Anthem Tree Lighting

Every winter, the city of Anthem puts up the tallest Christmas tree in the United States and has a lighting of the tree ceremony. Last night, we packed up the kiddos and bundled them up to check it out. It was awesome! It was chilly outside but beautiful.

They had a band that Bella loved watching while on daddy's shoulders. When they lit the tree, Bella was so excited!! Afterwards, Eric and I had yummy coffee while walking around the outlets with the kids. IT was a great night...










On our way home

Alzheimer's memory walk

Last Saturday, my Dad, my kiddos, Jammie and Guliana, Amy, and Nino Stevie walked the Alzheimer's walk downtown. Every year, I say I am going to do it, and this year I finally did. I set up a team and donation webpage in honor of Nana Delores, who died from Alzheimer's. My team goal was $1000 and personal goal was $500, and I hit both goals!!! Everyone on my team raised money and I was so thankful. My dad came from San Diego to particiapte in walk and our family donated in Nana's honor. THank you to all that walked with me and who donated! The walk went well and it was a beautiful morning. I look forward to next year as I already have a team shirt in mind. I hope next year the kids are as well behaved on the walk and look forward to keep the tradition alive. Here is the picture of Nana I used on my webpage....She was so beautiful...

Julian's 4 month pictures

So we meant to take Julian's photos at 3 months, but he ended up getting a cold complete with a runny nose, so we wanted to wait until he was well. Anyway, we got them done at 4 months and we could not be more pleased. He did such a great job in the studio and his outfits were adorable. I dressed him in a button down for the 1st few shots, and in his Cowboys jersey and Chargers ball for the second pose. They are adorable...

Halloween

For Halloween this year Bella was Tinkerbell and Julian was Pooh Bear. The nice thing about Bella's age is that she can pick out her coustume. She was very excited about being Tinkerbell. I really wanted to find a pooh bear costume for Julian, but being that we live in Phoenix, I was nervous about getting a one piece thick costume. However,the evenings have been nice and cool and it worked out perfectly. Julian's Godparents Tommy and Becky wanted to join us for Julian's first Halloween. That was really nice because they each took turns holding him which gave Eric and I a break. We also trick or treated for the 3rd year in a row with Nino Stevie and Jen. THe Cox family and Amy also joined us. Our neighborhood was decorated great. There were many houses with haunted houses and scary decorations. Bella was a little shy when going up to the doors, but we had a great time! Can't wait for next year when JJ is walking!



















AT THE END OF THE NIGHT