The Hogan Family: 2009

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Getting Our Christmas Tree!

Last night, we took the boys out to dinner and then to the Christmas tree lot. I don't remember the last time I saw Blake so excited and happy. He absolutely loved it. He was so cute and kept saying "Daddy, Mommy...look at this beautiful tree" He wanted to bring home a small one that he picked out but we ended up with an 8 footer:-) Once we got home with it, Blake was daddy's helper. Blake got the water for the tree stand, helped sweep up the leaves that had fallen, and even got Brian a glass of water all on his own. When he brought Brian the water, Blake said, "Dad, are you sweating...I am" Too cute!

Once the tree was up, we all started decorating. Cade loved playing with the ornaments and Blake loved looking at all of the ones we had and helping put them on the tree. We listened to Christmas songs and had hot coco. It was a night to remember!!!

Our family and our tree

Blake wanted both of these trees

Daddy and his boys

Oh, I love you Blake!!!

Daddy and Cade

My little loves

Decorating our tree

Thanksgiving!

We have so much to be thankful for...our health, happiness, family, friends and much much more. Personally, I am so thankful and blessed to have Brian, Blake and Caden in my life. They make me happier than I could ever imagine. Brian does so much for our family and works hard every single day to give our family the special life that we live. I love you so much Brian and can't imagine my life without you. You are also an amazing and deciated father and our boys are incredibly blessed to have you. Blake and Cade bring so much joy and happiness into my life and I love them with all of my heart!

On Thanksgiving, we went to Nana and Grandaddy's house along with Jack, Susan, their 4 kiddos, mom, dad and Chel. It was a fun and special night with family and a perfect Thanksgiving! Oh, and wait until you see how my mom showed up...priceless!!

My dad, me and Jim (father in law)

Cade and Papa

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Yes, this would be my momma

The kids loved the turkey costume

Jim and our turkey

Brian and Parker (taking a football break)

The kiddos eating dinner

Chel, mom, me and dad.....my family

The lovers:-)

Mom and B

Monday, November 16, 2009

Blake's Birthday Party!

A few months ago, Blake asked me if he could have his birthday party at Zoomars farm in San Juan Capistrano. I actually thought that was a great idea so we did it! Blake invited several of his closest friends. The kids loved it. They were able to feed the goats and rabbits, go on the train ride and play at the park. It turned out to be a great party

The birthday boy

I love this little guy so much

Tutu, the boys, and the goats

B and O rode the train about 10 times

Swinging with the kids

Tutu, Blake, me and Cade

Uncle Dave and Blake

Piniata time

Swinging with Tutu

A Birthday Celebration!

Our very very good and dear friends, the Walz family, came over one night and we had a special birthday celebration for Blake! Blake and Owen had so much fun having dinner and eating icecream cones. They are such good buddies. We are incredibly blessed to have them as friends. We love you Walz family!

The birthday boy

Yummy dinner...hotdogs, as usual

I LOVE this picture of the dads and their boys (and their icecream cones)

Yummy in the tummy

Disneyland For Blake's 3rd Birthday!

On Blake's actual birthday, we took him to Disneyland. Brian took the day off so it was an extra special day. Blake absolutely loved it! His favorite things were taking a picture with Mickey, going on the Dumbo ride, Buzz Lightyear and the train. Cade had a great time too and loved going on all of the rides. It was such a fun and special day. I can't believe my baby boy is 3 years old! Blake, you bring so much love and happiness to our lives every single day. I love you more than life!!!

Our family and Mickey Mouse

Dumbo ride

Mommy and Cade

Blake and Daddy on Buzz Lightyear

The happy birthday boy

Happy Halloween!

This year our family had a wonderful and very fun Halloween. My favorite part was watching Blake have so much fun and being so into dressing up and trick or treating. Cade loved it too:-) On Halloween, we had a huge potluck on our street with all of our amazing and great neighbors. We have so many kids on our street and they had a blast trick or treating together. We can't wait for next Halloweeen!