Orphanage 09'

Rocky Point & Esperanza Orphanage 09'

I got the opportunity to once again, go give service at the Esperanza Orphanage in Rocky Point with Logan's family this year. We had such a great trip and even got to enjoy 3 days in Rocky Point for a little vacation.
Each year Logan's parents set up a huge project to give a group of 43 children a Christmas they wouldn't get if it wasn't for his parents. They have been doing it for many years and the last 2 years I have gotten a chance to tag along with them. It is such an eye opener each time to see all these kids so excited for the smallest things that we see in our every day life. It makes you really appreciate all that we have and how truly spoiled we are on Christmas...and especially how blessed I am to be able to spend Christmas with my family. You think about 43 kids without a family for Christmas time and it makes you so sad.
Logan (being he is all into the living green stuff) asked the main owner if he would be okay with Logan trying to raise money to provide the Orphanage Solar Panels which would make them have Free hot water and electric forever. I watched as Logan handed the owner the note written in Spanish what Logan was planning to do.. The owners eyes lit up and it looked like he was going to tear up. He immediately said YES YES YES and couldn't stop smiling. They spend $900.00 a month just on that stuff every single MONTH and none of the kids ever get to take hot showers..The hot water is only for the laundry room.. I can't imagine never taking a hot shower. :( So Logan is hoping to be able to raise enough money by Dec 10' to give this Orphanage something that will truly make a HUGE difference in their life. I will keep you posted on the website once its up and running.Owners and their family

Most of the OrphanageA room with bunk beds they sleep on.There church next to their bedrooms. They are all being raised Catholic.Their study/homework room.
Half the stuff we took down (Cleaning supplies, Books, Food food food, Baby supplies, Blankets and TONS more)
Arts & Crafts while we unloaded the VanFrosting Cookies

All the kids Christmas bags under their tree.Waiting to get present bagsDIG IN! This is the part where you hear and see kids jabbering about their toys and running over to show there friends what they got.

Kacie set up shop doing the girls fingernails for them. She had a line of girls waiting.

Christmas 09'

Christmas
Merry Late Christmas everyone.
Christmas was wonderful this year. I was truly spoiled by sooo many people.
Esp my family and Logan.
I spent most of the day with my family and had LOTS and LOTS of yummy food.
I got sick on Christmas day so that was a bit of a bummer.
Braxton was soo much fun this year. He had a fun time playing with ALL this fun new toys and even helping open some of his presents.
All in all it was another great Christmas!

FAMILY- Whole family made it to this picture! haha


All the kids and grandkid (s)

He LOVED his new toy(s).
Esp this motorcycle thing, he had a dance and all to go with the music.

Jenna will prob kill me for putting this one on...but, its such a cute picture!

Tanner and Ariela (his girlfriend)

A week till Christmas ALREADY?

Holy cow!

Where in the world has December went? Let alone 2009... I can't believe that it is already almost Christmas than 2010. Time is flying by and it needs to slow down just a tad bit so I can catch up with it. haha

Nothing new is going on with me. I have been crazy busy it seems between; Working, Christmas shopping in the madness, Birthdays, Suns Games, Work Parties and more. I love Christmas time though, and I love the holiday spirit so I can't complain that much.

I am happy to say I am finally finished with my shopping, and thank goodness. I leave for a 2dayer to Vegas Sun so I made myself finish before..Because theres no way I am stepping foot in any store on the 23rd or 24th! :)


Babysitting BRAXY:
His smile is hard to resist, Right?Hooooodies! haha



A co-worker of mine told me about a website that you can get
2 FREE complimentary tickets to the suns game.
You get tickets to a lounge area where its free standing with couches and some chairs and it overlooks the court. So, I had 3 people sign up and we ended up with 8 free tickets.
I had my work holiday party that night as well.. luckily it was a later game, So I was able to go to the work party for 45 mins and than off to the Suns game we went!
We had such a blast and we WON!

Oh yes, he has a beard... ha he has been working on his beauty for a month now.. on the other hand I have been working on making him shave for about 2 1/2 weeks now. haha I wish this picture wasn't in black and white because he has a colorful beard, I love how the irish in him comes out when he grows his beard out...theres the blondes, the reds, and the browns. I like a little facial hair but I don't so much like thick beards... he has been teasing me saying hes going to shave it and keep just a crazy mustache for a day.. my reply was, "eww, gross.. I wont be seen with you that day" hahaha I am not a fan of mustaches at ALL! But, I love this boy with or without a beard :)

Maria and I

Kacie, Leighton (Logans younger brother) and me!
and...my camera died half way through the game.


Next on the agenda:
*Vegas
*Kacies Birthday
*Christmas
*Christmas Exchange with Friends
*Mexico to Orphanage
*New Years
2010, Woah!

Happy Birthday Braxton!!!

~BRAXTONS 2ND BIRTHDAY~

Brax turned the big 2 on Dec 1st!
This year he understood a little more than last year.
He got so excited as all of our families would show up.

