The Sheriff is in town

Rawhide had their 40Th anniversary celebration this past weekend where they had all free shows and attractions. They were giving out Sheriff badges and hats. They have stopped doing the farmer's market which was a great way to see the place without having to pay.


Lauren and Cole are enjoying a nice stage coach ride.


Here was one of the free shows. It had some rope and animal tricks and the kids enjoyed them. The other show we went to was a gun fight which was a little loud and not quite appropriate for the kids. Needless to say, the kids were scared and we ended up leaving during the middle of it with both Cole and Lauren crying.


Lauren checking out the horse at the petting zoo.


The sheep were a little afraid of all the kids.


Cole showing his pearly whites.

Peace to the children

Lauren recently had a peace program at school where all the 3-6 yr old classes sang songs about peace. Parents were also encouraged to dress their kids in outfits that reflected their heritage. Lauren just happened to have an outfit from China that my parents bought when they were there last year.



Here you can see her in action giving the peace sign.

Bye bye plunger

We finally got around to replacing our toilets. The old toilets would clog all the time and after my nephew over flowed one of them, it was time to change them. We bought the Toto Ultramax II toilets. They are a one piece design and have the double cyclone flush. We previously installed Toto Drakes in our old house but figured this time we'd go with the one piece design. The Drakes were a little bit lower so the kids need a stool with these new ones. Oh and of course these have the soft close seats.

Evil eye

Cole has started showing his other side. He can now give the evil eye.

I'm 21 months old today!

Finally my parents got their priorities straight and posted my picture on the actual day. They also joined the YMCA this past month so they can get in shape. I guess carrying me and pulling me in my wagon just isn't enough. I've also started potty training. I usually just sit their and play with the toilet paper but I have managed to drop the deuce a few times. My parents get very excited and even give me bunny crackers for it.

Not feeling so well

Cole wasn't feeling too well today. He has an ear infection. He fell
asleep while playing right before lunch.

Finally some privacy

We finally got around to putting in shutters in our house giving us some privacy and shade from the sun. Here is Cole's room before the shutters. Cole actually thought he was getting his picture taken and proceeded to get into position. Little did he know Dad wanted to take a picture of his window.


Here's the after. The shutters are from Sunset Shutters. The shutters are made in Mexico with the wood and paint coming from the US. We decided to get the rest of the house done as well.


Here you can see the old blinds and how they got discolored from the hot sun.


Kitchen before.


Kitchen after.



Family room before.


Family room after.


Family room before.


Family room after.


Bedroom before. I was in the middle of taking down the window coverings and hence why 2 windows are missing their treatment.


Bedroom after.

First surgery

Do you think the nurses will notice if I make a quick getaway in this car?

I'm 20 months old today!

Where do all the 20 month olds go when they want to celebrate? That's right, Vegas baby! I just love coming here. So much has happened this past month. I got a zillion gifts from my family and from this mysterious guy named Santa although supposedly he leaves me in stockings of naughty kids. Luckily that didn't happen this year.

Merry Christmas!

Help me!

I'm not sure if you can tell, but please help me. I'm barely able to put a fake smile on. Look at my sister's face. She's up to no good.


Look at what she's doing to her baby. Heads aren't supposed to turn that way. I think I'm next.


Please help me. She has her arm around me now.

Holiday time

Vacation has officially started.

Xmas lights

This is the first year that we put up Christmas lights. We were going to do it last year but we moved right before the holidays so it didn't make sense to put them up. Here's Cole supervising the work.


Here you can see how I strung them up. I bought some hangers from Target and used them on every other bulb.


The lights are LED ones from 2 years ago so they kind of have a bluish tint to them. I think you can get some LED lights today that are a bit softer in color.

Zoolights 2010

We recently went to the Zoolights at the Phoenix Zoo during their member preview nights before thanksgiving. I think every other member with kids had the same idea because it was packed. Here, they had an interactive light display that was choreographed to music.








Lauren and Cole were riding in style. Luckily Cole is still too young to worry about looking girly.




One new addition this year was the sled ride on the artificial turf/snow. It looked like a lot of fun although cost extra.

I'm 19 months old today!

Okay I'm not 19 months old today. I was actually 19 months old a week ago but my parents were too busy or something. They had better not forget Xmas is coming in just a few weeks. I'm not sure if you can tell but I got my first bad haircut. My hair got hacked. Luckily I still have my adorable smile and good looks.

Low rider

Lauren took her first bike ride out in the street today. She says she knows how to use the brakes but whenever she was riding downhill, she took her feet off the pedals. Is this the same girl that was afraid of the motorized Barbie jeep?

First accident

Cole got into his first "fight" while riding a tricycle. Cole 0, the Ground 1.

Science fun part duex

Intel had its annual employee day at The Arizona Science Center. The whole family went this time and they had a lot new exhibits that were very child oriented.


Lauren is climbing into the giant heart filled with red blood cells.


Lauren made sure we followed the rules.


Cole is checking out the heart beat drum.


Future doctor?


Cole sliding down the intestinal slide. New meaning for mini pooper.


And what scientific principle is this about?


3 generations answering the question of the week. Maybe lauren will get the arts and craft gene.


Not too bad...