So, we started out the year with our good friends, the Curfew's... they bought a little tradition from Louisiana. This yummy goodness is called a King cake and has a little surprise inside.
Jack found the surprise... it's a little plastic, naked baby. Hilarious!
New Year's kisses!
Later in the month, Brandon and his brother were able to race in the UTV event at Anaheim stadium at the Monster Jam. He had SO much fun and we had GREAT seats to watch (which is why you can see the net in all the pics!
Also, during the month of January (and almost into March), Taylor's fall soccer league team continued to play because the won the Region 56 U10 Championship... And went on to win the Area K Champions... then ended the season with a 2nd place win in Sections! It was an amazing soccer season... great job Taylor!
End of season party...
They also won the Region 56 Championship and the Area K Championship!! The placed 3rd in Sections. She was practicing 4 days a week and had at least 3-4 games a weekend because her fall team was still winning during All-Stars! She was tired but loving every minute of it!!
Taylor and her best bud "Bob" aka Amanda.
She also received her first Yellow card... she cried but her coach bought her a huge candy bar and told her he was Super proud of her aggression!
This was on our garage door when she woke up one of the championship games!
Great job girls!
Brandon's brother Cooper got engaged last year and this is a pic of Lisa and Taylor at Lisa's bridal shower. We love them! The wedding was in March... pics coming up!
This is just a random bath time photo... just cause it's cute!
This pic is of the good friends, the Arnolds! They invited us to our 1st hockey game... we LOVED it! Thanks Arnolds!
I look weird in the photo cause my allergies were killing me that night for some reason!
Here is Coop and Lisa at their rehearsal dinner... the night before the wedding!!
Here they all looking SO in love at their reception! It was a beautiful wedding and reception! SO happy for them!
Our little family was in the wedding...
Nater!
Jack and Taylor!
My boys rockin' out!
Go Jackboy!
Daddy and his girl!
Then came Easter... here are my little bunnies!
Jack and one of his creations at school... I love this!
Jack in his baseball gear... ready for a game!
We had a super warm spring break... so we went to the beach! We love living in HB!
Nate's 4th birthday was in April... we had a party with his friend Emily since they are both in April.
And we finally sent the binkies to the babies in the sky! Such a BIG boy!
Later in the month, we did some community service by cleaning up a park. The kids loved it!
Then Mother's day come around... we went to Stonefire Grill! Yummy!
In June, we went on our annual trip to Buena Vista with a bunch of friends. We finally decided to buy a tent big enough for our family... it worked out perfect!
Here's the boys ready to go out on the boat...
And the girls...
Brandon wake surfing
Nater... just cause he's cute!
We went to Disneyland before our passes blacked out for the summer... Sidney Steiner came along so Taylor had someone to ride the big rides with her.
Jack lost his first front tooth... and many more to follow!
And he graduated Kindergarten. LOVED his teacher, Miss Finnell!
These are Jack's best friends, Alyssa and Dillon!
Nate completed his first year of preschool with Ms. Cindy! We love her... she was Jack's preschool teacher too and her daughter was in Taylor's kindergarten class.
This is Nate's best friend, Luke! They play together every Tues. and Thurs.
Taylor had a great year too... with Mrs. Wu. She was really good to Taylor!
This is at Sports Day... Taylor loves this event at school!
Later, in June, we had visitors from Guatmala. The son became good friends with my in-laws while they were on a mission in Hawaii. He was getting married here in California and needed a place for his family to stay, so they stayed with us. It was fun getting to know them.
I ran my 1st 5K in July with Kelly and Autie... I was pretty proud of myself since I've never considered myself a runner. Now I love it! And I'm going to run another one in February of this year.
Daddy taking the boys skim boarding (Nate's first time). Love their shiny faces from the sunscreen!
Nate's 1st fishing trip on the HB pier with Grandpa! SO exciting!
This is what happens when you send the boys to the shop with their Daddy... they build COOL stuff.
Annual potato races at the church... Working hard!
This is Jack's
Brandon's
Nate's with a little something special!
Home Depot Kid's Workshop... they decided to paint them when we got home!
My Mom and Dad came out to visit last summer... we had a blast! We LOVE it when they come!
We went to the OC Fair. Gotta love the smell at the Centennial Farm... shew!
We had LOTS of fun! But I wish the weather had been a little nicer!
I got a new standup jetski... look who rides it more than I do!!! Brandon and Taylor...
Brandon and Jack...
In September... we went back east to visit my family and to support my aunt Pat. She was diagnosed with breast cancer and had to have surgery. She is now cancer free and we feel very blessed! Don't get mad at me Pat for posting this pic... I think you look beautiful!!
My mom buried by all her grandchildren... plus me!
The kids got to meet these two new cute cousins... Savannah and Alexandra!
This is Nate in the rocking chair that used to be mine when I was little... Mom, I want that one day!!
My aunt Jan and Pat with me on my mom's porch... Love this women!!
