Pay It Forward

So my friend, Lindsey, is doing this pay it forward thing. This is how it works..... The first 3 people to leave a comment on this will receive a hand made gift from me during this year. When and what will be a surprise. There's a small catch...You knew there would be didn't you? Post this on your blog then come back and leave a comment, telling me you're in. Fun, huh? Remember, only the first 3 comments receive the gift.

Christmas Pictures

Here are a few pictures of Keira and her cousins for the in-laws Christmas card.

Just thought I would share. They made the trees on their shirts with their handprints, and decorated the trees with little jewels. They turned out really cute!

Christmas Recital

Keira had a Christmas Recital in December. She did so good! I love that she loves to dance. Here are a few pictures from that night.

Creative Husband

For those of you who did not get the chance to see our Christmas card...here it is. Jeff decided that he was going to be creative with our Christmas card last year. I was impressed, but at the same time a little nervous! :) The whole card was his idea. I didn't want to do it at first just because it was way out of my comfort zone. I usually like one nice family pic of us with something nice to say, and that is about it. I can't deny that I was craking up the whole time I was creating it, so I finally caved, and had them printed. The pictures on the front are from the 2008 Kern County Fair. It has been our tradition to take those pictures since the first year we were married. I think taking those picture is really the only reason we go to the fair!! ;)

back/front

inside

My (to be continued)

Jeff's grandparents started the tradition of taking their children to Disneyland for their 5th birthday. Jeff's parents kept the tradition with their kids, and now Jeff and I have decided that we would take Keira to Disneyland for her 5th birthday. Taking your kids to Disneyland when they are 5 is perfect!! I really felt like she was able to have the best time of her life and be able to remember how much fun she had. We all had a BLAST!!! Here are a few pictures to show just how much fun we had.

On our way

Can't go to Disneyland and not pose infront of the "C"

Keira had a personal phone call from Goofy.

He sung 'Happy Birthday' to her!

Such a beautiful tree! It was really pretty at night!

All of the decorations were beautiful!

The three of us (kind of)

Keira posing with her "ears"

(aren't they so cute?!)

they tried so hard ;)

Right before the makeover

On our way to Princess town

She absolutely loved being able to meet the princess' and getting their autographs!

and of course...Minney!

Hanging out with her best friend!

and with the rest of us

loving the carousel

with some of her favorite people...the grandparents!

cute!

Updates

Okay, so a lot has happend since the last time I have blogged (like 8 months ago! WOW!) so I will kind of briefly sum it all up. Some of you may know that I was pregnant back in March of 08, but had a miscarriage in June. It was a hard time, but we know that everything happens for a reason. I now am able to sympathize with those who have gone through it. Next, it was time for the annual trip to Huntington Lake! I really do look forward to this trip every year! Jeff's family has gone to Huntington since he was very young. It is fun to hear him and his family look back over the years and remember the different trails they would take, and jumping in and swimming in the freezing cold water! I am getting the chills just thinking about it! If any of you have been...you know what I am talking about!! We really have a good time, but miss those who have been unable to make it (Carolyn). Everyone should hopefully be there this year. Here are a few pictures from the trip.

I know i said I was gonna briefly summerize, but I dont think there is going to be anything brief about this post! ;)

Okay, so there are only some of my pictures! I know there are a lot, but I wanted to share with everyone. So the summer has almost passed, and it is now time for Keira to start Kindergarten!!! I cannot believe my baby is now a kindergartener!! Time sure does go by super fast!! Here are a few pictures of Keira on the first day of school sporting her awesome uniform! ;)




Here are a few more pictures of Keira at school with one of her friends (it was a little bright for them), and in her classroom.

Keira is a very young Kindergartener, and is doing so well! She learned all of her Kindergarten site words and is now working on her 1st grade site words! On her report card she has earned mostly 5's (which is advanced), and a few 4's (which is right where she needs to be) and all O's (which is outstanding). I don't mean to brag, but she is doing great. I was a little nervous when she first started, but we just knew she was ready. She loves going to school and loves to learn.

I think this post ended up being really long, so I will make it a to be continued post...