Snow Day

Mommy, Tyler & DaddyMommy, Tyler and Unkie Steve
Do you see the unhappy face already?

We decided since it was Tyler's 2nd winter that we would head up to the snow for the day since we are so close. One of my favorite resorts to go to just because it's where I used to go as a kid and always had fun is Soda Springs. It's totally small and not usually crowded just because it is so small. We decided to go there and check out the kid's snow park and do some tubing as well. So Addam, myself, Tyler and my brother Steve all piled into the Tahoe and we headed out for a day of fun. Tyler slept on the way to the snow, and woke up just as we got there and kept saying, "SNOW!!!". Well, he liked it until he got out into it. He must have cried the entire time we were there and kept saying, "Car, Car, Car!!". We did attempt the kid's snow park with him which did not seem to go over very well with him. So I told Addam and Steve to go tubing and I would give Tyler a snack in the car. Tyler was so happy to be in the truck and didn't want to leave!! We headed back up to the tubing area and I had to hold him the whole time because he didn't want to be in the snow. We watch Addam and Steve pull all of the kid's who were on a trip with their school up to the lift for tubing, what nice guys! They were sweating like crazy pulling 2 kids who were like 9-10 years old up the hill! Then I got a chance to do a little tubing and was racing my brother down the tubing area. You sure do pick up speed! Tyler was relieved when it started to get dark and we said we were leaving. There's always hope for next year!

"Mommmmmmyyyyyy UP!"

Happy to have bear-bear and his thumb!

Guns & Hoses

Tyler with his "cool guy glasses".

Enjoying the food.

Since we couldn't make Guns & Hoses last year, this year we decided to give it a go even though it was freezing COLD outside and windy. It's the local area fireman vs. the local police agencies in the Sacramento Valley. They play a football game and it takes you back in time to high school. Each team even has it's own cheer squad! Crazy! We had a blast and it was great to attempt to watch the game and hang out with people from the department outside of work. Addam, Tyler, my brother Steve and I braved the cold. Tyler had fun playing with our good friends' kiddo's Rylee and Brody. Unfortunately our team lost, but there is always next year!

Tyler & Rylee playing in the stands.

Playdate with Jack

Jack & Tyler reading away! Too cute!

Tyler has a little buddy at his gymnastics class named Jack and they have a great time playing together when they are there, so we Mom's decided let's have them play outside of gym class. They have a blast!! We try to get together once a week outside of gym class and just let them be boys and run wild. It's great fun for them, and I love having another Mommy to talk to who has a little boy who I can say, "Does he do this too?". Love the playdates Jack and Julie!

Brooke & Scott's Wedding

The Bride & Groom

The Gorgeous Bride!

8 weeks and counting!

On January 1st I headed to So Cal to begin all the fun festivities of weddings! Brooke and Scott were married on January 3rd, 2009 in Manhattan Beach in a very beautiful wedding and gorgeous reception! I was honored to be a bridesmaid and to be there watching her say, "I Do!" to her Prince Charming. I even survived high heels! She was an absolutely gorgeous bride and I wish them nothing but the best! Congrats Mr. & Mrs. Barton! Have a fun honeymoon!!

And Baby makes 4!

Baby #2 due August 18, 2009

Yep, if the heading didn't give it away, then.... We are expecting another BABY!! I found out I was pregnant the day before my birthday (12/11), and kept it a secret from family until we had Christmas with each side of the family. We thought that it would be a special way to tell everyone that another little baby will be joining our household soon! I'm due August 18, 2009. I get to tough out the wonderful HOT summer's of Folsom pregnant! But other than that we couldn't be happier to welcome another addition to our family!

Merry Christmas!

Tyler Christmas Morning!
Bubbles!

Merry Christmas Everyone! Addam came home this morning from work and we had such a wonderful morning as a family. We opened presents and played and just enjoyed eachother. It's amazing to watch Tyler this year with gifts. He opens one and we do the rest! He received many gifts from family and friends and we couldn't be more grateful! We headed to the Bay Area to have dinner with my Grandparents and family and as always Tyler loved visiting Nona and Nono's house and exploring the backyard! After dinner we headed over to visit Addam's Mom's side of the family and see everyone. It was a great time and so special to be with family! To say the least, Tyler fell asleep on the way home after a fun filled day!

Cookie's for Santa

MMMMM... Sprinkles!

Mommy's cookie helper!
Licking the spoon when we were all done!

Talk about last minute! With all the holiday buzz, I almost forgot we had to make cookie's for Santa! So Grammy came over and we went to town! We made TONS of cookies not only for Santa, but for Unkie Steve & his crew and for Daddy & his crew since they had to work Christmas Eve and wouldn't be home until Christmas Day. Tyler loved it! He sampled the cookie dough and loved eating sprinkles! Thanks for all the help Grammy! Merry Christmas!

Tie Dye!!!

Abby, Tyler & Emily

Abby, Jenn, & Lisa

So for out play group one Friday, Lisa had the awesome idea of letting the kids make tie dye shirts. So since she is the resident know all of Tie Dye as is Miss Emily, her daughter. We let them take full control of this and teach us their ways! It was a HUGE messy FUN time!! The kids lasted about 5 minutes, and then ended up just chasing eachother around our garage and we finished up the shirts. They turned out so cute and we plan on having the kids all where them at some point and getting a picture. Awesome idea Lisa & Emily!

Schwartz Family Christmas

This year we all got together at Uncle Chuck's house in Lincoln to celebrate Christmas together! It was a great time, and of course Tyler loved it cause he saw everyone and loved seeing Grandma and Grandpa and Great-Grandpa. He played with his cousins and had so much fun! It was great to be together with everyone and just enjoy the holiday and being with family. Merry Christmas!

Station 50 Santa Parade

The lights & Santa!

Florin Fire Engine

My brother Steve invited us to come with him and his station crews from Station 50 with Metro Fire to go and do the Santa Parade that they do yearly in the surrounding neighborhood by their station. They bring out an old antique fire engine and Santa sit's on top and greets all the neighbors and you had out candy cane's to the people watching. We thought for sure no one would be out there, and we were amazed!! TONS of people came out and were waiting and watching the parade. We followed behind the engine with candy cane's in hand. Tyler loved it and kept saying, "Ho!", every time we saw Santa. Santa was nonother than Steve! He dressed up as the jolly man and did a great job! After our walk in the cold we all headed out to pizza and to hang out! So much fun!