Camping

Those of you that know us know we don't camp much. But thanks to our wonderful Aunt Cristina she made it possible. We had alot of fun. At first I was hesitant taking a 2year old, and a 10month old. But I can't complain, they were great. Ryan loved "camping". That is all he talked about before we left and made sure we had his sleeping bag. So here are a few pictures of us enjoying our camping experience.

And I have to thank my wonderful in laws. They gave me a very nice sleeping bag when we got married and guess what? This was the first time ( almost 9 yrs ) of me using it. I was snug as a bug! I think we are going to do this more often. Why we hadn't done this sooner? Who knows?
DeMarco came from California and invited our cousin Dallin.

Lisandra and Herija

Papa and MayaGrandma and Aunt Cristina

I think Maya is part monster. This shows her angry eyes. Maybe because she was in "boy" attire. That girl cracks me up!

Ryan was a little sad that the "tray-er" had to be closed up. He loved being inside of it. I think he liked it more than the tent. :)

Mothers Day

Lets just say I was very spoiled today. And I have to add my husband actually listened to a craving I had. ( and so it begins! )



On Saturday I was at work and I was telling my co-workers I was craving a cupcake. I mean a good cupcake. Not the ones you make at home, the ones that are made at a bakery. I do have to admit the craving came from me reading the "Nie Nie Blog". Most of you read it too so you know what I am talking about.



So one of my co-workers mentioned Sprinkles Cupcakes in Scottsdale. You know the ones that cost about $3+ each. As I was listening to what he was saying about all the different flavors, colors, and sprinkles they have I was salivating! I mentioned this to Mike when I got home but knew a Scottsdale ride would not be in the agenda.



As we were eating a wonderful lunch prepared by Veronica today, I looked up at my parents china cabinet and saw a big brown bag with the name Sprinkles Cupcakes on it! I was very surprised!

So my friends let me introduce you to the best cupcakes ever! Yummmie!

Maya and Papa

I just love this picture. It brings out alot of different feelings I have about my dad. I love it.

We have a new Nephew and Cousin

My sister and brother in law Summer and Josh had a baby boy on Cinco de Mayo! Morgan Robert is so handsome! A big boy to! 8lbs 7oz and 22 in long! Once I get some photos I will make sure to post it.





Also my cousin Maria had a baby April 29th. Lily Madison. 8lbs 19in. ( Uncle Josh calls her "Billy Madison" ) Maria brought her over to see my Grandma and Ryan was very interested in her. He didn't even want to play outside with his cousins. He just wanted to hold her, which he did many times and just feel in love with her. He told me many times she was so cute! Everyone was telling him he will have his own baby pretty soon to hold and be with 24/7! Let hope its not on his birthday! She has more hair than Maya!

Be careful what you say...or pray for

So this last week or so has been an adventure. Those of you that know Mike know he likes to make my life very eventful.

This time around I was the one to stop him on a dime.

I surprised him by taking 3...yes 3 pregnancy tests to confirm the results I was given! This wasn't planned people it just happened. Who wants to have 3 children 18 months apart? No complaints here. We tried for 4+ years to have a baby and now we are blessed not to have to use fertility after Ryan. But obviously our goal is not to be like the Duggar Family!

So congrats to Mike.

Your going to be a daddy again!

60

My mom celebrated her 60th birthday on Tuesday. She wasn't here for us to really let her know she is over the hill. As she was enjoying nature at Yosemite she got her wish.

It snowed. Just for her.

I called her to say I was thinking of her and if she woke up that morning any different. She said she did. She actually did. I told her well 60 can be an intimidating number. A number thats all. She just said she can't believe she would ever get to this age so fast.

As I hung up with her I was thinking of all the things she has done for me. That is a lot of things to think about! It would take me 10 years.

Moms are a blessing.

I would like to share with you a few reasons why I love my mom so much.

1. She loves her grandchildren unconditionally.

2. She can sure mend stuff like it was nothing.

3. She is a great traveler.

4. She is a great teacher. (especially to my children)

5. She has a very good sense of humor.

6. She watches my children for free.

7. She loves chocolate truffles.

8. She is a great cook!

9. She sets a good example.

10. She loves her animals.

Happy Birthday Mom!

Toddle Tune Coupe=Priceless

Its always fun to find out you racked up enough Visa Extra points to enjoy the little pleasures in life.

Turkey sandwiches, Bathrooms, and a Fuel Pump

So it been awhile since I have last posted. Spring break has come and gone and Easter is just around the corner. We have been busy bees. So here is a recap of what has happened in that last couple weeks.

I think we pretty much had the most expensive Spring Break ever! We left Friday the 13th and enjoyed the ride until the 1st car sickness from Ryan. Then it came again and again. 3 times!!! That kid was naked by the time we got there.





Mikes sister Madison played I don't know how many softball games which I enjoyed watching. It seemed like deja vu every time I went to the fields. We got some sun, ate snacks and took Ryan to the playground a million times. When I say "we" it really included just Travis. Having a 13yr old uncle that does everything with you who wouldn't want to be with him 24/7?

Then the bathroom remodel. It amazes me how something can be changed into something else in a few days. As Mike and his dad worked we enjoyed playing Rock Band, watching movies, eating about 2lbs of turkey sandwiches and baking cookies.

Since we stayed in Madison's room, I always find a selection of books to read. The one that was on her nightstand was Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine. Every time I had to put a kid to nap I read a little of it. I really liked it. So after I finished it we went and rented the movie. Its so not the same but I did like it.


So the day before we were planning to leave our car was having problems. Let say it was the fuel pump. Good thing we were still in St. George and the Moores knew a mechanic. They had to shuttle the part from Las Vegas, which postponed us leaving until Monday. I know we over welcomed our stay but hey we are family.

In the end, we returned to the Valley safe and sound. Ryan had battle scars from his stay (typical 2 yr old) along with telling everyone he got sick in a cup. Maya came back learning how to crawl.

I hope the Moores aren't sick of us.

Here we go again!

So we are planning to go to St.George, Utah to see Mikes family this Friday and staying the next week. Its unusual that we are heading up to see them during this time of year. They usually come down and fill the time with Spring Training Baseball. But there are no complaints here. The only one we have is IF Ryan tosses his cookies on the way there. I think I am going to invest in a bucket. We are counting the days Utah!

Our goal hasn't been achieved

It seems like our little guy finds the "binky" without us looking. We wanted to have this gone by 2. But it doesn't seem like he has kicked the habit.

Guilt all over that face!