Friday, September 06, 2013

The Monsters

So I try to take really as many photos as possible as my kids!  I hate that time passes by so fast and I find myself only remember little details from photos.  I would hate to miss something!  So I usually snap at least a photo a day or at least a week!  Sorry...but it's overload of my kids on here...the whole point I guess.

Ella is quite the little one I tell ya.  She's literally like having 5 kids...I love her to pieces but now I know maybe why my own mother drank coffee DURING the day! hahah.  This chick is fast, quiet, smart and definitely has more energy than me!  I'm amazed daily at how well she talks for being 1.5yrs old.  She's saying 5-6 word sentances and talks NON-STOP.  I love how she can say words I wouldn't really expect from her.  She's ALWAYS getting scolded for something but it doesn't phase her.  She doesn't care.  She MAY cry here and there but very rarely.  She's the most sympathetic little booger...when Breckin gets in trouble she's the first over there asking if he's okay and telling him he WILL be okay.  She always gives a hug even if he got in trouble for being mean to her.  She's simply amazing...energy and all!

They LOVE yogurt and for whatever reason, she prefers using her hands over the spoon although she is quite capable of doing so.  Here she is showing her true colors...a face only a mother could love! haha.


Breckin was being extra cute today and has, just yesterday, informed me that he is now a big boy.  He goes to school, doesn't take naps, eats like a big boy at the table and can pull up his own underwear and pants after going to the bathroom!  I'm seriously so very proud of this boy.  He has a heart of gold...he gets that from his Tata...his best friend.  He misses her so much and talks about here constantly.  Even in his sleep.  He has imaginary phone conversations with her and they giggle a lot! He's always willing to lend a helping hand no matter what.  He's growing up so fast...it ALMOST makes me want another.  Well...too late for that!



Monday, January 21, 2013

Picking up in 2013

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

So January was here and while Dustin was trying to figure out when he would start in Washington, I was trying to plan Ella's 1st birthday and keep his 30th birthday a surprise!  Well....that didn't work...I told him.  Mainly because I obviously wanted him to be here for it! haha.  For Dustin's 30th birthday he got what he's ALWAYS wanted...a Duramax!  Yes, he got a truck for his birthday...what a nice wife, right?


If you know Dustin you know this truck does NOT look the same as this photo!  I'll post an update.  This man is seriously the hardest working husband.  He's always willing to work extra if I need/want something, bills need paid, needs new fender flares for the diesel...you know...he's grown up sooo much since I met him in 2007; it amazes me.  I knew I fell in love with him for a reason.  I'm so thankful to have him in my life and blessed that God chose him as my lifelong partner (in crime...well...not really...i'm not into that.)

For his big 3-0 I wanted it to be special, and with him leaving for Washington what better than a nice party.  I unfortunately didn't take ANY photos, I know you are thinking how did THAT happen?  But here are his invitations, made by none other than me!  Yep, I DID that!

The party was a success and Dustin really enjoyed his birthday I think!  YAY!  



After the big party came Ella's big shebang.  She turned 1 just a few days before Dustin's birthday.  The kids need nor want for much so we decided to celebrate with no presents.  We made a donation to Cardon Children's Medical Center in Ella's name for those that did bring a small donation to her party!  We celebrated at home with family and a few close friends.  I love family time. I made the cake and Ella's Aunt Lisa made the frosting.  It was topped with cute little bunting, as this was the theme to her birthday.  I didn't get many photos...why I have NO idea! But as always, a photo session was done prior to her birthday so that works!  







 Happy Birthday Dustin & Ella!!!