catch up.

many fun times lately and not so fun times.....we celebrated Valentine's Day and that was fun. The kids decorated with cards and pics all over the house. I got Cole a little stuffed doggy that he loves and Gracie a princess door knob holder, which she loves. Plus, Robert did some stuff on his own like brought us girls flowers and Cole chocolate.

We took Robert's mom to Idyllwild today for some snow fun. We made a snowman and snow angels and enjoyed the mountains. Robert and I went on a date last night to see the movie, "P.S. I love you." If you want to see a movie that will move you-go see it.

The not so fun times are the daily struggles of a young family--that is normal. I can honestly say that when Robert and I get some time off on our own, it sure seems like those struggles are easier to tackle (i hope). We just need to re-group and we are realizing that more and more--so we are taking advantage when people want to help us and give us some time alone. So I hope to continue this as a tradition.

This year we will celebrate Robert's 40th birthday (OMG) and our 10 year wedding anniversary (ok it still seems like it was yesterday) and I have worked my b--- off to earn Aruba for BOTH of us and I did it and WELL DESERVED. I could not feel happier that I am able to give him a dream like this--he is in such need of a break and deserves it so very much. I feel this will be a wonderful time for us and we look forward to it. And on top of it, we are getting to experience this trip with many great friends of ours as well. Wow-this will be memorable. We cannot wait and the kids are on board too and know that Mama and Dada need this trip. We love our kids--they just make me smile.

Here we are at Leader Retreat in Dallas, TX

After brainstorming, learning, training, getting inspired, remembering our passions, we had a fun Texas style night!! Do we look like cowgirls??????

Another Milestone..

gracie has been waiting for her 1st loose tooth to come out for weeks, I on the other hand have been in denial that it is actually loose. Acknowledging that it is loose would mean two things: the first being that I would have to watch it all over again and endure pain for her and all that blood (this was not on my favorite things to do list as a kid) and secondly, once again I would have to be reminded that I remember THAT tooth growing in, and now thus, our little girl is just getting bigger everyday. Robert helped her get it out finally on Sunday.

a little bit of pain..so sad


the finished product..


now a very happy girl that it is over and she can eat normally again, well I suppose. Another reason she is happy, because she is ecstatic to go to school and show her friends that she, too, can lose teeth :)

it's very frustrating to be misunderstood, especially from those that you think know you well. Even more frustrating, is when you are trying to voice something and no one is listening. I think everyone needs to be listened to, not just heard. A little bit of what I am feeling today. What about you?

and now here's Gracie!

...she thoroughly enjoyed herself as well.
Christmas was so special and magical, the lights in their eyes-what a sight!

Some Christmas Pics

What Santa brought....
and Cole thoroughly enjoying himself....
more to come of Gracie!

Happy 2008!

we are all snuggled here in our house waiting for the storm to come. i look forward to that....:) What resolutions did everyone make?