in a nut shell!

so, I know I know i haven't blogged in forever, I've been busy having so much fun! There has been so much going on this holiday season, I don't seem to have the energy to put into my own blog. I have so many thing to talk about , so I figured I would let the pics do the talking. These are in no particular order, but I'm sure you'll get the point





This past Tuesaday, my family decided to make a trip toDisneyland. They all flew in and we drove and met them there. We had a 3 full days at the happiest place on earth. Let me tell you, it really was , I 'm not sure who had more fun, me ..or the kids, I'm already having withdrawls.
The kids loved the carousel, That was probably Presley's favorite.This little Avrey is so sweet, her little tiny body, makes her that much sweeter, she is a zippy little thing, she can run so fast and she just melts your heart. Her big eyes and that long beautiful hair, is to die for! She is a good girl and is always willing to share with my kids when we are in town. She likes to take care of Presley and is a little mommy already.

Gotta stop and Pose with the characters

This picture takes the cake of them all. The pure love in a grandmommy's eyes for her little grandbabies.

she's so nice, she's on here twice

our little Easton boy, is boy through and through! he loves cars and has loved them at a really early age. He talks so good and so clear, and he is just barely 18 months, you really understands what he wants. He is funny and friendly and a little explorer. He loves his milk and to play with his belly button while drinking it, it soothes him! I could eat him up!

The oldest of the grandbabies, Livvy Lu. Being the first niece on the crum side,she got a lot of attention. I remember coming home from work and wanting to rush over to Lindsay's to love on this angel. I always thought she kind of looked like me, I definately have a soft spot for her. She is smart and creative and can think of the best names for her toys. I ask Presley what we should name her baby and she says"baby". Livvy on the other hand thinks of names for her kitty and it's "meowma". Are you kidding me, Not even I could think of that.she is beautiful and such a good big sister

My little Rocs, he was absolutely amazing on this trip, he was an angel and loved every minute of it. He complained a few times"it's just so hard to wait" for all the rides, but he really is growing up and he is so fun! He went on Tower of terror with Spencer! I was shocked, he didn't want to go on it again,but was rewarded from uncle Spencer with some cotton candy

Could you just die over this sweeteness. Evie and Baron,are just 3 days apart.They are such good babies and never fuss. I couln't hold them enough, while at disneyland, I actually thought about how I could take them home with me. They are smiling now and it just melts your heart.

The parade at both parks were darling and the kids danced and smiled and loved it!

Pesley is a dancin machine, she can get low! she is a spit fire and gives me a run for my money, Mikes says it's a good thing, he's say the boys won't walk all over her when she's older. I guess we'll see

Bugs Life movie! Presley cried and nuzzled her face into my chest, but Rocs loved it!

They could be siblings

They were doing a fly by, I tried to get an action shot

Lexi is the best! she is a great Auntie to all the kids! I love spending time with her and wish some of her amazingness would rub off on me.

They really love each other. Disneyland was truly magical and I am so happy we got to go. The only thing that would have made it even better was, if Mike was there! He was off working in Texas, And we surely missed him






Before we went to Disneyland Mike and Rocco went on the anual father and son trip to the Cabin. Mike said he loved the snow this year , he would have to tell Rocs that it is was time to come inside. In years past he was cold and wouldn't really play in the snow

His first snow angel

My most favorite men

I think he is getting braver than me, when it comes to sledding

This wraps up our adventures for now!

merry christmas

I love my family!! they all looked so cute today. I love having an excuse to have everyone match. Hope you all are having a lovely holiday season

we had some rain and it created a small river in the back, so the kids decided to run in it while still in their jammies and crazy bed head.

Do you notice anything in these pictures?

That's right, Presley is in panties and fully potty trained. She has done awsome and I would do it 50 more times if it was this easy each time. No babies in diapers anymore,with the exception of bed time. I think on the savings I will do with the diapers I deserve a new shirt. For all my efforts,hmmm I like that plan

Last week we had the opportunity to host Mike's work party at our house. I stressed for a couple of weeks cleaning like mad, but it was worth all the efforts,
Here is the result...

I couldn't have done it without the help of my friends, Cyndi,jessica, and Karen. we rallied together and collected any thing gold and I rented linens, and voila a party for 16. thanks to my sweet friends, you guys are great and I am so thankful for you.

I love him!!!

Last week, on thanksgiving to be exact, Mike drove down to Victorville to go look at a truck. This was just not any truck,it is a white, four door, chevy, long bed, allison transmission, truck of his dreams.

When he went to see it he fell in love with it, and the next day the owners were here in Bakersfield and the deal was done!

He finally has the truck he has wanted since he was 17. I can't think of anyone who is more deserving of this than Mike. He works so tirelessly everyday ,often times 24 hour days, without ever a complaint. I often wonder how he does this and never complains,because I get one hour less sleep on somedays and I complain about that.









He is such a fun dad, the kids can't wait for him to come home each night. Presley wakes up asking where daddy is, and Rocco will do something good and then say"Daddy will be so happy"They love their Daddy and I love that.

He is a man of many talents, he really knows how to do anything and can fix anything. One time a couple years ago, we were driving ome from Lake Havasu in this old toyota truck that didnt have a working gas gage, so we didn't know when we needed to get gas. So, somewhere in Glendale we ran out of gas on the side of the freeway. We happen to be pulling the jetskis, so Mike getsthis brilliant idea to siffen some gas out of the jet ski and into the truck. He pulls some tubing off the jet ski and puts it in the gas tank of the jet ski and sucks a little, and lo and behold some gas come out and then he puts just enough in the toyota to get us to a gas station. I mean seriously, who thinks of things like that.

I'll tell you one thing,I want to be on desserted island with Mike, ause I wouln't have anything to worry about.

He is my true Love and I am so blessed to call him mine. He deserves much more than this truck, but I'm so glad he was able to get.

Ilove you Honey and I love our family.

my favorite thing

Are you Arizonans jealous?

sunday extravaganza

Each Sunday we like to make an extra special dinner, every Friday night or a text Saturday morning, I give Mike the big questions of what's for dinnner on Sunday. He has a great imagination of new and creative meal ideas.
This Sundays request was, Cheescake Factory avacado egg rolls and shrimp tacos. So, I searched the web for the copycat recipe of the egg rolls and voila! here is dinner!





Everyone must try this. It is a little time consuming,but so worth it. The sauce is what makes it! and you can't complain about shrimp tacos,

This is the aftermath..... I guess we liked it.

And the finale was, chocolate peanut butter shakes!mmmm

I wonder what we'll have next week?