Christmas Time!!

Nine years in a row we have went to Apple Hill with the McKee's to cut down a Christmas tree. So much fun!! This years trip was a little different, first of all the place wasn't packed, then it was raining, and the biggest difference is there was only 3 McKee's. So sad. I have to say that on Thanksgiving when I went to visit my mom she asked who was at dinner. I said you know the Mckee's, Grammie, etc then my mom said which McKee's, I told her and she said that's not the McKee's!!! Too cute. Ash, Logan, Heath, James, and shorty ( aka T) you were all missed. So we cut down our tree, and then headed over to High Hill Ranch for some yummy treats!! Maisen helping our "cutter" Eli

Bailey petting Buddy, Eli's dog

The Originals. Jason, Craig, Grammie, and Michele

Bailey and Aiden

30 plus!!

This is what happens to me if I don't sleep.....for 30 plus hours. I was so worried about my mom, that I refused to sleep. So I had to do this to keep myself awake and amused!!! This was so much fun! I laughed and laughed at myself!!

Nana's trip to the hospital

Monday morning at 11:30 I was woke up by hearing the sound of my dear mom. She was moaning from being in so much pain. She asked me to call 911, so I did. She was taken to Mercy San Juan Hospital, soon after arriving she had a fever of 103.1, and could barely breathe. Needless to say I was so scared. Jason and I sat with her for hours, they did CT scan, ultrasound, chest X ray, you name it they did it. Shortly after the CT scan the doctor came back with the results that my moms cancer has spread to her lungs. After being doctored up all week we finally were able to take her home!! She will be on oxygen but she is feeling much better. Love you mom!!

Grammie stayed the night with my mom.

Bailey was rubbing Nana's head, she really fell asleep.

Look at my momma. She is getting a breathing treatment

Double peace!!! Bet you haven't seen that before!!

Happy Trails

I have been meaning to go hiking the past two years and well ...never got around to making it happen. This morning we drove up to Folsom to what we thought was the beginning of Salmon Falls, it was actually the end, so we started there!! The weather was burrrfect for starters and the boys were so excited to explore. Did I say all three of them were excited?? Aiden and Bailey were, Mais was busy exploring ideas of all of the snakes that could possibly be in the grass ready to bite anyone of us. We had a great hike out, we saw lots of horse droppings ( which amused the boys), cool houses, tons of trees, and we even saw a few people finishing up their ultra marathon. Aiden was in the lead most of our walk oblivious to all of those snakes Maisen was dreaming up. On our way back we had a bit of a scare. While observing a home right by the trail we saw the homes " family pet" which didn't seem friendly at all. In fact I saw it eyeing Aiden as he lead the way. I had Aiden come hold my hand and we decided to walk a different way, only for the dog to walk out of the fence and onto the trail. I was terrified. The dog wasn't barking it was howling. Long story short were all home safe and sound.

So funny!! It was bright

One of his favorite poses

Camping....take II

As if one weekend wasn't enough we were brave enough to do it again! Last weekend we went back to Collins Lake for some more fun, this time only much colder!! Also we brought along Mr. Eli which was tons of fun, since this was his first "real" camping experience, so you know I couldn't resist telling him stories about the "Sasquatch". The boys rode their bikes, went fishing, and sang most of the weekend. The top two hit songs were: Campfire Song ( by Sponge Bob), and Fifty Nifty ( which is my personal favorite). To finish up the weekend we stopped at the Collins Lake store for a scoop of Ice cream. If you ever get the change to go there...BEWARE...the size of the small cone is enough to feed 3 people, safer to get Kiddie cone!!!

Jas, Aiden, and I posing for the camera

Eli, Mais, and B enjoying their ice creams

Picture for album cover!!! Too much singing this weekend!!

Eli and Bailey

I like this picture of Tank

Treat or Camping?

Jason and I have love to go camping. So we decided to ask the kids would they rather go trick- or- treating or camping. Bailey immediately said camping and Maisen sat and thought about all the candy that may go to waste. With much thought....camping it was!! Saturday morning we headed off to Collins Lake. We have never been there before but we took our chances. In our favor camping it was a complete hit!! We all had a blast!! Fishing, swimming, riding bikes, roasting marshmallows, and singing campfire songs, this was one of the best camping adventures by far!


So Tank was the only one to be brave enough to try out Collins Lake. He was so cute. I had a blast taking pictures of him. Sand on the belly and all.

Sand on the feet! I love baby feet! He is still my baby.

I love this picture!! Fill in the blanks......

So cute!

Adorable!!!!!

Okay so I love these pictures of Maisen. First of all the pictures are of my precious son, and the look on his face when eating a pop tart. Who would of thought a pop tart would taste so good. Well the Martineau boys!! They don't get to eat these kind of treats on the regular so Maisen was all over it!!

O' yeah!! This is the life!

I can't believe this is real!

Tank....at his finest. This picture explains a fraction of his personality.

Mais with his helmet and fishing pole, he is ready for anything!

This is were is all began. Jas and I after 13 years!

I love this picture of Bailey! This picture says it all! He loves being outdoors.

Tank posing for the camera

Play Fun Dough

Trying to spend more family time and keep up with Mrs. Wigginton, I have decided to make more memories! Thanks Heath!!! So on Wednesday evening we all sat down and had a blast with some homemade play dough. Yeah that's right, I do it all...even make play dough!!! Anyways, we all had a blast sitting at the table creating. Jason worked diligently on a old fashion car, Bailey made a house, Maisen made a car garage for his dad's car, and I just played. we all had so much fun! Really we did!!





Tank and Mais

Bailey really wants a beard!

A proud moment!

Pumpkin Time!

So Monday night we shared special time with our family. Uncle Scott shared a wonderful family home evening lesson with us. The after that it was pumpkin time!! The boys had a blast!! Two toppers of the night well there were many but I would have to say that I love that Grandpa Martineau brought a chizzle and hammer to carve his pumpkin, and the boys loved Auntie Michele's treats!

So cute!! I'm not sure who had more fun, Uncle Scott or Aiden. Uncle Scott was making his O so famous birdie noises

Bailey relaxing while mom does the diirty work!

Maisen was hard at work. Shhh!! Look in the background, don't mess with Chase either!!!

Grandpa Martineau and " Tank" aka Aiden

Foxxy

It is very important to me to share with you some of the latest pictures that were taken with my mom at the Jaime Foxx concert. She was not only shocked that she got tickets for her birthday but was speechless when I told her that we got to go back stage and meet him. I wish you could of been there to see her face. Those of you that know my mom know that not much makes her happy other than her family, then she met Jaime!





Jas and I.

Momma and I

So cute!! Really she was happy!

The moment we've been waiting for...Mr Foxx!

Blessings in disguise

In the past 6 months since being since being diagnosed with cancer of the liver, we have truly shared our time like it may be our last. We have taken a trip to Los Angeles, went on a cruise, spent time in Lake Tahoe, and the topper was she got to meet Jaime Foxx!!! For today I feel blessed that we know our time is limited which has allowed us to love like we should. Here are some pictures of our times together. Los Angeles- we spent time with family and friends. Here are a few of my favorites.



(left to right) Cathy, Mom, and Tish (cousins)

Aunt Brenda and Mom. Double trouble!

Mom signing I love you!!! Love you back!