New Years

New Year's Eve Brandon and I decided to have a date-night at home. Bailey went to bed and we got to cooking. Two years ago, when I was pregnant actually, we bought crab legs, brie, a baguette, and chocolate fondue and enjoyed a fun evening at home. So, we mimicked just that. We steamed and ate 2lbs of crab legs, cranberry goat cheese with a baguette, and we were so full we only shared a small ice cream sandwich for dessert. I only took one picture and I forget to get a "before" dinner picture so everyone gets to see the remains.

Brandon and I watched the "Friends" new years episodes which was a fun reminiscent time for us. While we date we watched all 10 seasons of Friends and had so much fun. Eventually we watched the ball drop and laughed when Dick Clark sadly messed up the count down. I admire him for hanging in there. Brandon and I shared our 6th New Years kiss together, fell asleep on the couch about 15 minuted later and woke up uncomfortable and scrambled to bed.

Here is Bailey on our first morning walk of 2010.

Christmas

First off, we found out a week before Christmas that we are having a BOY!

We have had a super fun month of Christmas festivities. We enjoyed cuddling up and looking at Christmas lights, listening to Christmas music, watching Rudolph and Frosty the Snowman, seeing Tustin's Santa Claus come down our street on a float, making cookies. attempting caramel apples, watching the Boat Parade in Newport at a party and attending my school's Jr. high Christmas performance.

Our Christmas began by Brandon and I getting Bailey out of bed with the video camera and pumping her up for Christmas. She has gotten use to this word "Christmas" and something about a baby named Jesus, lights, scary Santa, Rudolph, and the presents that must wait for this special day. So, finally the day came and she was thrilled. We enjoyed our slow cozy morning with an excited toddler who finally got to open presents.

Christmas dress. Yes, those are shimmery tights and shoes with a tool skirt- you can only pull that off for a few very young years of your life.

We went to my parent's house for a late breakfast and more presents! My mom made a fantastic baked french toast and egg dish and Brie brought over for the 2nd year in a row her families wonderful homemade Tamales! It was quite a feast and held us over until dinner.

Caden excited to open presents.

One of her favorite presents that she has been taking every where with her.

Papa and Nanna's winter mittens.

After a nice morning with the Bair's we went home for Bailey's nap and Brandon and I played with our new toys.

That evening we went to L.A. to visit with Brandon's family. We enjoyed a relaxing evening of more yummy food and a fun game of Apple's to Apple's. Bailey and Tank played together the whole time and were talking to each other in a language no one else understood.

Bailey and Tank opening presents.

Bailey and Uncle Kenny cuddling.

Jenni's 30!

Jenni turned 30 years old on December 8th and we had a week long celebration. We started off by going to 2nd street in Long Beach to eat at La Creperie which is a fun French Crepe restaurant that serves delicious food while listening to Jazz music.

The next day we went to my parent's house for a family celebration with one of Mom's (Nanna's) wonderful home-cooked meals with Peach Cobbler for dessert.

Friday, we went to Pinapple Grill for kereoke! All of Jenni's friends showed up and it was a super fun turn out with great entertainment.

Happy 30th Jenni!

Seasonal Highlights

Playing in the rain.

Fall leaves.

Cute beanies.

Ready for anything with a dog on her back and a dog in her purse.

First Hair Cut

Bailey got her first hair cut a few weeks ago. She definitely has an advantage of receiving hair cuts from her Aunt, in her living room, watching the boys play guitar hero. Bailey didn't even seem to notice Jenni cutting her hair.

Even and beautiful.

Christmas Tree

Saturday we went out to the woods of Home Depot and picked out a Christmas tree. Bailey analyzed everyone grabbing trees and carrying them or dragging them out to their cars; so she ran over and started looking at the smallest trees, grabbed one, and began dragging it through the lot. It was so funny because she was completely confident and acted like she does this every year. We bought the little Bailey sized tree; for how could we have wanted any other one?

We went home, put on our sweats, played Christmas music, and decorated our little 3 1/2' tree. Doesn't get much better that this.

she knows just what to do.

Strung popcorn

One can hardly see our tiny tree,

but we love it all the same.

Christmas Banquet

Brandon and I attended his company's annual Christmas party on Friday night at the Petroleum Club in Long Beach. It is a formal event with a nice dinner, drinks, a wheel that the employees get to win money from, and dancing. We enjoyed some fun company, non-alcoholic wine for me (which was interesting) and enjoyed gettin' our groove on.