Santa "Cruz" and more...

I know, I know... it's been a lot of puppy around here.

But... he seems to be the one providing the excitement for the time being!

Above - our own little santa cruz - poor dressed-up dog.

And Saturday night...

Cruz and Braden tangled on the hardwood floor and after a flurry of arms and legs and a tail, Cruz didn't fair so well!

One trip to the PetER, a sprained wrist, and a Christmas-ey bandage later and we were all good!  (even Braden)

Happy week before Christmas, everybody!!

Who? Me?

better late than never... Raelene's wedding!

 Gorgeous day in Sacramento!

It was a seriously fun party!!

Good times and Great friends.  It doesn't get better!

Congrats Raelene and James!!

the santa parade .. and a really big baby!

one of the benefits(?) of having a dad who runs a hospital..

2 santas + banks + duffins = party on a float!

LOTS of candy.. and ONE really big baby on the back!

Hey big guys!

not sure if he's sharing his Christmas list.. or honking Santa's nose. hmm?

the REAL big guy.  Merry Christmas!

red light. green light.

it's official.

madison could be driving on a road near you.

together we can...

...change the world and 

reach the stars!

We are so proud of Kimbel and Braden!!  

They both won awards on Friday evening at their school's REFLECTIONS contest. They each came up with their own theme and told me what to buy to help them make their posters!

They both won "Interpretation of Theme" and get to move on to the District level.  They were SUPER excited and SO proud of their trophies.  FUN!

It was pretty stiff competition and I had my comfort speech all prepared and didn't have to give it!  We just headed for ColdStone to celebrate!  YAY!

A little bit of this...

 Halloween at our house brought 

a "japanese princess", 

that 70's girl, 

wolverine and 

one who just dragged in from an all day volleyball tournament 

(they took 4th).

Hope your Halloween wasn't too spooky.. and maybe just a little goofy.. like ours.