Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Fellow readers!

I know that there are fellow readers out there and I am just curious what you would rate as your top five book picks of right now, they may change the more books I read. So I tag all of you. Here are mine in no particular order:
1. Twilight (I love this first book of the series, because it introduces and Edward is so mysterious)
2. Poison Study (amazing story, amazing woman character and just alot of fun)
3. Austenland (for my romantic side)
4. Any harry potter, just all amazing stories
5. Thousand splendid suns (love learning and feeling really connected to the characters)

So tell me yours and maybe there will be one that I would like to read!

Sunday, April 19, 2009

It is that time of year again when Danny gets to play Tball! He has been so excited to play that he asked me every week after I signed him up if it was time to play. Joe is coaching his team they are the reds. Ty Johnson and Aaron Wheeler are on his team. It is somewhat chaotic but it is fun.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Go Clippers!


Joe was able to get clipper tickets cheap because he is a teacher. We we planned an evening with David (he is a teacher too) and Melissa and had a double date. It was really fun hanging out, eating peanuts, cheering and laughing. The clippers beat the kings by like 30 points.

Happy Easter

We had a nice easter this year. My wonderful mother made my girls matching dresses and had enough fabric left over to make two purses and a cute bow tie for danny to wear. I think they all look so adorable!

My parents put numbers in eggs so the kids could pick prizes, this was hilarious, Jenna, Danny and Sydney (their cousin) picked these glasses, I just love it!

Kayla had a great time with her favorite cousin Allie!

Danny loved hanging out with his favorite cousin Wyatt, who he calls Tush Tush! In fact, they get to spend time with these cousins when Joe and I go to the temple. When Danny hears this every day his prayer is thanking Heavenly father for letting him go to Wyatt's house, I think it is just adorable!

Saturday, April 11, 2009

The timeshare!

During this spring break we were able to go and spend time at a timeshare in Anaheim. We went to Disneyland on the Thursday and then we went into Long Beach on the Friday (April 2,3). We had a great time, the kids love staying in a resort hotel, with a heated pool and spa. We had fun at the different places spending time together as a family and relaxing. I love vacations like this.

On the way to the pool at the timeshare they had these dolphin benches I could not resist getting a picture

I love this picture! It was down in long beach

It was a beautiful day in Long Beach, we could see the Queen Mary really well.

It has become a tradition to take pictures in the places we stay. This is the kids room!

It was fun seeing Kenin from Brother bear at California Adventure

Days at Disneyland with Grandparents!


Joe's parents came down from Oregon to visit different family members and stopped into spend time with us before they made their way back to Oregon. We spent one day at Disneyland with them. We had a great time going on rides and just relaxing. Danny did not want to ride with anyone but Grandpa the whole day, they became official ride riding partners.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

I feel blessed!

I was just thinking about this time in my life and how blessed I really am. I am grateful for my husband, he is such an amazing man and my best friend. He keeps me grounded and tries to keep me from getting too stressed out. I love him very much. I am also grateful for my children, even though they keep me on my toes and if you know me I don't always have the most patience but I could not imagine my life with out them in it. One day we were at Disneyland and Danny wandered off and I thought I was going to die, it scared me so much. I realized how much I love him and am so glad that he is in my life. Next I am grateful that I am a member of the church, it sure helps keep me focused on what is really important and what is not. I am also grateful to all of my friends. They are the best! Whether they are close or far away they have all been such an amazing influence in my life and I would not be the person I am today without them. Finally I am grateful to my extended family and the way they are always there for me in my life. I could go on and on, but I won't. If you are reading this you probably fit into one of these categories and so I thank you! You mean everything to me!