Winner Winner Turkey Dinner

Siope's class was challenged to write a Thanksgiving essay using a list of 85 vocabulary words. Siope told us about it yesterday and expressed how much he wanted to win the contest. His teacher had purchased an assortment of food items that are often found at Thanksgiving dinner and would be giving them away as prizes for her students that participated. Today like normal, Mote and Nic got home from school first. Shortly after the front door opens, and in walks Siope with his arms full. He had won the grand prize! He was so excited to bring home his turkey. And what perfect timing. Ti will not be home with us next week so we are having our Thanksgiving meal together as a family tomorrow. 

Siope's turkey will be at the center of our holiday feast tomorrow :)

Happy Birthday Elsie!

My niece Elsie turned 1 this past June... I can't believe it! Isn't she the cutest?!!

BDay Invite

Coordinating Thank U Tags (Koolaid party favors)

Party fun...

 

Glad we were able to drive out to celebrate with her. Had so much fun at her pool party!

Spring in Santa Monica

Santa Monica is definitely a special place for us. We've made some great memories there with the boys. It's been a while since we've made the trip back, so we were excited to get back on the beach and the beautiful Santa Monica Pier. Here's a couple pics from our weekend getaway...

Vegas Holiday Activities 2013

We've been able to do a lot of fun holiday activities while Ti's been here. I'm grateful for that! On our annual Family Day we went to Town Square to watch Frozen with the kids. Afterwards, we gathered around the giant Christmas tree in the Square for their evening snowfall. We drove home to Christmas music and made hot cocoa at home to end the night. I'm so glad the kids started this family tradition. Didn't do any Black Friday shopping, but had a special day with my family instead.

This weekend we went to Ethel M Chocolate Factory for the first time. It was awesome!!! They have a cactus garden out back that was completely decorated in Christmas lights. I have been complaining about Vegas not having a worthy display of Christmas lights since we've moved here and I finally found a spot that's amazing!!! And it's free! Before leaving we went to look around inside the factory and were pleasantly surprised to find a walk through of the factory. We got to see how the chocolate was made and received free samples as well. The kids loved it. I loved it!

Yesterday we spent the day at home. We had pizza for lunch and listened to Christmas music while we hung up the stockings and decorated the tree.

Although we have to say goodbye to Ti Tonga today I am grateful for the holiday memories we were able to build with him. This is so much more time than we had with him last year. For that I am grateful.

-kiki