Free Museum Day !

Today was the 11th annual Museum Day in Sacramento. There are about 25 museums that participate and all of them are free admission. Last year we took the boys to the Discovery Museum, this year we went to the Railroad Museum. They had the best time ! Matthew loved to point out all the little trains in the cases while Ryan couldn't wait to climb onto the big ones and check it all out. They both enjoyed seeing the engine on a steam train..the docent told us that the entire train weighs about 1,000,000 lbs !

It was so sweet to watch them walking hand in hand.

Here they are in front of a switch outside the museum.


Such a mom moment for me..I love to see them having fun!

Girls Night Out

Last night my friend Lori took me to the Kings game for an early birthday gift. We had so much fun, just us two girls hanging out, laughing, cheering (so hard that I didn't have much voice today), enjoying the crowds & watching the game ! (mostly) Last night happened to be the night the Kings were retiring Chris Webber's jersey, so it was indeed extra special. We saw, Doug Christie, Vlade Divac, Scott Pollard, Gary Payton, Mateen Cleese & of course C. Webb ! It was so exciting..the crowd was on their feet, everyone was cheering, the entire arena was chanting "Webber"..it was quite the event. Thank you Lori for a most fun night and a great birthday gift!

Ice Skating

Today was Ryan's preschool field trip to the ice arena..it was a wonderful morning that Dad and I were both able to attend. This was also Ryan's first time to go ice skating and he had a great time! They have these little walkers for the kids to use, who are first timers or aren't real steady on their feet. He had so much fun with them. He and his buddies would run and then glide across the ice. There were some games for them to play..limbo, chicken bowling, parachute & ball and the hokey pokey. I managed to take a few videos and pictures and NOT fall down..that was my accomplishment of the day ! We all had such a fun time..we'll try and do it again soon as a family trip.

Family Time

Tonight was such a fun family night..we had a random dinner tonight, the boys something different from us, but at least they ate most of it. After dinner was game time..Ryan picked Backgammon..which isn't really a kid game, but he wanted to play with Dad's "suitcase" game ! It turned out to be great practice with counting the dice and counting out the spaces to move. We only managed to get one game done before Matthew decided it was time to play with the pieces a different way..much more fun for him I'm sure.
Bath time gave me such smiles tonight..they were still using the bath foam from Grandma. Tonight Ryan thought he would wash Matthew's hair with it..I am not sure we got all of the green tint out, but he was laughing at it, so no harm done. It was just a fun time to see them playing and enjoying each other as brothers do. Just another reminder of why I love being a mom..they are just so darn cute in the tub !

One Down...

...11 months to go ! I thought I'd give a recap of how the first month went with my goal/resolution list. I surprised myself and did well..not great, but a good start.

• I have read through Genesis, Exodus & most of Matthew
• We had our 1st friend get together..Superbowl 2009..way too much fun !
• The boys and I learned the 12 disciples
• I have sewn more than 1 thing & managed to scrap only 1..but in 2 weeks I am attending a scrap night, so I will achieve my goal :)
• I organized & created the pantry...PTL !! (with the help of hubby)
• And I am keeping in touch with friends..thanks FB

I so wish that a gym routine was on my list tonight..but with colds and Dr. appts that come up, I have been unable to be consistent. I am going, just not regularly yet..I'll get there though. It feels good to look back and see that I am staying true to what I want to do this year. I guess I am growing up a little...but not all the way yet !

Thank You Sanderson's

When we first found out we were expecting, over 5 yrs ago now, our good friends the Sanderson's brought us a goodie bag along with some beautiful Daffodils. A few weeks later, Art gave me tips on planting the bulbs so we could enjoy them year after year. I followed his directions and we placed them in our front yard so we could enjoy them each day as we came home. The first 2 years we didn't have any blooms, but for the past 3 years we have enjoyed these breath taking yellow daffodils ! Ryan was so excited to see "his" flowers, as he calls them, had bloomed this am. We went out took a few photos and a tear came to my eye as I remembered the exciting time we shared with our friends..Ny and I were expecting together.

Thank you again for a very special gift that keeps us smiling every year.

Super Bowl Party !

What a fun time we had yesterday with friends ! As part of my goals for the year to do more things with friends..we had our first annual Super Bowl Party..and it was great ! We finally feel we are able to host a "tv" event thanks to our 42" flat screen..a deal we couldn't pass up.
4 families joined together yesterday to enjoy so many yummy bites...meatballs, taquitos, chips & guac, chili bowls for half time, cheese & salami & chocolate covered pretzels sticks for a sweet ! You would have thought an army was eating here..we also had enough to drink for an army..but that's what it is all about.
The kids had a bounce house to play in out back (thank you Dukes')..the adults had their football pool (thank you Chris)..I even won at the half ! There were laughs, cheers, shouts and of course the kids were having fun too. It was a fun afternoon and I am so thankful to have been able to share it with my family and good friends !

The crazy adults !

The entertaining kids !