Happy New Years - GO HAWKS!!!

Curtis and I went to the game and then met Andrea and Jason after the game and hung out all night. We walked the streets of Pioneer Square and ended up mostly at Cowgirls. Both Andrea and I rode the bull....that was exciting. I think I'm too old for that but it was still fun. Then we had a hotel room in Georgetown (total dive) and passed out. What a fun New Years and we made it past midnight...we haven't done that in awhile. pictures and video

In the morning we slowly got up and had breakfast at the Hudson and then made our way home. We were both excited to see Zoey. I only have two days left for my vacation and want to make the most of it!

5th Birthday party

Both our family's and some friends came over to help Zoey celebrate her birthday. It was a success and Zoey had a blast. We decorated sugar cookies, sang happy birthday, played outside and the cracking of the egg was a highlight! pictures

Now I can finally relax. It has been a mad dash for Christmas and her birthday, now all I have left is New Years :)

Happy Birthday Zoey!

After spending the entire day in her PJ's we did a special dinner and cupcake for her birthday since tomorrow is the party. My little girl is five years old.....crazy!!!! Happy Birthday Zoey, we love you so much!

Decorating Zoey's room

It was a mad dash with Lisa and I to get Zoey's room decorated for her birthday. It took us about 5 hours and I was up until 2am putting the finishing touches on but it was totally worth it! Zoey is spending the night in our room and can't see her bedroom till morning and she is super excited about it. I am too!!! Now that it is finished I can't wait for her to see it :) SO tired!!!

By by Christmas tree

Curtis decided to burn the tree outside since snow covered the ground and it was a bit scary seeing how fast it went up! Now I know how house fires start so easily from Christmas trees! Watch the video

Christmas

In the morning though before we left for Christmas we had to go play in the snow...after stocking of course. Sheila and Zoey built a snowman and then we took the Jeep out for some donuts and then sledding at the park. Couldn't ask for a better Christmas morning. Garen joined us this year and that was pretty cool. Hopefully he can come again. Now off to the Rankin's house. 

Both Jrae and Jeah come home for the holiday's and it was so much fun to see them. Jeah is now engaged so that's exciting! Today was spent hanging out eating, opening gifts and playing games. What a fun and relaxing day. pictures

Christmas Eve

We spent Christmas Eve at the Lake House and what an adventure that turned out to be. Curtis made a Prime Rib and we all cooked things to go along with it. After we ate Mike and I took a spin on the lake in the row boat while Lily, Mia and Zoey were on the paddle boat...that didn't last long. While we were out there it started to snow and it never stopped. By the time we were ready to leave we almost didn't make it out and some of us got stuck. I can't believe it snowed on Christmas! pictures

Playdate with Amelia & Elsa

We went to the Chang's for a playdayte and there house was amazing, right on the water! I'm so excited Zoey has a friend that we enjoy getting together. Hope we stay friends as time goes on.

Gingerbread houses - Teddy bear room - Farris Wheel

The Sweens and us went downtown for a fun filled day. We started at the Gingerbread houses which were pretty cool and it was fun to see what the kids came up with. Then we headed over to the Teddy bear room and wasn't that impressed but now I know what people are talking about. Then over to the Farris Wheel and it was perfect that Taylor Smith was the song that played. After we finished our festivities I took them all up to the top of Columbia Tower and then we went to have lunch at McD's in Issaquah. Everyone had such a fun time I don't think we wanted to end. Zoey and I dropped them off and had a lazy afternoon together. I wish I could always be on vacation like this!!! pictures

Work Holiday party

This could be our last Christmas party since who knows how much longer we have there. I decided to go just for this reason since it felt dumb to drive downtown during my vacation. It was a fun night though and I'm so glad I went. Even though there is about 25 of us left come April it's still a good group of people! I've been so lucky for so many years to be a part of this! pictures

I chopped off my hair!

When I asked Curtis what I should do with my hair he said, "Go short" and so I did :) I think I'm going to like it! Zoey came with me and she also got her hair cut. Girl day, LOVE IT!!!!

Handles Messiah

The whole Yokers clan went to listen to Handles Messiah but it was too much for Zoey to sit still. It was worth a shot but we ended up listening to the whole thing from the lobby. Mia hung out with us for a bit so that broke things up a bit. It was still a fun day :) pictures

Mr. & Mrs. White mugs ;)

Not sure why this picture makes me so happy! :) lol

Last day of school

For Zoey's last day of school they put on a sing-along at school and the kids have been practicing for weeks. Some of the songs I don't even know but I just love how they expose her to so much there. Zoey is super excited for her last day and so am I as we both have off until Jan 2nd!!!! Here we come winter break! :) video

Yet another view

Pancakes with Santa & wagon rides

This morning we all went down to the firehouse for pancakes with Santa. It's a fun tradition that the local firehouse has been doing since we moved here. The Santa wasn't the best but Zoey told him that she wanted a sign for door that said "Zoey's Room" and he said and "keep out, right"! SANTA!!! Oh well, now I'll have to come up with a new sign for her room.

Shawn had decorated his wagon with lots of lights and the girls went around the block in it and had a blast! What a fun thing to do and it's getting me all ready for the festivities! I'm getting excited for Christmas, I just love this time of the year :) pictures

KG - arial picture

Candy asked Curtis if he could take an arial shot of the kids at school standing in the initials of a teach they lost. Of course he was happy to do it and it was also an excuse for him to use his drone. They were super happy with the shot he got...pretty awesome!

