Disneyland

We got to take Wes to Disneyland for Thanksgiving! It was actually a huge group of mostly Dave's family plus my parents. So there were about 25 of us! A little crazy trying to keep us all moving in the same direction but we tried to stick together at least for the first day. The second day we split up and were able to move a little faster being in smaller groups.

Of course the bigger kids wanted to do the fast rides and Wesley and his entourage stuck to Fantasy land and the like. Highlights were:

1. The Carousel. He kept saying, "More neigh, more neigh"- so cute! Good thing there was basically no line so we did it over and over again!

2. The Pixar parade. It had all his favorite characters from the movies- Lighting McQueen, Sully, Nemo, etc! It was so sweet to see his face light up when he saw them!

3. Small World ride. It was decorated for Christmas and playing Christmas music- I got teary eyed watching his young mind take in all the wonders. I kept looking at Dave saying, "Can you believe this is our kid and we are at Disneyland with him!" Sometimes it just hits you afresh what a blessing it is to have a child and experience the world again with them- Thank you Jesus!

4. Train ride. There is a train that runs along the outskirts of the whole park and makes various stops. Wesley is so into cars and trains it was so fun taking him on a real one with a steam engine and all!

PS we are all wearing dorky blue hats because Dave's dad bought them for us and insisted we wear them so we could spot each other.....humiliating- yet effective....so we caved...

PPS- If you didn't already know we are having a BOY!!! Yes Wes will get a brother and I will be living in a house of testosterone....what is a girl to do!?! I guess get use to trucks, trains, and boy humor and try to stay as girly as possible. We are stoked and can't wait to meet our new little man!

2 nd Birthday

Lighting McQueen Birthday party! It was a blast...pizza, presents, cupcakes and pin the wheel on Lighting made Wesley feel like the King of the day! He really knew that everyone was there for him. So special. We gave him a train set that he played with for 2 hours straight! We loved every minute celebrating our first born.

Being a Pilot.

It's great the things we get to see on the road. Just wanted to share this one with you. Come on now, you know you wish you were here.

Pumpkin Time

We did our family pumpkin patching this week. Wes was more interested in the bounce house and slide than in picking out pumpkins- what a surprise. Wesley tired Dave out- he was on his own since I am not able to participate in the jumping and crashing session....oh darn. I was looking at last years pictures and we were bundled in pants and sweaters. This year it was in the 90's!

You get an official belly picture- 16 weeks! We got a little 4th pumpkin to represent our little pumpkin on the way.

So fun- I love the holidays and am looking forward to all the celebrations ahead...our 5th anniversary, Wesley's 2nd birthday, trick or treating, Disneyland trip for Thanksgiving, and all the Christmas festivities.

Big Brother in Training

Yes its true Wesley is a big brother in training because we are having another baby!!! So now you know the reason for our silence in the blog world and on facebook- first trimester has over taken me. I am now 11 weeks and beginning to feel better....which consists of mornings= good, afternoons and nights= queezey +/- the big V. But so far our little peanut it healthy and growing....we also got to have an early ultrasound and saw our precious little one at only 9 weeks! It truly reminds me of the miracle and blessing of children. God is so good to give us another one. We have so enjoyed Wes and can not wait to meet his little brother or sister....not sure he is quite as thrilled but ready or not here he/she comes (in April).

I made Wesley this shirt and had him wear it to tell Dave the good news. Took him a while to notice, but when he did he was super stoked!

The first photo ever of our new baby!

20 month old quote

20 month old bath time quote. Dave and I standing by while Wes plays with his toy ski boat....

Kristal: what does Papa (grandpa) drive?

Wesley: Baam Bam (boat sound)

K: What does Dada drive?

W: Shooooo (jet sound)

K: What does Mama drive?

W: Dada

Dave and I just look at each other and bust up laughing....maybe he's learning faster than we think...ha ha.

Dave's dream come true

Well if you know me you know I don't like golf. I worked at a country club in college and hated everything about golfers and their game. I thought the game was boring, lazy (golf carts) and over priced which made it exclusive. And the golfers I knew where middle aged to old, heavy drinkers and had and attitude of thinking they were better than everyone else. This was my idea of "Golf".

5 years later I meet the man of my dreams- Dave who among all his amazing godly qualities happens to be an ex-pro golfer....our dilemma. He was bummed I had such a skewed idea of his favorite game and was determined slowly to change my image of the game.

He is always talking about me just trying it and that maybe, just maybe, I would like it. He also reminds me often that Wesley will, of course, be an avid golfer and if I want to be included I better start now.

Dreams do come true. Last night we went to Chalk Mountain Golf Course as a family and Dave played 9 holes (actually only got through 7) and Wes and I ran after balls and up and down hills following Dave. We showed Wes how to put the ball in the hole and how hard his daddy can hit the ball. He loved it! AND I hit a few balls myself!!! I had a bad taste in my mouth when I said "It was actually fun", but it was true....when I strip away all my preconceived ideas of what the game of golf is all about and just hit the ball and take in the beauty of the green grass and rolling hills, I have to say I could really get to like this...don't tell anyone I said that.

PS according to Dave I actually hit the ball like a natural....who knew!?!