Three in One

1st Birthday’s

It is such a blast to be able to share these special moments with our friends. Plus these parties are a lot more fun then the parties I threw many moons ago. We went to two western themed parties with ponies and animals. The kids had an absolute blast. It is so fun to see them smile.

Aaron and Mason sitting on the hay

Isabella and Savanna waiting for the pony ride

Isabella on the pony

Abby and her pony.  The pony guide told me after the party that she thought Abby took the most pony rides of all the kids.

Daddy having a little too much fun with old buddies...

Beach

My kids love the beach, each for different reasons. Isabella loves to look for sand crabs, Aaron loves to stand at break and just get wet and Abby loves to play in the sand with buckets and water. Being that close to the kids and nature has a way of humbling me.

Tired family after hiking back up the hill. San Clemente is a tough walk.

Abby and her toys

Trying to keep Abby contained :)

So much fun in the sun

“I DO”

Darin and I attended a wedding last Sunday and it was beautiful. We met wonderful new friends, were able to reconnect with old friends and were reminded of how special our commitment to one another is.

Kerri and Rafik - beautiful bride and groom

Parents night out :)

Beautiful location

I was able to sneak one picture with the bride at the end of the night. Love ya KB.

PS - I had to put three memories on one post because I loaded all my pictures and then realized if I did not use them all on this post I would have to reload. Sorry three kids and trying to make dinner while writing this blog does not allow me extra time. So hope you still enjoy :)

The last 45 days or so....

Once again, I have been unable to make time to blog. It’s Saturday morning and everyone is asleep still so I will try to quickly cover the last 2 months before someone wakes and the day as mom begins.

1. The kids and I were able to hit California Adventure to visit with friends. They stayed at California Hotel and had a blast. This hotel had a wonderful water slide at its pool and they just loved it. Thanks for the invite M&D, we had an absolute blast. Madison also joined us on this adventure and was in pool heaven.

My surly group eating lunch before the big swim.

The girls

Abby loving the slide :)

2. Thank you to all our friends that either come over here and play or allow us to come play with them. Staying home in the summer with a tight budget gets interesting on how to keep the kids from getting bored.

Aaron and Hailey taking a break from jumping.

Isabella showing us how its done

Play date with 12 kids and two adults.... everyone survived and had a really great time :)

Kids ages ranged from 10 months to 9 years

Baby Cody, the sweetest one of all :)

3. 4th of July.. this year Darin and I stayed home and invited anyone who was free to join us. We had some takers and enjoyed every minute of the day. Thank you friends and family who joined us on this amazing day, we love you all so much!!

All decked out in our red

The best family picture in the bunch.. gotta love Abby.

Grandma, Mom, Isabella and Abby.. we love to do our toes :)

Isabella and Sophia

Madison and Isabella

The boys and yaya.. thank you Darin, Ed, Ryan, Kyle and Eric for making great memories with our kids. They loved playing basketball with you all!!!

Savanna, Abby and Sophia

The Page family.. thanks for sharing this day with us :)

Grandma and Chelsea

Other things going on, but with no pictures. I am so excited to start a mini book club with a girlfriend of mine. I have no idea on what or how to properly do a book club, but I got the basics down, read the book, talk about it... I open to any additional suggestions. I will keep you posted on how it goes.

My in-laws are having construction done on their home in which makes it very difficult for them to stay in the home. They have been coming over to my house every morning for the last week and spending the days with us. The kids are in 7th heaven, Mason and Madison are here having a blast playing with the kids. It does make for a busy day keeping five kids out of harms way, not fighting and having fun. I don't know how you all do it with 3 or more kids everyday, but I give you BIG kudos. It takes an amazing, special person to do this every day. Don't get me wrong, I am actually loving having them around, plus it gives my mother in law and I some great time together.

Wishing you all a fantastic July!!

Ten Things To Smile About

Another month has come and gone filled with some fantastic moments.  I am on a journey to improve myself, one that is different from the daily workings have been trying the last few months.  My goal is to become a better woman, wife and mother. I am ready to learn.

Ten things that made me smile this month.... 

1. Spending time with my little ones at the happiest place on earth.

Abby and I enjoying the day on the rides she loves

Isabella and Aaron so happy after the parade at California Adventure

2. Abby running after her sister at soccer practice, not really that great, but it did make me smile.

3. Having spent a wonderful four days with family and friends during the Memorial holiday weekend.

4. Attending a new church with a wonderful family. Thank you Couch family we really enjoyed ourselves.

5. Celebrating our niece's 2nd birthday. Love you lots lil Maddy.

6. Visiting the Ophthalmologist  and learning that what we are doing to help Isabella's eye is working. Her lazy eye is getting stronger. :)

7. Sharing in a celebration with family on my cousins son 1st holy communion. Witnessing the love their family shares with Jesus is beautiful.

8. Warm May days filled with laughter and water.

 

9. Amazing connection and conversation with my hubby.

10. Spending an early Mothers Day dinner with my loving family.

Ten Things to Smile About

April has come and gone with some great memories!!  Thank you to another lovely lady for this idea...You can check her out here.

1. Easter – We had a wonderful time celebrating with friends and family.


2. Me time – I was able to spend an afternoon with two ladies I admire and know I can call at any time for any reason. 

3. Disneyland – Yes we have season passes, but this month I met another mom there and it was just Abby and I. We got to ride all the rides she wanted to. Usually she waits on the side lines while the big kids enjoy, but that day it was all about her. We will be doing this more often. I have found weekdays from 9-1 is my new favorite time.

4. Isabella’s first soccer match with her new team. I am not sure who loves it more, me or her.

5. A beautiful niece’s baptism where all the family comes together.

6. My son - who loves to read and eat carrots

7. My kids... who love to dance and sing.

8. Husband’s new job – In today’s economy it is not typical to leave one good opportunity for an ever better opportunity, but he was blessed with such and I am thankful.

9. Two little girls who love to play and remind me to keep it simple.

10. Moms, Aunts and Grandma's. The woman in my family are amazing, thank you for aspiring me to be more!!