Santa Time!!!!

Well,this Thursday I took the kids to get their pictures taken for Christmas at Picture People.I arrived at the mall early and thought maybe while I am here I will take them to see Santa.Well, when I got there, there was no one in line!!!!!WHOA!!I was very excited because I was not quite sure how Dominic was going to react.To my pleasant surprise he was EXCITED!I was EXCITED that there was no tears.Sam on the other hand was a little reserved, but I told her she needed to tell him what she would like for Christmas or Santa wont know what to bring her.She thought about it for a second, and then when I pointed out that Dominic was telling Santa what he wanted she decide to hop on Santa's lap.Nothing like a little sibling rivalry, to get the job done!Dominic was really cute for the pic, they would say "Smile" and he was like "CHEESE".It was too cute.The whole time I was standing their like, I cant believe their is no crying,whining,or line.After Santa, we proceeded to Picture people and again the kids were great and the pictures turned out cute!Look for your Christmas cards soon.
You see I was pretty shocked how things ran so smoothly,this is because picture day is usually my least favorite day.I LOVE the pictures when we are done, but the whole process just stresses me out!!!!Picking out outfits,making sure they stay clean,hair done,no one crying so we don't have red eyes, and my favorite trying to get them to smile and look at the camera the same time.There are times when I get done with pictures that I am so sweaty I need a shower!I guess its that mom in me who just wants that perfect family picture.

Happy Halloween!!!

Well, its getting late but I thought I would put up some pics of our Halloween.We had a really nice one.We kicked things off yesterday with Sams Harvest party at her school.I was one of three moms who got to stay and help, it was a blast.All the kids came in their costumes and they had a little parade route through the CSD building tricker treating.Then they played Halloween games and decorated cookies.They also came home with LOTS of candy!Today, we carved pumpkins and Sam just couldn't wait to go trick treating.All day she would ask me, mom is it time yet?This year Sam was a cheerleader and Dominic was a football player.Its kinda of funny because when I put Sam in her costume she totally fit the part.She definitely has the energy level to be a cheerleader!Though, David says she will be the bottom of the pyramid girl.Dominic look pretty handsome as a jock.Today, he also got his first really hair cut and the salon (super cuts).Grandma and Grandpa Rankin and Huber, and Aunt Joy stop by to see the kids, and the kids loved seeing them.Grandpa Price was unable to make it do to work, but he did leave a nice little goodie bag on the door for the kids.
We went trick or treating with the neighbors and Sam lead the pack.They couldn't get to the next house fast enough.Dominic did AWESOME!I was so proud of him, he would go up to the door, put his pail out,say "trick or treat".We are still working on the thank you, but for his first time not too bad.

Pumpkin Time!!!!!!

Happy Fall everyone!Today was a really fun day.It was pumpkin patch day for Sam's preschool.We went out to a pumpkin patch off Old Auburn road, it was about 40 minutes away.We had a blast going on a hayride,through the corn maze,a haunted barn,petting animals, and picking out pumpkins.Dominic also really enjoyed himself being with all the older kids.He thought he was a pretty cool big boy!I was a little nervous today though, because we took Sam's good friend Dylan with us.His mom had to work so I offered to take him.I was nervous to be looking after 3 kids by myself, but they were great and were no problem!I guess it was my day to be like Jennifer and Hollie.I don't no how you girls do it, I was constantly going "where's Sam""where's Dylan" in my head.One thing though I was thinking about today when I was dropping Dylan off was, wow I am so lucky.I am so lucky that I am fortune enough to stay home with my children and not have to miss any of these little moments in their lives.I know there are lots of woman who would love to stay home too but cant.I am just very grateful for my husband and the sacrifices we have chosen to take in order for me to stay home and be here with our children.I wouldn't want to miss any of this for the world!

Its been awhile....

