MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Hi Friends and Family, hope this finds you well.

We've had a lot going on the last few years. Here's a little update with what we've been up to.

We'll start with Mike....

For the last 6 months Mike has had to put all his hobbies; surfing, football, mixing, etc, on the back burner. He is working hard day and night to provide for his fam. He never complains though and has been promoted twice in the last few months. Recently he and Rob, our brother in law, started a DJing biz on the side. In this economy it has been slow but they are having fun with it. Aside from work Mike is the best daddy in the world!! Mason lights up whenever he comes in the room and cries when he leaves. They have a special bond going.

As for me... I'm a stay at home mom. I have a licensed daycare but it has been slow going so we'll see how long it will last. I used to have hobbies but after Mase came along they have dwindled. I do think it is important for mom's to have interests of their own, so I have two New Years resolutions.. Learn the guitar that has been collecting dust, and hike as much as possible... at least walk on a new path every week. I've never been successful with resolutions, but I am determined with these two, so we'll see.

MASON!! Our little joy!! He'll be 9 months on the 24th. The latest maneuver he's picked up is standing on his own. He also likes to escape us when we're changing his diaper. And changing his clothes starts an all out war... As hard as it is to wrestle this 23 pound baby, I have to admire his determination.
There was a time when Mase said dada and mama... Now when I say "say mama" he says "dada" clear as day. I feel punk'd. He's a funny kid and loves to make us laugh. We love every minute with him.



This pic above...So I run to grab the camera and I came back to find him peeing on the bed skirt. The joys of having a boy, I guess!!


Brodie, our 100 pound puppy will be 3 next month. He has taken a back seat to Mase but still gets a lot of love. He has been a good guard dog alerting us to anyone that comes to the door and anyone riding their bike past our house or walking and even growls and barks when the neighbors come home. You could say he's a little over zealous with his guard dog duties but we are grateful he keeps the bad guys away, at least.

Brodie's activities include war on the grey squirrels, trips to the dog park, walks around the neighborhood, chasing shadows, playing catch, and laying around the house.




KeKe, our fat, fluffy kitty just turned 2. She is the princess of the house. We think she has a thing for abuse because she lays next to Mase and lets him pull her hair and squish her... and it takes her awhile before she's had enough and moves on. It's the weirdest thing.

Well that is us all the way down to our pets. We hope you enjoy the Holidays!! Much Love!!