VCF Christmas Party

Every year, we are guaranteed a killer party in the form of the VCF Christmas party. This year was bigger and better than the last, and it was awesome! We arranged a sitter for Hazen, and Jason and I made sure to get there on time to join our good friends. It was held at Ori and Monica's house, which is kind of our go-to place for Crossfit parties. This year, everyone brought tons of treats, and the main course was Chicken Wings. The fun thing about eating crap with people that you work out with, is that they understand better than anyone why you feel like crap when you work out after you've eaten a junk-filled meal! We had our annual White Elephant gift exchange, which made for some good laughs. I'm glad that we hang out more than just at our annual party, people these are some awesome people!

Sometimes, you just gotta sleep

I'm guessing at some point after working, I decided that I needed nothing more than to climb in bed with my kid. This happens quite frequently, actually, but I end up falling asleep well before he does. Little does he know how calming and reassuring snuggling in bed with him is to ME. Lets hope that one day, when it's all said and done, he will be able to say that I was as much of a calming influence to him. Love that boy.

Happy Birthday, Aub!

For Aubrey's birthday this year, we went to Fleming's Steakhouse in the Gateway. I had never been there before, and it was definitely very delicious. The wonderful thing about my group of friends is that I know that regardless of the situation, I am always guaranteed a fun time. This particular trip was no exception. Immediately upon our arrival, the bus boy had to of dropped four or five entire PLATTERS of food on the ground. Broken glass was flying. We took one look at him, and it was pretty obvious the man was no stranger to drugs. It was hilarious! When it came time to get out check settled, it took our server nearly an hour and 4 different adjustments to get things moderately right. It would have otherwise been an insanely frustrating experience, but since I was with my buddies, it wasn't a huge deal! The girls got Aubrey a pair of Ugg slippers, and I've heard that she wears them nearly everywhere. I can't say I blame her! Happy Birthday, Aub! We love you!

Hazen's November Artwork

Happy Thanksgiving!

It was our year to have the family here for Thanksgiving, and it was a blast per usual. This year, Jason and I were deeded with the giant responsibility of making a turkey. Seeing as I had to work graveyards the days prior to Turkey day, I just wasn't feeling it, but Jason was super enthusiastic, and it turned out beautifully! Brad constructed the Super Table for us, which is always humorous, because it's seriously the biggest table in the entire planet. It's so funny to me, because my nieces and nephews are getting SO BIG! I remember sitting in the hallway outside of the hospital room when RJ was born, and now the kid is GIANT! He has several inches on me, and he's a total man. It's interesting to see the dynamic of the family change, because the grandkids aren't all babies anymore! Hazen of course loves to see his California Hazen cousins, and talks about them for weeks when they leave. I am so grateful to have such a wonderful, supportive family. I love them, and couldn't be happier to be in the family that I was born into. We're crazy, but we sure have fun!

Jason's Turkey

I lucked out in the sense that Jason is pretty dang good at cooking. I can always give him a recipe, and he is able to make a good meal out of it. I've lucked out, because there are far too men who refuse to even set food in the kitchen. I don't have time for that crap! Luckily, when we found out that we would be making a turkey for Thanksgiving, Jason took it on eagerly. He had always wanted to brine a turkey, so this was his perfect chance! He brined it for a day or two before Thanksgiving, and then when the special day came, he took on all of the preparation with the aforementioned bird. This was fine by me, because lately, raw meat is grossing me out more than ever! Hazen, being the eager helper that he is, wanted to help with getting the turkey ready for the oven. So, we washed his hands, and let him go to town! He was only really into it for all of 45 seconds, but hey, it makes for a good photo op, right? The turkey turned out amazing. I have to hand it to Jason; he's made a lot of really delicious turkeys before, but this was probably the best. Way to go, babe!

One Little Skeleton

So, for one of my classes (Post on how I'm back in school forthcoming.....), I got sent a pretty legitimate looking skeleton. I also got sent a fetal pig, but that's another story. I tried to keep it pretty well hidden from Hazen for a while, because I'd prefer he not think my school stuff are toys. Well, he and Max were playing, and they definitely found Mr. Skeleton, and showed him who was boss! I about died laughing when I saw that they had set them up on a pillow, and were holding him hostage with their swords. I don't know how Mr. Skeleton was feeling, but I most assuredly would have been scared of these two pirates! I love how the boys are developing their imagination so much right now. Every day is a new story or a new type of make believe, it's so much fun!