Merry Christmas to all...

Happy birthday my big seven year old!!

My little girl is seven today and I just can't believe I have a seven year old. What a blessing Mckaela is to us. She has just always been just a sweet spirit in our house and we love her soooo much.
Seven things I love about her:
1. Such a good big sister. Addison has a little second mom.
2. A very good student, loves to read, draw, make little books and is one smart little girl.
3. Always willing to help out with anything.
4. A good dancer. This year she is in hip-hop and she has shown me some funky moves she has learned.
5. Beautiful smile and her one dimple.
6. Let's me still do her hair.
7. Still will cuddle:)
Her daddy went to have school lunch with her and then after school we are off to build-a-bear, that is what she wanted for her birthday, so it will be a fun little date with her. Love you Mckaela Parker. Happy Birthday!

The big surprise....

Well Ryan has out done himself this year:) What an amazing Hubby I have and I want to thank him for making this a really special birthday for me. (It's really the 13th)But this is kindof a big one and for me it means a lot more. I have always been this "young" mom. So people have said. People would actually come up to me and say are you their mother, you look to young to have kids, like I am this teenager having babies or even people would guess my age and it was always 21 maybe 22, I know I should be flattered but really I'm not it does bother me! So to turn 30 I feel like OK I might finally be old enough to have my babies. (Just venting for a min.)
So Ryan planned a little get away for us and a fun way to celebrate this big event:) He told me to pack a bag for over night and then we were off, start heading toward the airport and then contiune to board a plane heading to Orange County, Califonia. Yes I was very excited at this point but we were just there two weeks ago, so what are we going to do? We get there and he takes me to one of my favortie resturants, Cheese cake factory and then we were off the the Hondan Center. Crowds of people walking in, full stadium, and lots of screaming girls. It was awesome! One of the biggest concerts was about to start it was called The Jingle Ball put on by Ryan Seacrests Radio station...who was there.. Just to name a few. Rihanna, Akon, Katy Perry, Pussy cat dolls, Tokio Hotel,(never heard of them) Jesse McCartney, David Banner, and then the best one was last, one of my favorites right now, Chris Brown. It was so much fun and soooo loud! We could not hear anything for hours after but it was such a fun night and we danced just like the best of them. Thanks honey this really was a fabulous birthday presant. I love you!!!

Birthday Boy..

So our little boy has turned Five!(Nov. 30th) Brendan really is a fun addition to our family, he keeps us on our toes, loves to torture his sisters and is always willing to snuggle even when being forced:) He Loves to color, do puzzles, paint and play spiderman. We love our Brendan.
For his birthday we decided to combined him and Mckaela's(Dec. 18th) party and get both of them done at the same time. We went to a new bounce house by us Jumpin Jacks and they each got to invite a few friends and just have some fun. Which I think they did:)

Disneyland

Well I am finally posting about Disneyland. Only a couple weeks late!

Our big group. Ryan's parents, grandma, three sisters, one brother and soon to be brother-in-law:)
Little Addison was with Grandma and Grandpa back home but we sure missed her.
We loved meeting Mickey Mouse.
All the Christmas decorations were up so everything looked so festive.

We had such a good time, the weather was perfect and the kids were really great the whole time considering we walked for two days straight. We flew to Cali on a Saturday, drove around San Diego, went shopping and just hung out for a little bit there. Then drove to the time share and crashed, we were very tired! Sunday it was a beautiful day, so we went to the beach and played. The kids had so much fun playing in the sand, chasing the waves but I think the best part was covering daddy with sand and turning him into a merman:) But then the really fun all started on Monday (and Tuesday) when we finally got to go to Disneyland. Ryan's family also came and played with us there. We had about twelve of us all together and it really was fun to be with everyone. This was just a great trip to have fun with the kids and just enjoy the time together. They loved meeting all the different princesses, mickey, mini, woody and many others. Brendan even got into having them sigh his little autograph book:) I must say it is the happiest place on earth.

