Happy Mothers Day

Creme Brulee
Dinner Ken made tonight

Happy Mothers day

I love Mothers Day, there is a joke in our house that everyday is mothers day because I am so spoiled by my Husband. Today was pretty much perfect besides the fact that we still have sick girls. It is so cool to wake up in the morning with smiling little faces that are so excited to show off their homemade cards and gifts. They are so proud and happy. I love being a mom and I feel that I have truly been blessed with my children, they bring so much joy and laughter in our home. I remember growing up and all I wanted to be was a mom. Today I look at all of the great example I have in my own life. Mom- your the best I love you so much and you have taught me so many things, I love that I can call you anytime with my frustration and you always give me the best advice. My Mother-in law, I love you. I want you to know that I look up to you in so many ways. My sisters, it is so fun watching you with your children and ones on the way. I only wish we were closer. And to my friends, I feel I have the best friends in the whole world. You guys all teach me so much and I again look up to all of you.

Happy Mothers day to all you wonderful moms out there.

Sick girls and Webkinz

This week has been pretty crazy. Ellie came down with a terrible fever that has lasted the past four days and then this morning Presley woke up to 103 fever. Ugh, having sick kids is no fun. So since the kids have been sick I think Ken has come home to all of us still in our pajamas pretty much everyday this week (I know Ken is one lucky man). So today is now Friday and I am happy to report that the Laundry from our trip last week is now officially folded and put away, YIPPEE! I do have some good new, thanks to not doing anything this week my "Webkinz" house is almost done. While we were in California I bought the girls their own little Webkinz to play with, they love it. It is so fun to decorate the little houses, you know how I love to decorate and this is not costing Ken any money. OH, sorry I forgot to mention while I bough the girls one I picked one up for me as well, It's pretty fun and addicting.

California Trip - Oh, for the love of sand!

What the heck was I thinking- seriously my little pasty white kids and the beach. The day started out great, I wanted to take the girls on our last day and take them to the beach, we went to Huntington. I don't know what I was thinking (again for the second time) I thought it would be nice to take some family pictures on the beach and then walk to Ruby's and eat dinner. Not really thinking that the girls would really want to play in the sand or water. But they did, and boy was I so unprepared. No swim suites for Ken and I or Presley, not enough sunscreen to bathe my kids in, and no blanket for Presley to sit on and HELLO, WE HAD SAND EVERYWHERE! Presley wanted down but of course all she did was eat the sand by the handfuls and Maci and Ellie were acting like a bunch of hooligans. OHH the memories we shall have.
I did get some really great shots of the girls and they did have a great time, so in the end it was all worth it.

California Trip - Disneyland

Disneyland at last! Our family was so excited to go to Disneyland. We flew my mom out the day before to help with the little ones, she was a great help, if Ellie or Presley was not able to ride the rides she stayed and watched them (sorry mom). We did three days of the happiest place on Earth and we still missed a few rides. On Thursday we made reservations to eat lunch with the Princesses at Ariels Grotto, I highly recommend it, especially if you have little princesses. The girls and Ken loved it! There is just something about this place were you just feel so magical while your there, it is truly one of my favorite places to be with my family.

California Trip - "mommy can we buy a Harley"?

We can't go to California and not visit the Johnsons. Doug wanted to show off his new toy (I guess it is a mid-life crisis thing). I have to tell you the idea of putting Maci on the back of a Harley was a bit scary for this bubble mom, but she loved it! Come to find out they even went on the freeway, not just around the block a few times. When she got back she told me that was so much fun, and can we get one.
Not only am I dealing with Maci wanting one, but now Ken is "hog-hooked". Doug mentioned to Ken if he wanted to ride up to Sturgis this year and Ken is soooooo wanting to go. Just a few minor problems- Ken has no Harley. He is looking to rent one because his women won't let him buy one (well not yet).

California trip - part 2

After the fun time in Bakersfield, we went to San Bernidino to visit some good friends. Raela and Greg you guys are AWESOME! Thank you so much for letting us make a mess of your house, eat all of your food and listen to our crazy stories, which by the way no sharing family secrets. It was really fun being with friends from High School and watching our kids all play together.

California trip - part 1

Yummy Jalapenos with cream cheese and bacon.

Maci and Ellie on the water slide
Emma, Ellie, Alison and Maci
now we have Presley in the picture

Yea, "There's no place like home" We just got back from California we spent about a week and a half there and we did just about everything. Our first stop was Bakersfield, I know, I know, but really it's not all that bad up there, I actually kind-of like it there. My Grandparents are there and I have an Aunt and Uncle there as well, so we got some good old family time in. The girls had a blast hanging with my cousin Kim's little girls. It was good to see them and be with family. We ate some yummy food and Kim borrowed a blow up water slide that the girls just loved!