Hayden's first Starbucks!

Hot Chocolate...YUM!

We shared Starbucks after a hard day shopping at Justice!

Santa!

Both of the girls decided to give Santa a try this year! And they both gave him, what seemed to be, a never ending list!

Taylor

Princess kitchen, Ariel salon, Ladybug Pillowpet, Justin Beiber doll, Barbie's

HaydenRainbow yarn, DS, pipe cleaners, (toy) horses, Unicorn Pillowpet, crayons, Moxie dolls

Media Award

During the 2nd quarter PRIDE assembly, Hayden was awarded with the Media Award. The library staff nominated her as one of the 1st grade recipients, as she's always prepared, quiet and helpful in the library and computer lab.

Happy Hour

There seems to be something going on, always, around here. I can't believe it took us, like EIGHT YEARS, of living in this sub-division to find the fun! This was a Friday afternoon impromptu Happy Hour down at the Moore's house. Kids riding bikes and playing Simon Says, parents in the driveway chillin'. 2 hours and then on to the evening. Perfect start to a weekend!

My birthday. 34 years!

My birthday was on a Sunday this year. Nice and low key! It started first thing in the morning with a visit from my friends Amy, Becky, Shannon and Lisa. Good lawdy were they there bearers of fine gifts! I got a killer purse from Charming Charlie! Some Bath & Body Works, a customized wine glass made by Shannon, a couple of bottles of wine and best of all....an hour sitting in my family room with great friends enjoying mimosas!

That evening, I went over to my parents house for dinner, while Conal and the girls stayed home. My aunt and cousin were in town and my mom made one of my favorite meals...roast! She gifted me a fun, new camera and my aunt dazzled me with some cute bangle bracelets! I cannot remember the last time I received so many gifts for my birthday!

On Monday evening, Bonnie had me over for another of my favorite meals...chili dogs! She gave me, what seems to be, a year supply of my 'signature scent' (Jessica Simpson, Fancy!) and we watched the season premiere of one of our favorite shows...Sing Off and topped the evening off with rootbeer floats!

I gotta say, 34 was kicked off on a lovely note! I'm definately a lucky girl to have such wonderful family and friends in my life!

Chandler Parade of Lights

After Tay's dance show, me, Memaw and Taylor beelined it to downtown Chandler to try and catch the parade of lights. Sanborn Dad's Club submitted a float, and Conal and the girls had been working on it. So Hayden was there, decked out in her jammies and Santa hat to ride the 'Polar Express'! We made it just in time! Time enough that we threw Tay on the float too!

Tay's Winter Dance Show

Taylor had her very first dance show on December 4th. In the weeks leading up to it, she swore she was not going to participate...just stand there. I decided to quit fighting it (she's VERY pig-headed!), and just "yes" her to death! She had no idea what to expect, what a dance show/recital even entailed. Her class spent 6 weeks learning a dance, but none of them knew it very well. Much to my delight (not surprise), she was the little girl, front and center; taking a bow before and after, Clueless...yet having a ball!

Now she's trying to convince me for tumbling classes and singing lessons. I think she's seeing stars in her future!

Pumpkin Pie Party

I attended my last pumpkin pie party at St. Tim's preschool! This year, the kids put on a little show. Off-key, quirky and adorable!