Living in the moment.

I want my kids to have a dreamy childhood. Most days, especially lately with the heat and being pregnant, we do a lot of sitting around. We need to live more in the moment and do little things that don't cost a fortune but that the kids will remember. We need to be more spontaneous. So last night we took the kids out to bahama bucks and then on a bike ride. It was just little and didn't cost much but hopefully they'll think back later and remember having fun as a family.

its been awhile.

its almost been a year since ive posted. we went to disneyland 3 times, husband started his own business, celebrated husbands 29th birthday, celebrated olivias 1st birthday, had a great christmas, we moved, got my wisdom teeth out, celebrated my 27th birthday, went out of town for our 5th anni sans kids, celebrated bradens 9th birthday (his last year in the single digits), found out were expecting baby #4 in dec, addison had her 1st dance recital, and lots more. i want to remember all the little things so ill be posting regularly from now on.

family

love.

my kiddos

a couple pics from addi's party day. i need to work on getting all 3 of them in pics together. also im pretty sure the only 1 of all of us is from the hospital when i had liv.. ps liv has 2 teeth now. 1 on top 1 on bottom.

oh happy day

braden started 3rd grade today!!! a couple things about braden: -he hates having his picture taken. like runs from the camera kind of hate. -he has 4 chores: 1.clean his room 2.feed and water the dog 3.clean the living room 4.pick up dog poo, he throws fits about all his chores and is certain that hes the only kid on earth doing chores. -he is the biggest help with the girls. im gonna miss my helper while hes off learning new things. -he likes girls already and has since pre-school. the most recent was kendall but shes not in his class this year so im sure that will change. -hes skin and bones but eats triple what i eat. -favorite food:chicken alfredo with penne noodles and veggies. -favorite snack:cheeze-its dipped in peanut butter. -favorite drink:a tie between water and dr pepper. -braden has the best imagination and is always building something. -legos are his favorite pass time. happy first day of 3rd grade braden!! i love you more than you ever say!!

peace

today is addi's birthday. she's 2! she is the sweetest, smartest, most gorgeous little girl. i asked her old how old she is today and she responded with, "peace!!" so funny! love her so much!

our 4th of july weekend

saturday the 2nd we went to a bbq at my cousin jens. swimming, food and family doesnt get any better than that :). the girls festive blue toes. i made these to bring. they were so good! (i found them on pinterest) sunday the 3rd we headed out to the lake. on the way we stopped to get gas and my babe drove away with the gas pump still in the tank! braden was so scared to ride but then loved it. he also had a rock shop on the beach. which reminds me i owe him 10 cents ;). monday the 4th we went to richards moms to eat, hang out and watch fireworks. my sis-in-law made the girls little red, white and blue tutus. i didnt get a picture of liv in hers. playing wiffle ball. ummm... we had a fabulous fourth!