Nolan

Nolan is my funny boy. Always full of energy and mischief. He makes me laugh and drives me crazy. Just like all little boys should.

Who do I look like???

I think she looks like Rob, he thinks she looks like me.... I know she is cute and all, so maybe she doesn't look like either of us !!!

Shelby's Smile

Every morning this is the smile that starts our day. It lights up her face and makes me smile. I love this grin and realize how blessed I am every morning when I see it.

First Day of School 2009

I can't believe that the first day of school is already here. Nolan is starting Kindergarten and Calvin is a big 3rd grader. Nolan was really excited and so was Calvin, they were both up early and ready to go before it was time. We had a great summer and are looking forward to a wonderful new school year filled with lots of new things.

See me skip, See me Run, I'm going to school like everyone!

See me smile, See me grin, When the bell rings, I walk in!

See me work, See me play,

I'm in Kindergarten --

My First Day !!!

Shelby's 1st Fireworks

Shelby had never seen fireworks before. So we decided to take her to Disneyland to see their fireworks show. Rob held her while she watched the sky light up. She was amazed and sat there and Ow, AH and mumbled the whole time. She loved every minute. But not as much as Rob and I did watching her.

Calvin's 8th Birthday

Every year for Calvin's birthday we go to Disneyland. He usually takes his cousin Gavin, but this year Gavin wasn't here so he took his friend Nick. Calvin had a blast running around Disneyland and California Adventure with Nick and Rob. Nolan, Brama, Shelby and I stayed at Disneyland and did rides there. We had a great day. All the kids fell asleep before we hit the freeway.

Calvin, Nolan & Nick

Calvin, Shelby, Rob, Nolan & Me

Shelby showing off !!!!

Brama, Calvin, Nolan & Shelby

Calvin

I was looking at pictures today of Calvin and saw this one of him when he was about 2 1/2. He was so cute. He was always there with a hug and a kiss for his mom, and loved spending time with me, know matter what we were doing. Now its video games, playing with his friends outside and the computer.... I love watching him grow into a wonderful young man, but I miss this little guy. Calvin was the answer to all my prayers to be a mom and he was so worth the wait.

Shelby's 1st Birthday

Shelby had so much fun playing with the balloons on her birthday. She just kept walking around in circles, laughing and falling back on her bottom. I was so happy with the way her cake turned out to look just like her invitation, and it tasted as good as it looked. Shelby wasn't really into eating her little cake, maybe next year.

Shelby's outfit was made by her Aunt Allena's company Rags and Ruffles.... It was way too cute, it had a matching tutu but she kept taking it off. The outfit looked like her invite too...... In case you werent able to tell from the pictures, we had a Minnie Mouse Party, which is Shelby's favorite thing at the moment.

We had a great time with our family and friends. I think for a 1st birthday it was a big success.

Pictures by Uncle Danny

I would like to thank Uncle Danny. He took some incredible pictures of the kids....as you can see. Check out his blog @ http://epicimagery.blogspot.com/ If you are thinking of taking some family pictures, kids pictures, wedding pictures...whatever, he does great work. He is the best and I am lucky to have such a wonderful cousin. Thanks again for everything.

Shelby is turning 1 !!!

I can't believe that she is turning 1 on Sunday. The year has gone by so fast. I have enjoyed every minute with her. I find that I want things to go slower with her. Maybe because I know that she is my last baby.