Thanksgiving

This year we had a pre-Thanksgiving dinner with the Troung and German families. Look at Max....she's all grown up just chilling with daddy!

This is Max and Victor watching a Christmas movie....I asked them to smile but apparently Santa's is more of a priority then me......

Tony's smoked turkey.....super tasty!

It's someone first Thanksgiving......?????

Yipeee.....Nicole is preggers!

Eric and Matt make such good partner's in the kitchen :)

Little Miss Hazel flirting with the camera....

I LOVE my friends!

It's been a few months since I've seen my girls. We've all been busy as usual...... planning weddings, getting the boys ready for school, new jobs and running business's. The wonderful thing about my girls is that when we do have the opportunity to see each other it's like no time has passed. We pick up right where we left off..... tons of laughs, good food & wine.....and maybe if we're lucky a DANCE OFF!!! I love you girls....can't wait for our cookie date next month.

Soren is all about video games....not his aunties :)

Fish face contest.... sorry E..I think Thaydon won!!!??

Auntie Mags and Thaydon

Jules and I had the opportunity to visit Al and Georgia a few weeks back. In true Georgia form she was dressed for the occasion.

I love this pic!

Team Georgia

While Tony and I were in Hawaii there wasn't a day that went by we weren't thinking of Georgia and the Handsaker's. We had an amazing time with the family but I almost felt guilty being there knowing what one of my dearest friends was going through. Thanks to FaceBook we found out there was going to be a 5k walk/run supporting Leukemia/Lymphoma in Seattle. 100% of the proceeds went to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

From there......we organized TEAM GEORGIA!!!!!!!! It was an amazing day! We must of had 35-40 people come out and participate. Everyone from former colleagues at WaMu, sorority sisters, PEPS group, family and friends. I was so nervous because the night before the race it was raining sideways. I had my doubts but everything turned out perfect. I can't wait for Brian, Alison and Georgia to join us next year. We love you Georgia.... you tell those doc's who's boss.....keep your sassiness and come home soon! XOXOX

Team Georgia

Tony helping out making the Team Georgia sign

Julie and I wearing Georgia's favorate color. Turns out purple is the cancer survivor color :)

Friends from WaMu....Michelle, Nat and Me

Tony and Mari. Mari doesn't even know the Handsakers but read our FaceBook posting and came out to support Team Georgia. Thanks Mari!!!!

The Bates Family

Yahoo....We made it. Nice work Troung family!

The Deckon Family. Alex, Nevie and Jules.

Max is sitting up!

Look who can sit all by herself!!!!!! Before you know it Max will be asking for Andre's car keys :) Sorry Andre....I'm not seeing any Swiss gene's here....she's ALL KOREAN!

Sweet Georgia

I've been a bit unsure of whether or not I wanted to say anything about this last week. Needless to say it's been one of the worst weeks and my heart goes out to Alison, Brian and Georgia every minute of the day.

As you may have heard- Georgia was checked into Children's Hospital a week ago and has been diagnosed with cancer. At this point Al and Brian are hopeful to get some sort of answer either tomorrow or Tuesday. All week I've been thinking about Al and Georgia....this isn't fare..it's not right....Georgia's not even 1....this isn't real...what can I do....how can I take this pain away from Georgia and Alison.

Today I had the opportunity to see Georgia. I wasn't sure how this was all going to play out....all I knew was I HAVE to be strong for Alison and Georgia. There's no room for crying...it's not about me...it's about being there for Al and G. I walked into the room and Miss Georgia was hanging in her scrubs and her PINK barrette. Only a sassy little thing like Georgia could pull this off. As you can imagine the family is tired, but I will say this ...Georgia is still as sassy as ever. She brightens a room up with her smile.....her screams & laughter are contagious.....and I can't wait for her to come home so we can celebrate her birthday next month.

The reason why I decided to post the news about Georgia is because I want everyone out there that reads our blog to please, please, please say some prayers and think positive thoughts for the Handsaker family. They need all the help they can get!

I love you Miss G!!!!! xoxoxo

Oktoberfest Half

Oktoberfest 2010

Tony showing his support by "carbing up"...before the race

Here's me at the packet packet pick up and scoping out the competition. Wow....I guess it's never too early to start running....I wounder what age bracket she's in????

Here's Amy taunting me......" Good luck keeping up Muhlenkamp!!! "

Tough girls!

The first three miles were up hill.....it was killer!!!!

Time to celebrate running 13.1 miles!

Who knew you could find an asian rice hat at Oktoberfest....

This is a little fruit stand we stopped at on our way home.

Sorry....I couldn't resist! Sucka!!! :) Tony's a good sport.

Here's Tony feeding ebony and ivory :)