Recently, Jadon had a first...Haircut! Obviously he took it a lot better than me, but nevertheless, my baby is now a little boy. I really wanted to grow it out for a while but the longer it got, the more matted and afro-y it got. Thus the shears came out and this is what I was left with... Still one cute little man!
It's funny, I was so excited for Christmas this year with the baking and decorations, presents and get togethers...but thank goodness it's over! I've never been so excited to see something come and go. By early afternoon on Dec 26th, all decorations were down, boxed, and put back in the attic. I was so motivated, that even though Aaron was at work, I fought through my fear and climbed the ladder and into the attic by myself. It seemed as though my house was cleaner, more simpler...just like we like it. So see ya later Xmas, and Hello 2008!
*On a different note...for those of you wondering (no one I'm sure) Mr. Dancing Santa actually survived this year with the twins. (http://twobytwoarnolds.blogspot.com/2007/11/dancing-santa.html) I think even the kids were getting kind of sick his singing and dancing and eventually left him alone. Okay, so he's missing his glasses, his hair is a little more 'ratted' and he's suffering a bit of hip dysplasia, but he'll be back next year for another beating! 
Honestly, it's been easily 2-3 months since Aaron and I last went on a date. Just Aaron and I. But alas, last night we broke the evil date-less cycle and spent some wonderful quality time together. Thank you to both my sisters, Kendyl and Kristy, along with Kristy's hub William ( http://www.williamfifelaw.com/home ) and my mom, we were able to enjoy about 9 hours to ourselves. Ah, peace. I am actually taking this blogging moment not to express my love of Aaron and our time, but to express my true love of Christmas movies. I love, love them! Last night added another notch on my Christmas movie love list when we went and saw Fred Claus. First off, I think Vince Vaughn is very funny with a quit wit and a-down-to-earth-ness that I like, but it was also a touching story. As we were walking out of the theater, I said to Aaron, 'I am my father's daughter' because I cried twice in it. My dad would have also cried and would have had to stay in the movie theater until he could dry his eye. At any rate...I loved the movie. Go see it!
Click on the following link to see just how crazy over Christmas I am... So Funny!
http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1157775832
Here is a picture of the strongest woman I know. Now, I don't believe she can lift an elephant or anything, but in terms of emotional, mental, supportive, and educated aspects, she takes the cake. She is my mom, or as I lovingly refer to her as 'Car'. My mom has been through a lot this last year, namely losing her husband (my dad) after 36 wonderful years of marriage. Now as a mother myself, I can't quite figure out how she accomplished so much so far in her life, such as: raising 5 children, obtaining 2 Master Degrees, providing for her 10(soon to be 11)grandchildren, maintaining a beautiful home, always opening up her home for family functions and get togethers...to name a few. It is clear when you meet her where her priorities lie and where she finds joy and peace. I am lucky enough to be a part of that and truly consider my mom a friend. I have the great pleasure of living about 8 houses down the street from her and get the opportunity on a regular basis to share my time with her through exercise or shopping, etc. I love her more than I know how to express and could only wish that for my children, I am half the mother to them as my mother is to me.
There's nothing better than a dancing Santa in the morning. This Santa may not make it through this season with all the abuse he has to take from Jadon and Elliot, but heck...if he distracts my kids long enough for me to get their breakfast ready, then he will have served a very productive and helpful life! By the way....I love Christmas and will love it even more being able to experience it with the twins. 
Today marks the first anniversary of the passing of my dad. It still does not make sense to me as to why I haven't seen him in such a long time. I have started to replace more sad days about his passing with happy days remembering his life, and for that I am glad. I will always feel fortunate that I got an opportunity to spend 26 great years with one of the earths finest. Thanks Dad...
Two of our favorite people: Jonathan and Heather 
Aaron and Elliot sleeping peacefully (a rare occasion on the vacation)
Elliot and 4mo. old Cousin Jakob, Brad and Holly's(Aaron's step-sis) new bundle! He's a Doll!
The kids with their Great G'ma, Violetta - Aaron's 89 year old G'ma
A nice day taking a walk at Alki Beach waterfront in West Seattle
The front yard of my dad-n-law's property, which is a total of 5 acres....BEAUTIFUL!
Elliot and G'pa Arnold, Aaron's Dad
Bundled Munchkins!
A parents' dream: A sleeping baby on an airplane!
I never thought I would get so excited over grass...but behold...our backyard! We've been in our home now for 3 years and we've never had grass. Now that the kids are big enough to go outside and play, we thought we were due for a 'real' backyard. We absolutely LOVE it and can't wait until February when we will be having a sandbox, boulders, plants, and flowers put in. It's almost like an extra room to our house now. I guess since I lived in Washington State for a short time, I never realized how happy green can make me. We are definitely 'Going Green'!
Friday night we went to a local pumpkin patch, Mother Nature's Farm, with the four of us and my good friend Amy and her son Nicolas. We had a good time and picked out a couple of pumpkins for our punkins(J&L). 
Okay, let me quickly explain the happenings in our garage currently. Aaron's beloved ATV, his 2001 Yamaha Banshee, has been sitting in pieces for weeks...no, months. A few months back he got a wild hair up his toosh to take it apart so that he could buy new parts for it with the money that we don't have to put it back together, of which he doesn't know how to do, so that it could sit for another couple years with nobody touching her. (yes, it's a 'she'). To make a long story short, I gave Aaron a 'Deal'...when he gets his bike back together, using minimal amount of money, and in PERFECT running condition, then I will inherit the bike and we will get him a new one, which will be his new beloved Suzuki LT-R450.
Well, I thought I would have some time, figuring that it would take him a while, but I'm now eating my words, because he's done it. It's back together and this weekend he'll take her out for a spin. SHOOT!...Anyone have about $6-8K laying around for me to buy my husband a new bike. Good Job Aaron...I'm proud of you!
