Newbs is now a Snode!

Good times...Good times. Where do I start? On Saturday morning Moni picked Kevin and I up, we waved Meme and Baba goodbye and headed our marry way up to LA for Newbys wedding. We were so ready for a night on the town! 

Lindsay and Ryans wedding was gorgeous! The wedding was on the grass over looking the ocean in Santa Monica at the Bel Air Bay club. Yes...it was as elegant as it sounds. The bride was stunning! We had a ball dancing our shoes off and then ending the night at the Fairmount. Shine Bright Ladies...Shine bright! I so needed this night with the best friends a girl could ask for. I miss them dearly. Who's getting married next?

Lindsay was gorgeous!

Cutest little touches everywhere!

They had a photo booth...wow.

Then we headed back east...so long So Cal. Its been Real.

Congrats Rindsay and Lyan...we love you Mr. and Mrs. Snode!

Turkey trot to So Cal

Savvys class had a concert at the school just before Turkey day. Her class dressed up as pilgrims. Aren't they adorable? Some classes were indians. They sang a bunch of songs and had silly little dances to go with them. It was precious!

Ms. Judith and Ms. Maries Class

Random photo of Goose laying in Savvys chair. Its one of his fave spots!

When she saw me in the gym she was a little excited!!

During the performance. Our smiley girl with her bonnet on!

Then on Thanksgiving we hopped on a plane bound for Sunny San Diego. The weather did not dissapoint and we even had lunch outside by the pool and the kids swam. Yes we swam in November. It was just gorgeous out! Meme and Baba had the house decorated to the 9's for Christmas. We thought we'd fit in a Christmas while we were there. Stacy, Gabe, and the kids came over for Turkey day. And Nana and Pappap both felt well enough to spend dinner with us. It was a fabulous evening sharing stories, and saying what we were thankful for. Pappap totally got me all choked up. It was so nice to have them both with us. Savannah played her heart out with her cousins. Zoe was great with Savannah and played all the silly games Savannah wanted to play. At one point she was on her hands and knees acting like a cat...ha!On Friday we kept it mellow and went to the club for lunch and swam, the kids played and played. kevin, Dad, and Brandon played a round at the club. Friday night Rick and Anne, Brandon and Kim came over and we celebrated Christmas with Meme and Baba and ate a delish Prime Rib.

Savannah was so into opening presents this year. Everyone she opened she'd say "OH MAN I WAS WISHING FOR THIS!" Then one time she said " I was wishing for this in my bubble above my head!" She said it so sincerely it reduced us all to tears...You know in illustrations and comics where they show the thought bubble over a characters head. That's what she meant. Hilarious! I think Meme and Baba did a good  job with the gifting! What a night...

Oh and our luck E came down with a cold on the day we got there. This always happens. So he wasn't much into eating. After 2 days of no food I was worried so I said "will you let Baba feed you"?" He said yes...and then he ate 2 huge things of food. He really loves his Baba. He wouldn't let him put him down. Cracked me up!

I just love this photo of Baba and Easton!

Savvy and Cousin Zoe

Me and my seester. I love her so much. She's inspired me so much in the past year. She set her mind to losing weight and getting fit and she looks FABULOUS! Fabulous doesn't even seem to do it justice. She's just gorgeous inside and out and I'm so lucky to have her in my life. Look at you sassy sister in your skinny jeans...MWAH! Oh and #rolltide

Sitting in Baba's chair. Best seat in the house.

We love Nana and Pappap!

Remember to Give Thanks...

Happy Thanksgiving from our fam to yours.

Little Models

Andy Baxter and Hanna Dean AKA Baxter|Dean did a kids "JCrew" photo shoot for promo material. Being the amazing Photog and Makeup artists they are (and with a little help from some super cute kiddos) we had a FAB photo shoot. Check out the cuties below.

Savannah and Jack

Tricks and Treats and Princesses can smell my FEET!

Having kiddos lets you experience Holidays in new ways. Through their eyes you get excited again and love to watch them experience all the fun things you did as a kid. I for one just LOVE Halloween. I think I've instilled that in my kidlets and Savannah was equally excited to Trick or Treat this year. Finally old enough to understand and care it was so fun! We went over to the Evans house and walked around their neighborhood. We ended with a fire pit and some delish Jambalaya. Savannah was so cute trick or treating making sure to say Thank You for each treat and little E laid back in the stroller and ate some of the "healthier" snacks we were given....if cheese poofs are healthy?

While we were treating with a group of friends there were several princesses all dressed up for Halloween. Kevin asked Savannah "when will you be a princess for Halloween?" Savannah said emphatically.."I'll NEVER be a princess for Halloween!" Then she turned to her friend Mari and said "why do you like princesses so much?" and Mari said "because they are pretty!"...Savannah wasn't entertained with that and said "they are so boring!" Ahhh our little Tomboy! I swear we love watching her emerging personality. She will be one force to be reckoned with that girl!! I don't know where she gets it ;)

Don't you love his Jail Bird Costume? I love the tatoos they say "I Love Mom" and "Binky for Life" So cute!

Savannah The Police Officer and Mari the Mermaid

Long lines at the houses!

Let's get this show on the road!

we had a fun Halloween until Easton threw up the minute we got home. The darn stomach bug has attacked the kids...all better now but WHEW that wasn't fun at all!

Lucy the Lime Lizard

We had the prestigous honor to bring home Lucy the Lime Lizard class mascot! She's a Chinese water dragon and a very cool little lizard. I have zero experience with reptiles so this was new to me. She was quite easy. chomping on the two dozen crickets we bought her or relaxing under her heat lamp. The kids had a lot of fun checking her out, squirting her with her water bottle, or feeding her crickets. We were sad to bring her back on Monday after a long weekend of fun but it was time for her to go back to her favorite class and for another kiddo to bring her home for the weekend. Here are some pics from our weekend. 

Can you see her in here? She's blending!

Geico Lizard

I.See.You.

"Lushheee" as he called her

Silly Goose!

I wanted to tell you a little more about our new furbaby Goose. He honestly fits right into the family seamlessly. From day one he was very at ease. As we speak Savannah is in the yard playing fetch with him. He's just a lover, and boy does he love his family! We are so lucky to have this boy in our lives...SO lucky. Here are some pics of his first weeks with his forever family. 

He's never far away from the action

He likes to "photo bomb" us

And he likes to cuddle. This morning Savannah was still sleeping and he provided a warm cushy foot rest for her.

His spot on the couch  right next to his momma

Butt Buddies :)

Love watching them play monster faces in the yard. 

We love our Silly Goose! I hope you get to meet him soon!