Oh the places they'll go!

Ryan, Ryan, Ryan is there anywhere you won't go? He's already discovered toilet water and how to open every cupboard we have, now his goal is to explore every nick n cranny in my home. This picture was fun to take- he was stuck and couldn't get out and so I got the camera and just as I said smile he stuck his tongue out at me. What a crack up! He's going to be our little entertainer for sure.

Verde River Fun

For playgroup this week we went to the Verde River by Tuzigoot National park. I didn't plan very well mainly because I had never been there before So after two hours of fun we were all sunburnt and hungry and we were all drenched (I was wearing jeans and tennis shoes.) Yet we had the most spectacular time- we had a ton of friends there, everyone could play, we went on tadpole searches (I caught my first one and it was so neat,) and visiting in the beautiful weather was heaven. Here are some photos I took.

Weekend Project

When we moved into our home three years ago there were two things that I hated about the house 1) the ugly dark blue carpet with dog hair in it and 2) the multi color, multi faded great great grandma looking curtains. We put in new carpet before we moved in and finally last weekend I removed the curtains and put up blinds. I felt so powerful using a drill and finally getting a good feel in my home. Now that they have been up for a few days I still find myself looking at them and smiling and a peace will settle over me. Silly how something so simple will bring such joy! You can totally tell that I am a stay at home mom! Out with the old!

What a big helper!

In with the new!

The Host

I included this picture just for my sister who gets wigged out every time she sees "the eye." I am excited to say that I finally finished the book. It only took me two weeks to read the first 300 pages and then only 1 day to finish the last 300. It was obviously slow in the beginning, but the ending was exciting and fast making you wish there was more. I am always a fan of the supernatural and so this was a fun book for me to read. I just hope we don't get invaded by alien souls and loose ourselves. If you enjoy reading its a fun and interesting book to read, but if you only like to read "great" books you could pass on this one.

When it's cold in Arizona

We are true blooded Arizonians when the temperature dropped from 104 one day down to about 70 the next day we pulled out the blankets and stayed warm in the freezing cold. Shiloh even stayed warm by making these delicious Jalapeno pepper poppers which came him warm for a very long time!

Play Time at our Home

These are just some random photo's that I have taken recently!

This first one is of Emma dressing up Sean as a princess which he just loved.

This was an outfit borrowed from Landon Rigg that Sean fell in love with!

We decided to make cars one day and these are the finished products.

Ryans is a school bus, Seans is an Ambulance, and Emmas is a police car.

Notice that Sean is still wearing Landon's outfit.

Pretending that he is in a spaceship and being attacked by Darth Vader.

Brotherly Love!

Seans recent favorite outfit is the cowboy boots and hat, with the sword tucked into his shirt or pajama's in the back

Indiana Jones

I thought that I would put a plug in for a great movie. I loved this movie, it had everything that I love in a movie: cute guys, action, sci-fi, and a silly non-believable side. I hesitated going because I wondered if they were going to mess up the series, but I believe it kept with the feel. For those who have seen it I hated the ant part, laughed at the monkeys, and agreed that some things are worth waiting for :). I also went with great company, a good friend that I can talk to which is what we did till almost 2 am. What a great evening!

Mountain View Preschool

Back in August Emma started preschool at Mountain View Preschool at the local Methodist Church. It has been a wonderful year! She has learned patience and how to interact with others, as well as educational knowledge. She made quite a lot of friends in her class, and it amazes me that by the age of 4 personalities are so far developed. Tonight she had her end of the year party at Ms. Pandi's home, here she is getting her end of the year scrapbook by Ms. Joni. It contains pictures and information on Emma as she progressed throughout the year. It will be a true treasure.

Her teachers Ms. Joni, Ms. Pandi, and Ms. Erika Emma and Cassidy (a good friend) Emma at her school

Playing outside at her school on her special day Making sure we get everything out of her cubby A thankful hug- Thanks MVP!