Litte Red School House

So my boy started preschool last week. I can't believe how big he is getting!!! Where does the time fly? He was so excited all summer to go to school and it's finally here!!! Hopefully he will always be excited to go to school! He was excited to take his blue backpack to school. I gotta tell you... when I took him into his classroom, I thought for sure he was going to cling to me and not want me to leave... nope... not at all... he ran right into the room and started playing with the toys!! He let me take his picture for first day memories but then he was ready for it... he did give me a hug and kiss but then he wanted nothing else to do with me. Of course the cry baby I am when it comes to milestones, I cried on my way back to the car!!! I can't believe he's growing up so fast.

The front step by his classroom.

His crayons and where he hangs his back pack. He absoutely loves school and it's so good for him, I could tell during the summer he was getting bored and anxious to be out and doing something. It's great for me too, it's during Adie's nap time so I get two whole hours to myself!!

Birthday's and more birthdays

So last weekend we were full of presents, fun and birthday cakes!! We had birthday parties that we had. We had a lot of fun though and the kids really enjoyed themselves. My baby boy is 4 years old. I really can't believe it!! He starts preschool next month!! Davis had a Monster Truck theme party this year and was lucky enough to have two parties in a row!! So he got a birthday Cookie and a Birthday cake. Davis got a bike for his birthday that he has been eyeing for months... literally months that he has been wanting for his birthday. Every time we went to the store, he had to go test drive it and he sure was hoping to get it for his birthday. He had to ride it right away!!! So this is us at nine o clock in the morning taking his bike for a ride. It's worth seeing this smile on his face!
Adie and my niece Miriam have the same birthday so this year we decided to throw a combined birthday party. A fairy party, we made tutu's for the girls to wear for the party. We never got a picture of them together but they were all cute!! We had a lot of fun!! We also had a Tinkerbell cake that I had made for the fairy bash!
Adie digging into her presents!! She got spoiled (as always).

Davis loved his Monster truck cake!!! He is so big!!

Adie in her cute fairy outfit!! I am not a good homemaker but I think I did a pretty good job on her tutu even though it's the simplest thing to make!!! We had a super busy weekend and we were completely exhausted from all the fun. It is hard having birthdays so close like that, but what are you gonna do!! We did have tons of fun though. My kids mean the world to me and I would do anything for them!

Eight years ago...

Eight years ago today I had a baby boy that I had placed into a very loving families home. I can't believe it's been eight years and he is going to be baptized. I just wanted him to know that I love him so much that I gave him something I wouldn't have been able to provide myself at the time. I am so grateful for him. Without him I wouldn't be were I am today. He changed my life. I am so grateful for his family who treat me so well and I know have taken him in and have loved him even before he was born. They are such a wonderful family and wouldn't have wanted it anyother way. He has a special place in my heart always and forever. I want to let ALL of my family and friends to know I am grateful for their love and support that they had shown me throughout this whole thing. Especially my mom for being by my side the whole step of the way. I love you Tyrone. Happy Birthday.

The best part of my day...

Davis: Adie, I love you.
Adie: I uh oo Dayis.

Love those sweet tender moments in life.

Tuscon, Arizona

So, my wonderful trip to Arizona has come and gone.... but I must say, it was the perfect place to get away and relax. Though we did do a lot of fun things! The first day I got there Emily took me to this Mexican restaurant that was awesome and very authentic. It was so delcious. Then we got to Emily's house, but on the way there, it was a very scenic drive... (pictures below) Who knew a desert could be so beautiful? On thursday Emily took me to Arizona for the benefit of my husband to go visit Hard Rock Cafe and get him a collector's beer glass. So she made it an overnighter and we stayed at this awesome hotel for super cheap!!! So when we got there we layed out at the pool and when we got up we noticed we were in the shade! We were so relaxed we didn't really care but we laughed out heads off. But we did move over a few chairs down and did it again! Oh well! It was probably a good thing because I was falling a sleep.

This was how hot it was in Phoenix! But amazingly it was bearable :) It was actually pretty nice!

Here are just a couple pictures from the Hard Rock Cafe. The guitars were the chandelier in the middle of the restaraunt. It was pretty cool, it took me a few tries to get it in the center. But it was pretty cool :)
This is one of the homes by Emily's house, the lady that lives here is in her ward. It's it amazing beautiful? I loved it I had to take a picture of it.

And of course I had to stop and get a donut here because they are so amazing! I had to take a picture for proof for my husband :)

These few pictures was our scenic drive to Emily's house.... I think it's beautiful.

These are the wonderful people that took me in for a few days!! Emily and her husband Brandon, thanks for letting me come and visit you!!!

And a Welcome Home poster from my kids :) I couldn't get them to look at the camera.... especially Adie...

I had a wonderful time!! This trip was exactly what I needed. I was really starting to feel trapped and and I needed to get out. I was able to take a few naps which never ever happens!! We also did manicures and pedicures which were awesome and did a lot of shopping and lounging around. It was nice to feel lazy!!

Easter (better late than never)

Easter was a lot of fun this year now that the kids are getting older each year where they start to know more and more about the holidays. My mom had an Easter egg hunt and her house where we colored eggs had some delicous ham and rolls and potatoes and then a easter lesson about Christ and his amazing sacrafice he made for all of us. Played a little game and then had a great egg hunt. The kids all loved it. I mean what kid wouldn't like finding candy everywhere!! Coloring Easter eggs. Each kid had about 5 or 6 eggs to color... all of Davis' were BLUE

The Start of the egg hunt
Davis was super sweet and made sure Adie got some candy, he would pick one up and run it over to her and put it in her basket.... it's great to see your kids do little kind things like that. Adie, was so excited that he didn't even wait to put it in her basket and eat it later.... she had to open it and eat it right then and there!! She was in chocolate heaven!!
This was the result of Davis' easter basket.... everything he picked up was BLUE!!! He is so obsessed with that color that he has to have everything blue!!! We thought it was truly hilarious he would only pick up blue candy he would even take candy out of other's baskets if they were blue!! It really is funny the things they pick up.
Of course Adie is still digging in!
What she looked like after eating her chocolate!

Davis enjoying his candy.

Easter morning we weren't able to get a family photo so I opted to be in the picture.

I hope everyone had an enjoyable Easter and was able to reflect on the wonderul sacrifices our Savior made for us. We truly are blessed to be able to have a Savior that sufferd for all of our sins so we can see our families again.

Time to myself?

So things around here have been going crazy for the past few months and I am ready to go crazy!!! Just busy with both of us working and trying to pay the bills and putting up with my 3 year old and my sassy little 18 month old and keeping up with house work.... i've been pretty worn out latley... so my wonderful husband is sending ME away.... yes just me.... for a few days down to Arizona to visit one of my wonderful friends!!! I love my husband and kids with all my heart and wouldn't change my life for millions of dollars... but all you mother's out there know what i'm talking about, we need time for ourselves!!! So I'm greatful for my wonderful husband that will be home with the kids and still working and taking care of things at the house so that I can have a few days to play!! And of course I have to bring back a Hard Rock Cafe glass for him... what a small price to pay. I am really excited to see my friend Emily as well, I haven't seen her for more than over a year and it will be great to see her and catch up on our lives and go shopping and playing!! The ticket is purchased so there's no turning back!!! Arizona here I come!!