His faces crack me up.

His cute birthday ears for the night!

PRESENT TIME!
He opened a few of his presents this year :) Funny story...he got UPSESSSED instantly with the presents my grandma got him. 1. A music box that plays music when you open the drawer and stops when you shut it.. Braxton loves ANYTHING that he can control and that opens and shuts or turns on and off, oh does he LOVE them! haha 2. Was the monkey SOFT blanket and Pillow that she made him.. and he immediately layed down on it and snuggled with it.

Cupcake time!!
He wanted to touch the fire not blow out the fire. haha

Happy Birthday Braxton! I cant believe your already TWO
You are the cutest little two yr old, no doubt!
I LOVE how much you love me and get sooo excited when you see me
and cry when I leave you :(
I LOVE YOU SOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!

Love, TaTa

Crazy Weekend

New Moon-Midnight showing with Amelia and Colby! I arrived just before the previews started due to having to bake all night for my sisters boutique Friday and Saturday. Thanks Ging, for saving me a seat, wouldn't have been able to go without that! I must say...I was glad I went to the midnight showing to see it after all.. I was extremely tired going into it and even more tired coming out of it, but it was all worth it. New moon is by far better than Twlight :) I am anxious to watch it again when im fully awake and alert for it.

I got 3 hours of sleep and than to my parents house for my sister boutique I went. I got talked into doing the Cinnamon rolls with my mom and in the end it was worth it for all the money, that I SO VERY NEED RIGHT NOW! I got to bake cinnamon rolls for 2 long days and than did a wedding for my mom Saturday half way through the day. WHAT A WEEKEND. I don't think I moved from the couch and my bed all day Sunday.

I cant believe its THANKSGIVING already. Seriously, where did November go?
I am excited for all the yummy food my mom makes. Good thing I am on track for my running this week because I always WAY over eat on Thanksgiving.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Sugarplums Boutique FRIDAY & SAT

Sugarplums Holiday Boutique

My sisters 2nd annual Holiday Boutique is Friday (20th) and Saturday (21st)!!
Come one and come all!
LOTS and LOTS of cute stuff... (I got a sneak peak ;))

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Glitter Toes
www.vintageblissboutique.com-
www.sayitwithcharms.blogspot.com
www.funkytrunks.blogspot.com
www.holidaysmademagic.blogspot.com
www.pepperblossomdecor.com
www.sugarplumboutique.net
www.paisleypink.blogspot.com
www.abocakesandcookies.blogspot.com
www.funkymamabags.blogspot.com
Jewelry
Hair accessories
Gold Canyon Candles & Scentsy
Flower arrangements/ wreaths
Aprons
Holiday Yard Art
Ornaments
Baby blankets & necessities
Home & Holiday Decor
Pampered Chef
Metal and wood picture frames and hooks
Custom designed shelves
Fabric, pillows, bedding
Hats, Flip Flops
Temple Bags
Custom monogram framed pictures
Salsa
Cinnamon Rolls, dinner rolls, and breads
And TONS more!!

HalloWEEN!

HALLLOWEEEEEENNNNNNNN :)

I might not have had my MOMS AMAZINNNNG Tomato Bisque soup but I bought some from the store and made it for Logan and I on Halloween Night, Along with a GRILLED CHEESE BAGEL. Yes, I know sounds weird.. Logans invention...but its pretty good and I have been hooked since he has showed me! :)

Sorry picture wont turn the other way?

My Surfer boy xo
-He didnt dress up this year due to WORK and MONEY saving sooo next year we promised each other we were going all out!

CANDYYYYYYYYY!! 2 bowls of candy... what more can I ask for?
We had some cute trick or treaters. Not as many as I wished for but an okay amount for an older neighborhood!

Hoakey and Kacie- a friend from her work!
How cute is her costume and rad is his??!?

Peace girl-Thats what I was this year! I was to busy and trying to save money this year.. Halloween came WAY to fast for me.. so, I had to come up with something I had at home.. I had a lot of Peace stuff... so it worked out perfect!!

PEACE VANS!!!

Mia Bear helped me on Halloween Night pass out candy. She was a "HERE COMES TROUBLE" outfit.

Jason-Our good friend (Logans best friend) His costume was " To: Women From:God" hahaha pretty classic!

FIREEE PIT and some halloween Decor :) I love having a fire pit and cool weather!Joann and Taylor- Hunter and Cat!ISN'T HE THE CUTEST SKELTON YOU'VE EVER SEEN?
I think so!

I Know I obsessive over him because hes my nephew/cutest kid ever/best little friend ever but he is sooooo cute and I loveeeeeeeee him soooo freaking much!!! I seriously don't know what im going to do when this new lil cutie comes cuz Braxton has stole my love!!! <3

Hope everyone had a Fabulous Halloween!


-Devon "Trick or Treat" Totally forgot to tell your hands that this year! haha