California Winter

You know, sometimes I wish I lived in a place where we had distinct seasons...but I just can't help enjoy the fabulous weather we have here year-round in CA! :) My mom and I drove along the coast today, starting in Dana Point and ending in Huntington Beach. We stopped at a few antique stores, ate some lunch at the harbor, and stopped quite a few times so I could take some photos. Good times with mom, and great weather along the coast. I don't think you can beat the CA weather!

Merry Christmas!

Well, this holiday was a little bit different. My mom's boyfriend and his kids came down from WA to celebrate with us the week before Christmas. We had a great time getting to know the Audets. A few days after they arrived, Ray-Ray proposed to my mom, and they were engaged! They haven't set a date yet, but we're gonna start planning a wedding! Crazy! :) - but exciting! We spent a great deal of time eating (or at least talking about food), visiting relatives, froliking on the beach, having a gingerbread house contest, taking tons of pictures, and just hanging out talking. Good times for sure!

Since my mom will be getting married, this will most-likely be our last Christmas in the house I grew up in. That was a bit depressing for me. But I know that bringing the two families together is going to be great, and the new traditions we will start are going to be very special. I hope you all had as special a Christmas as we did!

Hugs,

Jody

Santa Claus is coming to town....

For those of you who didn't receive my Christmas card in the mail...I have posted it here for you! Enjoy! :) - and Merry Christmas!!

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween Friends & Family!

Mother's Day

My Mom...

A blessing to those who know her

With love and care for us all

She is a goldy woman

A woman who answered His call

She is my loving mother

A woman who's strong and tall

An example of Christ's compassion

She lifts me when I fall

She's there to heal and nurture

And protect me from it all

With what she has to offer

She gladly gives her all.

I love you mom! ~Jody

Two daughters celebrating a wonderful Mother!
Even the grandsons celebrate their Grammy this special day!
Two of the most AMAZING women I have ever known.
It is a blessing to have them in my life (my sister - my mother).
They are both my inspirations as godly woman and moms.
My sister and her four boys......celebrating their mommy!

Happy Mother's Day....
for two very SPECIAL moms!


I love you mom! - I love you Jenny!

The Happiest Place on Earth!

"Hold on to your hats & glasses.....

this here is the wildest ride in the wilderness!"

DISNEYLAND

with the girls is so much fun! I had a great time spending the day with Carissa and Kristy! My two long time friends from High School Cheer Squad. I love them bunches!
Oh yes, learning how to shoot a rifle at Disneyland...who would've thought! hahaha
The Ladies at California Adventure!
Good times with Good friends!
Love you girls!!

Karen's 31st Birthday!!

My good friend Karen turned 31 this year,

and we had a great day celebrating her life!

First, we surprised her with a new BBQ in the morning....she loved it! Then we all met at Javier's for an early dinner...chips & salsa baby! Javier's is my favorite! Its HEAVEN!

Then we headed over to the Improve to see Jay Mohr...who is hilarious, by the way!!!

Jay Mohr LIVE folks!!! Can I just tell you how fun it is to meet famous people! I don't know why I love it so much, but I get so excited when I see them. I wasn't supposed to take pictures during his act, but I snuck one anyway! Jay Mohr was great! During his sets, I ran into him 3 times! So awesome! Nikki Cox, his wife, was also there....beautiful as always! Good times!

We had a great night! Good times with friends, laughing and having a fun time. Karen is a special friend and I love her dearly! I'm so blessed to have her friendship! Happy Birthday Karen! Love you bunches!!!!

Happy Resurrection Day!

Spending time with family on holidays is always a good time! The boys were so cute on their egg/toy hunt in Grammy's backyard! We hid the goodies in their secret hideouts! They loved it!

Jake and Zack hunted around the yard, squeezed though the bushes, climbed trees, and had a blast!

Ben had such a great time finding his treasures around the yard with the help of his two big brothers. Jake & Zack were so joyful helping their brother....I think they had more fun than Ben! :) But look at his bag full of goodies!!! Its almost as big as he is!

Lil Sam wasn't able to get around the yard like the older boys, but he had surprises waiting for him in the house....he managed to crawl over there to find them. Just look at his happy little face!

Good times with family! I'm so blessed to have them in my life! I hope you all had a very special Easter this year too!