Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree

Can you believe Christmas has come and gone yet again?!?! We hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. I selected just a few pictures to post. I could have put up all of them, but I'm sure you were not interested in looking at 60+ pics. :)

Keira scored big time! Nice pink blanket Jon! (he was chilly so he stole Keira's blankie)From Santa...A talking broom with dust pan. (Her favorite gift by the way)Dadda showing Keira that it's okay to rip the paperKeira giving Her Kitty (titty) a beso...A wonderful gift from Great Grandma Trower

Computer Geeks...

The title speaks for itself...

Haha..Look at my dad's faceKeira typing away

Papa going about his business

Snow in..Vegas?!?!?!

On December 17th it snowed here in Vegas! Who would have thought?!?! The same place where it gets 120 degrees in the summer, recieved snow! It stuck to the ground for a couple of days also!!!!! It has snowed here before but hasnt stuck to the ground in over 30 years. So as you can imagine the traffic was horrible, everyone was outside taking pictures (along with me) making snowmen, snow ball fights, etc...It was nice seeing the snow, but even nicer once it melted..haha. It was fun while it lasted, it was fun digging through our closets to get our jackets out...But I will say again, I'm happy it melted!

Keira in her winter jacketOur streetLook at our club house! Doesnt even look like the same place!!!!

Cali..Cali...ente

This was our first Thanksgiving with my family since we have been married. It was great to be back "home" with the good old Justice Clan. I was able to stay for a couple of weeks with Keira. I managed to only get a few pictures the whole time I was there. However my dad said he will send me the tons of pictures he took off his camera of our visit. So stay tuned... there will be more pictures of our adventures in the SouthBay.

Jon reading Keira her potty training bookNo commentAuntie Gina helping Keira open her Christmas giftsAuntie Gina's gift to Keira-a skillet with tons of yummy food to cookPaPa presenting Keira with her kitchen. She helped him carry itIsn't it soo cute? She loves cooking on her stove

Veteran's Day

Since it was Veteran's Day, Jon had both school and work off. Both Keira and I were thrilled about that. We thought we would make the best of his day off, so we decided that we would have a picnic and go to the park. It was a beautiful/breezy day here in Vegas. Keira enjoyed chasing around the birds and playing in the grass. In honor of veterans day we dressed Keira in her American Flag T-shirt, blue shorts and red hair clip. A special thanks to all those men and women who are serving and have served for the amazing country. A very special thanks to my dad. Thank you!!!!

Simple Pleasures

Keira's simple pleasures in life...

1. Slides

2. Flowers

3. Stairs

4. Climbing

5. "Driving"

What a fun life she has! Not a worry in the world. Hopefully us adults can also enjoy the simple pleasures in life, as we once did when we were little wee ones.

President Obama

It is finally over!!! Both McCain and Obama fought hard for this night. Both men delivered heart felt speeches filled with such emotion, strength and determination to show to the rest of the world that we are and will always be thee most powerful country. I'm not wanting to make this post about my views on various issues regarding both of the Candidates, I want to show that I am too able to see the good in any situation given to me. I was not a supportor of Senator Obama, but he is our President now and I hope we can come together as fellow Americans and move forward.

Can I just say -What an amazing opportunity to have, as Americans, to witness a true moment in History. President Obama is the first African-American President. Put aside your feelings about his political views; put aside your personal opinions of him as a person...I'm simply wanting to focus on the fact that he represents something that has never been in the White House. A strong, educated African American Man and that alone is awesome. I don't agree with him on certain issues (a lot of issues actually) and I would be lying if I said I was not scared of what his political views may bring into this country- BUT I will say again, I feel lucky to have been able to see a great moment in History. A moment where the color of your skin did not affect you, in the hopes and dreams of becoming the President of the United States of America. (for those who really know me, know that I'm all about embracing all different types of racial backgrounds and appreciating the wide range of diversity that we have in the U.S.A) So with that being said-It's going to be an interesting 4 years. I'm sure there are going to be a lot of highs and lows...Hopefully more highs.

And yes, I took pictures of the TV. I wanted to document this moment on my camera..thank you very much! haha

Funny Jokes...

Both Jon and I have a great sense of humor. I thought I would post funny jokes periodically to brighten up your day. Enjoy!

4 potatoes
Q: If there were 4 potatoes in a room, which one would be the prostitute?
A: The one that's labeled "IDAHO"

Yo Mama Jokes:
Yo mama so old she has a picture of Moses in her yearbook.

Yo mama so stupid when your dad said it was chilly outside, she ran outside with a spoon

MT. Charleston

This morning we drove out to Mt. Charleston...which is about an hour away. Jon discovered this place a couple weeks back bc he had to go out there for work. He kept telling me over and over how pretty is was and how you don't even feel as though you're in Vegas. Its green, beautiful and a "breath of fresh air" So, we packed up a backpack with some sweaters (something that we never use here in Vegas) and headed west towards the mountains. It was sooo nice to see green and adorable log cabin homes. He was right, you felt as though you were in the middle of nowhere, with nothing but beautiful trees and nature surrounding you. We went on a little hike and Keira was so thrilled to see sooo many rocks, trees, and birds. I was stressed out the entire time though...I admit that I am a worrier, but that was TOO much for me. I was afraid that she would slip and fall, or that an animal would smell our cheese crackers and would eat us, and then to top it off-there was a lot of rattling in the bushes. Of course I automatically thought that it was a predator stocking us...Jon was laughing none stop with my worries. He loves to make fun of me. Then when we reached our destination, Keira said "Shnake!" Jon looked over and said "ahh!!! It is a snake!" I screamed and maybe said a little curse word. He started laughing (again) and said "Just kidding!!!!" He is always on the look out to scare me...What a little terd. But overall, it was a beautiful, cold and refreshing day in the Mountains. Keira was tuckered out after her hike. She fell asleep reading her book. Poor baby!