A Blazer Victory!

Here we are at another Blazer Game...except they actually won this time! Nick would be mad at me for talking smack about his team but I think he is starting to agree...they just can't get it together! Oh well we still love 'em!! Gracie and Gavin went this time! They make me laugh...we have Gavin who is so into it and is just so serious watching every play. And then there is Gracie who could care less and just wants to eat sno cones and popcorn and try to get Blaze's attention! She loves to cheer though and make alot of noise with the noisemakers!! She loves to yell DEFENSE..DEFENSE! She is a hoot! Isn' t it crazy how different your kids can be! And how you just love 'em the way they are!

Gav and Gracie getting ready for Gametime!
Gracie finally got Blaze to stop and take a pic after yelling his name at least 100 times!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! I can't believe the Holidays have officially begun... we had a great Thanksgiving yesterday. I caught a cold so it kind of stunk I couldn't really taste a whole lot and I have been feeling pretty crappy. But we made the best of it! I have so much to be thankful for here are just a few...

~I am so thankful for my awesome hubby who always works so hard to provide for our family and to support my spending habits! :)

~ I am thankful for a good marriage and for a husband I still find SEXY!

~I am thankful for my beautiful kids who have good health and strong bodies!

~ I am thankful for the best family and the crazy get togethers where there is never a dull moment!

~ I am so grateful for good friends who make life fun!!

~ I am grateful for good parents who taught me the good things of life...be happy...be obedient...stay true to your faith!

~I am grateful for a beautiful, cozy, warm home!

~ I am grateful for babysitters!

~I am grateful for Paddington's Pizza!

~I am thankful for TUMS!

~ I am thankful for this little life growing inside of me...and that I am able to be pregnant!

I could go on and on...I am a very LUCKY girl!

Gracie says she is thankful for..."my little brother...my big brother...and my mom and dad."

Gavin says he is thankful for ..."my family and friends."

Nick's working today but if I were to ask him he would say he is thankful for...ME! :)

Gracie at her Preschool Thanksgiving feast!

The "big" kids saying...CHEERS!

This Thanksgiving was really neat because we were all together!! Here is the whole Fam minus the good lookin photographer...me.

What the crap???

For those fellow Bachelor watchers...Ok so was anybody else totally disappointed last night??? What was that about? Not even choosing one? I was hoping maybe Jenny would come back and Brad would then propose to her...but my gosh to say goodbye to both. He should of totally picked Jenny, she was so darn cute! I was and still am mad about it...you watch the whole season and then it ends like that! Oh well...we will have to see how he explains himself tonight! He still is pretty cute though!

Getting to know Gina...

1. What time did you get up this morning? Well technically 4am...Gavin had a bad dream
2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds...for sure!
3. What was the last film you saw at the movies? The Body Snatchers...it was ok
4. What is your favorite TV show? Well I love tv! Right now...bachelor,dancing with the stars, and Dr. 90210
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? toasted English muffin with a big glob of peanut butter
6. What is your middle name? Alissa
7. What food do you dislike? I just cannot stand mushy veggies like squash and spinach
8. What is your favorite CD at the moment? I never listen to cd's anymore only my ipod...I like variety!
9. What kind of car do you drive? Denali XL...my favorite car ever by far...and we've had a lot!!
10. Favorite sandwich? ok girls your right...Cranberry Chicken Salad Sandwich from Spoons!
11. What characteristics do you despise? I don't do well with complainers...now and then ok but all the time no...come on life is too short!
12. Favorite item of clothing? right now maternity jeans...I don't know what I'd do without them!
13. If you could go anywhere in the world for a vacation, where would you go? Anywhere tropical...I am a sun addict(bad I know!)
14. What color is your bathroom? Brown and Golds I guess??
15. Favorite brand of clothing? I love to shop in BP...when do you become too old for that??
16. Where would you retire? Probably Florida so Nick could work for Disney! :)
17. Most memorable birthday? I love everyone! Birthdays are the best!
18. Favorite sport to watch? Basketball by far!
19. Furthest place you are sending this? not far
20. Who do you expect to send this back to you? Probably Keri
21. Person you expect to send it back first? maybe Keri???
22. Favorite saying? Live for the moment!"
23. When is your birthday? August 18th...go Leo's
24. Are you a morning person or a night person? totally night!
25. What is your shoe size? 8 1/2
26. Pets? We've tried it but currently none!
27. What did you want to be when you were little? A hairstylist...like Crystal!
28. What are you today? A MOM!!!
29. What is your favorite candy? Butterfinger...and starburst!
30. Your favorite flower? gerber daisies
31. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? Well I would have to say January 20th...my due date...I can't wait to meet little Drake!
32. What church/synagogue do you attend? The Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints
33. What are you listening to right now? My kids...fighting...playing...I'm not quite sure??
34. What was the last thing you ate? yogurt
35. Do you wish on stars? absolutely...I need all the help I can get!
36.Do you believe in Angels? For sure!
37. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? yellow,green or pink...
38. What is your pet peeve? I have many...but I hate it when the toilet seat is left up!
39. Last person you spoke to on the phone? My hubby
40. Do you like the person who sent this to you? ummm let me think....ABSOLUTELY!!
41. Favorite soft drink? right now it is totally Root Beer...but usually it's diet Pepsi.
42. Favorite restaurant? PF Changs
43. Hair Color? Brunette!
44. Siblings? 3 brothers and 1 sister
45. Favorite day of the year? I would have to say Christmas eve too!
46. What was your favorite toy as a child? I loved Cabbage Patch dolls...my mom still has them all!
47. Summer or winter? Summer for sure!!...I already can't wait for summer again!
48. Hugs or kisses? I am a huggy person but a I will never pass up a good kiss from my Nick! 49. Chocolate or vanilla? I think I am more vanilla
50. Do you want your friends to fill this out? ofcourse!
51. When was the last time you cried? I think last week... I am pretty emotional these days!
52. What is under your bed? My pregnancy week by week book and journal.
53. Who is the friend you've had the longest? Probably my cousins in CA...they are family but also good friends!
54. What did you do last night? Went to a pampered chef party and then watched Cameron get kicked off Dancing with the stars.
55. Favorite smell? Anything coconut...it makes me think of a tropical vacation!
56. What are you afraid of? Losing my kids or Nick...dying before my kids are grown.
57. How many keys on your key ring? like 6...which I am not sure what there all for??
58. How many years at your current job? well I have been a mom for over 7 years now...WOW!
59. Favorite day of the week? Saturday...when Nick is not working!
60. How many towns have you lived in? only 3 I think...2 in CA and Salem,OR
61. Do you make friends easily? I think so...I have always been outgoing!

