Some really fun movies came out this year too. Mamma Mia being one of my favorites. I think I saw it 6 times, then had to buy it immediately, and watch it like 12 more times. Brianna and I have all the songs memorized, and Conner wishes we would move somewhere else when we sing!
Twilight was the other really amazingly good movie that came out. I've seen that 3 times so far, and will probably see it a few more times! I'm such a dork, I even have the necklace from the movie, I made a Bella bracelet, and have a Team Edward t-shirt. At least my friends are fanatical dorks with me!
Although, the bracelt my friend and I made are cuter! But this is the general idea.
Conner got to participate in marching band this summer and fall. That was a lot of fun for him, and it ended with a trip to Cali. He had a great time at Universal Studios, and Disneyland. They even got to march in Disneyland. A few days after he got home, Brianna and I, along with my friend Tanya and her 3 youngest, went to Disneyland together. It was a lot of fun! This time it was 2 moms, 5 kids, in my Honda Pilot. Brianna and her friend Brady, (Tanya's son) had fun riding Splash Mountain over and over again. I think it was 14 times or something like that. We had fun in California Adventure as well.
A few friends and I decided to get healthier this year. Yeah. Really, that was said with a great positive attitude! It was actually. I've lost about 25lbs. since October, and I hope to continue with that momentum through next year. The only downside is that I don't eat a lot of Brad's cooking any more, so he's trying to change how he cooks. It will be good for all of us. Oh yeah, in case I forgot to mention it, Brad is the cook in our family. Except on those days few and far between that I do. Then it's Pier 49, or Bajio, or JCW's. Taco Amigo maybe.... I have them all programmed into my phone!
Then, to finish up the year, Brianna had her Christmas recital, Conner had a few Jazz Concerts and performances. Christmas was good, we didn't get spoiled too bad, only a bit.
We all got another year older, I think I may be up to 14 or 15 now. Yes, that is mentally. Ha ha to all of you thinking that.
We spent time with good Friends, and great family. We had another anniversary, 18 this year. We've kept our jobs, for the most part. Hopefully next year will find us in a better place economically. We can always hope at least. We've missed family and friends that live far away, and we don't see much. We do think about you!
And now we are here on New Year's Eve. 5 hours away from the new year. I hope the new year brings you all what ever it is you need or want.
Wishing you all the best,
Brad, Brina, Conner & Brianna
This December 27 was our 18th anniversary. Yep, 18 years. I know, I must have gotten married when I was like, 12 or something. (Thanks Allison!) Brad got these gorgeous roses for me. The nicest flowers I've gotten in a long time! I couldn't resist getting lots of pics. 18 years. Wow. Who would have thunk it.
Brianna's dance company have pics taken every fall. It's with a great photographer, and includes hair and makeup. This year I decided to have them do Conner's pics as well. And no, he didn't do the hair and makeup. Not even a little bit!
What, she's only 11. No way. Are you sure? She's gorgeous! Has she done any modeling? Wow, is that her real hair? Is it naturally curly? She's so lucky to have hair like that. Her eyes are amazing. Such pretty eyes. She's tall for only being 11. Are you sure she's only 11. 
Brianna and Talia with Santa after her dance recital. It was so cute, Talia was too shy to talk to Santa, so she whispered in Brianna's ear what she wanted for Christmas. Oh, and the reason Brianna is in an indian costume is because one of the dances was a Peter Pan production, and she played an indian. Now you know.
Conner taking a break from setting up the tree. It's hard work you know, and he needed a guitar jam session to recharge himself. And notice the vacuum in the pic. That's Conner's new vacuum. Really, he loves to use it. Our old one was horrible, and this one really 'sucks'.
Conner and Brianna set up the tree this year. We were really slow for some reason, and then it took a few more days to get it decorated. Too busy.
This is how much snow we got in just a few hours. I love our willow tree when it is covered with snow.
Conner playing in his snow cave he has been building. The girls wanted to help, and he said they could, as long as they don' change anything!!
Brianna and her freind Rachel in the snow cave. They played outside for hours and hours, and got just a little bit cold.
In the snow, Brianna, Rachel and Conner.
