My Christmas present

Tah-Dah! One of the best gifts yet! Shane gave it to me about 10 days before Christmas. Just to make sure it was charged and I knew how to work it come Christmas morning. Here are some favorite shots since then.

Anthony received a remote control R2D2 and Jackson loved chasing it!

Anthony opening the one thing he had been asking for since Halloween (DS).

Anthony and Jackson sledding.

Jackson and his first birthday cake.

This is Jackson answering yes. Just too cute how he does it.

Movie Review: Did you hear about the Morgans

I had no interest is watching this movie. However a friend did talk me into it. I am not a fan of SJP. Glad I saw this one. It had a lot of humor. Along with a pretty decent story. I would recommend it to anyone!

Movie Review: The Lovely Bones

This movie is not one I would have picked to see myself. However I needed to get out of the house and I tagged along with a friend and her husband. I personally never read the book. Which I have heard was a good book. However the movie not so great. A bit weird and really hard to sit through.

Happy Birthday Anthony

Happy 5th Birthday Anthony! You have grown so much in the last 5 years. Here is a little recap.
Born at 12:01 am 10 weeks early.

1st Birthday. You weren't a fan of cake.

2nd birthday

3rd birthday (you sure needed a haircut)

4th birthday, as a brand new big brother.

It was such a scary start for you. But you are so strong and smart. A bit of a picky eater.

Mommy and daddy had to work today and you started back to school. But you had cupcakes at school with your friends and they sang happy birthday. Mommy and daddy took you to your favorite place for dinner. McDonald's(once again this year)!

I LOVE YOU!

Goodbye 2009.....Hello 2010

I have to say I am happy to see 2009 behind us.

Just a quick run down of what happened in 2009:

• I brought home my baby boy
• My office was closed, and I was moved to a new office
• My grandma passed away
• I had 2 windows busted on my car with my purse stolen
• I struggled to be happy at work
• I gained 15 pounds this year
• We went to a Raiders game (even if they lost)
• I didn't get a vacation
• I then was laid off from my job
• I did get to spend the Holidays at home with my kids
• I got a new job that I start after the new year
• Shane's grandma passed away

I tried to find good in the year, but it mostly seemed to have it's bad.

So here is to 2010! It can only get better this year. Right?

I don't make resolutions however I do have some goals for this year.

• Lose 30 pounds
• Finish the basement
• Go on vacation
• Pay off one credit card
  
  Those seem simple enough. Hope everyone has a great 2010!

Happy 1st Birthday!

Happy 1st Birthday Jackson!

Unfortunately we will not be spending the day as I had hoped, at least you are to young to remember it. It has been amazing year with you. Watching you grow and learn has been wonderful. Your big brother loves you so much and you two play so well together! It's been great to have 4 months at home with you this year however it will be tough to leave when it's time to go back to work.

Here are a few stats about you right now:

• You wear size 4 diapers.
• You wear size 12 month clothing
• You give kisses
• Total mamas boy
• You have 4 teeth (almost) your top 2 have broken skin just not all the way in
• You love to be tackled by Anthony
• You say Thank you, Spongebob square pants, mama and dada.
• You aren't ready to give up the bottle (my bad)
• You weigh 25 lbs
• Your a terrible sleeper, you toss and turn like crazy and wake yourself up often

RIP Grandma Gayle

Gayle L. Mora 1939 ~ 2009 Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, Gayle L. Mora passed away in the early morning hours of December 26, 2009, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born April 15, 1939 in Salt Lake City to David William and Margaret Ethel George Bartholio. Married Bob C. Larsen, later divorced. Married Isy Mora Jan 21, 1965. He died December 3, 2007.

Gayle was the director of CCD for 25 years at Saint Patrick's Church. She was a food service manager with the Salt Lake City School District. Gayle would always lend a helping hand and would give you the shirt off her back. She touched the lives of many people.

She is survived by three sons Shane (Sondra), Lance (Michelle), and Christopher Trent (Marlene). Seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Brother, David Walter (Patricia) Bartholio, brother-in-law, Frank Burleson, and special niece, Michelle Boehme.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, sister, Velma Burleson, grandson, John, and great grandchildren, BayLee and Dylan.

Gayle is one amazing woman I have met in my life. She is Shane's grandmother and is the most loving person every. Shane has shared many great memories of her with me. I have only known her a short time. However I also have some great memories of her.

Unfortunately she passed away in the early morning hours after Christmas. After a long night in the emergency room and unsuccessful surgery there was nothing the doctors could do for her.

In Our Hearts

We thought of you with love today,

but that is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday.
And days before that too.

We think of you in silence.

We often speak your name.

Now all we have are memories.

And your picture in a frame.

Your memory is our keepsake.

With which we'll never part.

God has you in his keeping.

We have you in our heart.