Merry, Merry.....

I just want to wish all of you a very

Merry Christmas!!!

I promise to update with all the Christmas fun as soon as the holidays are over!! Please be safe, and have an amazing holiday season!!

Believe it or not....I can sew!!

I know, I know....shocking isn't it? I actually can sew!! So I am not an expert seamstress but I rock at straight lines, and will at least try to do the more tricky stuff. My good friend and neighbor across the street, Ashley, has been such a patient and helpful "teacher". I have had so much fun doing this amazing Christmas Project with her. I know the suspense is killing you...what are we sewing exactly? DOLL CLOTHES!!! We have made some pretty adorable outfits, and even a tote bag for our girls to travel with their dolls and accessories. I just have to say I am pretty dang proud of myself. Taylor is getting an American Girl doll for Christmas so this will be the perfect addition to her playtime fun!! Thanks again Ashley for EVERYTHING!!!

Just an add in....I am so THANKFUL for Ashley and her wonderful family. They moved in a few months ago, and we all became great friends instantly. Our boys are BEST buds, our girls are a PERFECT match, and even her husband is pretty funny. Did I mention her little guy....what an absolute doll!! We couldn't have asked for better neighbors!! We are so lucky!!

Can you say S-A-N-T-A????

Last night we went to the Festival of Trees...our annual trip with Grandma & Grandpa. Each year we go not only to look at the beautiful trees but to see Santa. This year was by far the best. The kids were both so excited that they were going to get to talk to Santa....they wanted to skip the trees all together. Once it was their turn Taylor went first. She jumped right up on his lap and started with her list.....it kept going, and going, and going. She even added in that he needed to bring me a sewing machine because I have been a really good mom this year. How cute is that? When Cole got on his lap his list was short but sweet. Of course at this age everything they want is more expensive and bigger so there is less. It was so much fun to get to watch my kids in this fun holiday tradition. Tis the Season!!!

Decorating the tree - - 2008

Friday, November 28, 2008

It is a tradition for our family to put up our Christmas tree and decorate the house for the holidays the day after Thanksgiving so here we are (minus me since I am always the one taking pictures) putting up our tree. This year I had to sit back and let the kids take the reins. They did a great job. Adam and I had to help wth the ornaments on the top but other than that they did the whole thing. There were a few spots that needed fixing since it looked like someone puked ornaments all on one branch...it was too cute!!

Jake in the tree....stuck!!

My 34th Birthday!!

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Just a few pictures with the kids on my birthday morning!! They both put so much thought into their gifts, and I absolutely love them all!! Thanks Cole & Tay for starting my day off perfect!! Love you both so much!!

RSL vs. New York Red Bulls for the Western Conference Finals!!

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Well, finally RSL proved everyone wrong.....they made it to the Western Conference Finals!! This year was an awesome season for RSL. They ended the regular season in 3rd place, beat out Chivas USA for a chance at the finals, and now face the Red Bulls for a chance at the MLS Cup!! It was an awesome game, and now for the bad news....RSL lost to the Red Bulls 1-0. They played so good, and totally should have won. Cole was devastated...he sat there for about 10 minutes with his head in his hands. So, there is always next season!!

Our own RSL Cheerleader

A sold out Rio Tinto Stadium

The BIGGEST RSL Fan

So.....

Now that I have made my background much more festive, don't you think it is about time I updated the blog?? Well, I have been busily working on Christmas projects with my favorite neighbor, Ashley, and am actually shocked that I am even typing this. I PROMISE I will update it soon.......more to come!!

Taylor & Debbie

We are so lucky to have such wonderful neighbors. Since the day we moved in our house, Taylor has taken to our neighbor, Debbie. They hang out together all the time, whether it be having picnics, planting flowers, and just hanging out....they are buddies. We all were so happy when she told us that she was finally getting married, and Taylor counted down the days until the "party". I know I had a previous post about the wedding but I had to post these new pictures....I love how they show their special friendship!!

Enjoy the updates!!

I hope you enjoy the updates....there are a ton of them!! I hadn't blogged anything for 3 weeks and today was the day for catch up!!

Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!!

Well, just a quick update on what has been going on with the Fassler family. Well, aside from RSL games and holidays there have been lots of changes in our lives. Adam's company is on the up-swing...finally!! It looks like things are heading in the right direction, which takes the weight of the world off my shoulders. Impact soccer is over for the fall season. Both kids did great!! In Taylor's last 2 games, she scored 3 goals and played like a star!! Cole scored 8 goals in his last game, and 19 for the whole season. Pretty amazing!! We are hoping to get to watch him in the MLS playoffs some day. The biggest changes has been with Adam's parents. We have spent the last week moving them out of the house they have lived in the 32 years. It has come to the point that the house they were in was just way too much for them. The pool had tons of daily maintenance, the yard was a lot of work, and there were going to be some major repairs in the near future that were just going to be too much for my father in law, George, to handle on his own. So they are selling their house, and moving into a rental for a few years. It has been really hard on all of us...especially on Sharon. Though their house hasn't sold yet, they had to be out so that they could show it for sale. They both didn't want to be there while people were browsing "their home". Other than all of that, it has been life as usual. I am still at the school, trying to decide what exactly I want to do with my "working" life. The kids are both starting gymnastics for the winter, and are looking forward to the snow. Me not so much but that is part of living in this lovely state. Cole would ski every day if he could so he is DYING for the school ski program to start. So that is about it!! I am going to try to be better about keeping this thing updated...sorry I have been such a slacker!!