CSU!!

Yesterday Austin go the much anticipated news that he has been accepted to Colorado State University!  I couldn't be more proud of him!  He has worked so hard and has been so determined - and it has all paid off!  Even better is that he was also accepted to KU as well - so now he has his choice of schools! I did not go to college, and to have my son not only get accepted, but have his choice of schools makes me so very proud!  Great job Austin!  We all knew you could do it!

Broken Foot!

So right after Thanksgiving, I took a little tumble while attempting to hang Christmas lights, and broke my right foot...my first broken bone! Although I realize it could have been worse - it's been a total pain in the butt the last 5 weeks!  Luckily I'm not in a hard cast, but in a super sexy compression boot that must weigh about 8 pounds before it's inflated! I'm a sight to see for sure!  Well just this week I went back in to have some xrays and much to my dismay - it hasn't healed one stinkin bit!  So it's another 4 weeks in the boot, another 4 weeks with no driving and another 4 weeks walking like Frankenstein =0)  Here's to hoping for some healing! =0)

2013 - A New Year!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!  So begins 2013 and a renewed commitment to continue this blog.  My Lexi girl was here for the holidays - so I had all my 'babies' together which is all I could ever asked for.  We had a great time, but it's always bittersweet.  She mentioned to me how disappointed she is that I hadn't updated my blog (in a REALLY long time), and that she really wished I would start back up again....so here we go! 

It was great spending time together - and I love that we got an opportunity to have a family photo shoot (thanks so much Kate Kemp!!!)!  They turned out even better than I imagined - so here's a few of our favorites.

Final 4!!

This year we started an awesome tradition of watching March Madness with great friends.  We were routing for JayHawks - who made it to the finals - but ultimately lost to KU in the final game...sad, but it was a great ride!  We decided to have a BasketBall themed dinner for the Final 4 games - and I can't belive how creative it got!  Thanks Guida's and Ambrose's - so much fun!

Awwww

Chris and I actually don't have many pictures together...so I was glad to see this one turned out so good!

Lexi Spring Break

This year was our Spring Break with Lexi, and I was lucky enough to be able to take the entire week off.  Her sb was not the same time as Austin or Emma's - so Lex and I got to spend a lot of time together - which was great!  We did a lot of shopping, a ton of eating and heart to heart, mom and daughter talking.  I will cherish this week for ever!  Thanks for spending it with us Lexi!!  We miss ya!

With Em at Stanley Lake



With the Famous Scrumptious Pig in Old Towne



With Chris

Mom and Lex - LOVE

With Em

Butterfly Pavillion

On Saturday we had the chance to make a quick visit to the Butterfly Pavillion with Shannon, Callie and Blake.  Emma was not diggin the butterflies but enjoyed the rest of the trip. 





Lady Antebellum

We got a chance to get last minute tickets to see Lady Antebellum last week with Thompson Square and Darius Rucker!! My friend Wendy was able to get her hands on some "VIP" tickets - which up until we all got to the Pepsi Center - we had no idea what that would mean - but turns out it meant we got kick ass seats!  The show was sooo good and I'm so grateful to Wendy for including us!  Of course I forgot my good camera and had to rely on my iPhone which sucks in that environment - but here's some pics I was able to get!

Me, Jenna and Kamee

Chris and me

Mike

Kamee, Tami, Jenna, Wendy and me

HAPPY 7TH BIRTHDAY EMMA!!

On February 11th, my beautiful daughter Emma turned 7!  I can't believe how fast time flies by!  It seems like just yesterday that Chris and I were going to the hospital excited to welcome our baby girl into the world.  Now she is full of opinions, energy, smiles, laughter and such kindness!  We love you so very much and hope you had a wonderful day!

BALLOONS!

More Balloons!

Friends! Gracie and Meadow

Cookie Decorating

Mask Decorating

Emma's cool mask she made herself

Miss Callie making her mask

Presents!

Blake checking out some balloons

Singing Happy Birthday - with the awesome Slug Bug cake Kristina made for Em

Pretty summer dress Emma got from my mom and dad - her American Girl doll Anna got a matching one!

THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT CAKE!!

Celebrated later that night with the Guida's...what a great day!

A few weeks ago we spent a few hours at the Apex with the Guidas.  It had been snowing and the kids hadn't had much chance to get out and play - so Tami and I thought it would be fun to take them swimming.  As always they had a blast!

Toothless Emma

Emma has been on a roll since summer - loosing tooth after tooth. The toothfairy is about broke! And if she looses one more I'm not sure how she'll eat anything but ice cream =0)

BackYard!!

The backyard is finally starting to come together! All the concrete is in and stamped!  Next is the tiles followed by the new plaster and massive clean up.  I'm so excited...it's really starting to look good - can't wait for it all to be finished and summer to be here!

New coping!

Stairs are in!

Smoothing out and half of the new deck in!

Fun Night Out

A few weeks ago I got to meet up with my good friends Nickol and Erin!  I love these girls to death and was very happy we were able to catch up.  It's always fun when the three of us are together!

Em and Erin

Em and Nickol