Juggling it all...

That's right... happy birthday to big pappa and lil' mama!! So maybe it's about week before, but neither of us could wait for our gifts... this is what we treated the other to for this year's gifts. Scott now has his much coveted mountain bike, however his is of the craigslist variety... as shown in the picture here, just not as sparkly and new (and not as much $$$). I am now the proud mom of a new little iPhone... isn't she darling.  Weighing in at a hefty 4.7 oz and 4.5" tall... this new little bundle of joy has finally arrived and completes our family.  But on a serious note, having only had this now for 48 hours I simply don't know how I ever managed without it... I already feel so much more on the ball and organized.  Who knew this is all it would take.

Last week we went to dinner and a concert with our rock star friends... Jim and Jamie.  We had such a great time... we were literally laughing hysterically from the second we got to their house to the minute we parted ways at 12:30am.  Just a quick snapshot before we got the party started... only because I was rockin' a fantastic hairdo... And then some of the most amazing beatboxing ever... Can you name that theme song??

So, while there are at least 15min. left on the clock for this Veteran's Day, I thought I'd do a quick post with some of today's pictures. At the very last second I decided to haul the kids to the annual downtown Mesa Veteran's Day parade... I know, what was I thinking, right???  Sam, the twins, and ME... I would be all alone, completely out numbered, but we ended up having a blast. Even though we arrived 30mins. after the parade started, we found the best parking spot (and yes my car was still there when we got back, and no I did not park in a handicap spot ;-) and we walked right up to an empty spot along the parade route, perfect for the kids to see all the action. It was such a great parade; so emotional.  Sam was full of questions about Veteran's and the army, etc; she's been learning a lot about Veteran's in school so this is probably why I got such a strong sense that I needed to take her to the parade today.  I am so glad I listened to that "lit...

So for the first time in our married life we VOTED! Both of us voted in the first possible election we could once we turned 18, but since then neither of us ever made it back to the polls. This presidential race has been so amazing to follow, and while we are definitely ready for it to be all over with, we absolutely feel great that we have participated in this historical election. Look Mom, I'm voting... And of course the day would not be complete without the babies... they got in on the voting action as well... that is if you consider kicking and screaming and crying for more donuts is all part of it (which I'm 100% sure it is) then they absolutely casted their vote.

So another Halloween has come and gone and still the sugar high remains... Here's our little superhero... Spiderman Brody And our pretty, pretty princess... Miss Brooke The whole gang! This is Brooke with her head inside her bag trying to take it all in. And of course Mermaid Samantha  (side note, this was my first and last attempt at a home made costume... what was I thinking... I'm just not that crafty/creative enough for such a project) Sam finally shedding her super itchy wig...