I did it!

For the last year I have really wanted to learn how to sew. My mom had a brand new sewing machine that she got for a great deal. She told me I could have it. So, last week I got it out and read the manual. I learned everything about it. I found this great tutorial online to sew a scarf. I thought that it sounded like a great project to try first. So, I got some fabric and put a scarf together. I think it turned out really well for my first sewing project.

I am hooked! I can't wait to sew something else!

Jacob is doing much better. He started walking yesterday without his crutches. He is moving right along!

Jacob's Surgery

Jacob had surgery on his knee last Monday. He had his ACL replaced. He is doing pretty good. He is starting to get around a little easier. He starts physical therapy tomorrow and has his follow up appointment with his surgeon on Friday. So, because of Jacob's surgery we have been laying pretty low.

I was finally able to exchange my KitchenAid mixer a couple weeks ago. I received a black one. I've always wanted a red one. Macy's was sold out of them. They called a couple weeks ago telling me they finally got more in. The night I got him home, we made home made pizza dough. It was so easy and delicious.

The crust was really thick, which I like. Next time I'm going to cut the dough in half to make two thin crust pizza's.

One day Jaron and Jenna were playing. Jaron wanted to put on his old Buzz Lightyear costume. I was really surprised he was able to get it on. He has had it since he was 3. So, I looked through pictures of him when he was three and had him pose the same way now at age 6. What a difference. He has grown and changed so much.

Happy Birthday I Heart Faces!

This is my first time entering a photo in the weekly http://www.iheartfaces.blogspot.com/. I love this picture of Jaron. It was taken during Christmas at Shaver Lake.

Happy New Year!

We hope you all had a very happy and safe new year. Jacob was able to take yesterday off so we had a great family night. We went to Wal-mart to pick up some snacks. We also grabbed a couple happy new year hats for us to wear. The kids did a great job staying awake until about 11:50. Jaron almost fell asleep and Jenna was really close. So, we got them up and had them help us get their sparkling cider. Then, we all counted down together. They loved it. I thought they were going to be wound up and not go to sleep. We watched a little more of Dick Clark's new year's eve show and then they crashed. They were asleep as soon as their heads hit the pillow. We are looking forward to a new year. I'm sure this one will be much better!

A picture perfect Christmas

Jacob, Jaron, Jenna and myself went to Fresno for Christmas to be with Jacob's family. We left Tuesday and spent that night at Jacob's parents house. We left Wednesday morning to head up to Shaver Lake. We arrived at the cabin around noon. Jaron and Jenna were so excited to see the snow. It was their first time seeing a lot of snow. They got out of the car and immediately put on their gloves and wanted their boots. They were throwing snowballs and having the best time. When Jacob's parents and brother's family arrived, we went in and had soup for lunch. Then, Jacob and I played a couple games of pool. Yes, there was a pool table in the cabin. So fun! After Jacob beat me a couple times, we bundled up and went outside to play in the snow. Jaron and I made snow angels and we threw snow at each other. The kids really had the best time.

On Thursday, we went to the snow park and went sledding. It was so fun. We laughed the whole time. Jenna only went down once. It scared her a bit. Jaron loved it. He went down by himself and with Jacob and I. Jacob and I went down together, too. We were covered in snow and laughing so hard we couldn't get up. The best thing was we had the park to ourselves. It was awesome!



That evening, Jacob's mom and dad cooked enchilada's, tamales, rice and beans for dinner. It was delicious! Then, after dinner we opened presents from each other. Jaron got a castle Lego set. Jenna got a dollhouse. Jacob got some miniature old fashioned police cars. I still can't believe what I got. Jacob's mom and dad got me a Kitchen Aid mixer. I am pretty sure I screamed when I realized what it was. That is one of the best presents I have ever gotten. I love it so much!




Christmas morning, Jaron and Jenna opened their presents from Santa. Then, we went back to the snow park. It was packed this time. But, we stayed and played for a little bit. Next, we went back to the cabin and I started cooking dinner. I cooked turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, yams, green bean casserole and stuffing. It was delicious. The turkey was super moist. I wished we could bring the leftovers home, but there wasn't room in our car. We were loaded down. After dinner, Jacob, his mom, brother, sister-in-law, and I played a card game called golf. It is really fun. While we were playing golf, Jacob's dad was playing Uno with Jaron, Jenna, and Gabriel. It was so cute. After cards, we had dessert, then Jacob's brother Matt and his wife, Jennifer told the story of Jesus' birth. The kids loved it. It was a perfect ending to a great Christmas.

Merry Christmas

I just wanted to wish all our friends and family a very Merry Christmas. We are leaving today for Fresno to spend Christmas with Jacob's family. Jacob's parents rented a cabin. We are hoping there will be snow! I will have lots to share when we get back. For now, here is a picture of Jenna from her Christmas dance performance last night!

Ok, so it was more than one, I just couldn't resist. She looked so pretty and did an amazing job! We are so proud of her! Merry Christmas!

Chef's Don't Need Help

On Saturday, Jacob let Jaron and Jenna help him cook their breakfast. Jaron was super excited about it. They made scrambled eggs with hot dogs and cheese. Jaron chowed down. This morning before school, I asked him what he wanted. He said he wanted to cook his scrambled eggs with hot dogs and cheese again. So, I let him cook his breakfast, with my supervision. I asked him at one point if he needed help, he said "Chef's don't need help." It was pretty funny.