Friday, December 31, 2010

A Year in Review

So...it's the last of day of 2010 and I have been reflecting on what an amazing year it has been for this family! The following is a list of events that made this year one for the books-

January: We took a great trip to San Francisco, Rhonen began trying to stand and we found out we were expecting our second baby, Jackson.

February: Rhonen turned 9 months and began his love for destroying (see February blog)

March: Dustin and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary, we took a fabulous vacation to Yosemite, Rhonen got his first haircut and took his first steps!!!

April: Had a sweet play date in the park and Rhonen starred in a Public Service video for healthy nutrition.

May: Rhonen turned 1! and we partied like toddlers for Rhonen's big day, I celebrated my first Mother's Day and we found out we were having another beautiful boy.

June: We went to the 32 Annual Holley/Baker/August family reunion and had a blast, we took Rhonen to his second Giants game and he went for his first swim in the pool.

July: I was enduring a hot, pregnant summer, Rhonen really began talking more and he gave up the bottle.

August: We started our baby countdown, we began looking at houses to buy (that apartment was shrinking by the day :), we took Rhonen to the zoo with Gigi and Grandpa Carl and I was thrown a surprise baby shower!

September: Jackson John Holley made his entrance into the world! This was the only event that mattered :)))

October: We adjusted to having two children...we're still adjusting. We had a Billy Idol and Tigger for Halloween.

November: Rhonen turned 1 1/2 and Jackson 2 months, we had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family, and we put an offer in on a house!

December: We closed escrow on the 10th and it's been a whirlwind ever since! We spent a great Christmas in San Jose with family, and began settling into our home.

Which brings me to tonight. We have had quite the year and I can't wait to see what 2011 will bring. Owning our home is such a blessing and we couldn't have done it without the help of our families :) We're so fortunate to have such loving & caring people surrounding us. As I sit here tonight...I am quite content.



Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Wildwood Park






We took the boys to Wildwood Park today. It was beautiful...we were the only people on the play ground. The park itself is situated on the outskirts of Chico inside upper Bidwell park. There are incredible views and peaceful sounds of wildlife and wind. I couldn't think of a better way to spend my morning :)

Rhonen the Builder




Rho has become quite the architect with his blocks. He builds soaring towers like this one every day. Oh...and his Oma bought him this cute monkey sweater. Thanks Oma!!!