Another 12 days of Christmas Tradition....

Last night we visited the Ethel M Chocolate Cactus Garden, I let Candace drive this time in her snow mobile, also known as her Focua, but it is snowy white in color.. lol Anyway we drove there and took some pictures and it was alot of fun, a little chilly too. Then we took the kids to Outback for dinner, we had alot of laughs and good times there as well. Lauren and Zack really are some funny kids. After dinner we drove through a neighborhood that Candace took us too and we all loved it very much.. we have a few more things planned this week and then the holiday season will officially be over..... more to come soon. I hope you enjoy the pictures.

Oh Those Chipmunks

Well I think I have finally caught up on all the activities, last night we had planned to try and go to the Springs Preserve but we had a change in plans because it was very cold out last night. We spent the evening at Olive Garden for dinner, and then we went to see the new Chipmunk movie, it was very funny and nice to hang out in the warm cozy seats at Santa Fe. I loved the movie and so did the kids..

Christmas in Vegas....

 The Conservatory at Bellagio is always a nice place to visit. Even though I work at the Bellagio, it doesnt feel like I am work when we get to look at the flowers and decoartions that are always beautiful. Here is Lauren with one of the playful Polar Bears... there were so many people there that night. :)

Town Square Christmas Tree, Hot Cocoa and More....

Oh my have we been busy. We have been all around Las Vegas these past few days, just me, Lauren, Candace, and Zack. We have had alot of fun and the Rudolph chariot (my expedition) acted as our sleigh. We went to Town Square on Saturday night and it was chilly. But the kids and us got to have dinner at Claim Jumper, ride on the train, see Santa Claus ( the real one), have Hot cocoa and it even snowed while we were under the Chrsitmas Tree. It has been a very fun 12 days of Christmas and it is not over yet.... we still have many more things to do and have already done...

Cookies, Goodies, and more Cookies...

I apologize that it has taken me so long to blog and post pictures of all of the fun and exciting things we have been doing. Candace and I held our 2nd Annual Cookie Exchange last weel at Candace's house and we had alot of fun doing it. We even had a little mishap but worked through it, we ended up with 8 participants and some visitors too. It was a great time, Candace made grinch punch which was super yummy and we  got lots of yummy cookies that we all have been enjoying this week.. Larry has been eating all the ones Candace made. :)

Our Christmas tree 2011

Here is a picture of our Christmas tree this year !

Gift of Lights!!

 Well part of our 12 days of Christmas Tradition is to go see the Gift of Lights, which used to be at Sunset Park, but is now at the Motor Speedway, and booooy did we have fun. Lauren and Zack has Candace and I crackin up all night, it was alot of fun. Candace had to take all the pictures with her camera phone because mine was taking them blurry and yucky. So she sent me these two for now. The NorthPole one, was at the end and Candace took the kids and ran over there to take pictures in front of it, I dont think they were supposed to be over there but she didnt care she still did it.... and the other one, was The little old lady who lived in a shoe, she had so many kids she didnt know what to do..... lol I dont remember the whole riddle but it was still cute. I hope you enjoy the pictures. More to come soon.








Santa is that really You??

Well I think Lala was very excited to see Santa Claus this year. We got to see him and talk to him last night while we were at the Magical Forest. Seeing Santa is always very exciting for us all, because he is such a nice and warm man. Lala might just make the Super Nice list this year, but we shall see, nothing is final until the day he comes to our house. We cant wait!! More to come soon.....

Family Christmas Traditions

We started our 12 days of Christmas yesterday with making ginger bread house at auntie Candace's and lala made us yummy tacos for dinner then, tonight I took the kids to the magical forest it was sprinkling a little but the best part was no lines we had a great time we ended our nite by getting our yearly Christmas family ornament for our tree. There have been so many changes at the Magical Forest we were excited for all the new things and old things as well. We cannot wait to take more pictures and share more events with you and your familys. Tonight we are going to the "gift of lights", now called "Glittering Lights".... more too come.

Santa Claus is coming to town...

Oh we are so excited for Santa to come to town this year. Lala has been doing so great and she has had her ups and downs, but dont all teenagers? My baby girls birthday is tomorrow and I am very excited for her. She has a short but expensive list for Santa this year, we shall see how well behaved she is and see what he brings her. I am posting this picture of Lala with Santa from last Christmas and we cannot wait to go see him this year to be sure he knows exactly what it is she wants. I hope you enjoy the picture and more to come soon. Tis the Season to you all!

MEET TOM THE TURKEY

HAPPY FALL Y'ALL

I LOVE THIS TIME OF YEAR...................... MY HOUSE IS DECORATED WE HAVE ADDED NEW MEMBERS TO THANKSGIVING  DECORATIONS FAMILY ................... HEHEHE AND NOW IT'S COOL ENOUGH OUT SIDE TO LEAVE THE WINDOW'S AND THE DOOR OPEN TO FEEL THE COOL BREEZE . SO WITH THAT IM GOING TO SIT BACK RELAX TILL NEXT TIME :)

My Basketball Star...

Best Friends....

Attitude...

Basketball Star!

Lala has changed her sport since the last time I was able to blog. She has fell in love with a new ball, BASKETBALL!!! And boy is she a star, she has done such an amazing job at this sport we are so proud of her. I hope you enjoy the pictures of her and her new favorite sport, we cant wait to be able to add some more soon.

Starting Over!!!

Hello All! Julie here. I am starting my blog over for the third time. I have a friend who is showing me how to do all of this and it should be interesting for me to figure this all out.
As you all know Basketball consumes the majority of our lives right now and we enjoy every minute of it.
But there is a time of year that is coming that makes us all a little crazy, but very excited. Harvest and Christmas are my two favorite seasons and they are just around the corner. It seems as though they come so quick and are gone just as quick. I of course have already decorated for Halloween and we will leave the majority of those decorations up for the Harvest time, but lord knows I will be decorating for Christmas the day after Thanksgiving because I enjoy my Christmas decorations so much that I like to be able to look at them for a long time. When I say I like my decorations I mean I looovvve my decorations. I will post some pictures soon when I am able to decorate they will be up shortly after.
I must go for now but please stay tuned for more blogs, I promise this time..... :)

I have started over.. I changed my entire profile....