Thanksgiving Times 2!

We generally go home to spend the holidays with our loving family, but this year we decided to stay home and cook our delicious Thanksgiving meal for ourselves and some good friends of ours! This is our 3rd time cooking a turkey for ourselves and I believe was the best turkey we have made yet! The best part about making your own food for the holidays is having leftovers! I love left overs! Turkey sandwiches with sides that are delicious! I don't think I have ate so much during the holidays before!

Our Family!

The Galecki's with Lucas!

Candace and I

Rafal, Candace and I

                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Natalia and Emily

Getting ready to eat our Thankgiving Dinner!

Our Family!

The Kids!

We not only have had the perfect meal for Thanksgiving but we had amazing guest to share it with! We are Thankful to have great friends and loving family! Be sure to be thankful for what you have and never take anything for granted! Love those who are around you and be sure to tell them everyday!

On Friday, November 25th, 2011

Michael's Brother Dan and his Girlfriend Camisha came to visit us for the weekend! It was such a wonderful visit we hope that they come back again soon!

Listening to music and singing Karaoke with Ryker's toy microphone!

Good Times Guys!

Michael and I

Dancing to Footloose! lol...

Singing like Rockstar's

Feeling the moment...! lol...

Brothers!

The Boy's Getting Ready to Watch the Seahawks!

Connect 4 competition!

Lucas wins everytime!

Look at how focus they all are!

We enjoyed Dan and Camisha's company for our second Thanksgiving! Before dinner we each took turns giving thanks, when we got to Lucas' turn, Lucas said "he was thankful for his Ironman, and his toys and For Camisha!" lol...totally left out his Uncle Dan! Lucas had lots of stories during dinner, and really entertained his Uncle Dan and Camisha! We had lots of fun dancing the night away while the kids slept which was quite amazing since we were making lots of noise! Dan and Camisha, you both are welcome in our home anytime! We love you both and look forward to seeing you both soon!

Ryker's 2nd Birthday!

On December 13th 200we were blessed with our 2nd baby boy! He came into this world with a full set of hair, and weighed 7lbs, 14oz, height 19 3/4.

Ryker is not quite 2 yet, but we decided to celebrate his special day on November 13, 2011 at Build A Bear Workshop in Riverside! (due to all the holidays). He had lots of fun with his friends and Brother!

Ryker also loves Mickey Mouse and Friends, so I decided to make Mickey Mouse Cup cakes!

Mini Oreos on top and crushed cookie crums on top! Delicious!

Getting their name tags!

cheese Ryker!

Marching in a line, over to get their bears stuffed

Stuffing time!

Ryker is getting his Dog Stuffed!

Ryker and his friends!

waiting for the next step to building their bear!

Each child was given 2 hearts, one for their bear and one for Rykers dog.

They are doing a wish dance for Ryker!

touching their knees

putting their hearts on their chest and making wishes for Ryker!

Ryker showing me his heart!

She then takes one heart from each kid and places it inside Rykers Dog,

so all of the wishes his friends made for Ryker will come true!

Ryker watching her place all the hearts inside his dog!

Ryker's Dog is all done! Ryker named him Buster!

The kids getting their bears all dressed up!

They all chose the Power Ranger costume!

Except Josalyn and Ryker!

Ryker got a surprise gift from Build a Bear

They got him a signature bear

(each of his friends signed the bear!)

Ryker Running to the Front!

Working on their Birth certificates for their bears

(pretending of course)

Ryker really didn't want his picture taken!

He really had a great time though!

Ready to head to the Food court for some Cup Cakes!

Lets go!

Ready for cupcakes!

Ryker's Dog Buster in a firemens outfit and his signature bear given by Build a Bear!

Buster, Diggz(lucas' dog/power ranger) and signature bear!

It was fun while it lasted, and All of the kids had a blast even the parents! We were excited to do something special this year for our little guy since his first birthday was a small party at home! It was definitely worth it and we didn't have to clean up the mess afterwards! Best party yet! We hope  all of our family and friends will enjoy Ryker's 2nd Birthday as much as we did through these pictures!

Hoe Down Surprise!

On Saturday, November 5th, 2011, I was getting the boys ready for Lucas' school's Hoe Down! When I had heard the door bell rang! I was a bit confused as I looked in the peep hole and saw that no one was there! The door bell rang again! Still no one in the peep hole! So I then thought maybe it was the ups because we are expecting a package. So I opened the door to find my Mother in law right in front of me saying "Hi! I am a Jehovah Witness!" I slammed the door in disbelief! I was just so surprised to see her, I responded by closing the door! Imediately after, Lucas then asked me who was at the door, and I respond by jumping up and down and screaming "oh my goodness it's Beppe!" We open the door and gave her lots of hugs and kisses! Michael was in on the surprise, he had gone in to work that morning and needed to be home by 2:30pm.  Since we had Lucas' Hoe Down at school @ 3pm.
We all got ready for the Hoe Down and headed to the school! We were all very excited about going and having fun! Lucas, Ryker, Beppe and Michael had a lot of fun!
 

He loves his Beppe!

Kisses to his Beppe!

Ryker saying "Hello"

Sheriff Lucas!

Feeding the goat a leaf

Jumper time!

Yeehaw!

Cookie walk, in the Rainbow room!

Waiting for the music to stop! (it's like playing musical chairs)

waiting to hear if their number is called

(everyone is a winner)

Dinosaur Hunt

Waiting for dinner to be served!

Michael and Ryker!

Beppe and I

Eating our delicious dinner!

Cheese!

Our Family!

We have enjoyed our time at the Hoe Down With Our Beppe!

At the Hoe Down before and during dinner there were a lot of baskets up for auction.  Beppe made a few bids on some of the baskets and had won 3 baskets! The baskets were the pirate basket, game basket, and alochol basket (pictured above). We all had an awesome time especially because Beppe got to join us on this adventure with us!

Sunday, November 6th, Beppe and I left Michael with the boys so we can get our nails done! It was really nice to have some girl time without having screaming kids in the background! We then headed to Jose's Mexican restaurant and enjoyed our dinner with a Margarita!

Monday, November 7th, Beppe, the boys and I headed to the store and ended up at McDonalds for lunch!  Later that day we met Michael for dinner at Outback Steakhouse! We had a fun day and a great dinner!

Tuesday, November 8th, it was time for Beppe to head back to Washington! I know the boys really enjoyed their time with their Beppe! I know I did, I always enjoy my time with my Mother in law! She is always welcome to our home, with arms wide open! We love you Beppe and look forward to seeing you soon! Fingers crossed for December! Thanks for the surprise visit! It was much needed!