Pool Time Fun
Summer has begun!!!!To kick off the summer we had the Howlands over for some pool time!
View ArticleJames' 7th Birthday Party
Happy Birthday James!For James' birthday this year he wanted to have another army party. We decided that we would not get the obsticale course again since it was really hot last year. We let him pick...
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This year James' birthday landed on Father's Day! We honored both our favorite boys by going to Fuddruckers and then to see Rio with Chris, Sabrina and the kids:)Happy Father's Day Daddy!We are so...
View ArticleSesame Pasta Chicken Salad
I found this recipes on allrecipes.com and it was delicious!I only used 1/3 cup oil and I substituted Agave for the sugar.Ingredients 1/4 cup sesame seeds 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta 1/3 cup...
View ArticlePeanut Butter Bars with Ganache Frosting
I found this recipe here and just knew I had to make them. I made them for our 4th of July party and they were fantastic! If you love peanut butter and chocolate, these are a must make now!Peanut...
View ArticleMovie Time
Today we took the kids to see the new Cars 2 movie. I was not a big fan of the first one so I was not really looking forward to seeing this movie. Jimmy, Haylie and James were really the only ones who...
View ArticleChristmas Skating
Kayla and her coach Holly Kayla skating to Rockin Around the Christmas Tree. She did a fantastic job and looked beautiful! Haylie and her amazing coach Holly! The girls getting ready to perform. All...
View ArticleHaylie's Birthday Party
Haylie turned the big FIVE!But that was back in December! LOL With the cabinets being refinished we held off having her party so we could have it at home. BUT....that didn't happen. Thanks to Kim we...
View ArticleBandits
Bandits! What a great hockey team James was able to be apart of this season! The Bandits were considered the "underdogs" but boy did they prove everyone wrong. They all played so hard and learned so...
View ArticleThe Bunny is Coming
As usual Easter was filled with fun for all!"Do I have to decorate eggs this year. It's boring!" Kayla says as soon as I announced what we were doing. I responded in my usual "moms" voice with,"Yep,...
View ArticleThe bunny has come.....
Happy EasterThe hunt is on.....Easter baskets from Grandma Anna!Time for the rest of the family to join us for food and another hunt!!!
View ArticleElla's 1st Easter
You had a great 1st Easter.Between eating, sleeping and being loved on by all the family you were one happy girl!
View ArticleLast day of school
It's so hard to believe another year of school is over! This year has really just flown right by. Kayla and James have made some really good friends and will take countless memories with them for...
View Article50 Years Old and Counting....
The BIG 50 was not something mom was looking forward too but we were!!! LOLWithout her consent we planned a small surprise party for her, only inviting some of her closest friends. Little miss snoopy...
View ArticleSummer fun
Summer is always filled with lots of pool time. Thank Kim for inviting us to come cool off in the pool! The kids had a blast and can't wait to do it again.
View ArticleElla's 2 months
Mommy's sunshine!I can't believe Ella is 2 months already. She is such a joy to have around. Right now she LOVES: to nurseplay under her matbe heldKayla (she the favorite sibling right now)chew on her...
View ArticleCamp Boothroyd
Kayla was so sad to be leaving Rancho this year so I told her we would have several "hang out" days with some of her friends over the summer. She planned a little pool party for some of her school...
View ArticleGoal!!!!
James has really impressed us this season. He went from hanging out in the back and always passing the puck to the other players, to taking the puck right to the goal! He has so much motivation this...
View ArticleCelebrating our Freedom
Happy 4th of July The best way to celebrate in Arizona is a pool party ending with fireworks!That is exactly what we did:) This was Ella's 1st 4th of July and she was such a happy little girl. She...
View ArticleElla's 1st cereal
Ella has been going crazy trying to eat everything we eat. We decided maybe it was time to give her the rice cereal. I was not expecting her to eat much but I was expecting it to be a mess:)...
View ArticleHaylie starts kindergarden
Haylie has been talking about kindergarten for months and the day has finally come!The night before she had a hard time falling asleep because she was so excited. The morning of she had no problem...
View ArticleLovin her feet and tongue
Ella loves to stick her tongue out and play with her feet! Here are some fun pics I took of her this morning:)
View ArticleAuntie loves me
Ella is loved by SO many! This weekend Aunt Michaela came over for a sleepover and spent most of her time playing with Ella:) Ella just loves when Michaela walks her around the house. Today she fell...
View ArticleGet your Tickets!
With moving comes boxes.....boxes + children=creativity!Today as I was packing the kids were asking if they could have a few boxes. After thinking...keep them busy and out of my hair.....I said sure...
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