Rodeo Days

The kids were delighted to celebrate Rodeo Days at St. Maria Goretti's.  We panned for gold, learned a little two step, enjoyed a pony ride, and played with all the animals at the petting zoo.  It amazed me how both Emma and Evan showed no apprehension when approached by the animals and loved holding them. I think our next house will have a farm.

 

My Babes

“This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your hearts, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, love to complete your life.” Winnie the Pooh and your biggest fan...Mom

Jump Up Jump Up and Get Down

Weather permitting, and we don't say that much in AZ, the kids have been out on their favorite gift from Santa...our jumpoline.  Every morning our “in house” meteorologist opens the door to the backyard to inform me that, "it's not cold, come on Mommy let's go jump".  My response these days has been, “yes it is honey, we’ll jump later this afternoon”.  Now with some this conversation might be over, however, my daughter seems to be working on the art of negotiation.  And I have to say that I often forget she’s 3!  She has these logical, thought out retorts. Although I also love it when she tells me that Evan’s sad and wants to go jump too.  These days my baby journaling includes all of the fun quips that my kids bless me with daily.

Happy 2nd Birthday Evan!!!

Happy Birthday Evan!
I love you and while I write this I don't feel that it adequately describes the LOVE I have for you in my heart. It seems like yesterday that you blessed my life and entered the world. Evan, I will always be by your side; I will always stand up for you. All that you desire, I will do my best to help you attain. No one could ever take your place in my life, my heart, my darling son, I love you...always and hereafter.

Play Time

Hey Gracie, I'm doing my hair.

Do you want me to do yours?

That sounds fun Emma but I'm showing Evan how to play.

Hey everyone, check us out!

A Musical Kind of Day

And so begins our Thursday music class...oh wait- squirrel.

For any of you that enjoyed the movie Up the above is what I think about when I look at this picture of Evan.

And sister Emma anxiously awaiting departure.
Happy New Year!

Choo Choo!

Our family Train park adventures are always fun, even more so at Christmas. We decided to go see the lights before our rain and snow storm in Scottsdale. It was a chilly night, however, we had a great time and arrived early enough to enjoy the festivities before the crowds. The things I enjoyed most about this Christmas were seeing the kids faces light up and take in the wonder of the season.