Today was filled with raindrops and a bit of sunshine. I had bought S these rainboots a long time ago, so today we thought we'd slide them on and give them a shot. She went right out to the gutter and started splashing. She thought it was fun and was trying to jump in the puddles. Too fun! Then grandma and poppy picked her up and took her to dinner and a CW basketball game. Jim and I got to go to a yummy and very filling dinner at Tahoe Joes.
Here are some pictures I snapped while we were outside enjoying the wonderful spring like weather (in January!) The sunshine brings all the neighbors out, so we spent most of the day at the little park by our house, and out front in the wagon and on bikes. She loves being outside!
Merry Christmas and welcome 2009! Amazing! Christmas has come and gone, and 2009 is just around the corner. We had a wonderful Christmas, and enjoyed spending quality time with our families. We had a blast watching S open presents (way too many). We are truly blessed to have such wonderful family...that's what it's all about! Tis' the season and cheers to a new year!
Ok, so sorry I haven't posted in a while. As of Thursday, I have been on Christmas vacation (Jim too!!) We (or should I say I) have just about finished our Christmas shopping. Just a couple little things I need to add in. Jim spent the weekend painting our playroom and laundry room. We decided we were going to put money into the playroom rather than buying "S" a bunch of toys (but Santa did get her quite a few new outfits, mostly 3T's yikes! she's growing too fast). We want to make the playroom a fun, creative area for her to spend time. We painted it "Apple" green, bought some fun storage bins, a big mirror, and a wall mounted flat screen TV. My plans are to have a dress up area, chalkboard/art area, reading area, and some bean bags or chairs for movie time. And of course there will still be a bed in there, so don't worry out-of-towners, we're not kicking you out :)
In California, this is pretty exciting. For about 15 minutes this afternoon, thunder was pounding and hail was pouring down. Seeing that this rarely happens, I had to grab my camera. I'm hoping for snow later in the week! I guess S won't be using her slide today ha ha.
This weekend we have visitors! Pamela's family and Grandma Laura are here for the weekend, and "S" is in heaven. She stayed up until 9:15 last night playing with her cousins. After dinner we walked a nearby neighborhood that is known for its Christmas decorations. Not only did we get to visit Santa, but one house had the Grinch and Frosty the Snowman too. Burr it was cold! 
This weekend was filled with Christmas tree selection and decorating. We met Grandma and Poppy and went back and forth trying to find the perfect tree. "This one is too skinny, this one looks dry, this one is perfect - oh wait there's a huge bare spot" and so on. This morning we put Christmas music on, got out all the Christmas bins, and decorated the tree and mantle. "S" loved it! She hung candy canes, snowflakes and garland on the tree. We'll see how many of the low hanging ornaments get pulled off :) 
