Happy Birthday Shaun!

Last night we went out to celebrate Shaun's 28th birthday! Spaghetti Factory was yum, yum! We went on the eve of his birthday because little brother Matthew is having knee surgery today (actually, as I'm typing). Poor guy! Feel better soon! It was, like always, a wonderful time spent with family. They even have a little kids section with movies and blocks so the Aunties and Uncle took turns entertaining Isaac! here are a few pictures of the birthday boy!

Isaac was not interested in having his picture taken. This was before we left for dinner...

NOT HAPPY!

At the restaurant before dinner...
NOT LISTENING!!!

Pretty in Pink!

Shaun's family knows just what he likes! ;)

The BIGGEST surprise of the night.... Wii!!!! I'm the one typing but I asked Shaun to tell me what he wanted me to write... Shaun says, " --------." That's all I could get out of him! He's deep into Wii so I think the blah focused look on his face means thank you, thank you, and thank you for ALL the gifts!

Awwww! Finally, a smile! A little goofy but Isaac finally gave in. Probably because EVERYONE was looking at him while he performed his latest trick... Showing us his muscles!

Two good reaons why I am so blessed!

The Reason for the Season

Santa vs. Jesus

*Santa lives at the North Pole... JESUS is everywhere.

*Santa rides in a sleigh... JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.

*Santa comes but once a year... JESUS is an ever present help.

*Santa fills your stockings with goodies... JESUS supplies all your needs.

*You have to wait in line to see Santa... JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.

*Santa lets you sit on his lap... JESUS lets you rest in His arms.

*Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is "Hi little boy or girl, what's your name?"... JESUS knew our name before we did. Not only does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our history and future and He even knows how many hairs are on our head.

*Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly... JESUS has a heart full of love.

*All Santa can offer is HO HO HO... JESUS offers health, help and hope.

*Santa says "You better not cry"... JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you."

*Santa's little helpers make toys... JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions.

*Santa may make you chuckle but...JESUS gives you a joy that is your strength.

*While Santa puts gifts under your tree... JESUS became our gift and died on the tree.

By Rev. James Spellman of Ohio

So glad I have just ONE Isaac!

Isaac's thinking... "Oh you are sooooo handsome! Oooo, look at you. You are sooo cute too. AND where did he come from? He looks a lot like the two of you! I love your shoes. What? Your mommy hates your shoes too? So does mine, but that's why I wear them! Wow, you're a good dancer... And you are too... and you too! Watch me spin. I'm not so sure about your hair though. It looks like your mommy cut it!"

FYI: Khols has the biggest and best dressing rooms for mothers of toddlers. Just grab an Elmo CD player from the toy section and your little one will rock out with his "friends" while you try on the whole store!

Firefighter Daddy

Today all the families of the firefighters got together to have a party. Santa was there and he brought presents for all the kids. There was no way Isaac was going to sit on his lap, but he definitely couldn't take his eyes off him. After we visited with Santa we went to visit Shaun (he went to work yesterday afternoon and won't be home 'til Tuesday morning). Shaun is working at the newest station in Chino and boy is it beautiful! We had a grand tour and Isaac acted as if he owned the place. We'll be back for Christmas... Shaun works!

Santa (aka: Grandpa) and Isaac were keeping a close eye on each other

Daddy's 2nd home

Do you see my badge? I'm a Jr. Firefighter!

The old school engines

The gym - Daddy would like you to know that this room gets a lot of use!

The tv room - Daddy would also like you to know that they don't spend as much time in here as the public thinks!

Daddy's bedroom

More from the Rockstar...

"Rock on dude!"

"This is mommy's nativity from when she was a little girl!"

"Oh daddy, I'm so glad you came home!"


"Mommy said that this was the best load of laundry she'd ever done!"

The New Man of the House...

Well, four months ago today my daddy had surgery to repair his achilles tendon. The doctor said that it would be a 4 -6 month recovery and that he couldn't go to work and would have to stay home and play with me. We've done so much these past few months - A trip to Hawaii, two trips to Arizona, a few days spent at the beach and the zoo, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the list goes on and on. My favorite times are our nightly wrestling matches! I have so much fun with my daddy, but I knew our guy time wouldn't last forever. Because my daddy is a hard worker and was determined to get better quickly, today was his first day back to work! He still walks with a limp and isn't 100% but the doctor said that it will take a year for a FULL recovery. I'm sad that daddy is gone but I'm the man of the house now and it's my responsibility to take care of mommy when he's gone! I didn't waste any time... I got to work on my first project...

Isaac the Builder. "Just give me the screw driver mommy, I'll do it!"

"Wow, just my size."

"Ahhh! Enjoying the fruits of my labor!"

Just a look back at a few moments of daddy and me!