My uncle Ricky!
Uncle Junior and my kiddos! He loved playing volleyball with them.
My Mom & Dad's new home... love it!
Jack going for a ride with Papaw! We had SO much fun... can't wait to visit again!
Then the next weekend, we went on a canoe trip with a bunch of friends... minus Nate (next time buddy)!
The view from our canoe with all the canoes pulled together.
Some of us girls coming back from the hotsprings.
This is my first doughboy. Thanks Holly for introducing me to this yumminess!
Beautiful view!
My girl and I getting ready to head out.
Brandon in one of the caves... where the bats lived! Yikes!
1st and last concert with Brandon.. Carrie Underwood was AWESOME!
Halloween!
Beach in November... what?!?
Dirty kid
Taylor made her 1st breakfast... for Father's Day! Hey, where was mine?!?!
Our 2nd hockey game...again with the Arnolds! You guys ROCK!
My friend Kristin... love her!
Then in November, we decided to go to Cle Elem, WA to visit the Curfews and the McDonald family came too. It was beautiful up there... it was COLD and SNOWY! And we LOVED it!
Hot tubing in the snow at their house
LOVED this fire pole in this awesome house.
Dad having fun with his boys... yes, they have snowmobiles too!
We went shooting up in the mountains one day... here is Jack lovin' his gun!
Yep, I got a new gun too... don't ask me what it is? But it was fun!
Taylor's b-day present from Emily!
Cutie pie Pearce!
Thanks Jeremy and Emily! We had a blast!
Then we headed back down PCH and stopped a few times.
1st... San Francisco! Kiddo on a trolley car.
Alcatraz in the background
It started raining, so we took the kids to the Aquarium of the Bay. They are inside a fish tank in this pic.
Then we headed down to beautiful San Simeon...
and visited the elephant seals.
And we FINALLY stayed in a decent place our last night before heading home... the whole trip (besides the beautiful Curfew Ranch) we stayed in a Motel 8. The last night we decided to upgrade and stay at the Blue Bird Inn in Cambria. It was SO cute and the kids loved having a fire place. We will definitely stay there again.
But while we were gone, Cooper and Lisa had their baby!! Mila was born the day before Thanksgiving (you little stinker, you couldn't wait for your auntie to get home!!!)
A week later... Jack turned 7!!
Then of course, my Christmas Day baby... Taylor turned 11!!
I can't believe how big my kids are getting. I love them SO much.
We started a new tradition this year... open Christmas Eve PJs!!
It was a great year... I feel very blessed to have such a wonderful family. I love you all!
Jack found the surprise... it's a little plastic, naked baby. Hilarious!
New Year's kisses!
Later in the month, Brandon and his brother were able to race in the UTV event at Anaheim stadium at the Monster Jam. He had SO much fun and we had GREAT seats to watch (which is why you can see the net in all the pics!
Also, during the month of January (and almost into March), Taylor's fall soccer league team continued to play because the won the Region 56 U10 Championship... And went on to win the Area K Champions... then ended the season with a 2nd place win in Sections! It was an amazing soccer season... great job Taylor!
End of season party...
Taylor was also nominated at the end of the fall season to try out for All-Stars. She ended up making it on the All-Star Gold team for Region 56... it was an exciting team!
They also won the Region 56 Championship and the Area K Championship!! The placed 3rd in Sections. She was practicing 4 days a week and had at least 3-4 games a weekend because her fall team was still winning during All-Stars! She was tired but loving every minute of it!!
Taylor and her best bud "Bob" aka Amanda.
She also received her first Yellow card... she cried but her coach bought her a huge candy bar and told her he was Super proud of her aggression!
This was on our garage door when she woke up one of the championship games!
Great job girls!
Brandon's brother Cooper got engaged last year and this is a pic of Lisa and Taylor at Lisa's bridal shower. We love them! The wedding was in March... pics coming up!
This is just a random bath time photo... just cause it's cute!
This pic is of the good friends, the Arnolds! They invited us to our 1st hockey game... we LOVED it! Thanks Arnolds!
I look weird in the photo cause my allergies were killing me that night for some reason!
Here is Coop and Lisa at their rehearsal dinner... the night before the wedding!!
Here they all looking SO in love at their reception! It was a beautiful wedding and reception! SO happy for them!
Our little family was in the wedding... 
Jack and Taylor!
My boys rockin' out!
Go Jackboy!
Daddy and his girl!
Then came Easter... here are my little bunnies!
Jack and one of his creations at school... I love this!
Jack in his baseball gear... ready for a game!
We had a super warm spring break... so we went to the beach! We love living in HB!
Nate's 4th birthday was in April... we had a party with his friend Emily since they are both in April.
And we finally sent the binkies to the babies in the sky! Such a BIG boy!
Later in the month, we did some community service by cleaning up a park. The kids loved it!
Then Mother's day come around... we went to Stonefire Grill! Yummy!
