Weekend Updates

We have been having lots of summer fun. I would have to say this is mine and Ava's favorite season. Hubs not so much. We are water lovin girls.
Up first, waterpark with our buds.

Camping was next on the Agenda. This was such a fun weekend with my family. We went to the coolest camping park. Arcades, waterpark, outdoor movies. Ava had a blast with her cousins. So much fun that there was no time for eating and sleeping. I was one tired mommy!


And the good news is the fun weekends are just going to keep coming! Summer, oh how we love you!

Carson Phillip is here!

He is here! We could not be more excited. Our little man "C" arrived June 10th at around 3:30. He caused a little drama in the beginning, but is doing great now! Welcome to your wonderful family Carson. Your truly are one blessed little boy!

Here we are hanging out. Carson wanted to stay put and was showing this by making his heart rate decrease. It did not work for long, a c-section was planned and off they went. I am going to get that stinker for scaring his mom and dad.

Here the precious boy is. He is already so loved!

This is one proud Aunt Angela. I can't wait to watch you grow. And to protect you from two certain men in your life. Not mentioning any names here!

What a great day June 10th was! It will always now be one of my favorites!

Wow, I am behind. It has been a crazy week "again" around our parts. All the fun is catching up with this mommy. I. Am. Pooped.

I had a nice mini vacation and we headed to the in-laws to celebrate a big 60th birthday. My kiddo was in heaven that her Na-Na was there. What a pair these two are! First up, photos of the besties....at least for now. I wonder where they will be in 15 years? I am praying they will still like each other. Hey, praying will help!


Up next, the birthday boy and his party. Happy 60th Birthday Old Man.



We also fit in a visit with some friends. We did not manage to take any pictures because two kiddos were running around like they lived in barns. I won't name any names but I bet you all have a really good guess. We just broke mom and dad in for their upcoming adventure. Plus, a mom on bed rest does need a little entertainment. Katie, we were thinking of you when we brought them!

I Go Swimming. I Go Swimming. I Go Swimming. Yes, Ava we all heard you.

There is nothing better than long weekends spent with family. We are thrilled that this summer is packed with many fun weekends on all sides of our family. I sure do love them all!

Week in Pictures, and a few words.....

Hey there! It has been a busy week around these parts. And, oh so much fun!

The battery for Ava's New Jeep(new to us!)arrived Monday. This girl is in love. She is a little short on reaching the petal but this did not stop her. There is a radio and she loves to change stations while driving. This would be a bad habit picked up from daddy. A little drivers Ed is much needed, hopefully one topic discussed will be keeping you eye on the road and your hands on the steering wheel at all times! Beware of our cu-de-sac for this new driver.



Tuesday, hubs and I had a hot date. Bon Jovi baby! You know you are getting old when you may be the youngest at a "rock" concert. It was a great time. He played many old tunes; one which Jarred said his mom made him turn off in the eighties because it was "devil music"....we got a big kick out of this one. Now his mom likes him, who couldn't really?



And of course there was some time spent in the pool. It won't be long and we will be going to the big pool! This girl LOVES the water!


I had the best lunch date at this fine establishment.

Weekend fun included birthday parties, swimming at our fav pool, and a baby shower for a co-worker! I did manage to get some grocery shopping and laundry done somewhere in here. Don't know how, but I did.

Sea World 2011

I take to many photos, how do I pick my favs? I narrowed it down from 250 to about 30. That is still to many to share. My name is Angela, and I. have. a. problem.




A quick weekend get away that was packed with lots of fun. Let's just say that Ava is now a fan of Shamu and now an ever bigger fan of Sesame Street. We rode mini roller coasters, watched shows, feed dolphins, played in the water, made smores, and even had breakfast with Elmo and friends.










This was a trip this mommy will never forget. There is just something when I see the excitement in my girls face. I love experiencing all these first moments with her. Nothing, absolutely nothing makes me happier!

Mother's Day

Her children arise up, and call her blessed - Proverbs 31:28

I am glad we have Mother's day. I always like to celebrate my mom on this great day. I always search for the perfect gift. Something that will make her happy. She has made me happy for 30 years.

It is strange to think that now someone celebrates me. But to be honest I don't need to be celebrated. I want to celebrate my precious girl who made me a mommy. I am so in love with this role. I love being a mommy to Ava and I hope that she loves being a daughter to me.

This is my third Mother's day, and every year I love being a mommy more and more. I pray that I will inspire, love, nurture, encourage the way I was. I have never loved my mother more. The job of mommy is hard. I don't know about you, but I love this hard job. The most important job I will ever have.

Thanks mom. You made the job look easy when I know it was not. Long days of taxiing to cheer practice, cooking, cleaning, loving us girls. And now your job continues and Ava is seeing first hand how lucky I am.

Happy Mother's day to all you mommies! I hope you feel as blessed as I do.

Don't you all think we should take time to stop and smell the flowers?

What a weekend!

It was a busy one round these parts. But oh how I loved every minute(well almost every minute!) I won't go into the fact that I became a little stressed and just a little snippy on Saturday. Or the fact that I did almost chop my finger off, it is still bleeding as of today. I enjoyed celebrating this special "Mommy 2 Bee"

A cute bee themed shower complete with a yellow and black candy/treat bar. Carson got a load of gifts that he will be needing in just about 6 short weeks. Can you believe only 6 more weeks? Eek, I can't wait to meet and start spoiling little C.

Isn't the little mascot the cutest? I may be partial. Just saying.

We had the joy of having Mamie in for the shower. A little photo shoot of Mamie and her girl was in store. How could you not take pictures of these two? I would say my love of leopard is truly rubbing off in everyone in this family!


Happy Week to you all!