It is not often I do a post about me, but I just have to say I love my puppy.  He is such a good dog and a great friend to have around during the day.  He makes my life even more happy...if that is possible!

There is nothing that makes kids smile more than sunshine and water. I am amazed at how they can make two simple everyday items feel like a magical land. I want to stay in this moment. I want to capture their laughter, to see their smiles, andahold onto their wet slippery hands as they float in the water. The distra…

I love when my mom comes to visit.  I feel that my heart is just happier when she is around.  The children laugh, we play outside, we enjoy every park, we eat more ice cream, and we just embrace every moment of life more.  I love having her here and the second she leaves I am planning her next trip in my mind.

We celebrated Nate's birthday yesterday.  We enjoy a day full of family time and an evening with friends.  We did a whole fiesta theme, banners, decorations, food and cake.  Nate said it was a GREAT birthday! Nate asked for a crazy cake of something he loved. So I made him, his favorite food, tacos and a margar…

Nate and I celebrated our 8th anniversary!  It is so hard to believe that 8 years has already passed us by.  We had a wonderful family day.  We went to the zoo, lunch, pool and the drive-in.  It was a perfect day! Aliya was running to find her favorite animals. She was very happy when she found them! Trent was so ex…