Captured moments....

It has taken us a year to go and do a family photo. But I was so happy with how they have turned out. We went to wheeler farm for like an hour in a half and just took shots everywhere and yes by the end the kids were just done! But I really love some of these shots, especially some of the kids. If you every need an affordable photographer go to http://www.panoramawayphotography.blogspot.com/ she was awesome to work with! Thanks Kymberli we love them

Wow It's November 1st!

Happy Halloween:)
Our little Flower
Ninja turtle "mikey"
Hannah Montana stopped by for a visit. Such a little diva!

Halloween is near.

There has been a lot of fun activities around here for the kids to do that helps us get in the mood for Halloween. We went to a pumpkin patch and let the kids pick out their own pumpkins to paint (which of course I forget to take pictures of). Then last weekend we took the kids, my sister and mom came too, and we went to thanksgiving point for a day of fun and exhaustion! There was so much to do the kids did not know where to start, from pony rides to hay ride, bounce houses, face painting, games, a juggler, which Kolby got upon stage with him and help with part of the act lots of food! Needless to say we had a very fun day!

What we have been upto.....

Mckaela loves to wear this hat of mine so when her school was having a hat day she knew just which one she would wear. My little diva at six! Our little climber these days. She climbed up the tube to get into the sink.
and loves to find hiding places too. Brendan had a field trip to wheeler farm last week. They fed the ducks saw all kinds of animals and even got a good whiff of how a farm really smells. ( I thought I was going to be sick) but we had a great time! He really has loved preschool this year and miss Gina.

Here are a few more from his field trip. (the cow was also smiling for his picture) Also we did go to the state fair and I never posted pictures. The kids had a lot of fun!

no longer a blonde!

So I have been wanting to go back to my natural color for awhile but get a little nervous because with each kid it seems to get darker. But I finally took the plunge and I actually really like it. It's nice to have a change and since I am not ready to cut it yet, adding a new color will really give me a new look.

Before

After

Ryan has himself a new wife(I like to spice things up a little bit)

Karate 101

Brendan has started Karate and he is loving it. It is so good for him to have to OBEY the master. It was so cute the first time he got the outfit on and started pushing away. He is in a class with about eight other kids but he really is having fun with this. I do feel like I am running everywhere once the kids get out of school, going from dance to karate to piano to play dates, but I guess that is what we moms are suppose to do! At least they are having some fun!
So news about the house! We have decided to not head to Farmington. I can't tell you how HAPPY my mom and sister are, sorry Tamra! We have really been talking about the commute Ryan would have to be making everyday to work and in six months he will be moving the dealership further south which would then add even more time, he is away enough as it is so we new this would be the best thing for our family to not head the opposite direction of his work. We really are sad because we really LOVED this house. I know something else will work out but for now the looking starts all over.

Happy Birthday

I can't believe our Little girl is ONE! This last year has gone by so fast. Over labor day I was thinking how we had spent it last year, in the hospital. And now here she is celebrating her first birthday. We had family over and had a BBQ in the back yard, this is the first birthday party I can through and have it be out side. Mckaela and Brendan are both winter babies. We had a lot of fun sharing this day with her. For those of you who live in Cali, I have posted a lot of pictures so you feel like you were here. We miss you! The birthday girl.

Here are a few snap shots over this last year.

my girls are growing up.

Mckaela continues to grow up, are you kidding me FIRST grade! She now goes to school and is gone ALL day. She has recess with the big kids, carries her own tray for lunch and has homework to do at night. What happen to my little girl? The girls off to break all the boys hearts....
lining up for their big first day!
I thought Kindergarten was hard but now this...then it will Jr. high, High school, marriage. Will it ever slow down? She was so excited and really likes her teacher. This will be a fun year for my soon to be teenager!

The walker....it has begun. So I just have to let my oldest off to school all day and then this...the little one think she can just take off too.