I've missed my blogging life....

but this is what I've been doing instead.



Eating fish tacos at Wahoos,

and waiting for fish tacos at Wahoos.

Being cheesy for the camera,

And monkeys on the stairs.

Enjoying this beautiful beach where I grew up,

and taking in the views.

Crusing down the board walk,

and playing in the sand.

We've been having a really good vacation.

Every time I come home, I appreciate where I'm from a little bit more.

I'm loving being able to share that with my kids.

It's getting to the point where you can identify Hallie just as easily by her crack as you can by her face. That crack is ALWAYS peeking out.







Don't you feel like this picture could be in a GQ kids magazine? (if there were such a thing)

Ahhhh, yes. Enjoying the delicious goodness of a pizookie with cousin Alex.

The day after Matt got here we headed out to his parent's house in Utah. His Mom had set up a family photo shoot for everyone and requested white shirts and jeans. She got some cute family shots of us that I am excited about. Aaaaaaand here they are.


I know this is more of a picture overload than an actual blog post, but there are A LOT of pictures to catch up on. So there will certainly be more to come....hope everyone had a fabulous Christmas. I know we did!

To all you fashionistas out there:

Skinny jeans should only be worn by REALLY skinny people. Period. I do not include myself in this elite group of lucky women. However, I do envy them. I think many of us females, when we first heard the words "skinny jeans" ran out to the nearest shopping mall in search of these jeans supposedly made to make us "skinnny". What we didn't realize is the term skinny jeans means... ONLY MEANT FOR really REALLY skinny people. I've seen many a woman wear them anyways and always think to myself..."does she know that skinny jeans make her look bigger?" The only reason I think this is because, they make me look bigger...so I know how they feel. Wanting to be in style with everyone else, but putting on a pair of pants and feeling like Chris Farley in Tommy Boy singing "Fat man in a little coat". Oh skinny jeans, why must you torture me with your cuteness on skinny people while you shed an unflattering light on the rest of us?

In case you've been wondering where I've been...

I've been home in California! LOVING the warm amazing weather and spending time with my cute niece and nephews. The only thing that would make this visit perfect, is if Matt were here. 10 more days, and he will be. Yay! Then Christmas shopping can REALLY begin! Once he gets here with our laptop...the posting of vacation pictures will commence. Keep your eyes peeled.