Brett and Lyndsey: Warning- Picture Overload!!!

Ok, you were warned. I am trying to catch up, and this is the worst time to be doing so because December (as always) was a crazy busy month. We are so lucky to be able to spend so much time with so much family and friends, and we look forward to it all year.

We were able to go to Phoenix to celebrate Shalice's big 30th Birthday. She and Dusty came to San Diego for mine, and she told me 6 months ago that this would be a party not to miss... and it wasn't.

These photos are in no particular order.

Shalice 50+ people there (if you know Shalice you shouldn't be surprised because she is the most social person ever), and Dusty did an Asian theme with dinner. Homemade lettuce wraps, spring rolls, wontons, asian drinks, and of course cake!

Here is the Birthday girl preparing for her big party!

Laura and Nolan on New Years. Can't wait for our Riviera Maya trip with them in May.

Me and Jenny on New Years, they are also going with us in May! Super awesome friends!

We hosted a cocktail/mocktail party at our house with a bunch of friends and it was so much fun. We are lucky to have such great company.

Me and my bestie Crystal

Me and Brett on Christmas

Merry Christmas!

Ahhh, the gift that keeps on giving- I was hoping these would be handy! Oh and they LOVED them!!!! I think? The IPhone 4S doesn't have anything on these babies...

Shalice and her new beach cruiser

Brett and his dad

Stacie and Parley

Jen and Zipper - haha. She is a good sport because she has outfits for EVERYTHING! You should see her on Halloween.

My mom and Freds talent show. It's pretty fun to see how good all the grandkids are doing. And Tate nearly steals the show every year playing the Cello.

Ever the baker, Becky made 9 different types of cookies for the party. Have I ever mentioned she loves to bake? If you're ever looking for some "sweet" catering, give her a call- she is amazing! I don't think I have a pic of all the cookies.

The big Gift exhange at my moms- it even gets a little heated at times... Oh the Holidays!

Happy Birthday to the Birthday girl

My stupid computer won't rotate these for the blog, but this is me with my grandparents. It is always fun to visit with them while we are in AZ. And we were in luck because my granparents have about a dozen orange trees, some pecan trees, and a pomegranate plant or tree (?).

So of course we loaded up!

My grandpa getting us some fresh oranges. Oh, and they were sooo yummy. Big thanks to them for having us over to visit for the afternoon.

Brett and grandpa bagging the goods.

How cute is this? Reece got a new rocking horse, cowboy boots (which she won't take off), and a cool cowboy hat from Santa Clause. So much fun at Christmas with the nieces and nephews.