My man turned 31

We recently celebrated Jared’s 31st.  It was a month long celebration with little notes or gifts, mailed or emailed, from friends and family.  Thank you so much to everyone who sent something!  Jared loved it and felt very special! His actual birthday was spent relaxing.  Jared slept in, requested breakfast, and sat on the couch watching football.  We did venture out to play at the park with Elliot.  We also went to dinner and a movie…see relaxing :) Happy Birthday babe!  We love you!  (Due to the little amount of activity few pictures were take.)

I went on a little trip

I recently flew to L.A.  While I was there my wonderful mother-in-law came and played with Elliot while Jared was at work during the day.  I flew in late Monday night, and flew out early (6 am early) Wednesday morning. I watched Mario Lopez host “Extra”. Ate a delicious lunch.   AND attended one of Ellen’s 12 Days of Christmas! I am so thankful for this opportunity and it came very unexpectedly.  A couple of months ago I received a call stating that I would be receiving a ticket to one of her Christmas tapings because one of the products I was gifted at her Mother’s Day show (2 years ago) was never received (the company went out of business). I was day 5 of her giveaway….click here to see the goodies!

Thanksgiving

Because we are only 7 hours south of KC, we were able to go home for Thanksgiving this year.  We got to spend time with family and friends.  Jared didn’t get to relax because he took his final round of boards the Wednesday after Thanksgiving.

We started the day with a family 5k,

Took a family photo (courtesy of my photo skills ),

Hung out with family,

And played some games!

Elliot and I got to stay for a week while Jared left to go take his test. While there I got to visit with my Grandparents,

And hang out with these pretty ladies!

Elliot got to really play in the leaves for the first time….can you tell how much he loved it! He cried when it was time to come in…