Monday, December 1, 2008

This Thanksgiving Griffin Gets Busted!

Mommy's Thanksgiving Weekend
I pulled down a shift at the hospital. I think the nursing powers that be were smiling down on me because I had an amazing assignment. I could NOT have asked for a better assignment for holiday pay. My sister saved me some excellent left overs, which was great since no one is really open at 9pm when I finally got off work! A mere 13.5 hours of work, but who is counting the money?!

Day 2: Mommy Holiday vacation officially begins! I realized there was no point in getting up too early so I rolled out of bed at 9am and was out the door by 10. I won't bore you with the details, but I will say this...

Victoria's Secret Gap Gymboree Target Men's Wearhouse

Fiesta Mall Chandler Mall Tempe MarketPlace


Read Twilight (Yes I know a little late!, but the interest and time just became available)

Day 3: Target Bed,Bath, & Beyond, BodyWorks PotteryBarn Kids, Walmart

In order to avoid strangleholds, I will not bore you with every last detail. I will admit the above list intentionally excludes details of all of the purchases from said shopping extravaganza. Enough said!

I did miss my sweet family. However, I have 7 years of mommy self-sacrifice and 9 of wife hood! It is okay to get a break! I would like to thank my employer for making working a Holiday too lucrative to pass up. Thanks to my man for being superman, without whom none of this would be possible!

My friend called me last night and said her sister wondered if Brian and I were having marital trouble because she hasn't seen Brian around lately...


No, No troubles, Just one Amazing dad and husband!!

Daddy's Thanksgiving weekend with the boys!

USC Trojan Football Game


Little Brian said "the WATCHING of the game was boring, but the FOOD was good!" He apparently told his uncle this 3 times so he could understand the game wasn't boring it was just "The watching" that was boring.

Griffin finds himself in police custody for pulling the fire alarm. We even have a picture of the boys covering their ears from the deafening siren. When you break the law in California they are strict, even when it comes to minors! Griffin came home and said, "Policeman take me away."


Then there were the pony rides, Lincoln loved it the most. Who would've thought they let a 20 month old ride by himself? As he was pulled away from his ride, he kept crying "Horsey, Horsey"


That little ploy bought him a second ride! Hooray for grandparents who love to spoil!


On to the train ride!



What would we do without Papa to protect the wee Lincoln! Chuga Chuga, Choo Choo!




We love Daddy for being willing to work so hard, so we could have SO much FUN! Thank you Tutu and Papa for creating enough excitement that my husband can't resist the company, yummy food, and all of the fun USC activities! Thanks to Aunts Amy and Britt who played with us and gave us tubbies, and Uncle Jorge and Uncle Justy who embraced their inner child and entertained ALL my boys with rock band, XBOX 360 and endured the little men at the game! Special thanks to the Daw Clan for sending all my boys home safe and sound!

13 comments:

✩Molly✩ said...

What a fun trip they had! And a great break for you! Griff being caught by the police is just so funny! I was glad to be able to spend some time with you this weekend. love you guys.

JamieLynn said...

As I was reading this I thought I seriously have to go back to school so that in 5 years I too could have a long weekend to myself. :0) I noticed that Big Bri was so buisy that he didn't have time to shave. It's a good look for him!

Anonymous said...

HIlarious!!! Big Brian is in a Mustache competition with his coworkers, no one is allowed to shave until Dec 19th, It is a bit native. ;0)

John and Lisa said...

I'm learning more and more about you, Wendy! Love your blog, and love the pictures of your darling family! Thanks for your comments on my blog, too! It meant a lot!

Stephanie and Paul said...

ok, hilarious! i had a few hours here and there to do some pretty good shopping but a whole weekend?! heaven! what did you think of twilight?

PassTheChips said...

All of that Trojan red makes me ill. Geography traitors!

Bubba the Hutt said...

Hey now, I love ASU just as much as any other alumnus, but this year they're terrible when they should be a top 10 team. I love college football, and if that means I have to go back to my Trojan roots to enjoy this season, so be it.

ASU has failed me, and I must hold them responsible. I'll be back next year in Sun Devil maroon and gold, thankfully Rudy Carpenter will not.

Amy Kaylor Photography said...

You are my kind of shopper! You can borrow my girls whenever you need a girly fix and I guarantee a few hours of the hormones and you will be sending them back to me.

Anonymous said...

wow, very nice. That looks very professional and time consuming. Keep me posted on anything new on the blog and my nephews!

Anonymous said...

I'm hoping that 3rd time is the charm, but-- I love the pix! I don't know if the parents will trust us with taking their boys, if they get arrested in the process. So much fun! It's hard to get upset when they are oh so CUTE! Thanks for sharing them with us and letting us make another wonderful memory! :) TuTu

{connie} said...

omg wendy! it is so good to see and hear from you. your family is beautiful!! you need to send me your email addy so we can catch up...sccscrapbooking@hotmail.com

so are you going to try for one more? that is too funny that you have three boys. well at least mine gave you some practice.

so many questions for you so drop me a line and we can catch up.

much hugs, connie

Anonymous said...

The facial hair makes big bri seem so mature. I like it... I like it alot!

The picture with the po-lice is priceless. That will be hard to one up by Mike... he will need special coaching.

Ya'll are missed. The Daw men in the Tojan colors (all six of ya) better produce more than one alumni... that is all I am saying. One of those Daw grand kids are required to go... no exceptions!

Crandell Fam said...

Oh my gosh, I love it...the policemen taking him away for pulling the fire alarm is absolutely classic. Have I ever mentioned how glad I am that I'm not the only one with criminal boys?? :)