THIS MUCH I KNOW ABOUT MY MEN . . .

Both get this crazy glint in their eyes whenever they're around things that are uber-manly . . . like guns

(FYI - Tanner's "weapon" is an old-school decorative muzzle loader - i.e. not dangerous)

They like golf . . .

And basketball . . .

And pretty much any sport out there . . .

(Even Penguin-Iceburg skating on WiiFit)

They love airplanes . . .

And driving . . .

(It looks like Tanner is ready to have Dad take over the wheel)

They are extremely cool . . .





Extremely handsome . . .

And extremely in love with eachother . . .

And with me.

What a lucky woman I am.

RED VINE . . . . MMMMmmmmm

"Come on Mom, what do you expect?! . . . If I want to grow up to be a sugarholic like Dad, I've got to get started early . . . "

WHO DO YOU LOVE?

Rice Cereal . . . Not So Tasty

Huntington Gardens

Tanner and I went to Huntington Gardens with our friends Jasmine and baby Brandon. I had never been to the gardens before . . . and they are AMAZING!

Happy Valentines Day Festivities

We had a really great Valentines Day this year.

The day began with thoughtful gestures of our love and appreciation for one another . . .

And ended with a rockin' dance party at our church. Tanner is already winning over women's hearts . . . the ladies were lining up to dance with my handsome little man.

WHAT IS SO FUNNY?!

Tanner has been giggling for a while now, but only in short little outbursts, and it's usually a little in between laughter and crying-I think the whole laughing thing was a bit confusing to him for a while . . . Well, the other day, I was holding him in front of the mirror and letting him play with one of my bracelets. The bracelet slipped out of his hand and clattered onto the countertop - and Tanner busted up laughing. The next time he let the bracelet drop, it fell in the sink and he went into a fit of laughter - which made me start laughing, and the harder I laughed, the more Tanner laughed. It was hilarious. Tanner is now a laughing champion - and I am addicted to making him giggle.

A SUPER WEEKEND

We had a lot of fun this weekend.

Tanner tried out the swimming pool for the first time.

(Just an FYI to all you parents out there-this is the latest baby swimming fashion: a backward onesie that is a few sizes too small-tight enough to show off that baby bod. This fabulously trendy style allows babies everywhere to showcase their pinchable potbellies and deliciouly adorable croissant-roll legs. Tanner is the perfect model for this stylin' fashion trend.)

We celebrated the Chinese New Year

and we got to play Superbowl Bingo, see Bruce Springsteen do a wild crotch slide into a camera, and watch $3 million dollar commercials while sporting these cool, blue 3D glasses

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

The day before New Years-I guess that would be New Years Eve Day-we went skiing at the Canyons Resort in Park City. Matt and I hadn't been skiing for years and years, so we were both super excited to go.

Special Thanks go out to:

• the Saunders for providing the passes and the ski gear
• the Hamiltons for the great idea and for joining us on the slopes!
• My Dad for showing us how to ski like the pros
• My sister Amber for letting me borrow all her snow gear
• and My little sister Elise, and Ben, for showing us all up with their snowboarding moves
  

That night for New Years Eve, Matt, my sister Amber, and my cousin Mary, and I all went downtown for First Night. We pretty much paid $40 to stand around freezing to death, waiting for the countdown. We actually did have fun though, just hanging out all together.


HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!

A Very Merry and COLD Christmas!

We drove to Utah for Christmas this year and had a wonderful time with family and friends over the Holidays. However, we've really gotten used to our 72 and sunny California days, so the cold Utah winter was a bit hard for us to cope with. Thanks to Old Navy - and Aunt Ber - Tanner got some great warm, snuggly outfits to keep him safe from the cold.

On Christmas morning, we got to video conference with my brother Max-he is serving a mission in Atlanta, Georgia. The video conference allowed him a first-time glimpse of his favorite nephew in action. After a delicious Christmas brunch we opened gifts. Among our gifts were some super special pieces of art created by my talented father.


The sculpture was a gift to Matt, it is a representation of a father and son. The painting is called "The Nativity" and my dad used Tanner and me as the models for this beautiful piece of art. Thanks Dad, we love our new artwork!

After our fun at the Chamberlains, we headed over to the Vandermyde household. Tanner got to hang out with his cousins: Brooklyn, Michael, Preston, and Kailee. He also had some great bonding time with all his uncles and his aunties Annie and Michelle.

Matt's dad got his private pilot's license just before everyone got in to Utah for the Holidays. Matt's parents celebrated their 32nd Wedding Anniversary by taking all of us flying! Matt's dad showed superb piloting skills and Matt is really excited to have his dad join in him in taking over the skies.

While in Utah, we hung out with friends and family

And even got to introduce Tanner to my sweet Uncle Joe.

It was so great to be able to spend Christmas with all our wonderful friends and family in Utah.

Thanks for all the fun!!