Luncheon

We started a tradition years ago where all the girls get together to sit down and have a pot-luck lunch while the children play. It is a wonderful time to chat, swap recipes, cleaning tips, parenting advice, etc. This helps us stay sane, and is something nice to look forward to. I didn't get everyone in the picture but you get the idea.

Random Tibits

I bought Benton a BUMBO chair, and I LOVE it. He can now sit up to the table with the rest of us at dinner time. He was too small for his high chair and unable to support himself so we invested in the BUMBO. It is hillarious ...so cute.

Garrett got attacked by a dog at his farm. It touched some bare wires and got shocked so Garrett, being the tender hearted guy that he is, went over to see if the dog was alright. The dog was MAD and thought Garrett was the culprit. Thus, clamping down on his leg and NOT letting go. Poor Garrett. He had to get a tetanus shot later on.

Tagged by Laurice

Tag! 20 Random Questions...

1. Where were you born?Calgary, Alberta

2. Where would you live if you would live anywhere?The beach, for sure.

3. What's you're favorite book?Twilight Series by far!

4. What brand of make-up do you use? MAC, Bare Minerals, Mary Kay

5. What do you do to cool down when you are mad?Walk it off.

6. Favorite quality in you're significant other?Tender Heart...you have to really know Garrett to know it...he tries to cover it up.

7. Do you play an instrument?Flute, piano, organ (kinda)

8. Have you ever had braces?No…picture perfect...according to my dentist.'

9. Do you have a birthmark?Nope.

10. What's you're favorite indulgence?Good quality chocolates.

11. What was the last movie you watched?Baby Mamma...don't bother going.

12. Who is a good friend you've lost touch with?Sonja Huso

13. Favorite place you've vacationed?Cancun

14. Do you know a foreign language?Spanish and a little French

15. Do you like your handwriting?Most of the time.

16. What was the last piece of mail you opened?My new swimming suit.

17. What's the most random article in your purse?Sunscreen...my kids FRY in the sun.

18. Have you ever flown 1st class?No

19. Are you still friends with your ex's? No...we dont' go there.

20. What is something random about yourself?I cannot go to bed until everything is picked-up and put away.

I Tag...Meghan, Jen W., Jill

The Men in my life...

My dad came for a quick 24 hour trip to visit us. I love that he makes time for short trips to just check in on his children. They mean a lot to us.

Garrett sat down to play UNO with Tori last night. She whooped him!! It is so sweet to see "Daddy" pay close attention to his daughters and give them one-on-one time with him.

Graduation!

My first baby graduated Pre-Kinder today. I can't believe how much they grow and learn in such a short time. Tori was awarded the "Class Leader" with her certificate of achievement. I am one proud mama.

Impromptu El Paso

On our way out of exercise class Jeni, Danicia and I decided to go to El Paso...that afternoon. We ran home, showered, packed up the kids that would not be attending Father-and-sons that night, and hit the road.

Our first stop was the Outlets...

then the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory for some chocolate dipped strawberries...

then onto dinner at Texas Roadhouse...

then we went to Target...and everyone scored somthing great...

And after a nice evening of bubble baths...Dove chocolates...and a chick flick...we hit the sac. In the morning we cleaned up, hit WalMart and then we were on the road again.

Alex, Remy, and Tori crashed the last 30 minutes of the trip...too bad it wasn't the first 2 1/2 hours...but

the babies had a grand time...especially the ride home.

And that was our trip to El Paso.

It's My Party and I'll Cry If I Want To

The cupcakes stole the show...

I thought a room filled with balloons would be a hit with the little girls.

A picture says 1,000 words.

One thing that will stop tears...PRESENTS!