Christmas Lights

I am on our Homeowners Association board of directors and proposed that we did a neighborhood Christmas light contest...it was a GO and tonight was the awards ceremony. Before the gathering we decided to walk Taylor around the neighborhood and show her all of the lights. We bundled her up in her warmest pj's (I mean it was 65 outside...a bit chilly), and took a walk around the neighborhood. These two pictures are taken at the winners house, you can't see how detailed it was but take my word for it...there wasn't much more they could do! After they were presented with 1st place, he told us it is actually set to music...like the houses you see online! We all walked back down there and watched the light show set up to music. It was very impressive and I think Taylor had a great time seeing all of the different blow ups and lights!

Train Park

Taylor and I met some of the girls from MOPS and their little ones at the Scottsdale Train Park. This was our first time going and we had a great time. There are a couple little playground areas, a carousel, and a train. We played at the playground for a little while, Taylor loved trying to climb up the end of the slide and then sliding the short way down saying "whoa"! After the playground we went on the carousel...I have decided this will from now on be a Daddy task. I did not like it at all and was pretty dizzy and sick by the time I got off! I guess I haven't been on one for a long time to know! And the picture is very deceiving..this was obviously taken before we took off! We went on a train ride next, Taylor really liked watching everything and waving to everyone as we went by.

Mom's Night Out

My MOPS group does a Mom's Night Out each month and we all take turns hosting and selecting an activity. This month was my turn and I figured what better activity in December than a cookie exchange! I made a bunch of sugar cookies and lots of frosting, we had such a great time decorating cookies and enjoying great conversation! I have really enjoyed getting to know the women in my group and am looking forward to everything else our MOPS group does this year! Thanks for coming over last night ladies, I can't wait to dig into the cookies!!

Vanguard Circus

In lieu of a Christmas party, Derek's company brings in the circus!! It was about an hour long and Taylor did pretty well. When we went into the tent they handed out goodie bags with all kinds of treats, from the one picture, you'll see Taylor really enjoyed snacking throughout the whole show! She started losing interest towards the end, however, the elephants came in and saved the day! She loved seeing the huge elephants up close!

15 Month Check Up

We just had Taylor's 15 month check up and she is lookin' good! She was 22.5 lbs which is in the 45% percentile and 31 inches which is in the 70th percentile! I do have to brag on her just a little :) ...especially for everyone that thinks I talk alot..the Dr. was extremely impressed with how many words she says, and Taylor was more than happy to say them for her! Isn't Derek such a lucky guy...two big talkers in the house!

Happy Birthday Grandma!

Derek's mom celebrated her Birthday on Thanksgiving and we decided to continue the Birthday fun and take her to the horse track yesterday. Between races there was music, of course Taylor had a great time entertaining everyone with her dancing!

As you can see Taylor had a hard day of dancing! She fell asleep the second we got in the car!

Happy Birthday Bonnie!

Olive Oil Mill

Today my mom, Taylor, my good friend Jena and I all headed to Queen Creek to the Olive Oil Mill. It was a really cute place with a great restaurant. We had a yummy lunch and then took the tour. There was a little info session and then we went into the pressing room where we were able to taste Olive Oil that was freshly pressed, WOW is it potent! We also got to taste various stuffed olives, flavored olive oils and tapenades. What a fun and yummy way to spend the day!