Wow, its been awhile since the last time I blogged.Sorry about that.We have all been OK here.We have been battling colds the last 2 weeks but we are all pretty much better now.Also, it has been kinda crazy around here, David has been working so much, I feel like I am a single mom.I cant wait till November when he will be done teaching CERT.They money is good but we do miss him.There has been some exciting things going on here, first David and I celebrated our 5Th wedding anniversary this month.Time has sure gone by fast.We had a great night out.My parents took the kids for the night so we went out to dinner to the "Melting Pot".Its a pretty fancy fondue restaurant.It was a fun experience, we had a 4 course meal, a appetiser, where you choose the kind of cheese you want to dip in, they make your fondue in front of you and bring all kinds of things to dip.Then you get a salad,followed by all kinds of meats,pot stickers,raviolis,&vegetables.You dip them in a broth and cook them yourself at your table.They also give you 10 different kinds of dipping sauces.The dessert was the best part.We got the smore chocolate pot, and they give you cheesecake,fruit,covered marshmallows,graham crackers,brownies and pound cake to dip.It was heaven!!!
We also had some other fun things going on.We had grandma and grandpa Price over for a BBQ one Sunday.Our park behind our house finally opened,went to the Harvest festival, and also to a wedding.The wedding was a fellow co-worker of Davids.Sam had a blast especially because they had a candy bar.Where you can help yourself to all kinds of candy.Every kids dream!Well, I will be posting again soon, this Thursday we are going to the pumpkin patch with Sam's school so I will take pics and post!

Time to Dance!!!!!!!

Today, Samantha started her dance class and she loved it!I signed her up through the CSD department and it is put on by Encore dance studio.It is a 6 week class, one day a week.There are about 10 girls, sorry ballerinas, in the class.Her instructor, Wendy, seems really nice.It is a drop off class, so this is nice because then it allows Dominic and I to have a little one on one.I am also glad that her instructor allows the parents to sign up and be able to help in the class.I am looking forward to my day, so I can see my little girl prance around in her tu-tu!Also, at the end of the 6 weeks they do a little performance for the parents.I am sure that will be real cute.
I think I might have been just as excited for Sam to start today than her.I guess because I couldn't wait to put her in her pretty ballerina clothes and do her hair.I just remember being pregnant with her and thinking about all the cool things I was going to do with her,and now we are doing them.Also, I think just being a girl and getting to do all the sparkly things still makes you happy no matter how old you are.I think Dominic also enjoyed going to her class too this morning because all the little girls kept coming over to him and wanted to play with him.He is such a stud, and a smart one at that, he knows where to find all the hot chicks!

David and his new Baby!

Well as you can tell in the picture David FINALLY got his truck!!!! What a proud man he is with his new baby!He has been wanting to get one for the last 2 years and finally it was time.He has been driving the Honda to work and it has been falling apart.It has been a good car to us but now it is time to part ways.We have been looking for awhile and yesterday was his lucky day.While Sam was at school and Dominic was visiting with my parents, we decided to go test drive.Of course we fell in love with one.We had been looking at the Toyota Tacoma's but in the end decided on the Toyota Tundra.It has a lot more room for our family.It worked out really well for us because with the big holiday weekend approaching we were able to get a great deal.So lets see, I will try and describe what it has.White with grey interior,upgraded tires & rims, tow package,trd sports package,6 cd radio,mp3 hook up,tons of storage,4 door, lots of room for the kids with their car seats,5.7 l, v8, and lots of other neat things.It was also kinda cool that we got it yesterday because it was our 8th anniversary of the day we first meet.So Happy Anniversary David, you deserve it!!

There hasn't been to much exciting stuff happening around here.Went to a wedding on Saturday, which was a lot of fun.Trying to work in the yard, but man it has been HOT down here.Today it was 105, with that said I decided to take the kids today to the Roseville mall, to use their air conditioning.It was a lot of fun!We meet up with my friend Kim and her daughter Lexie.Sam and Lexie enjoyed walking through the mall holding hands all day long.The big high light was the Merry go round.Dominic went on it for the first time.He liked it for all about 30 seconds and then he was ready to get off.We also played in their indoor children area (for kids 6 and under).It was great, we were in the air condition mall with the kids running around playing and the best part it was free!At the end of the day, Kim treated the kids to a chocolate chip cookie.By the look of Dominics face you can see he very much enjoyed it!

