Kinder Celebration!

I officially have a 1st Grader (and 3rd)..crazy. Easton had his celebration on Tuesday.  His class sang songs with flutes and sign language. They were really cute. 

 Easton got the "Engineering Award."  He likes to make things...just like his daddy!

 Cooper loved the entertainment!

 Easton with Mrs. Bazzano (and Cooper...Easton wanted a picture with him too)

Congrats Easton and a big THANKS to Mrs. Bazzano. She is the best Kinder Teacher EVER!!!  I hope she is still teaching in 5 years for Cooper.

Artichoke Pesto Pizza=Yummy!!!!

I posted this YUMMY recipe on a recipe blog that I am part of...so check it out!  Try it...you will love it! 

http://yummygoodnessrecipes.blogspot.com/2011/05/artichoke-pesto-pizzayummy.html

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to two of the greatest Mother's...My mom and Eric's mom.  I had to give a talk in church today...yes I know...why do you they have a Mother speak on Mother's Day...not cool.  I talked about both these ladies and the great example they show me.  They are both loving, kind, selfless, compassionate, and a great example how a Mother should be. I love them both very much.

In my talk, I listed what the perfect Mother's Day would be like...Breakfast in bed, getting only myself ready for church, listening to the wonderful talk on mothers, listening to my kids sing a mothers day song to me, homemade gifts and cards from the kids, a long quiet nap, maybe a nice foot massage from Brooklyn, and a yummy cooked dinner!  I know that is a lot to ask for...but maybe a few could come true. 

And since this blog is my journal..I have to vent and maybe someone will get the hint if he reads this blog ever...which I doubt.  My Mother's Day was lame.  Brooklyn had the flu on Saturday so Eric stayed home with her while I took the boys to church.  Like I said I had to speak in church which is the one thing I hate to do and I always have such a hard time doing it.  I am a scaredy cat...not sure why but I always have been.  The talk went ok once my voice stopped sounding nervous.  I was relieved it was over, it has been haunting me since the Bishop asked my last week.  The rest of church went fine.  I was hoping to come home to a clean house and maybe a cooked lunch.  Nope.  Sleeping husband.  Oh well.  I then layed down and tried to sleep but couldn't. So I turned on a lame movie.  I was hoping I would get a yummy cooked dinner...well he asked me if I wanted frozen pizza or chicken and rice soup (from a can).  Can you tell I was really mad at this point.  Wouldn't you be?  He did say "Happy Mother's Day" while I was getting ready for church but that was the last of it.  No card, flowers, dinner, breakfast in bed, words of appreciation, nothing.  I am not sure what was up with him but he missed base on this one.  After almost 10 years of marriage I thought he would have learned one thing about me...I like holidays and I want to feel special.  Is that too much to ask.  Am I too needy? I don't care if he spends money...I don't care about gifts...yes they are nice but I would be happy with a thoughtful $20 gift. Spending money on big gifts isn't what I want.  I want to know that he appreciates what I do. I know I am not the perfect wife and mother...but I do try.

Well there you have it...What a great Mother's Day, right?  I am sure you are jealous. 
This post might make Eric mad...but sometimes a girl just has to vent. 

My favorite things...

My friend is blogging everyday for a year. (What a great goal..I know I couldn't do it) She picks a theme each month and blogs everyday about that.  Every month I want to join in..but never do.  This month is 30 favorite things.  I am being realistic and know I won't do it everyday..just like my goal to make my bed for 30 days...it lasted 4 days.  So I thought I would write down my favorite things in groups and add to the list throughout the month and eventually I will be at 30 things and I will get it done by April 30th.  I promise!!!!

MY LIST of FAVORITE THINGS! 
1. ITOUCH!  (I wish it was an Iphone...or an Ipad if they would lower the price)  I don't know what I would do without it!  LOVE IT!
2. Warm Sun- It rained here for 2 weeks straight and I have enjoyed the warm sunny days we have had lately.  The 80's have felt like heaven!
3. Cricut!  I love to create things and see the end results.  Today I finished Easton's Stars and name in his room. 
4. Vinyl!  Easy way to craft. 
5. Hot Showers- Last week I was the last one in the shower and didn't get hot water...just warm. I realized how much I LOVE hot showers!
6. Warm bed.  Nothings like a warm bed...not a fan of cold sheets or someones cold feet!
7. Internet- Ok I am obsessed. I check my emails, blogs, & facebook WAY to much each day! 
8. Red Cruiser Bike- It brings a smile to my face every time I walk into the garage. It is so cute.  I am excited to get out and ride it now that the weather is beautiful.  Just not sure what to do with Cooper.  I need a baby seat.

