Cricut Machine

These are a few of the things you can print

I used mine to make decorations, this one says baby!

Made my own Baby Rhys sign

My Cricut machine is probably one of the best presents Saul has ever given me (next to my camera). I LOVE it. I not only use it for scrapbooking but since I threw a few showers this past month, I used it to make decorations with. There are different cartridges that you can purchase that makes different patters, or letters and shapes. They are a bit expensive (around $80) but it is best to get them when Michael's Craft store puts them on sale. If any of you are scrapbookers or crafty, I highly recommend this machine. It saves me money on buying embellishments or sticker letters. I have to admit I am lagging on finishing the kids scrapbooks but since I have been using this lately, it has motivated me to at least do a few pages a week, so we will see if I get around to it next month. If you ever want to borrow mine to try it out let me know.

Love is my kids!

Just a few new pictures. They both know how to ham it up!

Like Father like Son

Here is a picture of Saul when he was younger. It is a splitting image of Ethan, crazy!!

Another busy weekend

This past weekend was a whirlwind and still feel like I am trying to recoup! Friday night I helped out at our church with the kids so that other mommies and daddies could have a date night. It was a fun night hanging out with all the kids (and mine too), and talking with the girls, we always have so much fun when we get together. I love the friendships I have made at my church and the fun times that come along with it! Saturday we had Eli's 6th birthday at the beach club and we had fun baking in the sun and relaxing in the water! Saturday night I was out running errands with the kids getting ready for my sisters Bridal shower on Sunday. I was exhausted by the time I got to bed at midnight! Then on Sunday was my sisters shower. It turned out great and I loved hanging out with my family, us girls always have a blast getting together. By the time Sunday was over I had two cranky kids who were running on no naps for the day and one tired mommy! Boy was I glad to hit the "rack" and I was snoozing by 8:15!

I love weekends that are busy and full of things to do but I really am looking forward to a weekend that I don't have anything to do, that will hopefully be soon! I am tired this week, looking forward to this weekend though I get to throw another baby shower for my cousin Kandice! And then I am looking forward to relaxing on Sunday doing nothing!

Fun Summer Days

Hanging out at the beach club

What an irresistible face!

Waiting for the fireworks

Taelor burying herself in the sand

This boys loves trucks!

Jumping over the waves

Oh, I just love California and the warm weather, but most of all I LOVE the beach and I am so happy that my kids love it too! We spent 4th of July at the beach and it was such a relaxing day and the best part was that it wasn't that crowded. If I could live anywhere it would be right on the beach with a great sunset view. It is the middle of July and we have been going to the waterpark, beach club and beach almost every weekend! By the end of summer I will be over the water but for now I am enjoying it and so is Taelor and Ethan!

Taelor is 2 1/2...Happy 1/2 Birthday!

Happy half birthday my little princess. You are now 2 1/2, I still can't believe you are growing up so fast, talking so much and growing into your little self. You amaze us everyday with your funny little personality and your cute little ways. I was looking back on some journals that I wrote to you when you were in my belly and when you were first born and here are a few of my words and quotes from my entries to you then:

Saul and I are so excited about our little one that will be due December 28. We found out we were pregnant on May 7th. We took 4, yes 4 pregnancy tests just to make sure it was correct. Remember miracles do happen, the little one inside my tummy is our little miracle. (July 7, 2006)

We officially found out yesterday we are going to be the proud parents of a baby girl! (Aug 9,2006)

We have officially decided on her name, it will be,
Taelor Madison Williams (Sept 9, 2006)

Our little Christmas present decided to wait and will join us after all the craziness has died down. But that is ok with us, but we are still anxiously awaiting her arrival.Today is her due date but she is just too cozy in my belly and has not wanted to join us yet. (Dec 28,2006)

Our little miracle has arrived!!!Taelor Madison Williams was born on Sunday, December 31, 2006 at 12:19 am (Jan 5, 2007)

As for Taelor, well she is quite a character with such a wonderful personality already. She is a very curious little girl already, and is very active. (Jan 23, 2007)

We can already tell what her personality is going to be like. She has lots of energy, seems to be little Miss independent already, likes to know what is going on around her, loves to talk (wonder who she gets that from?) (Feb 18, 2007)

She is attached to her little pink blankie already. (May 9, 2007)

