Deseo at the Kierland

 We had a wonderful meal with some wonderful friends.  This was basically a quesadilla!

 Chilean Merluza could be new favorite type of white fish. This dish was amazing.   

Steve and Chris have worked together for many years at LA Specialty and now they are both at Shamrock!  Hopefully we will do this more often!

School Fun!

The first graders took a field trip to The Stuffington Bear Factory and they all got to take home a new bear!  

The last day before Winter Break is a fun one at Fulton.  We begin the day with the Snowflake Sprint, which is a mile walk around the neighborhood.  

And it ends with an all school sing along.  BEST DAY EVER!

And She is 7!

 The Birthday breakfast!

 Joelle opened her presents at her party on Sunday so today she opened her card from Grandma Ginny and Grandpa Bob.  It came with gum and cash!

She was pretty excited about the cash!

It is hard to believe that my baby girl is 7.  She continues to grow and become more mature every time I turn around.  I think back to when she was born and when I could still hold her in my arms and it seems impossible that she was ever that small and helpless.  She amazes us on a daily basis with how grown up she is becoming and how much her brain is "growing"!  I am so proud of her and all that she is becoming.  She has a wonderful brother and sister to look up to and I truly believe that has helped her.  No matter how old she gets or how grown she becomes, she will always be my baby. 

Skateland Party!

Joelle is ready to celebrate her birthday!  She was so excited to have her party at Skateland.  

Here she is showing off..surprise!

My cutie pie!

She got to go to the DJ booth and introduce the song Let It Go!  

She also got a nice big slushie!

She was a very happy girl to get some TMNT toys!

Opening presents is always fun.

Grandma Ginny and Grandpa Bob got her books and a head light so she can read in the dark.  

Mommy and Daddy got Joelle and Ultimate Disney Dream Castle.  She is pretty pumped up!

 After the skating, the kids all got to play in the arcade.  2 of Joelle's friends won 500 tickets on one of the machines.  I am pretty sure a good time was had by all!

 Joelle using her head light.  She loves that thing!

We had to race home from school so she could play with her Castle!

Misc Photos

The tree is up and looking great.

These are some of my favorite ornaments.  They were all given to me by my mother and I cherish them all.  As a matter of fact, my mom probably helped me decorate half of the tree!

My snuggle buddy.  As I type this, he is laying next to me with his head on my legs.  

New haircut

Maya had fun dressing Joelle up!

Shot Gun Riding Patches

He LOVES riding in the front and being able to check everything out!

Shamrock Family Day

Castles and Coasters here we come!  It was yet another gorgeous day in November!  Joelle and David had a blast!

The kids waited in line FOREVER to do the water bumper boats.  At least the ride was worth it:)

Random photo opportunities!

Joelle always loves a ride on the carousel.  This time she had to be on the dragon!!

A round of golf was a must do!  Pretty sure that Steve was the big winner even though David was trying pretty hard!  Joelle, well Joelle was trying!  The most important thing was that everyone had fun and we did!!

Look at that form!

Daddy working with Jo Jo on her swing!

The last stop is the always the arcade!