Brother's turn 4/ movin' to SLO

Well it is true, our babies are 4 years old, and we are so blessed to have them in our lives. Having a summer birthday will always mean, "fun in the sun!" So, we headed to GG and Papa's house for swimming with some cousins and 100 degree weather! They had been dying to swim since we have been at my parent's for the past week and a half with fog and sixty degree weather!

In a week we will be in 70 and 80 degree weather because, we are moving, to San Luis Obispo!! Craziness, here, but long story short, Jacob is still in pharmaceuticals, new company, new territory, new job, he took it and we are off! So, the best part is that we have movers moving us! In our 10 years of being married and our 5 moves, we have always done it ourselves...So this is a real treat. The kids are excited to be by the beach and start our new adventure there. You never know where life will take you, and be careful what you wish for, because you just might get it! We had planned on moving back to San Luis Obispo someday. Since we went to College there 10 years ago, we loved living there and of course had great memories, as we both fell in love with each other there. Now, we are headed back and can't wait to make new memories with our family. SLO here we come, with a 7 year old and two 4 year olds!! Watch out.

Ellie turns 7!

Ellie turned 7! Crazy! So, this is how we roll. Ellie wanted to do something with her friends from school for her b-day. Tuesday invitations went out, friday was the party at the bowling alley! Last minute, yes, but it worked! Ellie wanted root beer floats for her class. My parents and Jay surprised Ellie at school on Friday for her b-day! It was a fun filled day. I gave all the kids red, white and blue crazy socks to wear while they were bowling! This was their "party favor". They all looked so cute in their socks! We had fun and can't believe Ellie is 7 going on 17. Now we are gearing up for the twins b-day in a month. They can't wait!

I know the pic is old on my header but it is one of my fav's!! We have been going busy busy around here. As you can tell I have not updated the blog since January. Ironically, it is still raining!!! We have had some beautiful days mixed in with crazy storms. Ellie turns 7 next week! Can't believe how big she is getting. Well I wanted to write more, but I have to run! To be continued, just wanted to let you all know we are alive and doing well...

Rain, Rain and more Rain!

Ok sorry Aunt Penni but I don't think I could live in Oregon! All this rain we have been having has only been a few days and I am needing a break. It is dark, cold and the kids are wanting to go on a bike ride right now! I would totally take them on one but it is coming down pretty good today. So I let the twins play in it and of course they had fun and then came in soaked and wanted hot chocolate and new clothes. The twins are now 3 1/2 and are slightly driving me a little crazy. They were good, now not so much. Why is it that they are angels when you are not trying to get anything done? The minute I start to do something, the whine, crying, and fighting begins!! Guess our kids just want our attention but so does my house and laundry! Ok so I think life will be better when it is spring. I love that time of year and it is the beginning of birthdays and almost summer! As for the shot of Ellie, any former Rising Star gymnasts reading this post will recognize the leotard!! It is my old one!! Yes, my mom kept some of my old stuff and now Ellie has a sack full. Not only has she worn this leotard to gymnastics but she also has been wearing my old sweatshirt that says, "Rising Star gymnastics Carmel CA" with my name APRIL down the sleeve to school. She says she never takes it off at school and it is her favorite sweatshirt. Really?! I mean I guess I am really cool to her right now. She tells everyone it is my old stuff and she looks so cute in it! Confident shall we say?! I am glad she is so proud of her mom's old stuff . I have a pic of me on my living room floor doing the splits just like Ellie. I need to find it mom and then post it with this one!

CTR

We had a great Christmas at my parents house. The hits were skateboards and an easy bake oven! Jacob played golf, we enjoyed 70 degree weather on Christmas day!!! The new year has started and all my kids are in the primary at church! They all got their own "CTR" rings. This stands for "Choose The Right." They were so excited and proud to get their very own rings and I hope they can remember what it means! I love being a mother to my children. They make me so happy and yes they are growing up so fast! Today is the last day of break before Ellie goes back to school. Over the break I have enjoyed being with her...most of the time, and learned that she really looks up to me as her mother. Especially with little girls I need to remind myself to be the best mother and example to her. She watches my every move and wants to be just like me. Ellie says, everyone at school says she looks like her mother. At least she is proud of it and not humiliated! ha ha! We are raising our future and I hope my children can make the most out of theirs! So Here is to 2010! Make it a good one!

So, lately I have reading others blogs reporting about their Christmas Decor and hot cocoa by the fire and pictures of their homes looking spiffy and nice. Our tree is small, our ornaments are few, my living room is half painted, my husband just fixed a leaky roof in the garage, and I look around and think...hmm, this is not spiffy and nice. I wish it was. I then attend church and come home remembering who sacrificed his all for us. Everything we have is because of him. Big or small I need to remember what I have is great!

December Sun!

It is December and my kids are playing outside in the sun and swinging on the back porch. Gotta love California!