Wow that took forever....so to those of you who read this your next!

Our poor little Gracerito!

Well this last week has sucked! Gracie has been really sick! She came down with something last Wednesday night and has been sick ever since. She has had about a 104 fever for 5 straight days, so yesterday the doc wanted to run some tests just to make sure nothing serious is going on. So we jetted off to the hospital for some lab work. Gracie was a trooper but it was very scary for her. Long story short...everything looks ok. So the doc played it up to a bad virus! really bad! If she isn't feeling better by tomorrow we have to go back in. So keep your fingers crossed! She still isn't feeling good today so lets pray for a miraculous recovery! I am worried for this flu season...is it going to be horrible?? Maybe Drake should stay cooking until spring!

Nick and Gracie snuggling up at the hospital...how come men can fall asleep anywhere??

GO Blazers!

Well the season has officially started. And for those of you who don't know the Fredinburg's are big Blazer fans!! This is the 3rd year Nick has gotten season tickets... I think he is really hoping this young team will take off. You never know?? So Nick and I went last Wednesday to Opening night, I always love going to the games..we have alot of FUN! So here's to a good season! We are currently 3-3 and undefeated at home! GO Blazers!

Nick is so cute...he gets so excited for every game! This was his Greg Oden opening night ticket!
Me and Nick getting ready to CHEER! We WON! The Rose Garden got this cool new jumbotron...in HD! We are stepping up!

A Night Out!

On Saturday night me and my Mom took the kids to Disney on Ice. Nick wasn't feeling good (hmmm....the DUCK game??) so my Mom said she would go with me! Which was probably better anyway...she is like a big kid sometimes and really enjoyed it! So we went out to dinner and then hit the show! The kids loved it! ...we missed you Nick!

Nana and the kids at Fuddruckers!

Gracie lovin it!
Gavin being himself!

Nana and the Gavster!

Me and Gracerito!

I love my kids...

A Big THANK YOU!!

I just wanted to let everybody know what great friends I have! Saturday 3 of my fav friends threw me a baby shower! A BIG Thank you to all who came and for the great gifts~ and especially Thank you Jen, Shalyse, and Susan! The shower was so much fun! My friends and family were so generous! Little baby boy things are so cute! I can't wait to see Drake in them! It is so surreal that I am having a baby...when is it gonna hit me???

Three Great Girls!!~Jen,Shalyse & Susan Me and my Mom...I'm starting to look BIG...I'm worried!

Is October really over??

Sorry I failed to post anything about our Halloween! Where has the time gone?? I love Halloween...the candy, Mom's good chili, pumpkin bars, family and friends,...its the best! We had fun! The kids love having there cousins live close by. But it is crazy when they all get together! Here is the crew!...