Shamrock'n 5K Sacramento

Steve ran in the Shamrock'n 5K at Raley Field

Great job Sweetie!  Awesome run!!

Strike a pose... Sarah waiting for Daddy at the finish line

Nice run!!

Bella

We were lucky to have Grammy Jan and Grandpa stop by on their way home from picking up Bella!  Such a cutie!!  

She's so little!  But not for long I'm sure!!

Hiking at Hidden Falls Park

Hidden Falls Regional Park in Auburn, CA

It was a beautiful day for a hike!!

Tap Dance Class

Practice makes perfect...

Walk on the American River trail & Breakfast Crepes

Grandma Wagners' Crepes recipe.  Yum!!  Tried and true.  

Is very good with powdered sugar or brown sugar or preserves. 

a beautiful day for a walk!

Recipes I made this week

New recipes I tried making this weekend...

Recipe Links:
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Cinnamon Crunch Muffins

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chocolate Peanut Butter Magic Bars

Carrot Cake

First Tap and Ballet class

Sarah had her first Tap and Ballet class tonight at Ovations Dance Studio.

She had so much fun, she wanted to go right back to class again after dinner! 

Superhero Pinball on PS4

When you're playing Super-hero pinball on Playstation you have to look

the part.  Obviously.   

SpiderGirl playing PS4

Christmas with the Yerkes

Merry Christmas!!

We had fun painting rocks and pine cones

We visited the California Living Museum in Bakersfield

We went to Kernville so Sarah could sit on Santa's lap,

but Santa was on a break so she sat on his chair instead!

Grammy Jan's decorations

Congratulations to John and Clarissa!! 

John proposed on Christmas Day,

and Clarissa accepted!  I'm so happy for you guys!!

Work Christmas party - O1 Communications

O1 Communications Christmas Party ~ 2013

The night started out at Sutter Street Theater in Folsom, and everyone

had a great time at the show!

Then we all ended up at QBole for dinner and drinks.

It was a lot of fun!

I tried to upload the video, but the file size was too large.

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O1 Christmas Party video

Christmas shopping and lunch

Last minute Christmas shopping and lunch with my girl...

She is growing up way too fast!!

Grandma Wagners' Christmas Bread

I decided to try and replicate, (or get as close as possible), to my 

Grandma Wagner's Christmas bread...

I made it in my new bread machine, and it came out pretty close!

It's not heavy like a fruitcake, but is light enough to toast in 

the toaster and have for breakfast, similar to raisin bread.  Yum!

Christmas with the Wagners - 2013

Christmas with the Wagners ~ 2013

Ben got a GIANT gummy worm!!

The Nutcracker Ballet at Harris Center

Took Sarah to see The Nutcracker Ballet at Harris Center / Three Stages 

at Folsom Lake College

We put her hair up in a bun just like a ballerina!

She liked it, and the dancers did a great job!

Sarah's 6th Birthday party

Happy Birthday Sarah!!

We started the day with Sarah's first mani-pedi at Hi-Tek nails.

She got pink and purple nails and toes!

Then all the girls got their hair done and had a fun dance

party at Girlfriendz!

Her friends Delaney, Leyla, Lily and Kilynne all had a blast!

Beautiful princess!

I am so blessed and fortunate to be the Mom of the most precious, wonderful girl in the world!! Happy 6th Birthday Sarah Grace Yerkes! You are growing up SO fast, and I'm proud of the loving, smart and kind young lady you are. I love you forever and ever and always!! I hope you have a super-fun birthday with lots of moments to remember and great surprises!

Halloween 2013 - Oaktoberfest and Trick or Treating

Sarah hanging out with her friends at Oaktoberfest... literally!  :)

Sarah and her friend Leyla - tired out from a full night of
Trick or Treating!!

The Pumpkin Farm 2013

We had a fun family day at The Pumpkin Farm!

We all picked out pumpkins, and Sarah went through

the haunted house TWICE!  

Sacramento Urban Cow 5K 2013

Steve ran the Sacramento Urban Cow 5K today 

Cheering on Daddy!!

Steve finished in just under 29 minutes!  Woo hoo!  

So proud of you Honey!

The Sacramento Zoo and Fairytale Town

We had a great day at The Sacramento Zoo and Fairytale Town!  

My Sweeties!!

We saw the red pandas, and Sarah took home a stuffed panda too.

That's the cutest pink flamingo I've ever seen!

Butterfly girl

This otter kept the girls busy. They must have chased him around the enclosure at least 10 times, and he would always stop at this corner and look at them like he was saying, "You guys having fun too?"

Sarantula!!    :)

Sarah tied her shoe for the 1st time

Sarah tied her own shoe tonight for the very first time!!  Go SARAH!!  So proud of you!