Diane and Boys

Meet my Niece, Makayla Lynn Richardson...

Oh my gosh... she is sooo cute! Makayla was born this past Saturday morning at 2:38 am. I was lucky enough to be able to be with Amy as she gave birth to this wonderful baby girl. She weighed in at 5 lbs. 15 oz. and 17 inches long. I am happy to say that both Amy and baby Makayla are doing very well!

Sweetness...

Here the nurse is holding her up so that the boys could get a good look at their new cousin :)

Oh my gosh! So cute!!!

Disneyland... AGAIN.. :)

Took the boys to Disneyland last Sunday.. Got there around 8:30 am and left at 10:00 pm. We had two main objectives that day... to see the Alladin Show and to see the Fantasmic show!! We did both!!

Chase ran into Sulley on the way to the bathroom.. :)

Chase's new favorite ride.... Indiana Jones!! He finally opened up his eyes while on the ride and when it was over he said.. "That was AWESOME!!"... LOL..

I have to say that this was my favorite part of the day.. We sat down in front of the river to wait for the Fantasmic Show (3 hours ahead of time).. We came prepared with Phase 10 and Go Fish! We sat and played games, laughed and drank hot chocolate (coffee for me).. When the fireworks started, I had one of those moments where I looked over at the boys and completely felt so blessed! I just wanted to keep hugging them!!!

This was Ethan's face when the show started... :) LOVE it!!!

Me and my bubba!

.. and me and my other bubbas.. :)

Chase's End of Soccer Season Trophy Party

Chase got his first Soccer Trophy!! He had a wonderful season. Here he is with his coaches, Dan, Rich and Michael.

A group shot of his team... There was only 8 of them (Jack, Isaiah, Adam, Noah, Liam, Aaron, Art and Chase)

Pizza time!!! Yums

Here's my little soccer star!

Outdoor Live Christmas Nativity Scene

This year, like last year, we went to see the live Nativity scene put on Granite Creek Church in Claremont. They have live animals and do a wonderful job! This year it was only the Burges, Rodriguez's and us.

Here is a cool camel ... :)

.. and some donkeys..
But this was my favorite...

This little horse got right into Chase's face and Naaahhed at him..LOL.. As you can see, this cracked Chase up!!!

Boys... all smiles :)

The Rod Squad.. :)

Me and the Boys

Mission Inn Dinner with the Girls

Our December outing, and our last one for the year was dinner at the Mission Inn! The Mission Inn at Christmas time is absolutely wonderful. We had a wonderful time and announced our new idea for 2011... giving back.

Me and Kim :)

We had dinner and an ornament exchange.. very good night!

It's Gingerbread House Time....

Every year we try to do a gingerbread house.. and I think this year we finally can say that we succeeded.. lol!

Here's the start of it....

Building a house is hard work.. such intensity!

Final product.. Santa included.. HO... HO...HO!!

Angel Breakfast - 2010

I took Chase to the Angel Breakfast a few weekends ago. I am sad to say that this was our last one! This event is for 2-5 year olds, and well Chase will be six soon! We first took Michael when he was 3, continued until he aged out, then took Ethan, and Chase has gone since he was 2!

Tell me Chase doesn't look so grown up here?!? My, my! Our breakfast consisted of little muffins, yogurt, doughnut holes, chocolate milk and cereal! LOL.. perfect for 2 - 5 year olds :)

Me and Chase!

Then the Angels came to sing us some Christmas carols and passed out ornaments to the kids!

Here's one of our favorite Angels... Mrs. Laurel :)

... and our other favorite angel.. Mr. Steve!

Mrs. Sharon comes every year and reads the story "That's Not The Best Thing About Christmas" to the kids! They love it and she does an incredible job!

And here Chase is paying close attention :)

Here's some of his pals... Luke, Levi, and Kylie

Pam Brown comes every year to do her one woman show. She tells Jesus' birth story from Mary's point of view. She's wonderful and the kids get really engaged.