It's been quite a month. I'll be back soon.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
52 weeks of my babies
We've been sick here. Sicker than I can ever remember. I'll be back with more on that but first.....
I've decided to change things up on my 365 this year. I am photographing my 365 from my phone, it's easy and always there. I've also decided to photograph my babies every week and our family every month for the year. So far I'm on track! Woo Hoo! I've already posted 1/52 so here's 2/52.....before Flu 2011!
Sunday, January 02, 2011
squeaky clean
It's a new year. Time to clean up. food, household toxins and clutter are at the top of my list! I'm feeling good about this....
Saturday, January 01, 2011
1.1.11
It's 1.1.11. Make a wish!
Happy New Year my friends! I hope this year bring you peace, health and happiness. I've been quiet this past year. Sometimes I just feel like keeping things to myself. Hiding in my cozy house with my babies and letting the busy world move on without us. I crave those quiet days when we don't leave the house, stay in our jammies and play. This past year I took advantage of those days. They leave a much bigger impression on my memories and I hope my kiddos too. I also took the time to cuddle on the sofa with daddy after the babies were tucked in bed and left the computer off. But as I look back at this past year of blogging I am missing something. I am missing words and thoughts that belong with these precious memories. And now I find myself disappointed that I didn't write it all down. I owe it to my babies and myself to document not only in photographs but in words. So this is my resolution.
Happy New Year my friends! I hope this year bring you peace, health and happiness. I've been quiet this past year. Sometimes I just feel like keeping things to myself. Hiding in my cozy house with my babies and letting the busy world move on without us. I crave those quiet days when we don't leave the house, stay in our jammies and play. This past year I took advantage of those days. They leave a much bigger impression on my memories and I hope my kiddos too. I also took the time to cuddle on the sofa with daddy after the babies were tucked in bed and left the computer off. But as I look back at this past year of blogging I am missing something. I am missing words and thoughts that belong with these precious memories. And now I find myself disappointed that I didn't write it all down. I owe it to my babies and myself to document not only in photographs but in words. So this is my resolution.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
ten on tuesday
1. How is it November 30th already? I love this month and hate it at the same time. I'm up to my eyeballs in work, the kiddos miss me(especially the little one), I miss them, I miss the gym, but I love the weather, love the Christmas music, love the hustle and bustle, and love photographing beautiful people. I'll still look forward to November next year.
2. Happy Thanksgiving! Yes, I've become that late person. Just wait to see when you get your Christmas cards this year :)
3. We spent Thanksgiving at The Happiest Place on Earth! It was magical!
4. On Thanksgiving Lily said she was thankful for her family and their happiness. Ava said she was thankful for lights, signs, her brother and sister. Not sure about the lights and signs....maybe at The Happiest Place on Earth. I believe Jack is thankful for my leg which he is attached to most of the time.
5. Upon returning from our trip the kiddos were surprised and excited to see that Elfy the Elf on the Shelf had returned. Now let just see how many times he remembers to move this year!
6. It's time for Christmas music! I start my holiday playlist the day after Halloween, one month just isn't enough. This years favorite new album, Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album
7. We're headed to the North Pole on Friday! Burrrrrrrrrr!
8. The girls are dancing at the Surprise Party on Saturday. This is the first time they've performed together. I can't wait!
9. Yesterday I asked Ava what her full name was. She responded, "Ava Jensen Baby Buggy Boo I Love You." I love her!
10. Last night I missed Lily's volleyball game. Totally spaced it. They never have games on Monday. First event I forgot to take my child to. I will be checking my calender three times a day from now on.
2. Happy Thanksgiving! Yes, I've become that late person. Just wait to see when you get your Christmas cards this year :)
3. We spent Thanksgiving at The Happiest Place on Earth! It was magical!
4. On Thanksgiving Lily said she was thankful for her family and their happiness. Ava said she was thankful for lights, signs, her brother and sister. Not sure about the lights and signs....maybe at The Happiest Place on Earth. I believe Jack is thankful for my leg which he is attached to most of the time.
5. Upon returning from our trip the kiddos were surprised and excited to see that Elfy the Elf on the Shelf had returned. Now let just see how many times he remembers to move this year!
6. It's time for Christmas music! I start my holiday playlist the day after Halloween, one month just isn't enough. This years favorite new album, Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album
7. We're headed to the North Pole on Friday! Burrrrrrrrrr!
8. The girls are dancing at the Surprise Party on Saturday. This is the first time they've performed together. I can't wait!
9. Yesterday I asked Ava what her full name was. She responded, "Ava Jensen Baby Buggy Boo I Love You." I love her!
10. Last night I missed Lily's volleyball game. Totally spaced it. They never have games on Monday. First event I forgot to take my child to. I will be checking my calender three times a day from now on.
