Beach trip..... finally!

Ok so don't laugh but, we finally took our kids to the beach! I'm not sure why we haven't been before. Maybe it was living in Arizona or just not wanting the kids to get sand crotch. Either way, we have been missing out! We had so much fun and so did the kids. When we left the house it was cold, like 75 degrees, that is cold to me. So we didn't plan to go in the water but we did get wet from the waves.  

It turned out to be a gorgeous day, the water was really nice and the sun was shining. We can't wait to go back to go all the way in. Hannah loved the water, Leah didn't but she loved the sand. To my surprise she did not eat any of it! She loved to crawl around in it and had fun digging. 

I should have listened to my "home-girl" Tyra Banks and always be aware of the camera because it looks like I'm sitting on the toilet! hahahaha

I loved this family day and I can't wait to go back soon. 

And the day ended perfectly with my favorite food. A hickory burger, onion rings and a chocolate banana shake from Ruby's! And I finished every last bit of all my food and shake. Got to work out hard to eat like ya want to, so worth it. It was so yummy and the kids loved it too. I think I may have go more often now since we all enjoyed the great food, darn.

My bedtime story

Conversation had at bedtime:

Me: "Ok Hannah pick a story for bedtime."

Hannah: "No Mamma, I'll read  YOU one tonight."

Me: "Are you sure?"

Hannah: "Yes Mamma, you always read me stories now I'll read to you so you can have good dreams."

It was so sweet and sincere. So after agreeing that she would read to me I had to run and get my camera because it was too sweet to pass up. I love how her little mind is a sponge and soaks up everything, good and bad, that she hears. I'm glad that she knows how much I love her and wanted to show me the same. I love her lisp when she reads too, she doesn't have it unless she is reading.

It's been a difficult week

Our new favorite place at Disneyland, and yes, I'm sporting the "fro" a lot these days it's so much easier!

Can you tell she loves Jessie????

Having fun at a bounce house place with Daddy

And jumping around with mommy

So it's been one of those weeks. You know the kind were you really DO do the normal mom things in a day, laundry, dishes, cleaning, folding, wiping butts etc. Well my husband begs to differ. It just appeared to him that I only hang out and have fun all day because I did my "job" quickly and then played afterward. Today I was lucky enough to have a girls day with my mom, sister and my girls going to Bj's for lunch and a free birthday Pazookie for my sister, then pedicures and topped it off with some shopping. Nothing really special, but so nice to be able to do these things with my amazing children. They were so well behaved and sat there while I got a pedicure. I know what your thinking, that you can't relax, well I sure got my relax on. Leah was on the massage chair switchboard and mixing it up for me real nice and didn't make a peep the whole time. Hannah was an angel too. 

It was so nice to hang out with my sister who I don't get to see that much and my mom who is the greatest mom anyone could ask for! She takes such good care of us and loves to hang out with us any chance she gets. We have so much fun together and have a great friendship.

We also have great friends who we have so much fun with. We went swimming on Monday and the girls and I had such a great time. I really love our ward and all the great people who I get to spend time with and call friends, since those are really hard to come by.

Hannah is such a big girl going down the slide and swimming in the deep end. She has a vest on, but man what a lifesaver! I was so proud of her and loved watching her independence and bravery. She was pretty impressed that she didn't need my help. 

So I want to give a "shot out" (no I'm not making a request on 99.1 KGGI but I sound like it) to my husband for working so hard and making it possible for me to stay home with our wonderful children and being able to have so much fun with them. It was a busy week and I look forward to many many more like them!

P.S. This looks like a lot of fun times and it is but the pictures also show the good times not how difficult it is to keep everyone safe, fed and happy while trying to suck in your gut and carry on an adult conversation. He also has no idea how much crap you need to pack to make sure these princess' stay happy all day. Let's just say I need a bigger diaper bag!

Leah's party

Leah's first birthday party was a lot of fun. We just had family over and we all had a great time. She loved all her gifts, (well I did and that's all that matters really at this age), she had a fun time playing with cousins and totally dug into her cake!

I had fun making this. It's not a masterpiece but we were happy with it.

Her very own cake

She was doing fine on her own, but Scott decided to see what she would do and sure enough she loved the extra help. She was dainty at first then she tasted the sugar and went all out. It was very cute. And she pretty much devoured the whole thing!

I'm so happy that the day was perfect for my little Leah. She brings so much happiness, laughter, sweet hugs, wet kisses and tears of joy into our lives. She is such a great baby and I am looking forward to all the many more birthdays we will celebrate with her.

One year young

I can't believe this year has gone by so quickly. It makes me sad to think of how short our time really is together. My kids seem to grow faster with every blink of my eye. One year ago I was blessed with the most amazing baby girl. Leah has been a joy in our lives from day one. She truly is the best baby and I couldn't be more in love!

She is always willing to cuddle with me. Sunday's are my favorite day of the week because I have her glued to me for the whole block of church. I love her sweet little head resting on my chest.

Time goes by way too fast and I can't believe that she is already a year old.

Leah makes me laugh all the time. Her smile melts my heart and her sloppy wet kisses are the highlight of my day. 

I am so un-believably lucky to have her for all eternity. I enjoy watching her learn and grow. I don't even have enough words to say for this precious little girl. All I can really say is, I love you Leah with all my heart and I thank my Heavenly Father for blessing me with you.

A little excited to see mommy

I love my little girl so much. One of my favorite times of the day is when I get her after she wakes up. She is so excited to see me and she treats me like a rock star! I just love the smiles and the enthusiasm I get from this girl, and she has the sweetest little wave and "hi". There is no judging on her face, nothing negative in her eyes, just pure love and happiness to see me. These are one of my cherished mom moments.

Randomness

Last week we decided to do our family day up at Lake Arrowhead. So we had a picnic lunch, fed the ducks, played on the playground and cleaned up vomit from the back seat of my car. Yup, Hannah decided that she was car sick all of the sudden, which makes no sense because my brother lives up there and we go to his house often enough for this not to happen. We literally just parked the car, she said she didn't feel good and I couldn't un-buckle her fast enough and she exploded all over herself as well as the entire back seat. This is when it was awesome that me not being able to smell was a positive thing for sure! So this is why Hannah is wearing her dance clothes, she ruined her other clothes. After a quick baby wipe rub down, wardrobe change, and drink of water she was good to go. So sad though, the whole day she kept apologizing for getting sick. She is so sweet.

Leah was so content to never leave the swings, her favorite thing to do.

She may not walk on her own yet, but she loves to explore when mommy is holding her hand.

Supper fly Hannah feeling all better 

This day cracked me up. I pretty much have no patience and it is starting to show in my kid. While we were playing the fish game she says, "Urggggggggg! Get on my pole fish!!!!!" I laughed so hard because she has such an attitude lately that I can't help but laugh at how sassy she has become. Even with her short fuse inherited from her mom she is still the most amazing little girl who makes me fall in love with her more and more each day!