A SAD good by...

It's been just over a month scene our dear friends have moved away and started a new chapter in their lives. We did do much with them and as much as they feel empty,lonely and struggling with the new changes it brought them, we are struggling with out them here with us!

The kids were in school together, we drove care pool together, the girls were best friends, we played many sports through the city together and always enjoyed each others company! They are the kind of friend's no one could NEVER get tired off...the friends who you could ask any favor, if it was hard or inconvenient they were always be sooo willing! They would bend over backwards to help you out. They were always looking for ways to serve their fellow man. From moving....(us all) countless times, to helping out with children, to running to there house to turn down the air, to sewing quits and crib bedding, from cleaning house, to just coming over to help fold a load of laundry, to hanging out with your kids when they didn't have a dad around, to taking on 8 kids @ 5:30 am so mom's could go running, to waking up in the middle of the night needing help while kids.. while others headed to the E.R., from many girls nights with pedicures and watching favorite t.v. shows together, from lunch dates, when feeling stressed out she just knows what to say, from learning how to be a better cook, cooking wheat bread and homemade jam, from using a pressure cooker and realizing how much time it truly saves, from learning to work out together and so much more...

I could go on and on but it does bring me to tears( I guess happy ones) to now they are happy and to know that this move has been hard on us all! Not only for me but my children as well! We are trying to find the right time to come out to TX and reunite again! WE love you and know that you have played a huge part in our lives for just the short time we knew you! You will truly be missed and for sure those shoes won't be filled the same way! Good luck Dr. Pearce, put that hard work to good use!

{Knoll Lake}

We took the kids out camping a fw weekends ago and wow I never would have imagined it being so much fun! We had many "firsts" as I would call it like...sleeping all together, fishing on the boat, no bathrooms, no milk, no marshmellows and forgetting many things. What the heck whats a smore with out marshmellows and what's hot dogs with out mustard and katchup? We made the best of it and had a great time. All that matters is that the kids had fun and are still asking when we can go back! our campsite
using the great out doors...
I've got worms Me and my four kids in the boat

Captin Dust...

"I've got it all loaded..."

My turn yet?

"CAPTIN" can we go any faster than 5 mph??

These photo's are just to show you how high we were...way up in the mountains!!!

Blog Book...2008

Something I have been working on for about 4 months now...just thought I would share.

"MY BLOG BOOK"

The whole family was just as excited as I was to get it here, sink our fingers in to it and enjoy!!

Here is the web sight that I used: http://www.blurb.com/

Ryya turned "3"

As small as she seems, my little Ryya tuned 3 last week. With the help from her big sister she made her list of who she wanted to come and what she wanted to do...

It was pretty cute...she wanted to invite both boys and girls, she wanted (pup)cup cakes, to play games and have everything PINK. I told her that the boys didn't like pick up she said...I KNOW MOM but I do!!

We made our own craft goodies bags with puffy paint, played go fish and hopscotch. We had barbie cupcakes and ice cream! Thanks to everyone who came and make it special for her.

A few things about Ryya Lyn:

* I love how you always come running when i come home and give me the biggest hugs and kisses! * You are a teaser * You are so girly girly all the way * You love the color PINK and your pink bedroom * You love anything to do with Disney Princesses...movies, dress up or dolls * You have a way to melt your daddy's heart * you are stubborn like...? * You have a fun personality * You want to be like your older sister * you love to dance and sing * You are a helper when it comes to little titan * you have a tender heart * You love to have stories read to you * You love to talk on the phone * You still take two naps * You know your colors * You can put on your own shoes * You hate to sit into your bucket in the truck...you much rather sit in the back w/ Mason and Chloe!! * You still use your receiving blanket from birth * and you still suck 3 fingers....Grrrrr!

We love you soooooo MUCH!!

Ears pierced!

As it stand in our family the girls have been able to pierce their years as soon as they are potty trained...and are wanting it done. Chloe got her's done about the age of three or a little before, so as she sets the trends for her little sister Ryya Lyn, we were out to a place to get it done!

This is such a dad and daughter thing...he's the one who make the finial call if they are ready and we sat her down and told her about how much it would hurt and how mom had to clean them every day and how we are to talk care of them. After a long talk..she said she was ready!

We headed out to the mall to find a place that would pierce them for life. Its a big decision but Ryya loves to do anything and everything her older sister does...they truly can be best friends at times!

They gave her a sticker that said "I got my ears pierced" and this helped her stop crying and she got to hold her bag of goodies to clean them with...she thought she was hot stuff, leaving the mall with her own purchase! Happy days for us all!

Ryya, I just wanted you to know how proud of you I am, You are a growing young lady and it's going by so fast! I'm happy for you with this first decision you have made and i hope you make so many more to come! You truly are a big sister! Hugs and Kisses from MOM! XXOO

Excited to be here!

A little nervous...

What are they going to do to me...

She was a proud little girl when all was said and done! "Look at my pink Diamonds, Mom" is what she said!

Mason and Chloe Graduation...

How does the class of 2021 sound? Well it's true, that the year that "M" graduates from high school. It sounds so far away but so many times i have been told that it fly's by...

Do you think he is excited to be done with kindergarten? What an exciting day for mason! As I entered the building I had to seriously hold back the tears!! I was standing back in the crowd and snapped this picture just at the right moment! This is so who my mason is...a fun loving, easy going and a leader in his class! Both Mason and Chloe both had a nice graduation ceremony! Mason from Kindergarten and Chloe from pre-School. It was so fun to see them grow this year both physical and mentally! Mason is really applying him self...needs a good push from mom and dad but really trys hard! He get so many good reports from his teachers!
I was so impressed with their diplomas!!!We owe so much to one of his best friends...making it an easy transition for mason to start at this new school! Dallin he already misses you and hope to see ya soon!! Mrs. Gover was a super teacher!!

We are so proud of you Mason and wish the best in many more years to come! You know that your Mom and Dad are behind you all the way!

Chloe is starting to read and per penmanship is coming a long way! She is super excited to start kindergarten and be at the same school as her big brother! Here are a few pictures of how it all went.

Chloe and Mrs. Luna...she was such an amazing teacher for two years of pre-school! We will miss you!

Birthday Wishes...

H*A*P*P*Y B*I*R*T*H*D*A*Y!!!!

Just want to send out birthday wishes to one of my BBF! I know it's a day late and and dollar short but want to just say HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRI!

Who wouldn't love this girl? she is so much fun and for sure never a dull moment when she is around. She knows all the good places to eat around the valley(she's a local),she loves to dance, loves music, loves to travel, laugh, people watch, and loves the sun!

For her birthday we got to spend a weekend in Vegas and what can a girl say...no kids, no commitments and no concerns. Just a day out by the pool, a afternoon shopping our hearts out, yummy food many long talks, sharing some of our fears, deep secrets and so much more....

taxi rides after our cute shoes didn't want to walk any further along the strip.

So many times we would hear "yo girls...I like your style" what does that mean? many people liked that we were wearing long pants and tee shirts? no mini dresses for us babe! But that wasn't holding us back from a geat weekend in vegas! XXOO

A few fun memories:


mad shopping...in Vegas!

last year a week in Hawaii...so want to go back!

30th birthday dinner....so yummy and such a fun night! I love you to the moon and back girl hope you had a great one, and many more to come! XXOO