Big fan of Christmas!

So Tylie totally loved her first Christmas! She got so spoiled and loved every minute of it! I think we counted around 25 presents just for her under the tree...it was a little ridiculous and got a little out of hand, but we had so much fun watching her face light up! We were so lucky this year to get to spend Christmas with both sides of our family! First we spent Christmas morning with the Oborns.

Christmas morning after Santa had come

Tylie, Christmas morning. I often wonder what is going through her head! This pic. it's got to be, "Is this for real, all for me?!"

Her first spin on her new ride

Checking everything out that she got in her stocking.

Her second new ride that she got from Grammy and pop pop (don't ask why, my mom calls my dad pop pop...I know, it's weird! We're just hoping that it doesn't stick with Tylie!)

After we had the traditional Christmas breakfast, opened presents, played with all of Tylie's new toys and had a fashion show of all her new clothes...we headed off to start our trip to see these guys! Welcome home mom and dad Bulkley! Shane's mom and dad just got finished serving a full time mission in Hartford, CT. We were beside ourselves to see them and were so excited to start our trip to UT for their homecoming.

We made our first stop on Christmas day/eve to visit Shane's sister (Jana) and family. Jana is 9 months prego, so was unable to come up for the homecoming:( It was sad because the whole family was going to be together except for her! We wanted to at least have all 15 cousins together, so with much convincing we were able to take their two girls Zoey and Olivia. I wish I took a pic of all 3 car seats in the back seat, but instead got this shot of Livi! Too cute! This girl LOVES lipstick and would ask to put some on every time she felt that well, maybe she just didn't have enough on! Which I of course supported being a lipstick lover myself. Isn't she adorable!

We headed the rest of the way the next day and had so much fun seeing everyone, especially mom and dad. We sure did miss them while they were gone, but are so proud of them and their sacrifices! Here is a shot with all 15 grand kids! This pic was taken when all of the kids were so tired from playing so hard and I'm pretty sure by this picture I could name a few that needed naps real bad!

So overall we had a really great Holiday weekend, full of what really matters in life...FAMILY!

Disco Merry Christmas!!!

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Knotts

We had so much fun last weekend with Shane's cousin David and his wife Natalie. They had gotten free tickets to Knotts Merry Farm and had invited us to go. (we have lived about 15 minutes away from each other for about a year now and FINALLY just got together with them...not ok!) So we didn't find out until we got there that it was Toys for Tots day, which meant that if you bring a toy you get in for free. So I'm sure you can imagine how packed it was!!! Let's just say that we might have waited in line for 2 1/2 hours for one ride and then left and went to dinner! (I don't think I was supposed to say that) But we still had so much fun just hanging out and talking! And we definitely need to hang out more cause you guys are practically our neighbors! Thanks guys!

NO, SANTA I SWEAR!!!!

So, Tylie had been talking to us and letting us know that she wanted to go and talk to Santa again to let him know a few more things that were on her wish list. We were going to a ward Christmas dinner and it just so happened that Santa came. So Tylie got her chance and when she sat down the first thing Santa asked was "Are you sleeping through the night like you said she would?" And well we will let the pictures tell the rest of the story........

(This is him asking her the big question)

(This was her guilty response.)

(Still trying to plead her case!!!) Just kidding Tylie is sleeping all the way through the night now and it is wonderful. But the pictures sure made a good story didn't they.

Tylie Meets...

SANTA!

She kept hearing a lot about the big guy, and finally we happened to run into him. There where so many kids waiting in line to see him. As you can tell by the first pic. she is so stoked being so good and patient and all.

At first she might have been a little overwhelmed, I mean who wouldn't be a little nervous of a beard like that? (As you can see, she isn't used to men with a lot of
hair. Her dad has a little bit less hair than Santa:) )


But she got over it and warmed up to him real quick. By the end of her visit they where chatting as if they had known each other for years. You know just shooting the breeze, talking story, Reminiscing about old times...you catch my drift? As we where leaving I heard him whisper in her ear " Thank you for being such a good girl this year, but please please try and be a better of a sleeper and I promise you will get that power wheels barbie 'lil trail rider you want so badly!"

