We have been having lots of fun lately. last weekend we went to the family fun center and the kids had so much fun! After all that we got a blast of snow. Joe has yet to go to school this week and tomorrow is thursday! We actually just found out that school is in fact canceled tomorrow, yay! I'm a fan of one day school weeks, more help with the kids and of course more naps for me. It's nice living close to my parents when we are snowed in because I would go crazy staying at our place all week. My mom and I got brave and went to get our nails done. I decided on sparkley pink. Yes I know 12 year olds pick that but I thought it was cute at the time!

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Thanksgiving, Brady's Birthday, and Christmas

I am finally posting pictures of Thanksgiving, Brady's Birthay, and Christmas. I don't have much time to post this so here is just pictures, sorry!

Thanksgiving pictures:

Brady's third birthday!

Christmas!

looking forward to 2012!

2011 was overall a great year for us. Here are some highlights of 2011:

Joe went oh a short deployment and returned after five weeks.

Connor started out as a 6 month old baby to a big 18 month old! lots of "firsts" for him this year!

We moved from Oak Harbor to Auburn Wa. I was really happy for us to get out of the Navy but I was sad to see our good friends Josh, Samantha, and baby Addy go. We miss them!

Almost all of Joe's entire family came to visit us last Summer. It was so fun for the kids to play with their cousins.

Connor turned one and had a cute "little red wagon" party.

We gave away our dog Max. One of the hardest decisions we have had to make. I still catch myself crying over him. We really loved that pup.

We drove to Idaho twice, for a reunion and a funeral for my grandma.

Joe and I celebrated our fifth anniversary.

Went on some great hikes with family and friends.

I did a "gladiator fun run" with a friend. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done, but I felt so good that I actually finished it!

I went from a brunette to a Blondie.

I lost 50 pounds.

I took a quick trip to Utah to visit my friend Brooke. I had so much fun! I wish we lived closer!

I turned 25.

We got a new puggle puppy, Brady named him Thor.

Brady turned three!

There were quite a few down points of last year but I wont talk about them. This year my goals are to stay positive and live healthy. I think I am done losing weight so I just need to keep doing what I'm doing enjoy life. I have a feeling 2012 will be a big year for us! :)

Things have been kinda crazy lately. We had a fun family baby shower for my sis-in-law Ashley and her husband Morgan. That was really fun! My mom watched the kids and we got to stay up late with everyone. I was so glad to get to see Joe's brother Randy and his family. It was really great to hang out with them! On Sunday we celebrated Brady's third birthday. Brady was so happy to have most of his cousins there to play with. He thinks it's his birthday everyday now. Monday night we spent the night at Joe's parents house so we could stay up late with Randy, Alicia, Morgan, and Ashley. I woke up the next morning with the worst flu symptoms ever! It's now Wednesday night and I still can't eat much or walk but I am doing much better than before. I forgot how sucky the flu is. I really felt like I was dying! I just hope it doesn't spread to too many family members! Here is a picture of Brady with some of his gifts from his party. Thank you to all of you who came and helped out! Thank you for all the great gifts! I really can't believe I have a three year old.

Naughty Thor

That's Thor eating part of our Christmas tree.

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Funny Brady

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I love December!

I am sitting here thinking about how much I love Decembers and this December is going to be a special one! Here is why:

We are thinking of going to Snoqualmie and playing in the snow. I have great memories going with my parents and sliding down huge hills in a tube. I don't know when we will do this but I hope it's soon.

Joe has finals next Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday then he is done for a month! yay!

I might be going to Yakima next weekend. Not for anything fun, it will be quite draining actually (emotionally) but I will be getting free food and I will get a much needed break from the kids and the puppy.

Brady boy is turning 3 on the 15th! I can't believe I have an almost three year old!

Randy and Alicia will be coming into town on the 16th! I really miss them and their cute boys!

Morgan and Ashley are also coming! They come on the 17th. I'm exited to see her big belly full of little girl sweetness. I am also excited to have some adult party time with the family that night too!

On the 18th I am throwing Brady a spiderman birthday party. I am excited for this. Especially because we are making Cafe Rio. yum.

participating in our annual tradition of making Christmas sugar cookies and funny decorated shirts!

And of course I am excited for x-mas eve and Christmas!