Catching Up....

This will probably be my longest blog ever! There has been so much going on. I kept telling myself, "Self...get on and blog or you're going to get behind." Unfortunately, myself tends to be a bit of a procrastinator and as such failed in these attempts. So that brings us here, with me posting the many events and pictures from last month. So, here we go.

As you saw in my previous post I went to Utah for the blessing of Sallie and Jesse's sweet little babe. I had a marvelous time. I truly love the time I spend with my family and find myself always wishing for just a little more.

Mady, Skylee, and Ryder

Off to church

While the kids were playing outside I went out to take a few pictures. Sky and Teagan were eating it up! They were thoroughly enjoying having their picture taken. Ryder, on the other hand is all boy and therefore had no interest in having his picture taken!
One thing that worked out quite nicely is that my kids were there visiting their dad so they were able to come over and play with their cousins. It's been so fun now that they are old enough to play together. They always enjoy their time together and usually find they don't want to go home.

Meanwhile, back at the ranch....James kept plenty busy with Levi and Kalysta....and the yard. Kalysta is currently taking cheer classes and they had a parade all the way out in Scottsdale that Saturday. So James got them up at 6 am, brushed up on his hair stylin' skills and headed out. What a great dad! Not only did he do all that I mentioned before but once there he walked the entire length of the parade alongside Kalysta with Levi on his shoulders, taking pictures and video all along the way! He had a few blisters at the end due to the fact that he wore flip flops (silly James). Then he came home and continued to work diligently on the yard.

Kalysta was NOT happy about the cowboy hat.

My Texas Boys!

We also celebrated our 2 year anniversary this last month. We went out with some good friends, Goeff and Lacey, who also happen to be our neighbors! We went to Kona Grill out in Scottsdale. Kona is still one of my all time favorite places to eat. Macadamia nut chicken....mmmmmm. James, of course had all the sushi he could consume. It turned out to be a great evening.

It never fails, in every group of pictures there is one of these. I keep hoping that every time he sees them he'll see how silly he looks and will stop. This, however, has not been the case.

The two following nights my sweet husband was kind enough to let me go out with some of my good friends. The first night was with Aubree and Vanessa. We went and had some yummy mexican food and then went to see Taken - great movie, you will never let your kids leave the house after seeing it.

The next evening I went out with Aubree and Nicole. Nicole will me moving soon to complete her husband's residency. I have really loved getting to know so many wonderful people here in Arizona. I treasure the friendships I have made and will miss Nicole. She has promised to visit often and we'll hold you to it Nicole! I'm not sure what it is about time out with the girls that at times makes us digress a bit? Whatever it is, I love it. I love to be silly and giggly. Thanks girls for some quality girl time. Love it!
I think this is Aubree and I attempting to, uh, dance?

Of course we had to take a few with James' other lovely lady ;-)...
I hope you were able to get through all that. Funny thing is I have 3 or 4 more posts to go, but think I will wait and do those tomorrow. This is enough for now.