Ok, so as I look back at all these entries it is making me cry. These moments just seem like it was yesterday but I realize that time has just flown by. I love you Taelor, you mean the world to daddy and me. Your cute little determined personality is what makes you YOU! Your smile brightens up my day, when you come up to me and say "I love you mommy" it melts my heart. You have grown into a little girl learning all that life has to offer you. You are stubborn and SO strong willed that I know you will be a great leader in life. You are a GREAT sister and you love your little brother so much, always looking out for him and sometimes trying to be his mommy too! You have learned so many things, so many words, and best of all you have made me a proud Mommy. I love you for all you are, even on your tough days because believe me the last few months you have tested me over and over. You are still clingy to mom, but you are learning to let go and be a big girl and do things on your own. You are anal just like your daddy and sometimes is drives me crazy! You love to help clean around the house (you are your daddy's daughter for sure). You are into Cinderella (or Cinderena as you say), you love your dolls, tea parties, dress up and just being girlie. We are going through a whiney stage at the moment that I sure hopes to go by soon! I love all these things about you!

I know, she is only 2 1/2 but I feel that by the time she turns 3 she will no longer be my "baby" anymore and she will be just a "big" girl. It breaks my heart and it makes me smile at the same time. Life is on the fast lane and I really would like it to be in the slow lane, but even though we seem to move at fast pace, I am trying to enjoy each and every moment! I love you my little princess. In another 6 months you will be 3!! I look forward to watching you grow into the wonderful little girl you are. You will always be my little girl!

Aquarium

Mom, are you sure this jelly fish won't get me??

Me and my cuties

Sharks, they thought this was so cool

Daddy and his buddy touching the baby sharks

We took the kids to the Aquarium and they loved seeing all the fish. Ethan was so intrigued by everything and Taelor just thought she could go swimming with them (except for the jelly fish, she thought they were going to get her and that they had Nemo's daddy.)

Seriously has it been a month...and June is almost over???

Wow, where did June go??? Summer is here and I have been so busy and tired at the end of my day. Life has been on the go and it feels like it never slows down. Weekends have been filled with so many activities on the weekends and the weeks just seem to fly by. Work has been busy and of course my work at home being a mom and a wife has been busy too and never seems to end. One day goes by and the next thing you know another week has gone by.

We have been doing some fun things already this summer. Aquarium, beach, hanging out with friends, birthday parties and just hanging out with each other. I love the memories that we create as each year goes by, even each month. I know my life is filled with so many things to do all the time, but that is me and I love to be busy, but once summer is over, I hope to slow things down a bit and focus time on my amazing family and enjoying all the wonders of being a mom. Sometimes I seem to forget that saying "no" to things is ok, people will understand. So in the future if you don't see us at every gathering or function it is because I am learning that I don't need to be at everything, and life will continue to go on with one less outing. Don't get me wrong, I still love to do things but I am trying not to over schedule myself these days. With all that said I am looking forward to fun summer days with the family and enjoying every minute of my crazy life!

Ethan - 15 months

My little man is going to be 15 months on Thursday. Wow how time has gone by. He is growing up right before my eyes and I already feel that I do not have a "baby" anymore. Don't get me wrong he is and always will be my baby but he is now entering into the early stages of being a toddler, walking around and learning so much everyday.

He is such a happy little boy who is so curious about anything and everything. He loves his sister (sissy as he calls her), and he loves cars and trucks. Every car that he sees is either a trash truck or fire truck. He is still my mellow little guy who loves to cuddle and give hugs and kisses. But he sure is all boy, exploring everywhere, sometimes he walks around with this look on his face that says "what can I get into now"! He is trying to talk and starting to say some new things, his vocabulary consists of....car, fire truck, trash truck, thank you, sissy, mommy, daddy, hold you, Lexi, Eli, ball, doggie, door, teetee (for blankie and binkie). He knows where his head, ears and eyes are, sometimes he can find his nose and mouth (we are still working on that). Each day he is learning more and I love seeing him develop into who he is and who he has become. He loves balls, and he already has a pretty good arm on him (daddy is hoping for football and soccer). He is still a sensitive little guy, and boy can he bring on the water works when you tell him no. It's like a faucet and the tears come flowing! He is still a wonderful sleeper and is very attached to his little blankie, it is so cute!

When I look into Ethan's eyes I can see a little boy who is going to be such a gentle, kind hearted, but yet determined and independent little boy. He is going to be a little charmer, I can already see it, I am sure in for it when he starts liking girls (oh, I can't think of that, it makes me really sad). Life with Ethan is wonderful. He can brighten a room when he walks in with his adorable little smile and laugh. He makes me laugh and smile every day. I love him and I look forward to seeing his personality grow even more.

Ethan I love you. You brighten my day everyday. You are such an amazing little guy who I cannot wait to see what God has in store for you life. I know it will be something wonderful! You will always be my little boy no matter how old you are. I love you!

Summer time is here....

Pool time and beach time...enjoy!