HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!

I just want to wish my dad a Happy 56th Birthday! He is such a great example to me. Literally, a role model. As a little girl, I always desired to marry someone like me dad and I feel like I did. He is so well rounded. He loves to talk about the gospel, politics, business, or about our kids. He calls on a regular basis and always asks how we are doing. Fortunately I get to see him often. They moved to Laguna 3 years ago but still comes into town every other week for business. I love having my dad over for dinner and going to lunch with him. They always take us on extravagant vacations and we all always have such a great time. Jason and I can go over to their house and visit for hours and they always seem to drop everything when you walk through the door. Thanks for everything Dad! I love you and am so blessed to be your daughter. You are such a great example to all of us kids and are so willing to help us out and give us your advice!

Dad and Emmie

Grandpa and Elle

Dad and Jason

Grandma  and Grandpa

Happy Birthday to.....

             

             ELLA

               

Yes, our 5 year old daughter has birthday parties for her stuffed animal, Ella. Ella has been a part of our family for almost 5 years and is considered Avas best friend. Let's just say, we have had more than one bday party for her. Last year, Ava talked her dad into a Peter Piper birthday party for Ella (we obviously had nothing better going on that particular fri night) so he obliged. This year she made invitations, cupcakes and left over dinner with a picnic on our tramp in the back yard with the yummy lawn that has cow manur all over it and we couldn't say NO! She has been talking about this party for a couple days and it was just our little family but it was perfect! Can I just say how depressing it is that our kids are growing up so fast? Jason and I were discussing today on the tramp of how we wish time would freeze. Our kids are at the most perfect ages and life is great. I don't want them growing anymore. It's so nice to have my 2 oldest so close together. I know that whatever Ava is planning, Emmie is wanting to do the same because they are so close in age. It is so comforting to have Ava include Emmie in almost everything. She is an amazing sister to both of them and I am so blessed to have her be my little helper.

    Happy Birthday Ella! We hope to have another great year with you. You have been through it all with us and Ava truly does consider you one of her sisters! (I know that sounds crazy,but it's so true). I am so sorry that I use you as a pillow at times. Just know that Ava has her best interest for you and lets me "HAVE IT" when I use you as my pillow. I hope you don't take it personal. CHEERS!


Ella as she being sung to! Notice the crazy ear. It has been rubbed on one too many nights and had to be sewn back on. Grandma didn't do such a great job! It got sewn on backwards. Sorry Ella!

Our little family. Elsie was sleeping during the party and Ava was begging to wake her but I just couldn't do it. Sorry Elsie. Hopefully you won't be napping next year!

Beautiful Emmie. She loved us singing to Ella. 

Ava "helping" Ella blow out her candle. Em in the background watching every move Ava makes!

She is into doing her hair on her own. Love the barretts at the bottom of the ponies!

Ava was in heaven. She is so sweet!

Ava and Emmie!

Yes on Prop 8 in Cali and Prop 102 AZ

I just can't contain myself with this one. Please watch this short clip. I don't think people realize the impact this Proposition will do to our children. Legally our schools WILL HAVE TO TEACH OUR CHILDREN THAT IT IS NORMAL FOR SAME SEX COUPLES TO RAISE CHILDREN. I have been an advocate for this prop for some time now but as we were walking to our car the other day and my 5 year old (that is just starting to read and sound out words) asked what that sticker is on the back of my car that says, "YES" is for? I couldn't even begin to tell her what it is for but when I decide she is ready and old enough to understand it I want to be the one to explain it, NOT HER TEACHER! Currently this is going on in elementary schools in other states that are taking kids on field trips to educate them in this area. I hope and pray I don't have to home school my kids due to this. PLEASE VOTE for our children!