Jason's Marathon

On Sunday Jason competed in his first marathon in Carlsbad. Jillian was excited to see her daddy but also for her first donut.

Our first stakeout spot was around mile 14. It was easy to spot Jason because there were only marathon runners (as opposed to half-marathoners).

Here he comes after the turnaround.

We then moved to mile 22. This location was at the park on Cannon and PCH. Here's the cheering squad.

I am so proud of Jason! This is something I could never do myself.

Recap: December

December: So we had several fun events the first couple weeks of December: Jason's office party, getting together with friends, and more - but no photos! The lack of a flash seriously hampers capturing lasting memories. Well, Jason solved that problem for us! He got me a digital SLR. I have been wanting one of these forever. I don't know how to use it - yet - but watch out when I learn what this baby can do!

Baking with Mima: December 22nd

Christmas Eve Fiesta: Pam held the Christmas Eve Fiesta this year. The food was awesome, and she kept the traditions of the Ugly Ornament Exchange and the piñata!

Taylor just found out we were giving him Jason's old truck.

Christmas Morning: Jillian sort of enjoyed opening gifts. We had another year of progressive gift opening. I think the last gift was opened after New Year's.

Christmas Day:

A new bike from Mima and Papa.

We do an ornament exchange at my parents' Christmas dinner. Here Ron celebrates his victory. We also did wine tasting which was a huge hit!

Cousin bath party.

Legoland: We got passes for Legoland as a Christmas gift from Pam. We went the week between Christmas and New Years. It was too crowded for my taste but I've since been back and it was empty. Jillian loved it - especially the Duplo room.

Jillian learns how to wait in line. She's not great and not horrible.

She wanted to go on the helicopters SO bad but is not quite tall enough.

December also brought a big birthday for Jason. We celebrated in Jason-style with dinner and beer at Lost Abbey Brewery. It was so much fun but guess who didn't take photos? I know! Bad wife! But his loving family and friends did and once I get those I will post the fun!

Recap: November

November: November was awesome. Jillian and I both celebrated big birthdays (turning 2 and 30) and we went to Maui for 10 days with my parents. It was a wonderful month that I will never forget!

Jillian's first airplane ride. She did great. The ride home was awful, however. She couldn't get to sleep, screamed bloody murder, and managed to kick some fellow passengers. Everyone loved us.

Jason took me to Oahu and the Kualoa Ranch for a day to see where they filmed some things for the TV show Lost. We had an awesome day at Kualoa but I HATED Waikiki. No thank you!

Celebrated my birthday breakfast at The Gazebo restaurant. Super yummy food and a fun atmosphere. You wait in line outdoors to be seated in this tiny restaurant. The restaurant is located in this old condo/hotel complex and the line abuts their swimming pool!

Jillian spent quality time with her grandparents!

November 17th: Jillian's 2nd Birthday

Hanging out at the park with Nana

Celebrating with a cupcake. I bought it a couple days prior and she was desperate to eat it!

Celebrating with friends and family a few days later. We let Jillian pick her party theme and she wanted a Dora party. We decorated Pam's clubhouse with Dora decorations and even had Dora playing on the computer and projected on the wall.

A sugary ending to a great birthday!

Recap: October

I have for some reason had incredible blog fatigue and can't bring myself to post. Hopefully this will be cured soon. But, for the sake of Jillian's future scrapbook I need to post something.

October: Jillian dressed as a pumpkin for Halloween. I decided to make her costume thinking, "It can't be that hard." I think I overestimate my sewing skills. Our camera's flash broke on my outing to The Office and so I really have no good Jillian Halloween pics. She did like

trick-or-treating but she'd get nervous at the doorway and didn't really want to take candy when anyone offered it. Her cousin Adam is almost 8 months younger and went for it more than she did! I

think next year she'll get it.

Jason and my family also threw me a surprise birthday party the day before Halloween. It was a Lost theme and I had so much fun!