Back Too Soon

Disneyland went by way too fast. It's kind of a bummer coming home to the daily grind. But it was fun. Tay & Chase wanted to spend most of the time in California Adventure. I didn't love that. So they did a lot of male bonding with Dad & Uncle Dave. I got to hang out with my mom lots and that was fun. We went on all my favorite rides and shopped. It was great being there for the Christmas kick-off. The decorations were awesome. We had a fabulous time and I'm already thinking about where to go on our next vacation and that it needs to be soon. I think we'll skip Disneyland next year and try something new. Anyhoo... back to reality for now. Thanks Jimmy for working so hard and taking us on fun trips. Thanks Mom for putting up with me when I get cranky on trips. Thanks Dave for being such an awesome uncle. Thanks Pops & Grandma for taking care of Fonzie. Ya'll are great.

Things Change

Tay & Chase are growing up too fast. I've been having a hard time since Chase started 1st grade. I thought it would be great to have all this time to do what I want, but I've found that I really miss having someone to take care of all day. That's what I really have loved doing for the past 9 years. And I'm really thankful for the whole experience. But things change. It's okay. I'll adjust... slowly. I've been teaching Taylor how to cook and he loves it. His specialty is eggs. He also loves baking cookies. It's adorable. Here he is whipping up some Hamburger Helper. Nice!

Chase is so cute. He is a giver. He loves to make presents for anyone and everyone. He wraps up stuff around the house and gives it away. My mom has been the recipient of many "gifts". He got ahold of some Christmas wrap and went nuts. Usually, all the wrapping is homemade. Anyway, he's definately got a generous nature.

Speaking of growing up fast, my adorable niece had her 2nd bday. We had fun at Chuck E. Cheese!

We're getting ready to go on our Disneyland trip. The kids are excited. I can't wait. I love that place. Hopefully Chase isn't too cool to go on The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh with me. Oh... that will be a sad day when it comes.

Winter's Coming

So, it snowed last week. It was my cue to go buy new coats, boots, snow pants, etc. The kids were excited and broke out the sleds straight away. We got quite a bit of snow, but it didn't stick, much to their dismay.

I used to hate winter, but I don't mind it at all anymore, at least not until after Christmas. I'm ready for spring by January. But I love the holidays and don't think they'd be as fun without the snow.

We also scored a snowblower this year! Thanks Grandpa H. James couldn't wait to get that puppy going. He busted it out and cleared the driveway lickety split. We'll see how long the enthusiasm lasts. It will definately make life easier. Hopefully, we'll have plenty of snow to blow this year!

We Bloggin'

Welcome to the Hilton blog. We'll try to be as interesting as possible. I'm Candace. I love: outer-space, books and shows about outer-space, singing, going out to eat, having really, really long conversations with others about outer-space, every kind of music but especially classical.

James loves: his i-phone, golfing, U2, Dave Matthews, The O'Reilly Factor, watching any and all sporting events but especially basketball and football, eating, buying, returning and re-buying electronic equipment.

Taylor loves: making weird voices, repeating himself over and over, scary books and movies, playing basketball and football, making up games to play on the trampoline, making people laugh, teasing his brother.

Chase loves: making weird voices, army stuff, playing Halo, making books out of paper, playing with the dog, things that float, Legos, white boards, sugar, Sponge Bob.