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Nana and Grandpa in town!

22 Feb

This past weekend Chris was out of town and even though we all missed him we(the kids and I) had some great company! Chris’s parents, Nana and Grandpa were in town. It was a pretty relaxing weekend, mainly because our sweet princess Taylor has not been sleeping well, so it makes for a must-have slow day. Nana and Grandpa made the weekend a bit easier for me….watching the kiddos so I could go shop, re-stocking our groceries, adding some clothes to the kids closets, Nana doing the dishes EVERY day, helping with laundry, treating me to a birthday dinner and a YUMMY red velvet cake!! Thank you Nana and Grandpa…we love you both so much!!

Caden and Taylor both love their snuggle time with Nana, only she can get them to sit still for over an hour, her secret…..rubbing their back!!

Baseball time!

My brother, Charlie and his wife Magdalena stopped by on their long drive from Austin to NY. It was so great to visit with them for a bit and Caden and Taylor LOVE their Aunt and Uncle. As soon as they walked in the door a “let’s chase Caden game” began! Lot’s of tickling and hide and seek filled the night!

Think Caden did something silly when I was taking this photo, hence Magdalena’s face! :)

Shelley, Moses and Abraham also joined us, Stephen was on the business trip with Chris. It was so good to have a full house, I love company. I caught this cute pic of Abe and Shelley! precious!!

Not sure what to think about turning the big 3-0, but this past weekend made it worth it, well expect for the baby girl keeping me up at all hours! I will turn 30 all over again if it means I get one great weekend my mom and then the next weekend is spent with my in laws! Lucky to have a great family!

 
 

Van Hook Baby Shower

06 Feb

This past weekend I helped co-host a baby shower for my dear friend Kelly and her husband Josh who are expecting their baby girl, Clara Isabelle in March. Since it was a couples shower we went with a rustic elegance theme. I thought it turned out beautifully!

Check out the awesome cupcake stand that Cory’s dad made!

Hostesses with the mom to be. Kristin, Cory, Kelly and me

Kelly and I

My parents with Kelly

Got to shower the parents to be with lots of love and baby gear!

Kelly and Josh

The blessing Tree with “Wishes for Clara”

Beautiful flowers

While I was at the shower Caden got to spend some great quality time with Nana and Grandpa!

 
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Amir and Karrie

17 Jan

This past week we headed down to Cancun for a destination wedding of our friends Amir and Karrie. It was a great get-away! I will let the pictures speak for themselves. :) There are more on the 2012 slideshow when you click pictures! My mom and dad watched the kiddos while we were away. Pictures of their fun adventures to come soon!

Congratulations again Amir and Karrie!

Check out our scuba diving video on my facebook page!

 
 

New Year & another birthday!!

02 Jan

We had a great NYE bringing in the New Year with friends.

The yummy desserts!

Me and my bestie!

Taylor LOVES to ride in the back of the bike! haha

Corban prefers to be pushed!

Caden and Taylor with Riley!

The whole gang just before midnight! Minus some that party hopped to other parties!

Once the clock hit’s midnight we always bust out “Happy Birthday” to Chris and this year was no different! We all slept in the next day then Chris headed out to play golf with a friend!

Once he came home he wanted to go to the “Flying Field” for remote controlled airplanes. He is such a kid at heart! Here are Caden and Chris watching a plane!

Then we headed to eat at a Hibachi and Sushi place. Some of Chris’s favorite foods!

We finished off his birthday watching 7 days in Utopia. GREAT movie and GREAT end to ringing in the New Year! Happy Birthday again babe! So blessed that you are my man and the kids dad! Love you!

 
 

Great Friends + The Gaylord = a Wonderful Time

30 Dec

For the past two days we have been staying at the Gaylord for a little stay-cation with our dear friends The Ballards. We did it all…saw the trains, the ICE exhibit, tubing, yummy food, swimming and even a double date night at the Old Hickory!

At the Ice Exhibit. Caden and Taylor were not fans. I think it was too cold for them. And poor Taylor’s parka was way to big, she tripped over it and busted her lip. Needless to say we didn’t stay in there long. But we all did manage to go down the ICE slide!

Can’t you just see the excitement! haha

Sophia and Caden became the best of friends. And Everette just LOVED Taylor! It was too cute to see him interact with her!

Caden loved the trains!

Check out more pictures on the December 2011 slideshow

It was an escape the past two days and we loved it! 1st Annual Mechsner/Ballard vacation in the books. We are ringing in the new year hoping for our 2nd Annual vacation very soon!

 
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