Barber Bustlings

I would be an ungrateful thug if I didn't mention how wonderful Easter was this year. Scott's aunt and uncle host the whole gang every year at their home. We have a delicious spread of food and this year a sampling of amazing mini desserts. I wish I had thought to take pictures but I didn't even bring the camera. Their family also puts on an amazing color-coded easter egg hunt for the kids. Each kid has a specific color of bag and corresponding eggs to gather. My kids were spoiled once again. It was Landon's first year and he really got into it. He wanted to open each egg individually, not understanding how many, many eggs awaited him. We also had a pvc-pipe marshmallow shooting war. That was a blast. Unfortunately cousin Katy was really ill and had to head to the ER. The party just wasn't the same after that. Thank you Marlene and your family for all the hard work you put in year after year to spoil us all. You are definitely off the hook for Thanksgiving and Chri...

Super short just in time for the dependable heat! Garage sale day - so grateful for Spring and Jeremy's help! So much to update! We did our first (and last according to Scott) garage sale. Our neighborhood does one every six months so we decided to take advantage and dejunk this place. We got rid of a lot and donated a ton of things. Although now I've noticed I have enough for another garage sale and no desire to do it. We got some bunk beds off craigslist for Myles and Bailey; I painted their room and now they are sharing. We moved the office to Myles' old room and now our "office" has become a preschool! I have been feeling for a few months that I should start a preschool. I have been terrified of failure, but I'm not letting that hold me back any longer. My friend and I are starting it up in August and I am so excited. It will be a lot of fun and I will be using my Spanish, too. I think this time with Landon will be great, too. My cousin, Jeremy, stayed wit...

Myles and Landon enjoying a barrel ride Myles milking a cow They boys swimming and freezing in 72 degree weather The family adventure on the strip Woody on the strip Landon with Great Grandpa Bailey reading to the boys A few people have been reminding me that I haven't blogged since Valentine's Day so here is a brief update: For spring break we went to Vegas and had a great time. This is our 4th (and final) year meeting my grandparents there and staying in their timeshare with them. Th The weather was wonderful and we enjoyed the different parks and family activities there. I have a good friend from high school and another good friend from my mission there so we had a great time visiting with them and their families. One of the highlights of the trip was stumbling upon a Ghirardelli's ice cream shop after a disastrous trip on the strip. Delicious! My birthday was a lot of fun. I've been able to enjoy it one on one with different friends. I also have a diagnosis for my f...

Bailey was such a great helper while Scott was gone this weekend Landon wasn't feeling good and I took advantage of him letting me hold him Such a great visit with Arycca The three amigos while B was at school Bailey would love a sister after this visit! I missed posting in January. I actually didn't miss it at all; I didn't even think about it. I have been trying some new things out and am limiting my time online. I am also making dinner every night thanks to e-mealz.com; I love knowing what I am going to cook each night and knowing that I have all the necessary ingredients. Why did I rebel against planning and organization for so long? Our food bill has gone down and we're eating healthier as well. I have been trying to eat less -the whole concept of slowing down and enjoying your food actually works. I still don't sit down to eat very often, but I am consciously eating more fruits and vegetables and feel better than I have in months. I decided that this is the ye...

Birthday boy It was wonderful to have everyone together The happy couple We're thrilled to have two grandpas again the Barbers Mr. Myles Beautiful Bailey Landon would not sit for a picture I love this picture! Myles and Leif = 2 train-lovin' boys Hangin' at the train park w? COUSINS (we never see cousins so it was a real treat) Our house feels so empty without family staying here Myles and Landon had a blast with Grandpa Bert We had the best visit with Grandma and Grandpa It feels so good to sit and relax right now. I had three major events to put on (fortunately not all by myself) in 10 days' time. We also have had family visits which are so much fun. Stressed did not even come close to describing how I lived in November and most of December this year. Since my last post Landon turned 2 on November 17th. He is so much fun right now. He seems to be the only one who can entertain himself these days. (I admire all moms who love every minute of Christmas break). He is talk...

I'm crazy! Between now and December 11th, I will be helping with a bridal shower, doing a Relief Society dinner, putting together my mother-in-law's wedding , doing our big church Christmas party and doing the vinyl for a Super Saturday. My life is very busy and luckily Scott helps me to delegate what I can to my committee. Needless to say, I will be very happy to see December 12th and relax and enjoy the true meaning of Christmas. I will probably not be blogging until then!

San Diego Temple beautiful Bailey the family in front silly Myles at the Mormon Battalion Museum in Old Towne San Diego it's as cold as it looks the beach was freezing- Myles eventually went in but regretted it later as he got sand in his clothes and was scared of the waves Everybody loves Sea World! The dolphins are my favorite passed out sea turtles Myles and Scott on Elmo's flying adventure Landon just loves Elmo Amazing killer whale show Such amazing animals, but I couldn't stop thinking about the February attack in Florida... Myles on the submarine slide at the resort's kiddie play area Landon was freezing but would not stop playing Bailey always knows how to strike a pose Bugs Bunny's world - so fun! my handsome guys in green (not planned) cute Thomas the train ride part of Thomas the Tank Engine town Landon begged for the horsies all day Tweety's Caged ride Myles would not go near that cat California Redlands Temple We had such a great trip to California ...