I know i have gotten really lazy with my blog, but i will try and update what's been going on for the last couple of weeks!...
and this goat was convinced that Aaron had food hiding in his stroller! he wouldn't leave us alone! But the baby goats were super stinkin' cute!well, our last adventure was A LOT of fun! we found out about this nature center in newport and decided to check it out. the main highlight was that there is a butterfly pavilion there! so cute! ..and the best part was all of this was FREE!
After we were done playing with the butterflies, we walk through these little trails that they have there...they are suppose to replicate the different types of environment we have...redwood, forest, dessert, etc... it was very pretty!
last but not least...once you are all done outside, there is a little indoor visitor/educational center. it had different displays of they types of wildlife found in california and also a native american exhibit to show what indians first did here on this land!
mashing nuts like an indian
a real coyote skin...there were also squirrel skins, foxes and even a skunk!
and i don't know why, but aaron was totally fascinated with the snakes...sssssss....grossssssss. anyway, i totally recommend this place. we were probably there for 2 hours easily, so if you're looking for a fun, FREE place to go, you should check it out!i just wanted to take a second and thank my boys for spoiling me on mother's day! i felt sooo loved! even my sweet "adopted child" Aaron got my a beautiful candle. i love my family so much and am so blessed to have all my boys in my life! love you all!
Jake surprised me with this beautiful dress! i was so excited to wear something new to church!
..and Blaine was so excited to give me the "Big City Slider Station" i don't know what is with this kid and info-mercials! he is a total advertiser's dream!...he believes anything Billy Mayes tells him! :)
and Blaine also helped make some yummy surgar cookies! thanks again boys!
The Gang
Having too much fun
The highlight of my day was: getting to experience what it would be like to have twins! CUTE BABIES!!
KAYLIE's FIRST TIME AT D-LAND! she LOVED IT!
just look at this stylin little chick!...Thanks again Sharla for spending your birthday with us! we had a blast!
I can't believe this day is already here! One year ago today our lives were changed and would never be the same. One year ago today we lost our sweet little boy Junior. i thought by now i would be "ok" or at least feel differently, but i don't. Each day is still a struggle....everyday i still think of what could have been and every day i miss my little boy. i will admit we have learned a lot this last year and we have definitely grown closer as a family. it's just weird, i didn't know how i would feel today and i still don't. i am at a loss for words....so many emotions. but what i do know is that i am very grateful for the knowledge i have in the plan of salvation....the plan of happiness...and i am so happy to know that someday we will be with Junior again and get to hug him and kiss him. i truly look forward to that great day!
...i found couple cute quotes to help express what i am feeling right now: 