In June, we went on our annual trip to Buena Vista with a bunch of friends. We finally decided to buy a tent big enough for our family... it worked out perfect!
Here's the boys ready to go out on the boat...
And the girls...
Brandon wake surfing
Nater... just cause he's cute!
We went to Disneyland before our passes blacked out for the summer... Sidney Steiner came along so Taylor had someone to ride the big rides with her.
Jack lost his first front tooth... and many more to follow!
And he graduated Kindergarten. LOVED his teacher, Miss Finnell!
These are Jack's best friends, Alyssa and Dillon!
Nate completed his first year of preschool with Ms. Cindy! We love her... she was Jack's preschool teacher too and her daughter was in Taylor's kindergarten class.
This is Nate's best friend, Luke! They play together every Tues. and Thurs.
Taylor had a great year too... with Mrs. Wu. She was really good to Taylor!
This is at Sports Day... Taylor loves this event at school!
Later, in June, we had visitors from Guatmala. The son became good friends with my in-laws while they were on a mission in Hawaii. He was getting married here in California and needed a place for his family to stay, so they stayed with us. It was fun getting to know them.
I ran my 1st 5K in July with Kelly and Autie... I was pretty proud of myself since I've never considered myself a runner. Now I love it! And I'm going to run another one in February of this year.
Daddy taking the boys skim boarding (Nate's first time). Love their shiny faces from the sunscreen!
Nate's 1st fishing trip on the HB pier with Grandpa! SO exciting!
This is what happens when you send the boys to the shop with their Daddy... they build COOL stuff.
Annual potato races at the church... Working hard!
This is Jack's
Brandon's
Nate's with a little something special!
Home Depot Kid's Workshop... they decided to paint them when we got home!
My Mom and Dad came out to visit last summer... we had a blast! We LOVE it when they come!
We went to the OC Fair. Gotta love the smell at the Centennial Farm... shew!
We had LOTS of fun! But I wish the weather had been a little nicer!
I got a new standup jetski... look who rides it more than I do!!! Brandon and Taylor...
Brandon and Jack...
In September... we went back east to visit my family and to support my aunt Pat. She was diagnosed with breast cancer and had to have surgery. She is now cancer free and we feel very blessed! Don't get mad at me Pat for posting this pic... I think you look beautiful!!
My mom buried by all her grandchildren... plus me!
The kids got to meet these two new cute cousins... Savannah and Alexandra!
This is Nate in the rocking chair that used to be mine when I was little... Mom, I want that one day!!
My aunt Jan and Pat with me on my mom's porch... Love this women!!
My uncle Ricky!
Uncle Junior and my kiddos! He loved playing volleyball with them.
My Mom & Dad's new home... love it!
Jack going for a ride with Papaw! We had SO much fun... can't wait to visit again!
Then the next weekend, we went on a canoe trip with a bunch of friends... minus Nate (next time buddy)!
The view from our canoe with all the canoes pulled together.
Some of us girls coming back from the hotsprings.
This is my first doughboy. Thanks Holly for introducing me to this yumminess!
Beautiful view!
My girl and I getting ready to head out.
Brandon in one of the caves... where the bats lived! Yikes!
1st and last concert with Brandon.. Carrie Underwood was AWESOME!
Halloween!
Beach in November... what?!?
Dirty kid
Taylor made her 1st breakfast... for Father's Day! Hey, where was mine?!?!
Our 2nd hockey game...again with the Arnolds! You guys ROCK!
My friend Kristin... love her!
Then in November, we decided to go to Cle Elem, WA to visit the Curfews and the McDonald family came too. It was beautiful up there... it was COLD and SNOWY! And we LOVED it!
Hot tubing in the snow at their house
LOVED this fire pole in this awesome house.
Dad having fun with his boys... yes, they have snowmobiles too!
We went shooting up in the mountains one day... here is Jack lovin' his gun!
Yep, I got a new gun too... don't ask me what it is? But it was fun!
Taylor's b-day present from Emily!
Cutie pie Pearce!
Thanks Jeremy and Emily! We had a blast!
Then we headed back down PCH and stopped a few times.
Alcatraz in the background
It started raining, so we took the kids to the Aquarium of the Bay. They are inside a fish tank in this pic.
and visited the elephant seals.
And we FINALLY stayed in a decent place our last night before heading home... the whole trip (besides the beautiful Curfew Ranch) we stayed in a Motel 8. The last night we decided to upgrade and stay at the Blue Bird Inn in Cambria. It was SO cute and the kids loved having a fire place. We will definitely stay there again.
But while we were gone, Cooper and Lisa had their baby!! Mila was born the day before Thanksgiving (you little stinker, you couldn't wait for your auntie to get home!!!)
A week later... Jack turned 7!!
Then of course, my Christmas Day baby... Taylor turned 11!!
I can't believe how big my kids are getting. I love them SO much.
We started a new tradition this year... open Christmas Eve PJs!!
It was a great year... I feel very blessed to have such a wonderful family. I love you all!