She looked back as we where leaving and flashed him a big smile. I hope that is a good sign that she will obey him and start sleeping through the night!

Can't wait to hear how all your visits go!

GOBBLE GOBBLE

HaPpY

ThAnKsGiViNg!!

We are truly so thankful to have such wonderful family and friends like each of you! We love you and hope you had a very Happy Thanksgiving!

P.S. Hope no one gets hurt tomorrow morning as you are fighting for the toys you want most! Remember it's better to throw elbows not fists!

Turkey 23.5 lbs vs. Tylie 16.1 lbs...she could totally take him!

I'll Drive!

A little over a month ago it cost us over $70.00 to fill up our SUV. Now just $32.00! Yay, I never thought we would see this day! So if anyone needs a ride...I'll drive!

Happy Birthday Chelsea!!!

Tylie and I are so freaken lucky to have Chelsea in our lives.

She is perfect for me and is the best mom for Tylie Belle.

This is Chels on our date for her Birthday. She had one to many diet Cokes so i had to correct her on how old she was turning, but we had so much fun. We went out to eat and then to a movie. I know it sounds like a normal date, but what can you do when your trapped in the vally with all the freeways closed. We had a great day though.

(This is by far my favorite pic, of my girls. I love it) We hope you had an amazing Birthday!!! You are the best thing that ever happend to me. I will never be able to thank you enough for all the happiness you have brought into my life. WE LOVE YOU CHELS!!!

My Little Lady...

BUG! So Tylie wasn't a hot dog for Halloween, even though Shane insisted that she was. I just couldn't bare to tell her when she grows up that she was a weiner for her first Halloween! So here she is as a lady bug...I know it's nothing spectacular or creative but I thought she looked pretty cute. She was getting really annoyed with her hat so we improvised with the bow.



These are my personal favorites. She is a girl after my own heart. I want CANDY!

Shane is pretty proud of his Cyclopse!Hope everyone had a safe and fun Halloween! We just hung out, carved pumpkins, drank homemade hot Apple cider and passed out candy!

This is how Tylie felt about her first Halloween...

A post for Grandma, Grandpa and Jana!

We are completely in love with this girl! She is growing up so fast and is getting so big! She is moving all over the place. She has her first two teeth, she waves hello and goodbye and loves to walk behind her little walker. This is just a post for Grandma and Grandpa since they are so far away! We miss you and love you guys. We cannot wait until you get home!!

Don't hate...I know I sound like a complete idiot in these but hey, I'm trying to make the girl perform!

Only on Rodeo Drive!

So Bri, Tylie and I went shopping in Beverly Hills today on Rodeo Drive and what did we come across? A baby's first pair of HIGH HEELS! Oh my gosh how ridiculous and cute...don't worry we didn't get them but we did have to take a picture! As I laughed I though to myself, only on Rodeo Drive!!! Needless to say if only for a tiny little minute, Tylie felt pretty fancy!

Tylie's New Laugh

This is the most amazing sound i have ever heard!!!!

MY LIFE SINCE THE BIG EVENT!!!

Well, this is Shane and i have been hiding something from all of you for some time now and well I feel like it's time that it gets out into the open. Last year during ward softball I was doing so good that some professional scouts from the majors came out and well i got signed by the Boston Red Sox and last year I was on the roster for the World Series win in Colorado. I know it is hard to believe that the Red Sox would want a 5'7 190lbs shortstop. It was really hard for me to believe as well, but i was there and it was the craziest thing that I have ever been apart of. So i guess i am just waiting for phone call from the sox to pull me up for this years World Series run.

Labor Day weekend in Big Bear

We had a great Labor day weekend just hanging out at our cabin in Big Bear. We hadn't been there all together in a long time. It was a nice little get away, and of course it's always fun to all be together just laughing, reading, shopping, playing, singing, dancing talking and relaxing!!!





Some fun highlights of the weekend....
























Tylie looks so funny in this picture, but I still love it!








And now for my grand finale, the moment you all have been waiting for... Now I know a lot of you guys have always wondered where I have gotten my "MOVES" from. am I right?! Well, clearly here is your answer...

Wow, she can sing and dance! Ha LOL! she is going to kill me when she see this. Oh well, the girls got talent and I got to share!