December 2008
21 posts
Our boys will be One tomorrow...
Its hard to believe that ours boys are already one. I will post a full review as well as Christmas pics in a few days. Stay tuned…some good stuff is on its way. 
Dec 31st
Some New Years Wishes
A friend in my Moms Group posted this, and I found it to be very inspiring. Here’s to a happy and healthy 2009 for all our family and friends. http://www.lululemon.com/culture/manifesto Drink FRESH water and as much water as you can. Water flushes unwanted toxins from your body and keeps your brain sharp. A daily hit of athletic-induced endorphins gives you the power to make better...
Dec 23rd
"Are those twins?"
I saw this on another twin momma’s blog, and thought that it would be fun to let you guys in on what happens when you take twins out in public. Along with cute aspect of being out with twins in public places, is the ridiculous (or downright rude) things that people feel the need to say to you. Here is a list of a few of my favorites: 1. Are those twins?? Nope, I just happened to...
Dec 22nd
To J-Bommer...
Dear Jaden,  You are the sweetest little nephew that I could have ever asked for. You are such a silly little man, and always keep me laughing. I love your little kisses, complete with the “mwahh” sound, and how you love to talk to me on the phone. Bro and Bran love you too! They think you are the best big cousin, even when you kick them. :) I know you guys are going to get into a ton...
Dec 21st
An Early Christmas with the Burns Family
Last Tuesday night, the Burns family came over and we had our annual Tukua/Burns holiday extravaganza! Ok. So, its not really an extravaganza, but it was a great time. Brandon, Brody and Brayden all opened up their very first Christmas present. Brayden was up first, and couldn’t wait to tear into the gift his bff’s pick out for him… (ps. ignore the quality of these photos, we...
Dec 21st
Happy Birthday Kristen!
Dec 19th
Their favorite Napping spot...
The boys have never been good nappers. They only take 2 30 minute naps a day. But, they have slept like angels during the night for 12 hours since they were 5 months old, so I guess I can’t complain. Lately, Shawn has been letting them nap on him, and they love it! Especially Brandon. Yesterday he took a 2 hour nap with Shawn!  Jon and Brayden were here and even got in on the nap...
Dec 18th
Way Back Wednesday...a day late. :)
Coming home pictures! These pictures were from the days the boys came home. Brandon came home on Tuesday and Brody came home the next day. We were beyond thrilled to have the boys home with us. You have no idea, when we got the call, we jumped into the car and got to the hospital in record time. It was hard taking Bran home without Brody, but we pretty much knew he would be coming home the next...
Dec 18th
Happy 3rd Anniversary to Us!
Today is our 3rd wedding anniversary! We got engaged five years ago today in San Francisco. Shawn planned this amazing trip for us. We flew into SF, and then took a limo to our gorgeous hotel. Then we had an amazing spa day followed by a seven course dinner. It was amazing, and then just when I thought things couldn’t get better, he proposed! We had to wait two years to get married since he...
Dec 17th
Happy Birthday Sage and Skye!
Today we went to Sage and Skye’s 4th Birthday party. It was so much fun, and we even got to meet Ariel. :) Julie did a great job putting everything together and we had a great time playing with Jaden, Auntie Kristen and Grandma. I couldn’t really take any pictures, becuase I had my hands full, but here are the few I got.  Ariel singing! Sage Skye Happy Birthday...
Dec 14th
Elf Yourself!!
You MUST click here to see our mad holiday dancing skills. :) http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/8kaSZgoMt2Yo6n0H
Dec 14th
Family Christmas Pictures
My friend Melissa and I thought it would be fun to trade a session with one another for our Christmas pictures this year. Melissa is such a great photographer, I knew we would get a bunch that we loved. She did such a great job, I am so thankful to have such great friends. Here are a few of our favorites.  Notice Brandon eyeing Brody’s hat? They think its so funny when the other one...
Dec 13th
Playing at Steve and Dana's
Last month, the boys and I went over to Steve and Dana’s for a little camera lesson. Dana recently got a great nikon camera from her Dad (thanks Jer!) and she wanted to learn how to shoot in manual, so I brought two of the cutest models I know over for a little lesson. :) Dana is such a fast learner, she seriously learned how to shoot in manual i like 2 seconds. (It took me awhile longer...
Dec 13th
Way Back Wednesday
I am going to start a new weekly post called “Way back Wednesday.” How clever right? As you might of guessed, I will post some old pictures of the boys so we can take a little walk down memory lane. Before I was a mother, I always head the expression, “they grow up so fast.” I never truly understood what people meant by that, but now I totally agree. So here’s our 1st...
Dec 10th
Thanksgiving Pictures (finally)
For Thanksgiving this year we went camping with my side of the family. We went to our families favorite spot, Jalama Beach. I’ve been going there since I was a baby, and this would be the boys 2nd trip. We took them for Easter when they were three months old. They were so little, and it ended up being a ton of work, this time was much more relaxing for everyone.  My Dad and Uncle are...
Dec 9th
Our 1st Christmas Tree!
We have all been sick all weekend, but we figured we might as well make the best of it and attempt to put up our tree. The boys loved helping with the ribbon and got in a festive mood by wearing their Santa hats. Luke and Laci even got into the Christmas spirit too! This is actually all our first tree since being married. Two years ago, we had the “Christmas Bush”, I think most of you...
Dec 8th
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Huntington Harbor Christmas Boat Parade
Last night we were lucky enough to get invited over to the Charron’s house in HH to watch the boat parade. The Charron’s have such a beautiful house, and are always so sweet to our family. We seriosly heart them! Brayden, Aimee, and Jon were there, of course, so all the boys were able to play and hang out all night. It was a great night with some of our favorite friends! Thanks so much...
Dec 7th
Lets Eat!
The boys are eating so much these days. Seriously, I don’t know what we are going to do when they are teenagers. Tonight for dinner alone, they each ate sweet potatoes, pastina, green beans, and a few ritz crackers. They also love water! We give them water in their sippy cups twice a day and they drink it all! I think its just something fun for them to do. Shawn and I always laugh because...
Dec 4th
Pluffies
Our boys are 100% addicted to their “Doggies.” Lee bought the boys two when they were born, and we began giving “Puffers” and “whiffers” to them at bedtime when they were around 4 months old. Its so cute they reach for them the second they hit their crib, and then snuggle with them all night long. I will have to take some pictures of them with their doggies...
Dec 4th
Our Little Angels!
So, I found these little halos at Ralphs (of all places) and knew I had to buy two. We went out front and put them on the boys just for fun. Brandon loves hats, so he was happy to sport his new accessory, Brody isn’t the biggest fan of hats, so he was not as enthusiastic. :) We already ordered  our Christmas cards, otherwise, these would have so been on there! “Um, Bran I think...
Dec 4th
New Blog!!
Hey family and friends, we have moved sites again! I was posting so many pictures on the babyjellybeans site that I had to keep paying for more space. So, instead, I am going to use this blog that my fab brother created for me last year when the boys were born. Check out the pics below..my brother put them on here last year right after the boys were born. They were so small!! We are in denial that...
Dec 4th