Before and After

BEFORE

AFTER
So Zane has been obsessed with his hair lately. He thinks his hair should look just like his cousins Roc and Jett. Now this means that everytime I go to brush it he says " make sure you do it like my cousins Roc and Jett's!" It was getting a little outta control and I finally took him in for a trim. He made sure that she didn't cut it too short. He has been so hilarious lately with his conversations with me asking about everything from girls and boys "parts" to why Heavenly Father made bugs? I will really miss him when he starts preschool in the fall. He has been a joy to have at home with me. 

Brian's Bahama Cruise

                           Brian in front of some of the cast members from a show onboard.

Tim riding on a segway..an offroad one at that!

In port.

Brian doing what he does best!

Brian was graciously invited by his brother Tim to go on a cruise. One that his brother won and was unable to have his wife go with him as she is very pregnant and having a baby soon. So, why didn't he invite his siter in law (me) instead? I don't know!! ha ha That would be odd huh? But none the less, Brian had a great time enjoying a week of sun and fun in the Bahamas. Here are a few of the pictures he took which amazed me that he even took the camera out once,  since I am usually the one in charge of pictures. Thanks Tim for a week of fun! Now it's time for me to plan some vacation time....ha ha.

Pantry's and parallel parking

The past couple of weeks I have been trying to get organized and I started with the pantry. I had a great friend of mine come over and get me started. It took me about 3 hours or so. I am loving this feeling so much and have slowly worked my way around the house. My craft room/laundry room was next. I am doing a garage sale this weekend with other homes in the neighborhood and hope to make some BIG bucks! I'm just kidding, I am really hoping to just get rid of the "clutter".

On another note, Meissa had some much needed practice parallel parking practice over the weekend. I was hoping Brian would put out our 2 trash cans for guidancne but he actually parked my car and his work truck out on the street and had her practice. See who's in the car? Brian..he's got way more patience than me. What a great Dad. She actually didn't do too bad and never bumped my car once!

Easter 2009

My 3 beautiful girls.

Baby Godzilla.... Claire!

I love those freckles on Trenton.

A rare moment between Melissa and Natalie.

Our family on Easter.

Claire and Zane after easter baskets..she was so excited about the eggs!

I forget this thing always loads pictures backwards..these are all the baskets.

We had a really nice Easter this year and actually stayed home. Not that the other Easters haven't been nice but we are usually off going to a relatives house. We woke up and the kids found their Easter baskets in the kitchen and started digging in right away. We had a really fun egg hunt indoors since it was so cold outside, (it had been snowing all day on Saturday). Natalie found the golden egg with $20 and the boys found the silver one with $5. Then it was off to church and the real reason for Easter...Our Savior Jesus Christ. After, we had some friends over for dinner. It was really low key and so enjoyable..here are a few pictures from our day.

What a fun age

Here is my little Claire Bear growing up. She is so active now that it is hard to catch her when she gets going. She is so much fun and always wants to be right in the middle of everything. She is now 10 months old which makes me a little sad to think it's almost been a year since she arrived. I have loved every minute of her..even when she is crying at 3 am for a bottle. I feel so blessed to have her as mine and promise to be the best Mom I know how. 

the latest happenings...

This pizza slice looks bigger than Zane!

Brian's sister owns this beautiful home which is for sale..any takers?

Claire and Miley snuggling with Brian's dad..Grandpa Ron

Zane and his cousin Daylan playing the Wii.

Cousins at the aqua plex..Tate, Natalie, Macey, Claire, and Zane.

Zane blowing out his candles on his spongebob icecream cake.

Melissa and her friends before going to Sadie Hawkins..oh to be young again!

Melissa and her new guy Anthony..the principals son..uh oh..watch out!

Trenton at Skateland..he did really well, it's all the time skating in the house on the wood floor

We spent part of Spring Break down in the valley of the sun..Gilbert. We enjoyed visiting Brian's family and spending time with cousins. We went roller skating, something I haven't done in a couple decades and hung out at cousins and caught up on eachothers lives. This weekend we had Melissa's Sadie Hawkins Dance and the Lundell's up to visit so we celebrated Zane's Birthday. Zane and I share the same birthday so this year I guess I'll get to have my day! We had a good time at Pizza Hut before heading off to the aquaplex..Zane's new favorite place. 

Zane is now 4 years old even though he looks like he's about 2 1/2. He is a cute little man with a funny personality. He can be a little moody and whiny sometimes but I am hoping this is the year he will grow out of that. He's excited to go to preschool this year and be a BIG boy. He loves his family and is so good with his sister Claire, even climbing in her crib to play with her if she is crying. He idolizes his big brother and wants to be just like him. We are so blessed to have Zane be a part of our family and hope his 4th year of life is filled with wonderful moments. We love you Zane!

       Melissa's stunt group.

Their final pose...strike it ladies!

Brian standing in the bathroom at The Wynn.

Me cheating on Brian..ha ha!

Oh wait.. Brian cheating on me!

Our anniversary dinner at Botero's..YUMMM.

Pictures from the Show Le Reve.

Melissa had her cheer competition the weekend before last and they did very well..placing 4th in state in their division as Large group Varsity Cheer. They were only 15 points away from 3rd place which is amazing considering the schools that win every year (Shadow Mountain) spend big bucks on coaches and choreographers. We were very proud of them and especially Melissa. Way tro go GIRL! She has decided she is going to stay in cheer as a Junior too. Which is gettting more and more difficult with its demanding schedule and all her classes that she will be wanting to do well in.

On another note, Brian and I just got back from a great weekend together in Las Vegas at The Wynn.( an amazing hotel) We got upgraded to a tower suite which was top notch.  We had the best 3 days and really got to spend quality time together and reflect back on the 8 years we have been married. We got to see both shows at the hotel and  enjoyed great food. Brian even got lucky at the slots! I am a very fortunate woman to have been blessed with such a great husband who has brought alot of happiness into our lives. I am truly thankful for the life that I am living.