CABO!

I can't believe it's tomorrow will be Dec. 1st! This month, Vince took me to Cabo San Lucas for my 30th birthday present! This was our first big trip together alone. On our honeymoon 12 years ago, we went to Eureka Springs, Arkansas for 2 days and most of the time we slept! This time we snorkeled, sunbathed, swam, and played LOTS of ping pong. We also went on a sunset cruise, where we saw a sea lion lying up on a rock. One night we slept with the door open so we could hear the ocean waves. At 3 am, a huge (what we thought to be a bat) came flying in. It ran into the fan a few times and didn't even phase him. Vince was trying to get on more clothes for protection and I was burying myself under the covers yelling "GET IT OUT!" Vince said "Julie, do you want to take care of this?" I wonder what the people next door were thinking... It ended up being a huge moth--about 6 inches long! I had to put a pic of his hamster in there! I love my man!

Cake Decorating 101

For the last 4 weeks Alex and I, along with 2 other mom/daughter families, have been learning how to decorate cakes. Arlene and Kittie are fabulous teachers and we had a blast! Our final project was to ice our cake and Alex divided her cake into 4 things she loves: Legos, softball, fishing, beads and I did a Christmas tree with "Feliz Navidad" written on it. Alex LOVES to cook and I hope this is the first of many classes we take together.

Chase and Megan's Wedding

Our wonderful friends got married on Oct. 15th. I had the honor of being a co-matron of honor, and Vince was an usher. It was held at the Berg in downtown Kansas City and was just beautiful!!! They are now enjoying paradise in the Dominican Republic! Love you guys!!!

Guess Which One?

I found this on the white board this morning. Guess which one did this? I'll give you a hint...I woke up this morning to her singing her little heart out about love, while she was putting the dishes away.

Stupid thing Vince said this week

As we were in the bathroom getting ready for bed the other night, he lovingly put both hands on my face and looked into my eyes. "Julie, you don't need to worry about wrinkles...or your weight."

Seriously, we hadn't talked about either of those issues and all of a sudden I feel old and heavy...Thanks babe for helping me feel good about myself!

Louisburg Apple Farm

This year we decided to try something different. Instead of Shaake's, we went to Louisburg. Over $60 later we had 3 pumpkins and a cracked pumpkin (they are easily breakable if you drop them :) We did get good pictures, cider, cider donuts, and good memories running through the corn maze, but I think next year, we'll be heading back to Shaake's.