What a great summer!

Well, I am finally back to blogging.Sorry it has taken me awhile but there just has never has been a good "alone "time to do it.I first want to say, Thank you all for coming and visiting us.We had a WONDERFUL time seeing you all!!!You guys wore us out!It took us a couple of days to recover from all the visiting and fun activities.Samantha had the time of her life playing in the pool with her cousins.She keeps asking me about the "boys" and the "Girls".We keep telling her every ones name but by the time she finally knows who's who,they have left to go home!Dominic also enjoyed playing with the "girls".He really enjoyed teasing Sienna about who was going to push the baby stroller!
There hasn't been too much going on hear lately.Just the usual stuff, school,play dates,working around the house,&having family time.Things are probably going to be more hectic though starting this week though.David starts his college class on Monday, and he has started to teach "CERT" in Galt on Thursday nights.Then in September he will be teaching "CERT" in Elk Grove on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.So, that means he will be gone Monday through Thursdays from 5pm-10pm and also be working his normal 48 hour shifts!It will be crazy busy!
Well above is a few pics from the summer.Samantha getting her trophy from soccer, which she is very proud of.The pic of Dominic says it all, he is ALL boy and loves to get DIRTY!You need to view it big so you can see all the details.Its amazing he has sand on his eyelashes!He had a great time!The other pics are from the lake and Marine world.Sorry, I am still learning about all this blogging and trying to figure out how to arrange pics and captions.So be patient with me!Hope all have a great week!

A Funtastic Day!

Well lately it has been pretty uneventful around here.Samantha is out of school till August 2 so we have had a lot of free time on our hands.It was pretty nice the first few days but then we have been a little bored.I try and arrange a few play dates during the week so we have some different company other than ourselves.
Today we had a great time on our play date.We got together with my friend Kim and her daughter Lexi.We went and checked out this new place called "Funtastic", it is in Elk Grove, off of Waterman.It just opened last month and it is an indoor play area for kids that are crawling to 8 years old.They kids really enjoyed it, especially Dominic.I was really happy to find a place where he could run around and not get hurt.They have a big play structure for older kids with slides, and they are really fast.I went down a few times with Dominic and was really surprised how fast they were.They have a toddler area where its all soft play mats with tunnels and balls.They also have a room where there is dress up clothes and musical instruments.It is a great concept because they also have a cafe inside where they have kid friendly foods and wireless connection for parents.The only catch is to get in it is $8 a child, adults free, and no outside food allowed.Its little pricey but sometimes on a hot day you don't mind spending it, I could easily spend that at home running my air conditioner!So, for all those who will be here in a few weeks if you are interested in going just let me know!Here is a few pics and also the link to the place.http://www.funtasticplaycenters.com/

4th of July!!!

We hope everyone had a great 4th, and by the looks of all the blogs, it looks like you guys did.We had a great one too!Our day started off, with our traditional walk with our next door neighbors to Starbucks and the firework stand.It was HOT here in Elk Grove.It reached 105,so it was a hot walk, but we made it fun.We were really got lucky this year because we scored 2 free boxes of fireworks.My best friend Kim brought them over due to the fact that her brother got them through his work for free and he couldnt use them.Apparently, where he lives they arent allowed to shoot off fireworks.Too bad for him,lucky us, THANK YOU KIM!Though we got free ones that didnt stop us from buying a few extra fountains.We let Sam and Dominic each pick one.

After our walk we had fun getting ready for our night.Guest showed up around 6pm.We had over our two neighbors and kids,Kim,Joe, and Lexi,my parents and sister.It was a pot luck dinner so it was fun to try the different dishes.The kids had alot of fun playing in the pool and eating popsicles.Dominic really had a good time too.Though about 6:30 he was ready for bed.Around 9, we started our fireworks and it lasted till 10pm.Sam loved all the fireworks, she was really into it.It was a great 4th!