It's official.

I love when spring is in full swing.  This morning I woke up to the sound of lawns being mowed and the street sweeper chuggin' along.  Music to my ears.  Here's a peak into how we've been spending some sunny days.  Trains, swings, flip flops, and scooters. 

Sure sign when buds start a blossomin.

Oh wait. These are glued to my feet even in the dead of winter. 

It would be nice to get a face shot, but my kids seem to not want to look at me when I have a camera in my hands.  Why is this? As you can clearly see in the next picture. 

Cute bum, where you from? 

"Yes, I just woke up from my nap.  My mom doesn't like to comb my hair, and I still have stickers stuck to my forehead from this morning. But, I sure like to swing."

  

Totally Rad Action Mix.

For any photographers out there that are interested, ch ch check out Totally Rad action mix.  Found on Jessica Claire's photography site.  I will be purchasing these as soon as I can upgrade to CS2 or CS3.  

HAPPY 1 YEAR

It's my adorable nephews birthday today also. Happy Birthday little Herbie! We love you and wish we could be there to celebrate with you.  

my mother.

There are far too many good words  I could express for my mom today.  But I will keep it simple and to the point.  Happy 56 years mom.  It is a blessing to have been able to celebrate the last 21 years of your life, which you have graciously and selflessly devoted to your children and our Heavenly Father.  I know you don't feel that you are anything to talk about, but more than anyone I know you have been a rock for us and many people who have met you.  I have seen you in the darkest times, asking "why?" and praying for strength to continue moving forward.  Your continuous faith has proven itself through these tough years, as a higher power has helped lift a burden you bear in this life.  Thank you for your laughter, your humor, your undying, devoted, and unconditional love for us.  Thank you for the spirit you carry with you.  I can see it in your eyes and have felt it continually through out my life.  Thank you for "seeing" me and loving me.  "From darkness to light," will be your joy.  We too, rejoice in that day.  I love you mom, Happy Birthday.

 

(painting by: Simon Dewey)

"As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. 

When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay,

And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam. He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing."

Reflections of Christ

A good friend (my latin lover) emailed me this video, and I watched it again tonight.  It has to be one of the more beautiful videos I've seen.  Music and pictures are breath taking.  Click on the link if you would like to feel some love and peace in your life.  Can't ever have too much of either of those, right.

{Reflections of Christ}

LoVe.

If I ever have another little girl, I would love to have their room like this.  I think what I love most is the blue distressed headboards.  So, cute.  Thought I'd stick it on here for future reference.  

Andrew & Ashley

     Okay...I think I am going to literally cry!  So, we wanted to get some pics of Ash and Andrew before he left to finish his deployment :( Well I thought "OH YES" the classic old buick will be perfect.  We get out there and it's GONE!!  This car was not driveable okay.  It had boards behind every tire and the inside was so disgusting I thought for sure it would just stay there!! Who ever hauled it off to some old dump (probably) is a fool and curse you!  Then the second place we tried, they had already closed the gates.  Not my luck on Saturday.  But, I ended up getting a couple cute shots just in my backyard.  It was stinkin' cold, so we didn't want to stay out too long.  I couldn't feel my fingers.  

     Ashley and Andrew are 2 of our best friends out here.  Andrew has been in Afghanistan for the past 4 months and came home for a 2 week break.  He had to start the trek back yesterday morning and won't be home until October.  I'm just glad we can be here for Ashley.  It's such a hard thing and they are still newlyweds!  We love you guys and thanks to Andrew for serving our country.  

 

click here for more photos 

Guess what day it is?

I have been counting down the days until today.  THE OFFICE is back.  I feel like singing at the top of my lungs.  And I quite possibly am, you just can't hear me.  This is like one of those moments you try not to think about so that it will come quicker.  I am so happy.  Here I come Jim.  I am yours for the taking.  

If interested...

sneak a quick peak at little Brea here.

Old Buick.

I found this old buick sitting in a dirt lot on the side of the road last night on my way to Brandon's softball game.  I didn't have time to stop.  But I was so excited, as soon as the kids were up this morning we dashed out the door to go take a closer peak.  So, yes Drake is in his PJ's and so am I.  I wish I could buy this car and just use it to my advantage.  I love old time cars like this.  I hope it doesn't get moved anytime soon.  I would love to buy and restore one someday.  I love the sea green and rustic brown colors.   

summer sunshine.

oh cling to me. 

brighten days. 

make me whole. 

warm my soul. 

my love. 

I am thankful for the sunshine today.  Perfect. Beautiful. Warm. Day.  Drake and I spent the whole morning and afternoon outside today, because it was so nice.  Am looking forward to more days like this.  I could have warm sunshine year round and be a happy girl.  

PS. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROBYN

I'd rather...

be blogging, but I have got to stock up on groceries.  I have been putting it off, which is not so normal for me.  

Mini me.

Every time I feed Ava in her high chair I have the hardest time getting the food in her mouth. Reason being: she is so little her mouth sits right at the level of the tray.  She is usually sucking on it while she waits for the next bite. It makes me laugh looking at these pictures of her.  My mini girl. 

My enthusiastic cleaner.

Helping mom clean/smudge the mirror.

Whistle while you work.  He was singing.  I guess that counts. 

 

Oh Yeah.

Alright. This one is for Chelsea W.  I promised pictures of me rockin' out on ROCK BAND.  So here they are FINALLY.  Hope they are everything you imagined :)