cousins

Its no secret that I escape to AZ a ton, but my escapades have taken on new meaning. What was once a need for HELP, sunshine and babying by my mom, has turned into the joy of seeing my boys with my sister's kids. Matt & I didn't grow up with cousins near by, watching Liam & George absolutely adore their cousins is priceless! My boys benefit so much from the tlc, chaos, sharing & just plain togetherness. I hope they can always feel this close and loved by such awesome peeps.

Loser

I've been a total LOSER about blogging. I seem to use every free moment to try to clean up after the family (well that is what it feels like anyway). The boys and I spent three weeks in AZ for the holidays & Matt and Ari joined us for a week of it. There is nothing better than AZ in December. The weather couldn't have been better. We spent the majority of our time outside enjoying the sun. We also purchased our 1st Odyssey. I say 1st due to the fact that there will be more in our future because they truly are the BEST car ever. Liam is still trying to decide what to name it...right now I think its Leia but we'll see what he decides. George is walking! He took his 1st steps on Christmas morning and every once in a while decides to walk to various objects, but has realized that he get places faster by crawling. My Liam is a sunbeam, I can't believe that he is old enough to be in primary. Matt has turned in his applications for a GI fellowship so we are back to square one...we have no idea where we will be living in a year from now but are excited at the many possibilities! George is crying...no time to blog enjoy the pics:

Happy Thanksgiving

I can't believe that I'm actually posting this picture for all to see, but OH WELL! Hope everyone had a happy turkey day. As most of you know my household has been infested with H1N1. George tested positive last Sunday and since then I've had super bad cold symptoms and as of yesterday so does Liam. We were all immunized and have been sick, but not as sick as we could be. My sweet, sweet Matty had H1N1 last June but now he feels like he is getting sick again...icky. So here is the story behind the picture.

Yesterday started off as any Thanksgiving Day would. Liam and Matt were chopping veggies, I put out the rolls but the entire time we cooked everyone was coughing and sneezing all over the food. It was actually pretty funny! We really had an H1N1 dinner. Here is the kicker....how many of you have a husband that can make Thanksgiving Dinner by himself? I'm proud to say that "i do." Matty made stuffing, yams, a small turkey from scratch...not to mention he creamed the potatoes perfectly (I'm a little picky about my potatoes cuz my mom makes the BEST EVER). Get this, he cleaned everything up too! That alone made my day. He set the table, got out a little sparkling cider and lit some candles. We were all in our PJs and snotting everywhere but it was the tastiest dinner ever and I couldn't be in love with my Matty more than I am right now. He is a perfect husband, amazing father & a caring doc. This will go down as one of our best turkey days ever (and it was Georgie's 1st)! I am so thankful for my family. The germs, temper tantrums, poopy diapers, boogers, sleepless nights, kisses, funny stories, two of the sweetest smiles around, walks to Maverik, family prayer, wrestling and my Best Friend!

p.s. we got a new dog! we love mastiffs and could bare being without one another minute. this is Ari! Our friend, Tina (who found Oddie & Jessie for us through Mastiff Rescue) resently taken Ari back from her previous owner for neglect and now we have a gorgeous baby girl to call our own!

crawling & soccer

George has started crawling!! Matt and I are in total shock because Liam refused to crawl and G is only 6 months old. Oh, and here are a couple of pics of our little soccer man. Liam started playing soccer or what looks like soccer and is loving it. Matt and I feel so blessed and love our little monsters to death!

I love this LAUGH

We are back from vacation. Oregon is the most beautiful place EVER. I highly recommend a trip to the shore. The beaches are clean, empty and bordered by gorgeous green mountains. I posted some pics from the trip on Facebook.

Here is a clip from the other night. George is getting so big. He is the happiest little guy with the sweetest smile. Liam is continuing to be the BEST big brother and loves his "Georgie." I'll have to post the song he sings G, its adorable!

This laugh is my absolute favorite laugh in the world. I hope it makes you laugh!

busy, busy, busy

Here's what we've been up to since our last post:

Liam turned 3 & loved decorating his cupcakes-red velvet with yellow frosting &green sprinkles

1 sweet rashy virus shared by the entire family

1 Hot trip to AZ,  sleepovers with cousins & a ton of nudity in Nana's backyard (kids only)

Lots of fun in the garden...especially Grandpa's

Liam started preschool

George is almost sitting up, weeks from crawling (he's only 6 months!) and eating baby food

George has ear infection #4 & is getting tubes on Wed

I sleep no more than maybe 3 hours throughout the night but love my boys more than my sanity

We spend our evenings on a blanket in the yard with popsicles & Liam says (every time) "look we are a happy family!"  

We are getting ready for some serious adventures (aka: vacation with kids)

My Booie is in labor as I type & I'm having an anxiety attack NOT being there

Dad

Matty is working a 30 hr shift today and when Liam figured out this evening that daddy was not coming home he had a melt down. So this is for you Matty.....We love you and appreciate all that you do for us. We miss you while you're gone but are so excited EVERY time you walk in the front door. We are proud of you....tomorrow can't get here soon enough.