Finally Meeting our new Cousin!

Baby Brady James was born on Dec. 4th 2008, but due to some sickness the kids had to wait 3 weeks to meet their new cousin. The were very happy to hold him and see how cute he is. We love our new baby Brady.

Merry Christmas!

We had a wonderful relaxing Christmas morning at our house. Papa and Grandma Dee and Grandma Charlotte came over at 7:30 a.m. to watch the kids open their presents. Grandma Charlotte brought over a really yummy Blueberry coffee cake so we used that as Baby Jesus' birthday cake. Then they left for awhile and then came back for dinner at 2 p.m. Along with Auntie Shirley, Uncle Glenn and my cousin Justin. We made tacos, our new Christmas dinner favorite. It was really nice to not have to go any where all day, as the kids just wanted to stay home and play.

Christmas Eve!

We did our usual Christmas eve with our familys. We had a 6pm Christmas Eve service at Church which was really good. Charlotte played in the bell choir and did an excellent job. And then we headed to Charlottes for our annual crab and steak dinner. After the kids go to bed we play bingo for silly little prizes. This year the Havelcheks joined us as they got snowed out from their trip to Spokane. My Aunt Shirley, Uncle Glenn, and cousin Justin came, Pat Von came, and the Brogans got to join us this year too. We had a super fun night of laughter, fun and good family time. We really missed having Trent, Jill and kids there. And we also missed Nathan and Tina and their new baby Brady as they still have to stay home with thier new baby to protect him from germs and more infection. My kids are really
anxious to meet him soon.

Feeding the Raindeer at 10:45pm in the pooring down rain.


Brett didn't want to get his feet wet while feeding the raindeer.

Christmas Lights in Style

My parents (Papa and Grandma) got to surprise our kids with a limo ride to dinner and to see all the Christmas lights around Redding. The kids were speechless when my mom knocked on the door to go on our Surprise Family Fun night and there was a limo waiting for them in the driveway.

We got a dropped off right in front of our towns downtown light display to walk around there.

Thank you Papa and Grandma for treating us to such a fun night of Pizza, Hot chocolate and seeing the Christmas lights in style.

Hot Chocolate for everyone!

Troy even had hot chocolate with Butterscotch flavoring! Yum!
and it was on the house, so we had to drink it!


Courtney loved the hot chocolate and the 7-up in a Champagne glass.

Grandma Charlotte even got to come along with us!

Pink Blessings!

We were blessed with a great box of girl clothes sent in the mail from my friend

Leah, and her daughter Emma, today! Oh how fun to get new clothes! Emma ~ Courtney and Kaylee love your clothes. Thank you Gomes family!

Troy Golfing Spy Glass

Troy and Chad golfing on this beautiful Pebble Beach golf course last weekend. "Spyglass" overlooking the ocean. Thanks Chad for trading your teetime for Troy!

Weekend away together!

Troy and I got to get away last weekend for 3 nights with no kids! We started our trip on Thursday morning after we dropped the kids off at school and then headed up to Mercy Hospital to see Nathan and Tina and their new baby boy Brady James Jones. He is very cute! Sorry no photos yet. Then we headed to Monterey to Kel. and Chads house. We hit a little Christmas shopping on the way down at the Gilroy outlets. Amazing Troy wanted to shop! We arrived right at dinner time and the Butlers were cooking up a gourmet meal that was amazing, they spoil us. The next day they took us to their secret golf ball searching spot, and we hunted golf balls right below the Pebble Beach Golf course. We found about 30 FREE golf balls. Just saving money! hee hee Chad and Troy headed from there to thier tee time at Spyglass golf course and golfed for free. Amazing! Kel and I shopped at the Del Monte Shopping Center, but first we had lunch at Cold Stone Ice Cream (kel's favorite). Then that night we met the guys at PF Changs for dinner. YUM! The next day we shopped for Christmas at REI, Best Buy and Costco. Headed from there to the movies, and saw "4 Christmases". Then to a really cool second hand store called plutos closet that we had so much fun finding designer jeans for cheap! Then since kel and I didn't make it to the salon to get manicures we decided to buy the stuff and do our own french Manicures. They turned out really well for a couple of high on acetone "not so girly" girly girls, and we saved money! :) The next day was Sunday and we got to go to Kel and Chads church for the 8 am service before we headed home. We really enjoyed the service and it was perfect as they set out doughnuts and coffee by the mountains for everyone so it was breakfast too. It was a super fun long weekend away! I didn't have my camera with me so sorry no photos. Chad has some photos of the guys golfing, so when I get some of those I will post them.