Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Year in review....

As I sit here and think about what a crazy year 2008 was I can't believe it went by so fast...Probably the fact that I was pregnant for the majority of it but I have to be thankful for what it brought to our family... here are the highlights...

January~ New years day is Carson birthday, (he turned 1) I feel sorry for him, one week after Christmas. I found out I was pregnant. Cole and I went to visit Tom in Denver. We had a blast but Cole came back really sick... That doesn't make for very fun plane rides... I laso coached Soccer for the school that I teach at, so fun.

February ~ Kind of boring... Tom was still in Denver and I was coping being with the boys all by myself and having No ENERGY!



March ~ Daddy's home!!! This was actually the longest he has every been out of town.. 5 months total, made me appreciate him even more. I also have a new found respect for those who serve our country and miss out on all the things that are the most important. Carson started crawling! He actually started the day Tom drove home from Denver, for us that was such a cool milestone. He has had so many issues because he was born so prematurely that it was nice to see him progressing slowly but surely.



April ~ Um..I turned 30? Yup 30! Really 30? Don't feel 30.. My wonderful husband surprised me with an amazing trip to Palm Springs, even though the surprise was ruined even before we got down the driveway (love you Christina). I got to have a spa day with my best friend and another amazing friend, it was so much fun having a girls day. It was a great weekend and I can't wait to do it again. Cole played T-ball, even though most of the time he was more interested in the planes that flew by he did have fun. Oh and we learned we were having a girl... Wow what a month.



May ~ Tom and Cole celebrated their birthdays... I can't believe that Cole is 3. He gives us a run for our money.



June ~ We went on vacation with Tom's family. We camped just outside of Yosemite and had so much fun. Kyla went with us, which is always a huge help, especially on a 6 plus hour long car ride. We went fishing, hiking, swimming and got to explore Yosemite in the Summer. I have always gone in the Fall and now I know why. It's REALLY busy. And you have to worry about bears and such. Oh and Cole played basketball. It was really HOT!!! I might rethink that this year. Tom coached him and did a really good job.



July ~ HOT!!! That's all I really remember about that month.



August ~ HOT!!! And Camryn Geneva Elizabeth Cook!! WOO HOO! She finally made her appearance August 28, 2008. She weighed 6 lbs 4 oz and was 18 1/2 inches long. She was a good baby from the start. (and still is) She has been such a fun addition to our family..with all of her squeals and laughter.



September ~ We went to the beach. Yup, Camryn went on her first camping trip when she was barely 1 month old. I was worried at first but it worked out just fine. We go to Coronado in San Diego every year and hope to keep the tradition going.



October ~ Grandma Knight passed away :( and Carson started walking :)



November ~ Not much really went on... Just Thanksgiving and the norm.



December ~ Tom and I got to tailgate and the USC/UCLA game with some great friends. We had fun! I had to go back to work :( Sometimes life just doesn't allow you to be a SAHM. Like the fact that if I didn't work my family wouldn't have benefits. Oh well...


Well looking back I have to say this has been a cool year, full of new adventures and happiness. I wonder what the new year has in store for us.

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

December and so forth...

My three babies... How can you not love those baby blues?
I feel sorry for girls when he gets older...

Just beautiful...

Yeah! Finally a good picture with them all looking...




MOM!!! This doesn't fit me at all...


Yup. SNOW!!! And in the desert of all places...



Who are you talking to?



USC/UCLA game... Tailgating is so fun, but oh so cold and early!!!


Sunday, December 7, 2008

Some conversations of late....

Cole ~ "Oh no Mom! My eyebrows are broke."
Me ~ "What do you mean my eyebrows are broke?"
Cole ~ "I want eyebrows like yours"
Me ~ "Oh buddy..your eyebrows are blonde and you just can't see them."
Enter Christina...
Cole ~ "Auntie my eyebrows are broke (sadly)"
Christina "Oh Buddy I'm sorry. Where are you going to get some more from?"
Cole ~ "I want green ones from Target."

Um...Maybe I go to Target too much.
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Cole ~ "Hey Mom Where's my hat at? I can't see it."
Me ~ "Uh...On your head."

Really? WOW... That's early to have senior moments.
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Me ~ "Hey Cole Grandma Lupe wants to know what you want for Christmas."
Cole ~ "A motorcycle.'
Me ~ "Something other than a motorcycle."
Cole ~ "Um....(long pause) maybe a motorcycle. Yeah a motorcycle.

Hmm. Maybe he didn't understand the question.

Monday, December 1, 2008

Random Cuteness

She has the most beautiful lips...
I love watching her sleep...
Looking like Daddy...


Carson loves hats!!!




Goofy...


Her new face...





Me just playing with some new things I learned from the camera....





~Just a sidenote.. Cole has been boycotting the camera lately.. Too many other things to do.

Little Screamer

We all thought Cole was the loud one... Boy, were we wrong. Camryn is actually so loud Cole says "Mom, sister is making my ears hurt." She has a really high-pitched scream but the thing is she does it even if she is happy.... I personally think it's cute. Watch and see... Oh and she LOVES talking to herself....