Newport Beach Boat Parade

This was our second year going to the boat parade. We ate dinner at the Rusty Pelican and had great seats to watch the boats pass by. The way the people decorate these boats were amazing. Madison had a great time watching but her favorite part was the steak and lobster!!

Christmas with the Browns

Every year even before I was born the Duff/Browns would get together on Christmas Eve. I have so many memories from those nights it's scary! Now that 1/2 of the family moved to Vegas we celebrate the week prior to Christmas. For a while there all of us kids would be begging to open presents...now that we are all grown up , it's OUR kids asking! It's amazing to see the new generation of grandkids opening gifts and playing together. Madison was overwhelmed to say the least but her favorite gift of the night was the Star Tours mask and light saber haha. Thanks aunt Bee...I'm sure that sword will be put away pretty soon. After dinner and gifts we played Bingo! It was so much fun!!

Duff/Paul Christmas

Every year our two Families get together for Christmas. The family is growing so it was so much fun this year! Between Madison and Mackenna we laughed the whole night. We are so lucky to have such amazing friends.

Madison's First Grade Performance

My daughter asked for a speaking part in her school play....MYYYY Daughter!! Can you believe it! I would have NEVER done that! :) I was so proud of her. I forgot my good lense at home so the video is much better than these pictures. Great Job Madison!

My new favorite skirt...

or maybe I just LOVE my kid!

Kodak Moment

Tree decorating and Tooth pulling.......

W started off the day heading to Tai Pan Trading in Ontario. I have never seen a bigger house decorating store in my life! The prices are great too! It was a little too "product overload" for me but we had a good time anyway! After buying some ornaments we came home and did the Tree. Madison had a great time and I think this is the first year I actually helped! I think it turned out great.

My mom bought Madison her own pink tree for her room. She had a great time decorating it anyway she wanted!

Later that day I took Madison is the bathroom and yanked out her bottom tooth! It had been VERY Wiggly for weeks now but that sucker just didn't want to budge! Unfortunately the tooth behind it was already coming in so we either had to pull it out at home or take a ride to the dentist for shots and pain! So heck, I pulled that thing out and canceled the dentist appointment! Yay!!