Back on the Bandwagon

Ever feel so behind on a task that it seems close to impossible to catch up? And knowing you're so behind makes it an ever more daunting task to catch up and then you just procrastinate even more because the task that lays ahead feels impossible to accomplish. Well, welcome to my world of blogging. It's been 10, yes count them, 10 months since my last post. Sure, I could have made the time to catch up, but I am much busier as a full time Mommy and Wife than I ever was in my single years. So, hold on tight, here's a quick review in few words and a lot of photos to catch up on the blogging parade.

Yippeeee, Noah turned 3!!!

Training our future Olympian

Doing Noah's favorite thing in the whole world, riding his horse Max.

Had an Eggsellent Easter

Quality time with his best pals Zeke and Vada.

Daddy shaved off the stash. First time since the military.

Daddy's Boy

First solo Reno Rodeo Parade. He was so proud.

Reno Rodeo 2010

Self portraits with Mommy

Visit with Grandpa Phil in Sunnyvale

Sacramento train museum. P.S. I want a new camera please!

Swimming lessons

Becoming a man, one bad habit at a time. :-)

Beautiful

From the time Noah was born I've taken him several times at different studios for photo sessions. Although the pictures that were a result of those sessions weren't bad I never really loved them. So, this Christmas I was determined to get some extraordinary photos of our family and especially Noah. We hired our friend Brandon Price to take some pictures and they came out awesome. Hope you enjoy them. Thanks Brandon!

Many Merry Christmas Pictures

Not much time to write but thought I'd share some favorite pictures from our Christmas. We had a wonderful time celebrating with family and friends. Noah made a killing in the present department. Scott taught him to say that his Christmas presents are "ill-gotten-booty". It's so adorable to hear him try to pronounce it correctly. Enjoy the photos.

Christmas Tree Cutting

(I was still battling pink-eye. Ugh!)

Chacon Family Christmas

Christmas morning with all his "ill-gotten-booty."

Christmas night with family.

27 Belated Thanksgivings

I started this post the week of Thanksgiving but with pink eye and the flu and just never having the determination or creativity to finish it I'm finally posting. So, in the effort of always finishing what I start here are 27 Thanksgivings for the 27 years of my life.

1. Deodorant. Can't even imagine the stench without it.
2. Noah's independent spirit.
3. My incredible husband. He is truly the most tenderhearted, loving, compassionate, patience and Godly man that I have ever know. It's so easy to love him all the time.
4. Scott's job with Devine Automotive. Along with his hard work Devine makes it possible for me to be a full time Mommy and Wife.
5. Forgiveness.
6. The change of the seasons.
7. Kids Tylenol and Motrin.
8. Mac computers.
9. Blogging. Love sharing our blessed life.
10. The gym. Can't believe I listed that.
11. Sushi. Yum-O!!!
12. My Mommy. She is the personification of the woman in 1 Pet. 3:4 letting her adornment "be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God."
13. My Daddy. Without his understanding, guidance and ability to train my heart to please God in everything I do I would be a disaster.
14. Snow!!!!
15. A church family which I've been able to experience the highs and lows with. Can't wait till we make it to Heaven together.
16. God's inspired word which guides and directs my life.
17. Monthly young ladies Bible class and all our participants. Couldn't do it without those girls. Love them!
18. My incredible Mother-in-Law Becki. I can't even express my gratefulness and awe in her ability to raise my husband into the man he is today.
19. Times of trial. The Book of James (especially chapter 1) is one of my favorite passages.
20. Sesame Street because sometimes Mommy just needs her son to sit still for an hour while she decompresses.
21. Grandma AKA GG. She helps me to cherish the little moments and realize that my time with Noah passes quickly.
22. Friends whom I can be myself around even when I'm a raving lunatic.
23. My dishwasher, microwave, washer, dryer and hot shower. Love these modern conveniences.
24. The ability to cry and laugh.
25. Finger and temper paint. I love seeing all Noah's new creations.
26. Bath and story time. Scott takes on this duty every evening so I have a few minutes to myself.
27. My sovereign and all powerful God. He guides my steps, blesses my life and makes me realize that this world is not my home.

What a clown!

Happy belated Halloween blog readers! On the morning of Halloween Scott took Noah to the Nevada Day Parade in Carson City while I prepared for Scott's birthday party. Noah wanted to wear his costume to the parade and apparently charmed everyone. Side note: Putting makeup on an excited, squirming, jabbering 2 year old is close to impossible!

Later that afternoon we celebrated Scott's 43rd birthday with family. I made my first successful batch of BBQ ribs, YUMMY! After cake Mom, Becki, Christopher, Scott, Grandma and myself took Noah trick-or-treating. Yes, count them, that's 6 adults with one child.

A Porky Pumpkin

Finally got around to carving our pumpkin today. We had two, but one of them rotted before I made the time to carve it.

We decided to be a bit more creative this year than the typical Jack-O-Lantern pumpkin. I saw a couple ideas on the much too overpriced magazines in the check out line at the supermarket. So, I sped read before my groceries were rung up and headed home with a bit more creativity than I have naturally.

Noah wasn't too thrilled about getting his hands "icky" so I did most of the gutting while he helped with the quills. He loves his "porky-pine pumpkin."

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you. Happy birthday dear Scott and Daddy...happy birthday to you.