Happy Mom's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the mommies out there.

We had a good weekend with Mother's Day and our 12 year anniversary!!!
Wow- 12 years- oh, how has the time flown by!!

I can't believe 12 years ago we were in Arizona and we both experienced Sedona for the first time- Thanks Eileen, for recommending that we check it out- who knew, that once we went around the curve on 89 A, saw the magnificent Red Rock, we were hooked!!!
We ended up staying over and did the whole "touristy trap" thing- the Pink Jeep tour into the desert, walking uptown to all the little shops, ate dinner overlooking the awesome views.
It is one of those places that we will never forget and there are so many great memories.
I wish I had a scanner, so I could post some pics-

Fast forward to 12 years from then, and now we are the parents of two little boys- who we can't wait to show them some of the great places we have traveled to.

They are really the best two little guys in this world- and I love being their mommy.

I "HEART" Tulips

Do you know, I love Tulips?

They are one of my favorite flowers, along with Gerber daisies and Sunflowers. Anyone can love a good old, Rose, but me, I like the other, less popular flowers.

I was so excited to see these pop up from the mulch in the last couple of weeks- There are some others that are sprouting up in our front lawn- but the sun doesn't shine as much there, so they are taking longer to come through.

I love that you can plant the bulbs in the fall, they are hearty enough to make it through the winter, and then bloom in the spring!
I love the color of these and soon, they will be gone- so I am debating on cutting them to put them in a vase, or to let them go and keep them outside???

Maybe I could cut one or two??

Go On

Here I am trying to let things go... trying to wipe the slate clean and start over again.

Sometimes I need an attitude adjustment, sometimes I need to just relax, not worry and trust the journey that I am on. Sometimes I need someone to tell me it will be ok and that it will all work itself out- and then of course, I have to believe it.
Sometimes I need a good kick in the ass, and then sometimes, I need to give myself a break.

It is hard at times, but I need to remember, to live just for today. Today, is all that matters

I need to live like my 4 year old, he has no concept of time, he lives for today. Today is all that matters to him. We can all learn so much from children.

"what is the purpose of my life
if it doesn't have to do
with learning to let it go
Live vicariously through you
You could do the same
It's the least you could do
Because it's a lonely little chain
if you don't add to it"

Jack Johnson



All I know, is you have to go on, put one foot in front of the other.........

So many things, so little time...

Ok, so that title has been my life now for the past several weeks.... I feel like there is just not enough time in the day to get all that I want to get done


Rob and I have been in so many directions lately and our schedule has changed recently..... we are just trying to adjust.

Anyhow, the blog has been put on the back burner, but not now

For Jake's birthday Grandma and Grandpa Gus came into town and so we had a fun weekend last week. I am posting some pics now of the boys from last week and for Jake's actual birthday that we celebrated, just the four of us.

Our oldest is 4 now and it seems like it was just yesterday that he was born. It seems the older we get, the faster time flies. Maybe it is that we are just busier???? There are certain aspects of our life that seem to take FOREVER and then when we look at the kids, they are growing up way too fast!

Enjoy these - I will be posting more this weekend of the party and of Easter.



Ok, I have to explain some of the above pics- Owen is growing into his "own" He, we believe, we be athletic and more daring than Jake ever was. He has done many more physical things way before Jake ever did- not sure if this is because he has someone he can emulate, or if that is just him. It is soooo cool to see their different personalities and it is amazing how different they are and that they are brothers! Owen has recently been saying his version of "cheese" when a camera is pointed in his direction. He doesn't say much so far, a few words and lots of babble- truck is "guck", Spongebob is "bop", and he says mama and dada, and we think we heard him say "whats this"

He DEFINATELY understands what you are saying and telling him and does things when we ask- so I know he "gets it". He is also a little instigator, by doing things he knows he shouldn't, and then looking at you, with those blue eyes, and seeing your response! ( and then smiling or laughing)

Our hands will be full!!!

Jake, well, he totally is enjoying being 4 and had told everyone that it was his birthday- We took him to Red Robin the night of his birthday and met Grandpa and Grandma R there, where they sang "Happy Birthday"
Everyone at his daycare knew where he was going that night for dinner!!!
He still enjoys being the "big boy" and being the older brother, but there are days, when, I wonder, who is older, Jake or Owen?????

He got a new bike for his birthday, a "really rad" , green, Tony Hawk one with training wheels- I have to say it is pretty cool for a 4 yr old- Pictures to come!

This is our life and it is great!

HAPPY 45TH ANNIVERSARY !!!!!!!!!!

Happy 45th Anniversary!!! Hope you are having fun in Az and enjoying your condo- see you soon!!

Creating Cards

Here are some pics from making Jake's birthday cards- the theme is Trains- can you tell???

The kid loves trains!

Birthday Week

Someone around here will be 4 pretty soon! We are doing what Rob did in his family and celebrate "Birthday Week" They would get a little something the week prior to their birthdays....

Happy Birthday Week, Jake!