Mommy, Daddy, look what I got?

Well it was 7:30am on this snowy Valentine morning. Taylor, Jason, and I were all snuggled in our beds sound asleep. Next thing I know I hear Grady coming up the stairs in his snow boots. He has a note and it says, "Grady, Happy Valentine's Day. We would love you to play with Joe Joe (neighbor boy) as soon as he wakes up in an hour or so." Yes. Grady actually got himself dressed, put on his snow boots, and headed for his friend's house at 7:30am.

I called Kristi, Joe's mom, around 9:30am to apologize. :) Happy Valentine's Day everyone. Ours has been quite interesting so far. :)

2009 not so fine

I'm not so sure I like 2009. We have had A LOT of crap happen in 2009 and it's only February. Here are just a few things going on:

1-- Danny, Jason's step-father, had to have a quadrupal bypass
2--Jason lost his job
3--Our good friend's father had a stroke and is in a coma
4--Taylor's post surgery recovery
5--My dearest friend is going through a divorce
6--Our Grandpa Workman thought he was having a stroke and had to go in for testing, including a spinal tap... He is okay, however it was a HUGE scare!
7--A friend of mine miscarried
8--My 2 year old nephew had to have surgery on his throat
9--The Cardinals lost the superbowl. :(

Close Ups!!

I gotta say nothing is better than close ups. VOGUE!

A Drive Up The Canyon!

Party Pooper! :)

You can still enjoy the outdoors whether rain or shine, or snow. :)

A Few Fun Pics

Taylor loves her older brother to take her for a ride in his

pow pow power wheels car. It is too cute.

Here we have Taylor throwing a fit on the kitchen floor.

Man I love my kids.

If you haven't noticed, that is Desitin on the corner of her mouth.

Grady yelled from the living room, "Mommy - Daddy, Tay is eating

toothpaste!" LOL

Grady actually fell asleep like this. Jealous?

Play Doh

Oh yes, it's all about the play doh. Grady's favorite thing is to cut the play doh with scissors. Taylor pretty much likes all of the play doh fun. Who doesn't?!

Happy 1st Birthday Cousin Addie!!

Last weekend we celebrated our neice Addisson's 1st Birthday. Here are the reasons I just love when babies turn one..

1. They get to eat their first real piece of cake and when I say real I mean BIG piece of cake!! LUCKY!

2. They get to blow out their first ever candle

3. We are celebrating their life and what it means for them to be a part of our life

4. They get thousands of presents and aren't even interested in one.

5. The look on the parents face of such gratitude for their little ones. And being a mommy myself I feel that happiness and it's the greatest high in life!

& last, but not least, and also this does not happen on a regular basis...you get to see your neice in a tu-tu (spelling? oh well). Talk about precious!! Take a look yourself:

Happy 1st Birthday Addie! We love you very much!

Taylor Post Surgery

Our daughter Taylor is a TOTALLY different kid. Talk about full of energy and HYSTERICAL! She makes us laugh all day long. She is so sweet and fun and I have to admit I have only wiped her nose once since December 15. This is serious progress as I used to wipe her nose 20+ times a day. Those of you who are around us a lot of the time can attest to that. I am just so grateful that she is doing well and enjoying her life! Thank you Heavenly Father for our Christmas Miracle!

Face Paint

Mike is looking mighty catterific!

I tried my best to look like a man and I have to give myself props...take away the hair and WAM BAM HELLO MAN!

Grateful

I wanted to take a moment tonight to express my thanks for my two amazing children Grady and Taylor. Life has never had meaning or purpose like it does now that Grady and Taylor are in our lives. There is never a dull moment. Grady is super smart and asks millions of questions. Taylor is full of energy and life and is always willing to give "loves" whether independent or asked upon. Every night we snuggle on our bed reading, laughing, sharing, tickling, giving kisses, playing, hugging, etc. And every morning Grady asks for a piece of gum (not that he gets one) and Taylor immediately heads for her high chair demanding pancakes. I gotta say it does not get better than this. Every inch of my body and soul is full of love and happiness and I AM GRATEFUL!!! So Grady and Taylor...Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you both and love you forever and ever. XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX infinity and we thank our Savior for the wonderful blessing you bring.