Monday, November 08, 2010
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
Thursday, September 09, 2010
ten on tuesday
I know it's Thursday, but it's been a while.
1. Ava will be five in only one day! I asked her "how did that happen? What am I going to do?" She said "you still have Jack mom."
2. This birthday is a BIG one. She's been asking about it for around 7 months. We've been counting down on the chalkboard for over a month and she knows exactly what she wants....dsi, pillow pet, Red Lobster.
3. I picked myself up a birthday present last week. More on that later :)
4. My baby brother flew in from Italy yesterday! It's been several years since he's been home so we are all excited to see him.
5. Do you use groupon.com? I've picked up a couple smokin deals over there recently. Gap, Lavenders Day Spa, AZ science center....
6. Here we go again....fall activities are here. Lily's in soccer and dance. Ava's in dance. They will be in ballet and tap together! Jack loves playing at soccer practice with his bff "Blate" and I'm back to swimming.
7. Did you pick up your Polar Express tickets yet? They're selling out. Of course I procrastinated until last week and didn't get our perfect date but our second choice. We are looking forward to our 4th trip to the North Pole!
8. I'm getting old and I feel it. I ran a 10k last week and my hips haven't been the same. I took about a week off. I ran 4.5 miles yesterday and now I'm limping again. Scott and I are training for triathlon next month so this is not cool. Taking another week off to swim, bike and stretch. Hopefully I can run 5k next week.
9. I've been attempting to take a picture a day for the past two years. It's really difficult to lug the camera around everywhere but since I've had my iPhone I take photos all the time. I fount this amazing app that puts them right on a calendar I love it!
10. I love the summer. I'm going to miss it so. You know those songs that bring you back to a period or moment in time? What was yours this summer? My summer theme song is California Gurls
for sure! It started rotation around the time we were in San Diego and take me right back to that amazing trip. It's a favorite of the kiddos too.
Until next time....
1. Ava will be five in only one day! I asked her "how did that happen? What am I going to do?" She said "you still have Jack mom."
2. This birthday is a BIG one. She's been asking about it for around 7 months. We've been counting down on the chalkboard for over a month and she knows exactly what she wants....dsi, pillow pet, Red Lobster.
3. I picked myself up a birthday present last week. More on that later :)
4. My baby brother flew in from Italy yesterday! It's been several years since he's been home so we are all excited to see him.
5. Do you use groupon.com? I've picked up a couple smokin deals over there recently. Gap, Lavenders Day Spa, AZ science center....
6. Here we go again....fall activities are here. Lily's in soccer and dance. Ava's in dance. They will be in ballet and tap together! Jack loves playing at soccer practice with his bff "Blate" and I'm back to swimming.
7. Did you pick up your Polar Express tickets yet? They're selling out. Of course I procrastinated until last week and didn't get our perfect date but our second choice. We are looking forward to our 4th trip to the North Pole!
8. I'm getting old and I feel it. I ran a 10k last week and my hips haven't been the same. I took about a week off. I ran 4.5 miles yesterday and now I'm limping again. Scott and I are training for triathlon next month so this is not cool. Taking another week off to swim, bike and stretch. Hopefully I can run 5k next week.
9. I've been attempting to take a picture a day for the past two years. It's really difficult to lug the camera around everywhere but since I've had my iPhone I take photos all the time. I fount this amazing app that puts them right on a calendar I love it!
10. I love the summer. I'm going to miss it so. You know those songs that bring you back to a period or moment in time? What was yours this summer? My summer theme song is California Gurls
for sure! It started rotation around the time we were in San Diego and take me right back to that amazing trip. It's a favorite of the kiddos too.Until next time....
Saturday, September 04, 2010
the seventh year
This was her at six. No teeth. Independent. Sassy. Heart of gold. Growing up.
Lily's choice of music:
Party in the USA
-Miley CyrusHey Soul Sister
-Train
Sunday, August 29, 2010
almost five
It's a rite of passage in our house, getting your ears pierced. Mine were pierced at five, Lily had hers pierced just before her fifth birthday and now Ava, who will be turning five in only 12 days. She's been looking forward to it since her sisters were done. The past few months she said she was scared and wasn't going to pierce them ever! But last week she changed her mind. There has been quite a bit of anticipation around here with her birthday coming up. It's all she's talked about for days. So daddy and I agreed that Saturday would be the big day.
It was the first thing she talked about after waking. She was giddy with excitement all the way to the mall. She chose the crystal flowers, held her daddy's hand and closed her eyes. Pop! She opened them, with a delayed "Ouch! That hurt." And cried.
