Cabin 2012

Sadly, we only made it up to the cabin one time this season.....between our move, and the fact that there has been NO snow, it's just the way it worked out. We arrived on Friday afternoon and took a walk in the sun in our t-shirts......by the next morning, it was a snow and wind storm that closed down the resort at Bear Valley!

Ready to GO!

This was the last time Mia was smiling when the skis were on....she got "spooked"  (thanks, Daddy!) on the first ride down the hill and that was it.  No more for Mia.  Next year we'll try again!  Darn she looked cute all ready to go!

On the lift with my favorite little man!

Brian's skis broke around the time that we started taking Jake skiing and we've never had them fixed.  So, I've been the one to teach him to ski and I've loved every second of it.  I learned to ski when I was young like him and have such great memories of ski trips with family and friends over the years....I look forward to those times with our kiddos.  And when I see him actually SKIING and doing so well, I am so proud of him!!  Here is a video of the first half of the hill....he did great the last half too :)

Birthday Dinner

We had the traditional birthday dinner at Grammie and Gramps' house....this year, Jake chose broccoli, asparagus, pork chops, and rice-a-roni. I only mention it because in years past, he's chosen things like Fiber One cereal for his favorite birthday "dinner".

Here he is, opening his amazing gift from Grammie and Gramps.....a trip to Disneyland for his (and Mia's).  Not sure he quite understood it, but I'm SURE they are both counting the days until the trip!

Once Mia realized she had a "bear on her booty", she had to show us all.

Easter Weekend

Easter was filled with the usual fun.....and there were so many pictures that I just added them all....and not even in the right order!  It's a mixture of Dublin's Easter event, Easter morning at our house, and Easter dinner at Grammie and Gramps.

Horses

I was looking for boarding stables for my boss and took the kids with me......they had so much fun. I was proud of Jake that he was brave enough to pet them. Of course, Mia dove right in....that kid has loved all creatures with fur from day one!

Daddy......guess what Mia wants for her birthday?!

Monster Jam 2012

We had a bunch of friends in a suite at Monster Jam this year and had a great time....apparently so much so that we didn't take very many pictures!

Yankee's Tee Ball 2012

Jake started his first season of "real" tee-ball. As luck would have it, he ended up on the Yankees and has a amazing coach. Though he looks pretty serious in his first picture there, he is loving every minute and I am having SO much fun watching. Who knows....one day I just may be a baseball fan! One thing's for sure...I love watching my little man play ball!

Motocross 2012

Jake and I went on a special outing together. Jake LOVES watching motocross and he was mesmerized watching it in person. We go the VIP treatment with the Pappas family....so fun. Jake was thrilled (though he looks stoned in the picture) about meeting Carey Hart.....and none of the moms in our suite were complaining either! Though I never really saw myself as a motocross girl, I do LOVE doing special things like this with my little man.