A New Favorite

Eric and I got a chance to go out for our anniversary last night, and we wanted to try a new (to us) place. I have seen the Daily Grill at Palm and Nees, but didn't know exactly what it was. Coffee shop, casual, healthy? While driving around trying to pick a place, I googled it on my phone and it sounded good, and right up the alley of what we were looking for.

We were very pleasantly surprised! It was very quaint, but chic too! The food was amazing! A little pricey, but not bad at all. Eric had lamb shanks, and I had a blackberry pork chop. I just kept telling Eric, I can't believe how hot (temperature) everything was! They also had a peach and strawberry cobbler with ice cream for dessert! YUM! Ok, seriously, I'm going to jump on the treadmill right after I submit this!!!

Wii are having so much fun!

Ok, so we are probably one of the last people on earth to get a Wii....but after long deliberation, and lots of fun on the Fitzgerald's...we got our own. This really has to be the greatest invention. Our whole family has had soooo much fun! We also got Rock Band 2. Zac rocks it out singing, Colton plays a mean guitar, alongside Daddy, and Mom beats out the drums, (watch out, I may be going out for the worship team next! JK) and Ethan subs in for mom on drums too! We have had such a blast...but it's amazing how fast time flies! One minute it's 7 p.m., and the next it's midnight! On Rock Band, our band....Mama's Boyz....are on tour, we are playing lots of gigs all over the world...who knew? :)

We just got Wii Fit last night...so can't wait!

Are you hooked on Wii too?

iPod touch....

I've been seeing commercials for the new iPod touch. Looks pretty cool! Eric wants my old Nano, and I wanted one that could play movies when I fly...this one looks like it'll do the trick. Have you heard anything about them?

I'm Hungy...

Oh, the stories of having a 2 year old....

The day after I got home from San Diego, I was upstairs, and Dawson came up to tell me he was "hungy". He had already had breakfast, and a snack, so I dismissed his request, and went along sorting laundry. He disappeared, and I figured he went to play. About 10 minutes later, he appeared with chocolate on his face. After a quick sniff...confirming it was chocolate, I asked him to show me what he ate....he took my hand, and took me downstairs to show me...this is what I found:

Dawson had got into the drawer and got the scissors out...got the unopened box of Pop Tarts, (normally, we do not have PopTarts in the house, but Eric and the boys saw them on sale while shopping for stocking stuffers for me, and stuck them in my stocking) opened the box, took the pop tart package out, and cut it open! He was so proud of himself...all I could do is laugh! Who knows, maybe I have a future surgeon on my hands! ;)

Trip number 10!

Can I just tell you that I do love my job?

For this years Southern Living at HOME Directors Retreat,

we got to go to the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego. San Diego is probably my favorite place in CA, and I have always wanted to stay there! How awesome that I got to go for FREE!

We were so spoiled, from the black Towncar with my name in the window that picked me up from the airport...to the lobster tails, spa package, and $150 cash we got...to just name a few!

There is nothing like a totally free trip!

So much fun having girl time with my Colorado girlfriends, Tammy and Rhonda!!

Next stop....Trip number 11...Cancun, MX!!

Snow much fun at Shaver!

Zac's Happy 2009 Lego artwork!

To ring in the new year, the Karlson's invited us up to the cabin in Shaver. We had a great time with the Briner's, Carey's, and Karlsons....and kids! The boys had the most fun playing in the snow! I'm really more of a beach girl....and other than falling 5 minutes after I got there, and having Colton slide in front of a moving car....it was fun! ;)

Peter & Dawson

The boys all got new sleds from Auntie April and Uncle Cliff, and they were so excited to break them in! Ethan followed the boys...and slid down any hill they did!

Dawson however, liked hanging out in the warm car. :) (I think he's a beach bum like mom)

The boys also rebuilt a snowman that Auntie Sara had done the week before....although, after they were done with it....it didn't look quite like the "Martha Stewart" one she had...Sorry Sara...leave it to my boys to give the snowman a mohawk!!

Happy New Year Everybody!!!

Merry Christmas!

Christmas was a lot of fun this year! All of the boys were into it this year. I wish I could capture those twinkles, sparkles, and excitement of a child. It truely is a gift!

This year, Eric made a point that I hadn't taken Ethan since he was a baby, and Dawson...well ever...to go see Santa. So, while he had the older boys, I hit the mall 2 days before Christmas. The boys were great, even though it was an hour long wait!

They were really excited...until we got up to Santa.

(At least they weren't crying! :) )

Christmas Eve...everybody got to open jammies...even Mom & Dad!

Christmas Morning

Santa Brought....

Colton - Bow & Arrow with Camo Attire

Zac - Lego Indiana Jones set

Ethan - Geo Trax Airplane set

Dawson - Radio Flier My 1st Scooter & Helmet

Christmas at Grama and Grampa Briner's

Big Wheels for the little boys!

As much fun as the holidays are....I'm glad they're only once a year!!! ;)