Monday, May 25, 2009

Fun at the Farm

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!...

Blaine's PreSchool got to go to this cute little farm and it was a blast!
YeeHaww! Cowboy Blaine

Feeding and playing with the animals!
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!

Thursday, May 21, 2009

ADVENTURE DAY...

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!


it was kind of weird..the butterflies would just hang out on the floor, so we had to watch where we stepped!
so, you're not suppose to really touch the butterflies, but if you held your hand out next to them, they would crawl on your hand...so cool...i held a butterfly!

poor Carrie was scared of the big butterflies! "they keep swooping by my head!"
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 indiana 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!

Friday, May 15, 2009

Mother's Day

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!

California ADVENTURE DAY!

I AM SOOO SUPER BEHIND!!! i know everyone out there has just been waiting at their computer for me to post (haha yeah right!)...so i will try and catch up now.
Last week we had a multipurpose ADVENTURE DAY/Sharla's birthday! it was soo much fun. I even talked her into going on California Screamin' with me!

The Gang Having too much funThe 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!

Monday, May 11, 2009

Happy Mother's Day!!!

Happy Mother's Day Cindy!!! We love you!!!

-Jake & Blaine

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Happy Birthday Junior

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!

so today has been pretty mellow. we went to church and spent lots of time together as a family. we also went to the cemetery and spent some time there. we brought flowers and balloons to decorate his brick and the Angel of Hope. it is always sad when we go, but also so peaceful and beautiful. While talking with Blaine he looked up at us and asked "How will I know Junior when i get to heaven?!" we reassured him that we will know him and Junior will know us and Blaine...his brother. We have so many great people in heaven watching over and taking care of Junior for us right now! We then came home and made cupcakes to try and lighten things up a bit....cupcakes always make me smile. I am still at a loss for words at the end of the day and i still miss my little boy, but i am just so grateful for a loving family, Jake and Blaine....They are such blessings to me. Here's to another year.....and
Happy Birthday Junior.....
we miss you and love you so much!...i found couple cute quotes to help express what i am feeling right now:
"Some people only dream of angels...we held one in our arms!'
"beacause someone we love is in Heaven, we feel a little bit of Heaven in our Home!"