surpises for you!

Enjoy!!

Monthly Trip to Disneyland!

We made our monthly trip to Disneyland on Saturday. Sarah had a GREAT time! Last month she didn't want to go on any rides and had been scared of the rides (except Small World) the last few times we went. Not this time! We started off on Small World which was still decorated for Christmas...it was so pretty and Sarah LOVED it! Dancing and clapping her hands...she was so happy! After that we hit the Storybookland Boat Ride which we'd never done before. It was just "ok"...nothing special but Sarah seemed to enjoy it and that's all that matters! Chris and Sarah then went on Dumbo which Sarah had been pointing at each time we walked by it! She didn't love it and actually said "mama" at one point but she didn't hate it either. I then took her on the carousel. Last month I couldn't even get her to sit on the horse and we had to get off the ride before it even started. This time she knew what to do and seemed to really enjoy herself! After the carousel the 3 of us headed over to the Teacups which she also liked! We then went over to the Haundted Mansion which Sarah did not really care for at all...she never cried or screamed but just whined the whole time. Based on her reaction there we decided not to go on Pirates of the Caribbean. We did head over to the Winnie the Pooh ride which she always enjoys!

After we were done with our rides we went to the Blue Bayou restaurant for lunch. It was SO YUMMY!! We are definitely going to be going back!

Corgis Everywhere!

Chris took the 2 boys to a Corgi playdate a couple of weeks ago and took some great pictures! One of the Corgis was from the same breeder and looks A LOT like Murphy! They go to their playdate about once a month and love it!

What a Mess!

We sure know how to have a good time! And the bigger the mess the more fun we're having!!

Sarah decided her puzzle rack would make an excellent chair!

Say CHEEEEEEESE!!!

Sarah's "New" Bed!

So at the last minute, Chris and I decided to switch Sarah to her Big Girl bed. We had been talking aobut when we would do it and decided 2 was a good age. Well, some things came up last night and we decided to just go for it...too bad Sarah didn't agree with the decision...

And it's such a pretty Big Girl bed!!

Sarah at the Park

After spending a quiet New Year's Eve at home watching the Ball drop in New York at 9pm (Pacific Time) we spent a nice afternoon on New Year's Day at the new park in our neighborhood. Sarah LOVED it! There was so much more to do and play on! She had a smile on her face the whole time! We're definitely going to have to visit this park again!

What a Difference a Year Makes!

Sarah's first Christmas



Sarah's 2nd Christmas!



She's gotten so big!! If I can just get time to slow down a touch...

Goodbye 2009 and Hello 2010!!!

Wow! 2010 already? I can't believe how time has flown by since the Love Bug made her debut almost 2 years ago!! I know! She'll be TWO in March!!

2009 was an amazing year for us all...Sarah turned 1 at a fantastic birthday party in Reno celebrated with lots of friends and family. Dad found out he had actually BEAT Stage 4 tongue cancer! We took an amazing (and exhausting trip) halfway around the world to Ireland where we spent a fun week with friends and family - a trip we'll always remember! Our little girl already has a stamp in her passport! We have watched Sarah grow from a baby to an official toddler...walking, running, talking and sometimes screaming full-fledged toddler!!

This past decade has brought many changes to our life together...from Chris and I getting married in 2004 to moving hundreds of miles from home and our friends and family to finally giving birth to our amazing little miracle Sarah - who we waited so long for!

I can't WAIT to see what 2010 brings us!! It's going to be quite the ride if the past few years are any indication. We're up for it!!

Sending you much love, health and happiness in the New Year!

Chris, Lori, Sarah, Murphy and Riley