Mammoth Mountain with my valentine

Last weekend Mike and I went to Mammoth with some friends during Valentine's Day! It was our ninth Valentine's Day together! I was so excited to go snowboarding, although apprehensive at the same time. I did really good. Mike is awesome! He makes it look so easy. Being paranoid and nervous like I am, I thought it was best to wear a helmet, especially since I haven't boarded since before being pregnant with Mad. I felt much more comfortable this time around. I still hate those chairlifts though. I would prefer to fall off and crawl away quickly before getting hit by the lift behind me. :) On Valentine's morning, Mike had booked a massage for me at Snow Creek Spa and Resort. It was amazing! It was the best gift after a long day of snowboarding. He got points for that! The kids had a fun weekend with Grandma and Grandpa and then with Gamma and Poppy. Thanks for watching them guys! We love you!

The crew getting ready to go on the mountain for the day.

Beautiful day on Mammoth Mountain. It was warm and clear!

My hot boarder!

A picture on the lift. LOVE!

Danielle, Kim and I taking a break after doing three or four runs in a row.

Some action shots. Mike can board and take pictures at the same time. I can't. I have to have full concentration on my balance. At one point he had gone down a different run and was calling my cell phone. For a second I was about to answer and then I thought, who am I kidding? I can't talk on the phone while snowboarding.

Steve (Mike's brother), Alec and Mike- These three are the best boarders! Took the Cornice like it was nothing.

Steve and Mikey

Brothers

A view from the top of Mammoth Mountain- 11,000 feet up. This was right before the guys rode the black diamond down the mountain and I rode the gondola back down the mountain. :)

Such a beautiful day!

You have to get a shot in front of the Mammoth.

Um....cute picture boys!

Steve doing his ad for Mammoth. If you know Steve- this shot is hilarious!

Goodbye Mammoth! It was a great weekend. Time to go see our kiddos!

On the long road home...

My Valentines!

This year I am so lucky to have three Valentines! My number one valentine was behind the camera in these shots!

Here is a peek at our attempt to take a Valentine photo shoot...

testing the light...

...trying to get smiles...

...Brody sees his valentine...


...right after this Brod took a face first dive into the grass...good thing I was there to catch him

...and this was our best shot for our Valentines..

Hope your V Day was extra happy this year!

31-oh so fun!

I turned 31 at the beginning of the month (4th) and celebrated with my family! We had a yummy dinner at Roman Cucina and I got lots of love from my babes. It was fun to be with my parents, Bri (Geoff was working), Grey, hubby and kids. The next night the girls took me out for martinis! I feel so blessed to have such great friends. When I think back on my life and where I am now at 31, I couldn't be happier. I have an AMAZING family, fabulous and kind friends, a giving, sweet, hot hubby, and two amazing, entertaining, beautiful children. I think my 30's are going to be the best years yet!

My amazing little family!

Maddy helping mommy blow out my candle!


I LOVE this picture of me and my girl!

Martini Monday with my friends!
Pop rocks on the rim of a martini-doesn't get much better :)
Love ya girls!

RIP Pink and Black Blanks

Tonight was a sad night in our house- literally our house could have burned down. Thank God, everything was okay. Maddy loves to throw things up in the air and catch them, which she is really good at. Well, tonight I had the stove on cooking and she was walking around the house and came in the kitchen. She threw her beloved pink and black "blanks" as we call it up in the air. Everyone who knows us knows how much she LOVES her blanks. It landed on the counter and I said, "Oh Mad, don't do that the stove is on and there is a fire right here...be careful." Two seconds later- it happened again. I am not sure if it was an accident or if she did it on purpose...regardless- I screamed "MIKE!" (of course), he looks at the kids to see if they are okay (he has no idea why I am screaming) and the he sees it - blankie on fire!!!!!! I think I grabbed it at the same time he did. My screaming as well as Maddy setting eyes on her blanket melting... sent her into hysterics!!! We calmed her down and all she could say was "my blankie, my blankie"- press repeat right here. I have another in case of emergencies. It is brown and baby pink and thank goodness she loves it!!! She thinks it is so soft and pretty. Mike and I made a BIG deal about how great this one is because she is basically traumatized by the sight of her blanks. She didn't want to touch it. She barely looked at it. She wanted me to hold her after it happened. I think we are all okay now and I could bet you she won't be throwing anything up in the air in the kitchen again- EVER!

The happy girl with her new blanks!

Loving on the cozy blanky!

The burnt blanks!!! It was crispy and smelled like fire. :(

Brods wanted in on the camera action too! Love those blue eyes!

The Princess and the Frog

Last weekend my mom and I took Maddy to her first movie! I had been excited to take her to the movies and when The Princess and the Frog came out, I thought that would be perfect! She was really excited and mom and I told her how it was like a huge TV. She got to pick her treat, gummy bears, and have some of Gamma's popcorn. I never let her have popcorn..for those who know me know why---chozing hazard. Hey- even I choke on popcorn sometimes and I am 30. So, we got all settled in the theatre and were ready to watch the show. Not long into it, Maddy realized how fun it was to play with the chairs that go up and down. She enjoyed the movie, but not as much as the chairs. We had a good time! It will be another couple years before we see another one :).

I LOVE FEBRUARY

I LOVE the month of February!

I LOVE the feeling of love, the look of hearts,

the colors red and pink.

I LOVE that it is my birthday.

I LOVE that it is V Day.

I LOVE that it is Maddy's birthday!

I am excited for this month!

Bring on the LOVE!

It's raining, it's pouring...

A couple weekends ago we were playing in the rain...jumping in puddles...playing with our umbrella and collecting leaves! It felt great to be outside and be kids!