our weekend in Tahoe

Just got back from a long weekend in Tahoe with Mimi, Pop-pop, Andy's sister Emily, and Sydney and Riley. So fun and so much snow! We ended up flying for weather reasons, and Cole was in heaven! We got to walk out on the pavement to board the plane in Burbank, and I can't even describe the look of joy on our little boy's face! Getting to ride on a real airplane - what a treat! =) I was horrible at taking pictures this trip, but Andy got to snowboard a couple days, and we just relaxed, went into town (for a delicious carmel apple), and played in the snow...

movin' right along

Can't believe we're already into the second trimester! Had our 13 week appointment/check-up this afternoon, and everything looks great! Got to hear the heartbeat for the first time, and got to also have an ultrasound. Baby has skinny little arms and legs, and was moving around quite a bit. Still in the awkward, not showing, bloated phase and can't wait to start showing more and feel the baby moving! Cole points to ultrasound and my stomach and says baby, but I'm not sure he's made the connection...but come July, he'll find out what baby really means. =)

new front door

So, we know many of you liked our old front door, but the lack of privacy, modern, solid glass look wasn't for us. But being that our front door can't be seen from the street it wasn't a first priority when we moved in. However, driving home from a bible study in Carpinteria, I came across our door literally leaning against a tree on the curb with a sign - $40 OBO. For those of you who know me, I'm always looking for a bargain...so naturally I offered him $30. =) He took it, and after a long weekend of sanding, measuring, screwing, painting (changing minds about colors), and a lot of work, Andy and his dad hung our new front door! Still needs a final coat, but I found the number idea online, and voila - I'm completely in LOVE with our new front door!!!

our rockin' New Years

Since we never got around to throwing a housewarming party, we decided to bring in the new year (and celebrate Heather's 21st birthday) by hosting our first party at the new pad! It turned out to be a lot of fun, and I think we had about 25 people. We toasted the new year (and even had a countdown) at around 10:30, when we all agreed that we'd partied so hard, we just couldn't make it to midnight. ;) Thanks to everyone who came and generously contributed to the meal - we had so much fun and we think this may have been our first annual New Years party. Can't wait for next year!

Below are also a few pictures from Christmas. I'm bummed we didn't take more, but I can only blame myself for just getting wrapped up with the day. We had a lot of fun with my family this year, and even got to have Mimi and Pop-pop come down for a few days. Cole was in heaven!