Father's Day...Palm Desert

For Father's day this year we headed out to the HOT desert for the weekend. It reminded me of being a kid as we always did this every year for Father's day and so we have started this tradition with our little family. We had a great time swimming for hours in the pool, we shopped, ate and most of all just relaxed (it was only 109 degrees!) The hubby deserved a weekend getaway and he enjoyed it very much. The kids are at a great age right now where they enjoy being away for the weekends, they love sleeping in hotels sleeping in the same bed, going out to eat and just being somewhere different. I am so proud that my kiddos have an amazing daddy who loves them so much and is the absolute best dad in the world. The laugh, play rough, have tickle games, play soccer, have lunch dates and snuggle with each other. He adores our children and they adore him. Being a father isn't easy, but it is sure rewarding and he should be a proud daddy for raising two little ones that show respect, love, kindness and are both silly as ever. Saul we love you, you make our world complete! Happy Father's day! and to Papa who means the world to our kids as well, you make being a Papa look like so much fun. We love you!

Thanks to little man Ethan we can actually have pictures taken of the two of us...he did a pretty good job, centered and all!

This is from Taelor....and her drawing of how Dad looks....so cute!!

And this is from Ethan...I love that his answers..."I don't know" and "very"

And yes, it was 109 degrees outside but we enjoyed every minute of it!!

Happy Father's Day!

No training wheels!

Taelor has been wanting to learn how to ride her bike without training wheels since the day she got her bike. Well we just haven't got around to it cause let's face it that is Daddy's "job" (way too tiring for this momma to do and I just wasn't ready for her to be a big girl). So daddy took of the training wheels and only a few tries and she was riding all on her own. Taelor was so determined to learn that I am sure she would have stayed out there all night if she didn't get the hang of it. But she did and we are so proud of her! It was a happy, yet sad moment for this momma! Milestone #whatever down...only a million more to come. Good job my baby girl!

My silly kiddos

How could these two not make you smile? I had Friday off and we had a great day together, had a breakfast playdate with a sweet friend and her adorable kids. My little brother is home from school for a month and we met him for lunch. It was so good to see him. Then we headed to the Spectrum for some shopping. Ethan was worn out by the end of the day that he fell asleep in the Target shopping cart! Love my kiddos so much and spending a fun filled day with them was just what this mommy needed.

Mother's Day...Disneyland

This Mother's Day all I wanted was to go to the Happiest Place on Earth....Disneyland! We didn't tell the kids anything (for a few reasons...one, we didn't want them asking everyday when we are going, and two, well we wanted it to be a surprise) and so we left the house in the morning and the kids had no clue where we were going....well except for Taelor guessing that we were going there, but I still said "we will see". When  we arrived at the parking lot the joy and excitement on their faces was all I needed. They were thrilled. You see we had passes in the past, but haven't for the last year or so, honestly it was because the last time we were there, I felt like they didn't appreciate being there, they weren't excited anymore about going (since we went so often), so we decided not to renew our passes and let me tell you, it worked. They were beyond thrilled and so was I! I mean what's not to like about Disneyland?!? The day was magical especially when you are seeing Disneyland through a 4 and 5 year old! We got there early and we stayed as late as they could handle. It was a perfect Mother's Day, just the way I wanted to spend it! I love being a mom, I love that I get to spoil my kids rotten for a day, I love that I am giving them the memories my parents gave me, I love that they are my children, I love being called mom, mommy, momma....I LOVE it! I just wish my mom was around to share these amazing kids with her, but I know she is always looking down on us with a big smile! Thank you Taelor and Ethan for making me a proud and happy mommy! I love you to the moon and back!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's day!

First Day of Preschool....a little late

A few things have changed in our lives and schedules had to be adjusted and both the kiddos had to start a new preschool.... I know a bit late in the year but it was all fine in the kiddos eyes. It was the first day of any preschool for my little guy Ethan and boy was he excited! No tears were shed at all! Taelor switched schools  and was happy to be with Ethan (even though they were not in the same class). Taelor still shy as ever had a few days to get used to a new school. It was nice being able to have them both at the same school for now. I always get a little teary eyed whenever my kids start something new, but at the end of the day they were happy and so was I even though it was a little sad seeing my baby boy off to his first day of preschool.

Easter

Easter, one of my favorite holidays! I have always loved this holiday and now that my kids are old enough to understand the true meaning of Easter it makes it that much more special. Jesus died on the cross for us and He is Alive and this is why I love this holiday so much. This year our church had it at the park, outside in the sun and it was an amazing service! It reminded me of when I was little because Easter service was ALWAYS outside at the church we went to when I was a child. So this brought back such great memories and I was so happy that my children also get to experience the service while sitting with us. After service we headed to my parents house with the rest of the family, ate lunch, had an egg hunt, chatted, laughed and most of all had a great time just being with family. Happy Easter!

Taelor and Hailey....such a great surprise to see the Piot's on Easter!

My mom always has a candy bar for the kids! 

Friday night snuggling

Just being silly and snuggling with my kiddos!

Back to blogging

I have sure put blogging on hold lately. Well this week I will be back to weekly blogging. I have so much to catch up on, Ethab turns 4, St. Patrick's, life, funny quotes and just good old memories. So stay tuned!

Piper's Tea Party

Piper's 4th birthday tea party was too precious. Seeing little girls dressed in their best and sipping on tea and getting a sugar high from all the yummy treats was so darling to see. It was a perfect party. 

St. Patrick's Day

Oh we had a fun "green" day this year. Of course the leprechauns came and turned everything green! The kids loved it! We spent the morning with Makenna and Colton eating green eggs and ham and green waffles. It was a fun day celebrating St. Patrick's Day. Today would have been my Grandma Jennie's 90th birthday, I miss her everyday, especially on her birthday.

Happy St. Patty's Day!