Valentine's 2010...

Happy Valentine's Day! It's been a really fun morning at the Callison's. We had a visit this weekend from Grandma and Grandpa from San Diego, so the boys are enjoying some quality time with them.

We started out the morning with the boys opening a little Valentines' gift from Mommy and Daddy. Jordy loved his Valentine Yo Gabba Gabba book and Jayden loved his Phineus and Ferb book. And, of course V-day would not be the same without some sweets in the bag as well. Then we had fun making some heart cupcakes and now the boys are off to the park having fun in the Arizona sunshine... Oh yeah, did I mention it is going to be 75 degress today, and it is February....

Brunch with Friends

A few weeks ago we enjoyed a wonderful Sunday morning brunch over at the Ortega's. Shanti's parents were in town and we all got together to schmooze and enjoy some time with each other. As I have mentioned in the past, Mike and I are always two ships passing, so when we get to do things as a family it is really nice. The guys were hanging out watching football, Jayden and Josh were content on the computer, Jordy was watching his Wiggles as usual, and the girls were all catching up. It was a great Sunday morning!

A Long Overdue Family Night Together...

Life has been a little crazy over at our house because Mike has been doing some traveling for work. Oh, maybe I should not of started on this subject. Did I mention in the past month every time Mike has left one of the boys has gotten sick. I don't just mean a little cold, no I got left with pink eye and double ear infections, sinus infections, full body hive breakout, and did I mention my favorite..... Vomit!

So, tonight the four of us had dinner for the first time in weeks together and afterwards the boys had a little fun. I love seeing J & J playing with each other and just having fun together. It was a great night at the Callison's....

It's Been Way Too Long...

Where does the time go??? I can't believe how long it has been since I posted, I keep telling myself I am going to forget all these memories and that is what this blog was supposed to be all about... :)

Let's see if I can remember where we have been over the last few months.... We had Hanukkah, Christmas, New Years Eve, School field trips, Star of the week, Shabbat dinners, Mike's birthday, and many fun Arizona winter days.

I think that catches you up as to where the Callison's have been the last few months.... Now I can breathe and start posting normal size posts again.. Hope everyone is having a great 2010 so far!

Jayden's Fall Music Concert

If anyone knew me when I was a little girl, I was the shyest little girl that was always attached to my mom's leg. Unfortunately, the apple does not fall far from the tree, and I got the exact same thing in my sweet Jayden. Jayden has been going to the same school now for the past four years and any type of performance is always such a struggle with him. He finds me in the audience, if he can, as I am usually hiding so he can' t spot me out. But he usually manages to find me. So, when I heard he was practicing for his Fall Concert I told myself don't expect anything different than always, and boy did this little man prove his Mommy and Daddy wrong.

Mr. Jayden stood on stage, in the front row and belted out four songs to the tunes of Michael Jackson. He moved his hips, enunciated every word, all while his adorable dimples shined and his bright blue eyes sparkled, and most of all he was having a great time. My little man is growing up and it makes me sad.... I love that little man so much. Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you Jayden, way to go!

Zoo Day - It's Fall In AZ

In the southwest you have to wait until November to enjoy the great outdoors. So, since we were overdue for a trip to the Phoenix Zoo, we packed the kiddos up and headed out for the afternoon. I am sorry to say this for any Arizonians that might be reading this, but when you come from San Diego their is NO comparison, but it was still a great day out.

We enjoyed the monkeys (Jordy's favorite), zebras, girafes, a camel ride, some sticky cotton candy and you can't leave the zoo without a ride on the carousel. It was a great day and I guess the fresh air did us all good, since everyone slept very well that night... We will have to go back again soon, since Zoo Lights is just around the corner. If you have not been you should check it out. It's a fun night!

Sweet Little Kate McRae...

Hello friends...

Some of you might remember me posting about a darling little girl who lives right here in Chandler, AZ. Her name is Kate Mcrae, and she is a precious five year old that is battling brain cancer. I first heard about Kate's story from my friend Kim at The TomKat Studio. Kates mom, Holly recently came up with the idea to start Kate's Crazy Cool Christmas Toy Drive! The toy drive is on it's way to being a huge success. They are asking for unwrapped toys, puzzles, stuffed animals, books, and anything else that you think a child would love during the holiday season. The Mcrae family is going to personally distribute all the gifts to the PICU and Oncology unit at Phoenix Children's Hospital on Christmas Day. How amazing, that during such a difficult time this family is trying to make the holidays better for other families while they are enduring so much of their own.

If anyone would like to donate to Kate's Crazy Cool Christmas Toy Drive, I am going to coordinate with Kim at The Tomkat Studio to get all the gifts to Cornerstone Christian Church in Chandler. This is where all the toys and gifts are being collected at.

A new website was just launched at, http://www.prayforkate.com/ you can go there for more information in regards to the journey this family is on.. Kate has pulled on my heartstrings, and has made me hug and kiss the J & J boys tighter each night. I am so thankful for my boys and can't imagine the difficult road this family is on.