Who Done it? Oh, it was me!

Brian and I went to a How-to-Host-a-Murder party Saturday night. It was a 1920's Chicago theme and Brian was a golfer/gambler and I was a club owner/Madam. It was fun to dress the part and pretend you are a character. No one knows who the killer is until the very end. It ended up being me. This is a great way to throw a costume dinner party with your friends. We all had so much fun.

"Scoop" & "Billy" Fish
"Eddie" & "Torchy" Carson

"Harrow" & "Molly" Duffin

The Goils

"Silky M. Adam"

The Fellas

"Socks" & "Silky"

Future Olympic Gymnasts

I enrolled my girls at Vitaly Sherbo's (Olympic Gold Medalist) Gymnastics Studio. Kiki takes a class for her age group and Kali and I take a Mommy & Me class at the same time. Both girls have a lot of fun and they can walk the balance beam without any help. I am so proud.

Craft Time, just don't get messy

I'm not one of those mom's who doesn't care if the kids get dirty or stain their clothes. Call it what you want but I think it happened when I became a Drennan. Those of you who know the Drennans will understand. I try really hard, but I'm always wiping the girls hands every few minutes and I keep a tide pen in my purse at all times. I did try and relax a bit when I decided to give the girls a craft to do. They always want to help me in the kitchen while I cook so I figured we would make aprons. I don't sew so I bought the aprons and we just decorated them. It wasn't that bad and the girls had fun. Kiki was excited to use her apron so we make cookies with the Easy Bake.

Hooray for Easy Bake Ovens
The finished product

Kali decorating

My silly girl

Hard at work with an old over shirt and towels laid out

I'm going, going, back, back, to Cali, Cali- LL Cool J

Some say I am crazy, others strong, but I just can't stand being at home by myself for more than 3 days in a row. I think I turn into psycho mom on day 4. That is why I decided to drive 9 plus hours to Elk Grove by myself with the girls. Brian had to go to Phoenix for business for a week and I said good-bye Las Vegas, Hello California! The drive was fine, just very long. I stopped for lunch and dinner and one potty break. Thank goodness for DVD players. Without it I would be lost, but I do have one so life is great on long road trips. The girls were good and entertained. I had so much fun hanging out with my family and friends. I got to see my friend Brandy who I have not seen since high school. Spent time with my sisters, brothers, and parents. They helped me celebrate my birthday and we played Dance Dance Revolution. My girls rocked at that game doing floor spins, somersaults, and shaken their tails. Poor Jacob had broken his leg pretty bad so he had to stay in the room most of the time I was there. He did try to play with his crutches but that didn't work very well. My Dad, Danny, the kids and I drove to John's Incredible Pizza and had a fun play day. I got to have a relaxing day getting a mani pedi with Kim and then went to her house and our kids played. (I forgot to get a photo of them) Saw my girl Joy and her kids. Had a great dinner with the Flewellyns, Howards and Mark. We ate pizza and enjoyed root beer floats (especially Mark) and all of the kids played. I also had dinner with the In-laws and spent time with them. Went shopping with my sisters and Mom and went to a movie with my brother. But I do have to say the highlight was dancing with my Mom, Mickey, Rachie, and Sara to the songs of Mamma Mia. I did get it on video and I plan on putting a clip up so soon as I figure out how to do it. My quiet mom was getting down with the robot. It was very funny. However, I did promise her I would leave that clip out. But I didn't say I wouldn't talk about it. -he he- I don't know too many families who have spontaneous dance sessions.

I had a lot of fun and I might drive out again in March with my friend Adrianne who is from Wilton. As long as I have a DVD player, we will be fine.

Poor little Bro
Gma & Gpa Drennan w/grandkids


Cousins

Mark and Kristy

Brandy, Paige and I

Dave, Christa, Samantha, Chris, Mark and I

Chris is Crazy!

All of our kids, kind of

Kiki and Tati

Joy, Jordan, and I

Uncle Danny and the girls

I can dance holding kids

Petersen Family minus Danny and Brian

My girls ROCK!

Dance like no one is watching

Can't believe I'm 31

So my birthday came and went. Nothing exciting this year since 31 is not a very exciting age. I did get to eat my weight in steak so that was fun. Now I'm in my 30's and not just 30. I reflected on the past 31 years and thought about life. I can honestly say I couldn't be happier. I have an amazing husband who is still fun to be around after 13 years. He cooks, cleans, changes diapers, plays with the girls, can do their hair when I'm out of town, takes care of me and the girls, and gives me "me" time. He is also still pretty hot for being 30. I have two beautiful daughters who love me and I have a blast with. I have a fun circle of friends who I can act myself around, great parents and siblings, loyal dog, and enough Coach purses for everyday of the week. Okay, so my vice are purses, but other than that I have a wonderful life. Not that I'm bragging, but I am just grateful for everything I have been blessed with. So it's not so bad being 31 when I see all of the blessings I have in my life. So here is to 31- let's just hope it takes me a long time to turn 32.