Jenny and Tatiana - Workin Gals

Tatiana is rockin her new hair color.... had to show the world.
We`re workin as usual.... slingin those links! Who wouldn`t want to work with us?

 

Abi - Girls Day Out

Thank you Jenny and Danae for taking Abi to get her hair nad nails done! Abi is such a girly girl, she LOVES makeup, hair, nails.... it`s so cute!

I think she looks like her Dad here:

 

 

 

HOORAY FOR DISNEYLAND

So, we finally did it! I`ve been saying for years I wanted to take the kids to Disneyland... I can`t even remember the last time I was there, I think I was 10 or so... I don`t know who was more excited, the kids or ME!

We decided this trip was for us big kids, so we left Eli with friends and family (thanks to all the Jen/Jenny/Jennifers...lol, thanks ladies!). So, we hit the road. Who knew the one weekend we decide to take a vacation it would decide to pour rain!



Go figure... So, needless to say, this is how I looked the entire first day, like a total DORK:



But, it turned out to be a good thing, in it`s own way.... there were really no lines! We rode everything, got soaked, ate everything, and met every character we could until we were so tired we couldn`t take it anymore...













Day two was a bit better.... it only rained in the morning and sprinkled throughout the day. Poor Ashton wasn`t feeling so swell (turned out he had strep throat, yikes!), but we all had a ton of fun. California Adventure has been rides (I think) and we rode every single one!













The kids were little stars that day. Both got called onstage for a show... got to sing and act a little, then later, they got to sing and dance with the local gold miner, man was he funny:











He sang a song, "I`m my own Grandpa"....

We rode California Screaming 10 times:











Lots of fun memories...











We thought we`d hit up the beach before we drove home... this is the entire beach experience, no joke! LOL, it was freezing!!! But, we liked feeding the birds:











Bye bye California.... until we meet again...

Eli Laughing in the Bathtub

Eli always loves bath time, but this bath was especially enjoyable! I turned off the water and he decided he wanted it on. So, he started pulling and after lots of effort, he turned it on! He was so proud of himself!! He would pull in on, clap and laugh hysterically! Yet again, reminding me how simple things can be enjoyable and not to take anything for granted. Eli lives in the now:

A Birthday Surprise

Ashton totally took me by surprise earlier this year when he decided to join the Orchestra and play the violin! He`s never really shown a lot of interest in sports, so I am happy that he has found his niche in music! For his 11th birthday he asked for an electric guitar. Since I think it`s important to provide kids with the opportunity, if it`s feasible, I bought Ashton his very first guitar:



His birthday was a couple of weeks ago, and he loves his guitar! He plays it every day. Now we have a drum set, acoustic and electric guitars, a violin and hopefully soon a piano!

During this already busy holiday season, it`s also my birthday (today! Happy Birthday to me)! So, last night Gio took me to Kona Grill for dinner (YUM!) and to see The Nutcracker! How adorable is my boyfriend? It was so sweet and unexpected. I adore you Gio, really! He also sent me flowers and took me shopping. I am a lucky girl.

Remebering to Enjoy the Simple Moments

Everywhere we go people comment on how happy Eli is. He truly is a happy baby! Gio`s parents had a church picnic last Sunday and they brought their dog Sammy. Eli loves animals, and Gio`s dad let Eli walk Sammy.... It was hilarious as between Eli`s new shoes and the dog`s fast pace, Eli kept falling, but he was laughing all the while:



Let Eli be a reminder, never stop enjoying the simple things in life! Eli seems to enjoy each new experience to it`s fullest! Kids are such a blessing and so pure and full of joy! We feel so blessed to be able to experience life in a new way again with Eli around. Can you remember when something as simple as walking a dog made you laugh out loud?