First Haircut

Typically my kids are 4 or 5 before their first "real" haircut... we couldn't wait that long for Camden. The mullet had to go, it was getting pretty nappy. He was such a good boy and sat still the whole time! He really earned his sucker at the end! He also looks SO Handsome with his haircut!

One more Craft to add to the list...

A friend through church turned a bunch of us on about these "green bags". They are just reusable bags for groceries or what ever. Another lady has a blog that has the pattern. We got together one night and made some (I didn't, but the ones I helped did :)) So then I came home and decided Camden needed a bag to carry his cars in, so I made him a "cars" bag. They are really easy and I love them. I also made them for Reagan's Daisy troop as an end of the year present.

Reagan's 1st Tooth!

Reagan lost her first tooth on June 15th! It is actually a really funny story. The tooth had been loose for a LONG time. Wesley and I checked it often and it was never ready. So while Wesley's brothers were here she was playing with it and came and asked me if it was ready... well it was. I tried pulling it, but with my weak stomach I couldn't (that's daddy's job). So her Uncle Lee heard us and offered to do it...she let him. When Wesley was told what happened he was actually a little sad, that was his job, but Reagan promised he could pull her next one. Even funnier... after that tooth her 2nd tooth was ready and it ended up falling out on its own. So Wesley has missed out on two teeth.

The Uncles

Wesley's brothers, Lee and Robert came to visit in the middle of June. It was great to have them here. They both really loved it here. Everytime we have family visit we try to get them to move here... so far no takers... so far no family here with us. It's always so sad to have family leave, we really miss having family close.
We took them out to Red Rocks and were able to get some really cute pics... ENJOY!

My sweet 2 year old...

My baby is 2! I don't know if I can handle it.
A few things I love about Camden:
His smile... it's from ear to ear and seldom not there.
His laugh... he laughs so loud and it's super contagious.
His hugs... hard to get but when you get one you love it!
His kisses... he loves to give tons of kisses... don't ask for one though, he won't give it to you, you have to wait til he's ready to do it.

I love my Camden, even though he is constantly moving and getting into things, I love him!

Then came June.... HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY CAMDEN

So for those of you that don't know, last year Camden's first birthday was essentially nonexistent. We were in the middle of a huge bathroom demo and remodel that we just did not have the time to celebrate... needless to say he will never have a first birthday cake picture. So due to this, I (as his mother) was feeling VERY guilty. Thus the reason for the way crazy, over the top, second birthday party!
But it was fun and done very well... EL PASO Style!
We had a jumping house, pinata, a friend of mine made animal balloons, we ate carne asada, carnitas, rice, beans and even had a flan. The only thing we were lacking was the DJ... maybe next year. He had a cars cake and extra cupcakes. He also got very spoiled by his friends... lots of cool cars stuff to add to the collection. We had a house full of friends and kids. There is no better way to kick off your summer and celebrate your only boy.

We love you Camden!

Just monkeying around...

After everyone left from visiting for Lynae's Baptism, Mindi and her family stayed a few extra days. We decided it would be fun to go to Monkey Bizness. It was really fun. We laughed so hard! I really love visiting with my baby sister and her kids.... Enjoy some of the pictures!

Lynae's Happy Birthday Party

We celebrated Lynae's birthday! She had a great time turning eight. We took her and a few friends to Build-a-Bear. They all were able to choose an animal, stuff it and name it and even dress it. They were all given a dollar limit and every one of them were great at adding up what they had and only spending that. We then all came back to the house for cake and ice cream. She had a Belle doll cake with pink rose cupcakes (we aren't ever allowed to cut the doll cake). She seemed to have a fun time with her friends. It was a great day.

Eight is GREAT!

The Saturday after Lynae's birthday was Lynae's Baptism. We are so completely proud of Lynae's decision to be baptized. Poppy, Marimom, Aunt Heather, Cousins Cheyenne, Taylin, Aunt Mindi, Uncle Ryan, Cousins Gentri, Harlee and Preston all came into town for the Baptism. Lynae asked Poppy to baptize her and he said he would. It was a really fabulous day! So many of our friends came to the baptism. We set up in the primary room (the stake was using the RS room for other baptisms) and we quickly filled the room. I felt so loved that day to have so many of our friends and family all there to support Lynae in her righteous decision. Lynae was thrilled that so many of her little friends were there. She looked so pretty in her beautiful white dress that her Marimom made for her. The Baptism was great, Aunt Mindi gave a talk on Baptism and Marimom gave the talk on the Holy Ghost. After the Baptism we went back to the house and had a family lunch. Thank you so much to all of our friends and family who came to support us. We love you all!

She has blessed our lives for 8 years--- Sweet Lynae!

I can not believe that our Lynae, our first born, our first princess, our baby we spoiled and took every where is 8 years old. Time has gone by completely too fast! Lynae is a wonderful, sweet, strong, beautiful little girl. I am so proud of all that she does. She is an artist, a dancer, a singer, a writer, a straight 'A' student, a compassionate big sister, a great daughter, mom's helper, and a great friend. We love our Lynae.

Easter...

I guess I should start with Easter. We just stayed in Colorado for this one. We thought maybe we would have a white Easter but the weather actually ended up cooperating and it was pretty nice out. The kids had fun coloring eggs (until Camden decided to take a big sip of one of the cups of egg dye, YUCK!), got spoiled by the easter bunny, hunting for eggs and of course looked adorable in their Easter outfits. I made diner that night, we weren't in the mood so I did a traditional Brisket dinner... YUMMM! It was a great day.

How time gets away, when you're there are 3!

Wow it's been a long time since I have posted. Alot has happened since my last post. Since the end of March we have had Easter, Lynae's 8th Birthday, Lynae's Baptism, My Birthday, Mother's Day, a trip to El Paso and the end of school. It's only been a couple of months but alot to report on. So here we go.....

I love this commercial...

I usually don't pay any mind to commercials... but I love this one. I still laugh every time I see it.

Presenting the next Martha Stewart:

Yesterday at Brownies, Lynae learned how to do cake decorating. They got to practice by decorating a large heart cookie of their own. I was a proud momma when I went to pick her up. I thought she did a fantastic job, especially since the child has never been allowed to decorate much less frost a cookie/cake before. I told her that since she did such a great job that I would let her help me in our next cookie making and decorating ventures.

It's a SAD SAD time....

If anyone knows me even a little bit, knows that every time I talk about El Paso, Chicos Tacos is usually mentioned. I am in deep sadness knowing that a national historical monument is be bulldozed. It will be greatly and dearly missed. I don't know if I will ever survive a visit to El Paso knowing that this great monument will be gone. I know there are other locations but it is not the same. Chicos on McRae Blvd. was the best place ever, I have memories of Grandpa Mac taking us there and challenging all the grandsons to drink the green salsa, eating there for lunch from Eastwood, going there first thing when anyone came in from out of town, after football game rendezvous, late night snacks and having it brought across country by a loved one. My favorite is a single order with extra cheese and a side of fries with a root beer.... YUMMMM!!!!! Just for those of you who aren't familiar with Chico's its a great little dive in El Paso that serves you rolled tacos in watered down tomato-chili sauce topped with shredded cheese. Their fries were crinkly ones, my favorite. There's just no place like it. The atmosphere was less to be desired, greasy tables, sticky floors, bathrooms you would NEVER use, and most of all you never looked over the counter into the kitchen, and nothing better than when they would serve you your drink by holding it by the rim of the cup, with their bare hands. But really it is the best place EVER! I will miss it and visits to El Paso will never be the same.