Snowflake Lane

Monique and I planned to take the kids to see Snowflake Lane in Bellevue and have dinner beforehand at the Cheesecake factory. Right before we finished dinner we could see it getting ready to start outside so we had the guys pay up and the girls and I went outside to get in line. It was a super fun show and we all enjoyed ourselves. Love impromptu days like today! pictures

Another spectacular view at work

Hawks and Santa

Took Mike to the game today and we had a blast. We ran into his neighbors and tailgated with them for awhile, then on our way into the stadium we ran into Santa, then Jason and crew. They gave us some infused gummy bears for the game and they were pretty amazing!!! The game was also amazing and so glad we won!!!! Close one....GO HAWKS!!!

All decorated and ready for Christmas

This year I got enough manger items to open one each day and then open baby Jesus at Christmas. I'm so excited and we've already opened 3! Our tree this year is from Costco and we got a bunch of decorations from Ellen, blowups and Santa's. Our house is pretty amazing this year I have to say and it brings me so much joy to look at the blow-up while I wash dishes and to see my dear and fawn when I pull into the driveway each night. It's a bunch of work getting it all up but I just love it so much!!!

View from work

The view at work has been spectacular lately. I'm so lucky to have a view like this at work!

2nd Thanksgiving at the Lake House

We sent our first holiday dinner at the Lake House and we all had a wonderful time. The house was big and spacious and it never felt crowded. We are going to have so many wonderful memories in this house, I know it!

Happy Thanksgiving

We hosted Thanksgiving this year with all the Moffatt's and we were are all stuffed like pigs ;) It was a wonderful day with family. pics

She can ride her bike!

Today Curtis and I took Zoey down the Cedar River trail and she road her bike about 5 miles on the third day of riding her bike! We are both so impressed with her and can't believe how she has taken off with biking. She wanted to keep riding but Curtis and I were the one's that were tired out and hungry and ready for lunch ;) Fabulous day!

Hunting in Alaska

Curtis went hunting in Alaska for 10 day's with Calvin, Calvin's mom and Dan. They had a good time but Calvin was the only on that got a deer and it was on the first day of hunting out of 5. Curtis was disappointed but I can tell it was an experience he enjoyed immensely. Us on the hand missed him tons, especially Zoey. She asked daily how many more day's till daddy is back. Still a daddy's girl ;)  pictures

Go Hawks

Got to take Monique to the game today for her first one! She was excited to experience the excitement of a football game and we had a good time together. It was a cold game though...thank goodness for hand and foot warmers. GO HAWKS!!!

Happy Veteran's Day

I'm so proud of my handsome husband for being a Marine and serving our country. I wanted to decorate for him even though he's off hunting in Alaska. Love you baby!

Halloween

This year Zoey and I dressed up as bat girls and I can't believe how big she is looking. We did the usual trick-or-treating down the street and saw the Chaumont's. She almost wanted to dress as Elsa again and talked her out it...phew :)

On Saturday we went to a Halloween party with her school and Rowen was there. The two of them had a blast playing. Too cute! pictures

Golfing with Daddy

Can this picture be the cutest picture EVER!!?!?!?!

Molly fun!

Molly got to watch Zoey today and they had a blast! I feel so lucky to have such fabulous friends that I can trust with my daughter. Thanks Molly for watching my girl :)

GGGRRRRRRR.....

Just found out today I still have Salmonella and need to go back on another round of Antibiotics. This will be my fourth one since I was on three others in the hospital. This is the poison that won't go away :( I'm so frustrated, I just want to be healthy again. This year has been a bad one for me...I need the new year to start!

Traeger...it happened

When Curtis went to the Puyallup Fair he surprised me with a few new Cutco knives and a Traeger for him! It FINALLY happened and now we will be experimenting with lots of different meats, pizza, pies, ect. Today we all went to Issaquah salmon day's and will be cooking some of this meat tonight! Excited to see how it turns out and if everything is really going to be that much more nummy.

The Lake House

My parents got the house on Angle Lake and we are all super excited for them! Too bad summer is basically over but I can't wait for next summer! We are going to have so much fun!!!

Puyallup Fair

Curtis took Zoey to the Puyallup Fair and I was too sick to go with them. Zoey loved all the rides and they even FaceTimed me from the Octopus ride. I think I was more scared then she was :) Good thing she has her Daddy to take her on the rides! pictures

Salmonella...ER fun

After getting back from my girls trip I got Salmonella that turned into Colitis and was in the ER for 5 days! It was super scary! I've never been in that much pain for that long...even from labor pains. Zoey came to see me once but she had to wear the gloves and gown and wasn't to fond of that. I hate being sick and away from my family and I hope my recovery goes fast. The infectious disease doctor says it will take up to two weeks to feel better, I hope it doesn't take that long! I'm pretty weak though so we shall see.

Learning her cursive

Such a big girl now...

11th Annual Away Seahawks Game

Girls trip this year was in Green Bay and we rented a little house in Brussels and enjoyed being lazy with lots of girl time. We visited a few nearby towns, experienced Green Bay beers/brats and enjoyed antique shopping.

The game was disappointing again (another loss), we totally could've won that game but of course we didn't. It can be frustrating that we can't seem to win our first away game but good things come to those who wait :) We took a tour of Lambeau Field museum and it was super impressive. A lot of history in this town.

I just love these ladies, my life wouldn't be the same without them and I thank God everyday that they are a part of my life. pictures