bq's

Playing at the Wildes is a guarantee for fun!

The Beauty Queens: Nicole, Marissa, me, Chal, and Lana in the rear.

some navy time

 It was bath time the other night, and we were still playing at Ben and Chal's, so the kids had a bath together.  They are so cute, and play so well!

 So cute how they kissed, and then immediately were a little embarrassed!

And, I love this photo that Ben took of Naves. She decided it was just as much fun as opening presents, if not more, to take the labels off of all the canned goods.

old radio

My dad has had this radio for as long as I've been alive.  Or at least close to that long! I've always known of his "intention" to fix it and get it working, and hence the reason it moved to Ohio with us from Oregon, and then to Pittsburgh, then Boise, then Utah.  But, it always remained an intention unrealized, and a poor ugly, dirty thing at that! (and smelly)  A few weeks ago I asked my dad if I could have it.  I thought it would be a cool piece of furniture after a little DIY rehab.  He agreed.  I think he was really hoping I would not only aesthetically get it into shape, but electronically as well.  So sorry Dad!  I am not interested in the electronics. Just the look.  As usual, when I take it upon myself to rehab a seemingly ugly piece, the peanut gallery from my husband rolls into town, with plenty to say about the ridiculousness of the whole scenario....

I am pretty happy with the outcome.  I put a little light inside of it, so at night it glows from behind.  And, as always, Mr. Bailey is pleasantly surprised and enamored with the look.

mama it snowed!

Dare woke up today, came into our bedroom and wanted to stand up on the bed to look out the window.  He peeked through the blinds, and then looked at me with all sorts of animation and said "mama! it snowed outside!!"

 Cousin Caleb spent the weekend with us, so he and Dare went out to play in the snow.  The Jacksons were out playing as well, so they all had fun together.

Building his own Snowman with his daddy was a must!

sea world

san diego

Our annual Anniversary vacation to San Diego, at our favorite SurfRider Location included our little D this year.  And, we are so glad that we could take him to the ocean for his first visit! 

Dares first "dip" into the ocean.  His enthusiasm, joy, and excitement were contagious and tangible.  He makes every experience just "that much" better! 

 He named this bird "Johnnie" and he was his favorite to feed.

birthday girl getaway

Tara, Andrea, and I took Chal to Wendover for a girls night. We had a much needed getaway. Ryan got us a free room and checked us in earlier in the day when he was out there with Brock, so it made for an easy ride later on for us ladies. 

I love my beautiful lady friends.