That's a start...more to come!

Ok a few more...after being sick now for 2 weeks...life can finally move foward.  I hate being sick...it will never be on my favorite things list. 

more favorite things...
9. Hugs and kisses from my kids.  I also love to kiss my baby! Poor Cooper gets so many kisses.  It was really hard not to kiss him while I was sick.
10. Candy..I love it.  My all time favorites are sour watermelons and sour patch kids. I can eat any candy though..except for dark chocolate, not a fan.  (I am eating snickers right now at 9am)
11. Vacations...especially in Lake Powell...the ultimate vacation.  No internet, No phone calls...just relaxing and playing in the sun!  We have been going to Lake Powell since I was like 12 years old. Love it!
12. Chatting on the phone...I like to chat with friends and my mom while doing dishes, laundry, or just relaxing on the couch. 
13. Sleeping kids...I love to take a peek of the kids while they sleep...they are so peaceful and cute.
14. Date Nights...I love them.  We don't go often enough..hint hint Eric! (It is hard with little ones and babysitters...it makes date night too expensive..but worth it)  I love date nights with Eric alone or with other friends.  It's nice to get all dolled up and enjoy a night with my hubby.
15. Warm Sun hitting my face.  I love it when it is like 80 degrees and the sun is beating against my face.  It is so relaxing.
16. Dancing...I love to dance.  One day I will get Eric to take me dancing...
17. Shopping with girl friends...it is so fun!  This is real shopping..no Costco trips count.  Love cruising the mall, going to lunch and enjoying each others company.  Anyone up for a shopping day?
18. Cruises...they are my 2nd vacation favorite.  I love seeing different parts of the Caribbean for a day, eating whatever we want for free, shopping at the markets, relaxing in the sun, zip lining, snorkeling, swimming, awesome entertainment at night...you can't beat a cruise if you want a romantic vacation with the hubby.  Love them..I am itching to go again soon!!!!!
19. Dimples...I love dimples especially on my babies.  It is the first thing I look for when they are born.  So cute!
20. Flowers...I love them.  I love seeing them grow and I love receiving them from anyone special. Daisey's are my favorite.

Ok 10 more to go...and only 3 days left..I will do it!

Ok I didn't make it...is May 8th.  Where does the time go?  I will finish my list anyways. Better late than never!
21. Best Friends...I have a few really good friends who I would consider my best friends.  They are the perfect shopping companions and they are easy and fun to chat with.   I love to email, talk on the phone and visit them.  There's nothing like good girl friends!
22. Photographs...what me?  I love to take pictures and print them...and then look back at my cute kiddos when they were young. I love memories and photos make that possible.  My brain forgets too easily...thank goodness for photographs.
23. Cameras...gotta love cameras if you love photographs.  I do like mine...just not the weight of it. 
24. Crafting...I like to create fun things. I don't do it often but I enjoy it when I do.  I don't like the mess of it though...my office is proof of that.
25. Games...I love to play games.  I wish I could play more often. 
26. Pedicures...I love my toes to look pretty and I am too lazy to do it myself.
27. Massages...oh I love them.  Soft ones..not hard though.
28. Summertime...no school, Lake Powell, Pool, Boating, Warm Sun, Flowers....it can go on and on.
29. Watching my shows...I love to lay in my warm bed and watch my shows at the end of the day.  It's my time!
30. My blog books... I love looking back at the past years...what a great way to journal!

Done!!!!

Kids+Frogs=Happiness

Brooklyn found these frogs under some blankets drying outside...what a fun surprise for the kids.  They had fun catching them, holding them, watching them...and then fun letting them go.  It was a fun afternoon.



Easter Fun!

Our little community does their annual Easter Egg hunt and we were able to make it this year..I was excited.  We even got there early so were could wait in line to see the bunny and get a free basket of goodies.  The hunt was quick and crazy..done in like 10 seconds with hundreds of little kids.  Brooklyn and Easton got a good amount of eggs. And Cooper got one lucky one that he loved to suck on.  He was happy! Fun Times.