T-Ball Begins for the Devil Rays!

Jack's first T-ball game was today and I have to say... I love it! They are so cute! Here are some pics from today and a video of him at the end.

We were a little early (not like the Briscoe's) so I took this pic before he got dirty! Jack's first hit of the game.

Safe at 1st base!
Playing catcher

Look at that cute bum!

He's under that hat somewhere.

Game over... nice job Devil Rays!

Here's a video...

Trip to Lake Havasu

We went to Lake Havasu this past weekend to watch Brandon and Brian race in a 300 mile jetski race. We were excited because the weather was supposed to be really nice... in the 80's, which is perfect for Havasu. But, it ended up being extremely windy and cold most of the day, which is why we are all wearing winter clothing. By the middle of the day, it warmed up some and we had a good time just hanging out... mainly because the jetski broke after 2 laps and they didn't have the parts to fix it. Oh well... they can try again next year.

Brian & Brandon before the race... burr

Taylor and her new friend Mia (her grandpa is Mark Hahn, which is who this race is named after... he unfortunately had a heartattack and died during this same race about 3 years ago)

Nate hanging with his big brother, Jack and friend HunterBrandon... my cutie (love him in a hat)
Me and my nephew Cody

Nate throwing rocks The Briscoe Trio... Amanda, Brian and Cody

For Grandma & Grandpa Briscoe

My in-laws just left for a mission to Hawaii last week, so I thought a I would put some pics up for them of their grandbabies and the last dinner we had before they left.

Dinner at Stone Fire Grill... yum!

Cody & Jack

Cody & Nate
We miss you two... Nate wants to know where Poppa is?

I've been having lots of fun....

with my hubby. First, we went to Supercross with the Curfews. Brandon and I go to Supercross every year. That was one thing we had in common when we first met... going to see dirt bike racing. I have to admit it was mainly about the hot guys when I first starting watching it, but I grew to love it since I spent most of my childhood on dirt bikes and quads. I know... I'm a girl and I'm not supposed to be into that stuff but I LOVE anything offroad. Especially, if I'm racing in it! Here are the only pics we (well, Emily) took at the Supercross.

Jeremy & Emily

Me & My Cutie

Then, a few weeks, later we went to Laughlin to watch more racing but this time with Trophy Trucks, Buggies, etc. The Curfews came with us again... Jeremy was in heaven. I loved his reaction to being in the pits. It was so much fun! Brandon was especially nice to me that weekend... He went store to store, casino to casino, just to find me some trash magazines to read in our down time. AND he got me Starbucks hot chocolate whenever I ask too... what and no strings attached?!? Such a sweetie! Here are some pics ...

This is one of the trucks Brandon has worked on for our friend Ross.

Brandon, Bob, Jeremy and me

This is that truck again Brandon worked on flying off a jump.
These raccoons were eating from peoples hands at the hotel near the water.

I love spending time with my hubby. For Valentine's Day, my brother-in-law and sis-in-law said they would take the kids all night so we could have a night for just the two of us.... well, of course, one of my kidos gets sick and ends up spending the night with us. Brandon was the best dad ever! It was Nate that had a fever so we dropped Taylor and Jack off then headed to the mall. First stop was Target to get an ear themometer so we could get a more acurate temp since mine said 103.1 and freaked me out! I had given Nate some Motrin so by the time I took his temp again, it was 101.5 (a little better). Then we decided to hit the food court for our Valentine's meal (yummy...not) then head to Victoria Secret for my gift, well mainly his. We almost missed out because apprently the mall closes at 7... WHAT?!? But we made it and got a little something for later. We got home, watched a movie and put Nate to bed. It was still kinda early so we decided to watch another movie. By 10, we were both falling asleep so I decided to check on Nate and take his temp... it was back up to 103.5 and his little heart was racing. So I woke up Brandon and we decided he needed a blessing. Our sweet friend Steve came over to help with the blessing and we put him back to bed and.... we went to bed. Happy Valentine's Day! Here is a picture of what we bought.... still in the bag waiting!

Fun Valentines Day Giveaway: Cuties California Mandarins

My friend, Jen, is having a contest on her Skinny Habit's website. Read below to find out how to win some yummy cuties for your kids!

This Valentines Day, send your child to school with a fun, unique Valentine! The folks at Cuties have donated 5 boxes (5 lbs each) of special Valentines Cuties to lucky blog readers!

These special Valentine Cuties are bite sized, easy-to-peel, and super sweet mandarin oranges that make the perfect classroom treat. They are a great healthy alternative to candy. Each one has a special Valentines Day sticker on it, with sayings such as, "Kiss a Cutie," "U R A Cutie," "Sweet Cutie," and "Valentine Cutie." Kids love the removable stickers.

Go to her website to sign-up... Skinny Habit's ! Thanks!

Starting out the year right....

I just realized the other day that it's been 12 years since I moved to California and I have to say I love it more and more every year. But my first year here was the worst... in fact, I cried on Thanksgiving and Christmas because it just wasn't the same feeling without my family and the change of seasons... falls leaves for Thanksgiving, snow for Christmas. But my attitude has definitely changed and why you ask...

Well, mainly, because how many places give you snow for sledding, skiing, snowboarding and... 80 degree weather for the beach in JANUARY! We have already had so much fun in 2009 and this is how it started...

On New Year's Eve, we decided to take the kids sledding with the McDonald family, so we drove to Mountain High which is about an hour and a half away. We stopped at the local gas station to pick up some sleds since they don't sell them in HB and up the mountain we went... then we saw some people in the distant off to the left and thought we would see what they were doing. So... here are the pictures from our adventure. The video is the best...

This is the hill we found...Can you see how fast they were going by Hannah's hair?

Our two little cuties... they are trouble together!

This is Jack hanging on for dear life!

Nate and Me

Taylor, Nate (in between)and me

The McDonald family (little Ewan asleep)

Our family

The Dad's and Kiddos

First, is Patrick and Hannah, then Jack, then Brandon (the bump at the end just about broke our tailbones)

Then a couple weeks later... the weather changed to 80 degrees (sometimes hotter) and we went to the beach. So fun...

Sarah and Taylor

Jack buried by his friends.

Jack boogie boarding

Cody (my nephew) first time at the beach

So this is why I love living in California...

Christmas 2008

We had a really nice Christmas at the Briscoe home... here are some pics and videos of our day.

Night before Christmas...stocking where too full to hang from the mantel.

Taylor lovin' her lotion set.

Nate's Cookie Monster Pillow that's almost bigger than him.

This is Taylor's reaction to the big surprise... after seeing the cute socks!

Jack's reaction to his big surprise... from Daddy!

Looking through the new scope.

Loving Daddy after the big surprise. Nice pjs babe.

Big brother helping Nate with his gift.

Nate's favorite... a blue sword.