My baby girl is growing up :)
It was the first thing she talked about after waking. She was giddy with excitement all the way to the mall. She chose the crystal flowers, held her daddy's hand and closed her eyes. Pop! She opened them, with a delayed "Ouch! That hurt." And cried.
My baby girl is growing up :)
Sunday, August 22, 2010
seven
Waaaaaaay back on July 31st Lily celebrated her seventh birthday! Can you believe my big girl is seven! This is her on her birthday eve, seconds before a monster monsoon rolled in.
1. What's your favorite color? pink
2. What's your favorite thing to eat? stroganoff
3. What is your favorite toy? dsi xl
4. What do you want to be when you grow up? photographer
5. Who is your best friend? taryn
6. What was the best part of your summer? spending time with my family
7. What was the best part about turning seven? going to wet n wild!
Slideshow coming up next :)
1. What's your favorite color? pink
2. What's your favorite thing to eat? stroganoff
3. What is your favorite toy? dsi xl
4. What do you want to be when you grow up? photographer
5. Who is your best friend? taryn
6. What was the best part of your summer? spending time with my family
7. What was the best part about turning seven? going to wet n wild!
Slideshow coming up next :)
Saturday, August 07, 2010
first days
School already? I must say, the first week of August in AZ is way to hot for school. We belong in the pool until mid September! But with no choice in the matter, both girls started school this week. I love the lazy days of summer and will miss sleeping until 7am, but I'm excited for the routine of being on a schedule again.
Monday Ava started pre-k! She's at a new school five days a week. So far she loves it! I think her favorite park is bringing her own snack. The hardest part is missing her old friends who started kindergarten. Definitely a negative of starting preschool early.
Thursday Lily had her first day of the 2nd grade! She is thrilled to have her best friend from kindergarten in her class again. 2nd grade is going to be a big year of change. No characters, no yo kids, no mommy styling the hair. She's growing up!
Monday Ava started pre-k! She's at a new school five days a week. So far she loves it! I think her favorite park is bringing her own snack. The hardest part is missing her old friends who started kindergarten. Definitely a negative of starting preschool early.
Thursday Lily had her first day of the 2nd grade! She is thrilled to have her best friend from kindergarten in her class again. 2nd grade is going to be a big year of change. No characters, no yo kids, no mommy styling the hair. She's growing up!
Monday, August 02, 2010
pre-k
Saturday, July 24, 2010
san diego - day three
Day three was Legoland! Friends had given mixed reviews about Legoland but I was sure our kids would enjoy it. They love big, fast rides. And they did, but here's my review. The park was only open from 10am-6pm, which only left time for about 8 rides. We had hopper tickets but didn't use them since the Sea Life Aquarium is now in Tempe and and we have summer passes to Wet and Wild. The park was clean and the food was good. The rides however were less than I expected. Enough for the girls, but none for Jack! He was only able to ride on one itty bitty train. I felt terrible. My fault for not checking the height requirements, I just assumed because he was able to ride so many at Disneyland. Ava was a bit short for the tallest height requirements, so she pulled out the wedge sandals :) Thank you Target. The girls thought the rides were fun, but short. They love the big roller coasters over everything! Overall we had a great time but probably won't return until Jack is 42".
On our way home I broke out the handy iPhone to yelp the nearest restaurants and found Pelly's. Amazing fresh seafood. Next time you're in Carlsbad I highly recommend you check them out.
We made it home, tucked the kiddos in bed and took a walk on the boardwalk. When we walked in the door Grammy was going on about the earthquake. What? We didn't feel a thing! My 2nd earthquake (1st was on Easter) and haven't felt a thing. Thinking back later that night it made sense why the pool we passed on our walk had large waves and no one in it....
I had the big camera along so not too many iPhone photos.
On our way home I broke out the handy iPhone to yelp the nearest restaurants and found Pelly's. Amazing fresh seafood. Next time you're in Carlsbad I highly recommend you check them out.
We made it home, tucked the kiddos in bed and took a walk on the boardwalk. When we walked in the door Grammy was going on about the earthquake. What? We didn't feel a thing! My 2nd earthquake (1st was on Easter) and haven't felt a thing. Thinking back later that night it made sense why the pool we passed on our walk had large waves and no one in it....
I had the big camera along so not too many iPhone photos.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
san diego - day two
Day one we drove, checked out the beach, ate dinner and crashed. Day two we planted our butts in the sand! The morning was sunny and beautiful. Lily learned to boogie board and loved it! Jack and Ava preferred playing in the sand. Our place on Mission Bay/Beach was in walking distance to everything. After having lunch and leaving Jack with Grammy, we headed back to the beach to catch a few more waves. When the kiddos were clean and fed Scott and I went out on the town! Thanks to Grammy we had more dates that week than we do in a month at home.
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