Max's Birthday Festivities

Aunt Jill, Uncle Jim and Peyton helped Max celebrate his 4th birthday. Lots of fun presents, a pinata and a new big boy bike....great way to start out being four!

Four Years Ago!

My little boy is 4 years old today.....unbelievable. Birthday photos to follow later on today.

Peyton's Version

Make sure you scroll down and look at the video from yesterday. This is Peyton watching it....they both crack me up!

Happy Birthday Madison Kristine!!!

Happy Birthday Maddie.....the big NINE years old!!! You are such a special girl. You have an amazing sense of humor, your witty, smart, athletic, daring, beautiful, true friend and have an incredible imagination....I am very proud to be your aunt Kristo :-)

Pick' n Hysterical

Guess Who's Coming To Dinner

Max woke up this morning and first thing he asked me was if he could play with Pey today. So after school Pey came over and spent the afternoon and had dinner with us. Max was in heaven and the girls enjoyed her too!

Thanksgiving at the Beach

We spent a wonderful Thanksgiving at Bella Beach, OR. We had fondue instead of turkey and blue skies instead of gray. It was the perfect non-traditional holiday!

Happy Thanksgiving

Stir Crazy......Cabin Fever

Max didn't have school today and we have spent most of the day just around the house. I was doing laundry and he came in to see what I was doing. The outfit summed up our day :-)

I'm Back

I just got back from a nice long weekend in Phoenix. I went to visit an old college roommate and also attend the Women of Faith conference. Great weekend in the sun and warm weather but what a SURPRISE when I walked in the door. The kids and Wayne had decorated the whole downstairs for me, made a beautiful cake and a delicious dinner. I feel very lucky.....good to be home!

Early Celebration

Jill and Pey took me out for an early Birthday lunch to Pasta Veloce. It was fun to celebrate together.
Thanks Jill for lunch and my gift!

For Madison

Madison was over at our house today. She and Emily were doing hair. Madison did a nice job on Ariel's hair. When she left, part of the hair was still wet and in curlers....Emily wanted her to see the finished product.

Sunday Dinner Guests

Take out Thai food, apple crisp and good friends.....what more could you want.

Night Owl

It is 10pm and Max is still awake. I came upstairs to make sure everyone was tucked in safe and sound and he was laying in his bed wide awake. The night before he had been up until 10:30pm, so today he took a 2.5 hours nap....hence, he can't fall asleep tonight. He came downstairs to get a sip of milk with Dad, I read him one more story and now we will try to fall asleep.....and the cycle continues :-)

Playdate with Madelyn

Max was so excited to have his OWN play date this afternoon. Madelyn is a sister of one of the girls good friends.

Twin Power

Morgan and Emily decided that since their hair was the same again that they wanted to dress alike for school today. When they were little I had a lot more matching clothes---not anymore. So we searched and found some old Valentine sweaters that were identical. They were hoping to trick a couple teachers at school today. Can you tell who is who?

Chop-Chopage

After school we headed to get haircuts for all three. Morgan got the most cut off....about 7 inches--It was all her idea!

Gobble, Gobble

Max's creation from preschool today.

Hanging Out In The Tent

Father/Daughter Flashcard Practice

Bon Appetit

Jill had submitted a challenge in her blog last week for some pictures of colorful meals...she said she was in a rut. This is proof that color ISN'T everything! Tonight's menu was frozen pizza, sauteed green beans, and still frozen pineapple and raspberries on a paper plate.
Needless to say we will be heading to Safeway this evening :-)

New PJ's

Emily is very proud of her new pj's. She used her gift card from Grandma Tina.

Mrs Jaggar

Today the girls went with me to drop Max off at preschool( no school for the girls today) and see Mrs. Jaggar. Max had fun showing them around HIS room and where all HIS stuff is. Emily and Morgan had Mrs. Jaggar for preschool 5 years ago!!!

Wayne's request for a Blog Entry

Wayne said that on his list of things that he wants to see/do before he dies was Navy beating Notre Dame....now he can cross that off his list!

Dinner Guests

Tonight our friends the Gildays came over for dinner. We figured out we hadn't seen them in 5 years. Wayne and Brian went to the Naval Academy together and were roommates in Coronado.
Max was in heaven having some kids over that were more his age. Emily and Morgan couldn't believe how blue Maura's eyes were and how blond her hair was....big contrast from the Acobas.
Fun night!

Jim Gaffigan

Last night we went to see the comedian Jim Gaffigan with Jim & Jill. What a great night. He had all of us in hysterics. He is a clean comedian with no vulgarity and has you rolling in the aisles. If he comes to your town check him out. I was still chuckling about him this morning. So fun to laugh for an hour plus!

Friday Play Group

Every Friday this group of friends get together for a play date. We alternate each week whose house it is at and the girls all ride the bus home together. Today was our turn!

Happy Birthday Grandpa Tony

Wayne's Dad passed away two years ago this month but today he would have been 77 years old. At dinner we talked about some of our favorite memories and had coconut cream pie in his honor. We sure miss him!