Ringing in the New Year

Wow life has been super crazy busy for us the last three weeks! We had a wonderful Christmas, Santa was extremely good to all of us this year. I am very excited for my big present from Brandon - Brittney Spears Concert tickets! My sister is going with me and its going to be a great girls night out. I will definately be ready for that! We went to the ranch to spend a few days with Brandons parents and then rang in the new year in Show Low. Thanks Dusty and Erin for the fun night - its always fun to be the sober one watching everyone else after a few too many cocktails!!

Kohan James is now 3!!! I can't believe how fast bubba's is growing up! He was so excited the day of his birthday and wore is party hat all day long! We had a lightening McQueen Birthday party at mom and dads on January 4th and had a blast. He walked around the house all day saying " oh yeah its my birthday!"

I put away all my Christmas stuff yesturday and Kohans reaction - " Oh pickles!"

On a sad note, a family friend passed away the day after Christmas - Brandon Funk. May God bless you on your journey home Brandon, and may you be in a better place. My heart hurts for the Funk family. I couldn't imagine losing a sibling or my son. There really isn't a whole lot of memories growing up that don't include some kind adventure or journey with at least one of the Funks. They are like an extended family of mine. My thoughts and Prayers are with you .

My Very Happy Birthday to Me!!

My 24th Birthday has come and gone on Dec. 10th. I had the most wonderful day. Brandon took the day off to hang out with me. He made Kohan and I breakfast and then I opened my birthday presents. We dropped Kohan off at the sitters for the day and had a date! He took me to See Australia, which is amazing! I love that movie! Then we ate lunch and he sat at the nail and Spa parlor with me while I was treated to a much needed pedicure. We went and picked up Kohan and went out to dinner at Claim Jumpers where we all over ate. And Finally to bring an end to my day, Kohan and Brandon Sang Happy Birthday to me while I blew out my candles on my Cookies and Cream birthday cake. Lovely day indeed!

Starting to feel like Christmas everywhere you go..

The big day finally arrived ! This would be Kohan's 3rd meeting with the Jolly man in the red suit... Santa Claus! The only difference this year.... he was actually so excited and did not cry when he sat on Santa's Lap! We went to Bass Pro shop to the Santa's Wonderland and got a free picture with Santa and Kohan told Santa what he wanted for Christmas this year.... a guitar. It was a really fun day. While you wait in line they can write a letter to Santa and mail it, and they have a craft project to do also- Kohan made Reindeer Antlers as shown here:

If you go though, go early, they hand out a time card when you can see Santa and it is usually a few hours after you get the time card, so be prepared! We went and ate at Famous Dave's BBQ while we waited our two hours and kohan kept telling the waitress we were eating Reindeer and Elk ribs. Thank goodness he did not tell santa that!

SO Here is the final product:

(*Note the big belly on the right. I don't know if mine was bigger or santa's LOL )
MERRY CHRISTMAS!


Kohan Also got to go to the APS Electric Light Parade with Aunt Ashley. Note his enthusiasm to get his picture taken before they left for the parade.

Such attitude for a three year old!!
Brandon and I didn't go, we stayed at home to watch the ASU/ UA game. Sadly we should have gone to the parade :( But we our loyal to Maroon and Gold no matter what. Team Sparky all the Way! We'll get them next year!

Sunday Fun day!

We had a wonderful afternoon in Phoenix, it rained here, while the rest of you got snow! I am so jealous! but to get in the spirit for cooler weather Kohan put on his bear beenie and gloves and growled at everyone that came to the door.... silly Kohbear!! *Note in his pictures his right eye - someone jumped off the couch and hit the coffee table, getting a nice shiner! Thankfully it didn't break open and we avoided the E.R. for some stiches. It just is black and blue and he has one big blood blister! *Nascar was here this weekend, and living 10 minutes from PIR town was crazy!! Kohan fit right in and wore his cowboy hat and watched Nascar racing Sunday afternoon!

I am starting up another blog of bows and headbands that I have made. I should be posting pictures of stuff to purchase soon, so spread the word!!

VOTE VOTE VOTE!!!

Go out and vote today!! Every Vote counts! I feel great that I got to voice my opinion and contribute to the outcome of our countries next President!