THE Skateboard

James got lots of $ for his birthday so we went to the store and he picked out a Spiderman Skateboard. We had told him that if he used his own money he could buy a skateboard - we had originally said "not until you're 8..." So here is one happy boy with his latest present!

Romeo & Juliet Ballet for Valentine's Day

Landon surprised me for Valentine's Day with tickets to the Romeo & Juliet Ballet!!! For those of you who know my sweet Hubby you'll laugh that his mom said, "MY SON WENT TO A BALLET?" :) It was such a fun night. Thank you to my parents, who watched Blake and Brenda who watched the kids! They had a blast and so did we! The costumes were beautiful (although men in tights is not my idea of appealing), the sets and scenery were gorgeous and the music by the Phoenix Symphony was wonderful. Even Landon had a good time and enjoyed the ballet (although not so much the men in tights) hehehe. The next day I showed Ruthie my point shoes from when I used to dance ballet and she tried them on and walked around the kitchen in them...so then I tried them on and walked around the kitchen - I couldn't do much else - it's been 15 years, 5 kids and ...so many lbs. later ;)...but I did it!
Ruthie on her toes!

Our future Ballerina

Great Love Story...

"Real LOVE STORIES never have endings."
Richard Bach

I love Valentine's Day! I know this is cheesy, but it is my favorite holiday. What can I say...candy, love notes, flowers...what could be better! James came home with a little love note question from school that asked about my favorite Valentine's gift...after thinking long and hard this is the memory that sticks out the most;
About 4 years ago, with 3 kids under age 4, things were pretty stressful in our house. Porter was sick a lot, James and Ruthie were just babies and we were just trying to keep our heads above water. Valentines was the next day and it was a long night with being up with the kids. After finally getting to be at about 2 am, 6:00am came too early. When I woke up I couldn't help but smile :) Landon had cut out about 100 or more hearts and heart attacked our room and house everywhere!!! Then as I was getting myself and the kids ready for the morning, there were sweet valentine's love notes tucked and hidden all over as well...some were in drawers, inside shoes, under pillows, in the fridge & microwave... What an amazing, sweet and thoughtful husband I have.
That is my all time favorite Valentine's Day. The love that my tired hubby showed me by doing the things he knew meant a lot, just to put a smile on my face! Every year we build new memories and strengthen the love we have for eachother. Every year we work harder to have more charity and do more service. How blessed I am to be able to weather the storm of life with such an amazing man. I love you Landon!

My 2 year old

I am so thankful for my funny little 2 year old. Weston is so much fun. He has been having a blast with his best buddies Matthew and Micah. Today Alishia watched him so I could go to help in Ruthie's class. He did great! No crying after I left and even when I got there he was great (normally he'll cry when he see's me again)...they did tatoos and stickers and Weston (who has my OCD) did the cutest picture and of course lined his trains up on the track 'properly'! Alishia was laughing and said this is definitely YOUR boy, after showing me her boys' pictures that were adorable with the stickers all over (like 'normal' 2 year olds) :) He had so much fun with them! WOOHOO between that and going better to Nursery I am so excited. Here are some pics of him and his buddies (Blake included).

Our fun hairstyles!

Ruthie and I have been having so much fun!!! All of these cute hairstyles I got off of the links I have under 'Cool Sites to View' ! I pick out 2 that I think I can do for a school day and let Roo pick between the 2 :) Landon isn't too happy because we barely make it to school on time (and are late a lot too...) But...and here's my justification... I have to do it while I can until she won't let me anymore! You only have a little girl 1 time and I am loving it! Roo has fine hair, but a good amount and it's pretty long so we have a lot of options. I'll post more as we do more! I hope you enjoy and if you have any questions let me know and I'll try to answer them...there are some great styles for short hair too on the links.

My Big Baby

So Blake had his 4 month well check and is off the charts!!! 4 MONTHS...19.3 lbs and 27 inches long...110th%...seriously, Landon put him in 18month jammies last night. Where did my baby go? He's huge. He has outgrown the infant carrier, the bouncy seat lays almost to the floor and he's just about too heavy for the swing! Since he's not sitting up yet I don't know what I'll do about the grocery store (not to mention my BACK aches all the time and now I know why!) We are so thankful he is healthy and happy (not so much about being the size of a 10 month old) - but, grateful he is such a joy and such a great baby. Blake makes us all smile and loves to watch what everyone is doing at all times. In fact if it's too quiet he can't sleep because he's used to noise all the time :)