These 2 really are lovers and haters these days. One hour they are playing together, entertaining each other with who knows what...and then the next hour Sawyer is doing everything in his power to bug Mags, and she is letting us all know with her SCREAMING!
I am just so glad that we have hit the age with Magnolia that she can now play and not just want me to hold her and entertain her myself. I must say I love her, but it gets a little old having someone attached to me all day.
I can't wait for them to get older and love each other more, and maybe not love each other sometimes too.

a mini girls trip to Palm Springs

Rachelle came down from Arizona for the weekend to celebrate our birthdays, which are the same day. We decided to get away, sort of, and stay in Palm Springs. It was fun to feel like we were somewhere completely different even though I am usually right there a few times a week.
We spent most of our time lounging at the pool, talking, laughing, and eating yummy food. It amazing how just 2 days away can really make me feel refreshed and I can enjoy being a mother so much more. Of course I love my kids...
Rachelle loves Norma's at the Parker Hotel, so we went there for breakfast one morning. I am not normally a breakfast eater so it was a little hard to justify a 30 dollar crepe and diet coke, but the ambiance was so cute, and the food really was amazing. They started us with a little shot of a strawberry-lemonade smoothie that was to die for!
We also met a couple at the pool who were swingers. That made for a very interesting and informative afternoon. I can honestly say that those last few hours at the pool when I was dripping sweat and burning a little, went quicker than most.
Oh, how I love a little girl time away!

Beach House... part 1

We spent three weeks at my parents house, and the beach house. It was heaven. I normally start to feel a little stir crazy to get back to my own bed, routine, husband and what not. This time I wasn't ready to leave yet (except for missing Tyson of course!).
I met my best friends from growing up for dinner one night. I think we stayed and chatted for like 4 hours. It was so fun. I wish time didn't go so fast, and life wasn't so busy. I wish we could do this more often.
I spent some time with some of my best friends from college. We had ours kids play. I love how our loves have changed so much, but our friendship doesn't.
We had the Hoffman's over one night for an early bon-fire. I love s'mores!

the 4th in Arizona

We normally always spend the 4th of July in Orange County at the beach house, but because its also Tyson's birthday weekend he chose to spend it in Arizona with his Mom and Charles this year. It was a very fun, but HOT, change.

we dined at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse without kids

we swam all day long

spent time chatting while the kids played with their new target toys

tried to see the new Cars movie, but it didn't hold our attention very well

more swimming, and some water fights

fireworks and sparklers!

We were able to spend last weekend at the beach house...which was Amazing! I was a little hesitant because we had just been to Vegas last weekend, and I was throwing a shower for Syd on Saturday morning. But Tyson insisted, and in the end of course I was so glad we did.
The weather ended up being perfect. The smores were oh so tasty. And Mags loved playing in the ocean, which felt really easy to me.

My grandma was in town staying at my parents, so we stopped there on Saturday night and had dinner with them.

I am already excited for our next trip in a month. I love the summer!

what happens in Vegas...

was a lot of lounging around, and eating! It was a much needed break for Tyson and I last weekend.

Tyson and I stayed at Green Valley Ranch in Henderson. It is definitely my favorite place out there. I love not being on the strip! Sarah, Colby and Owen met us at the pool.

besties

Last week I got to go to dinner with some of my very best friends. I think we could have sit there chatting, laughing, and catching up all night.
None of us live that close to each other so it was such a treat to be all together. Love these girls!

Preschool 2011

Its come to an end...I am a little bit excited for no schedule. I'm a little more nervous for a child that constantly needs to be entertained. Either way its summer in the Desert, with many a trips to Orange County and the beach!
Sawyer had his preschool graduation yesterday. He is actually going to go one more year because I am hoping it will be the right decision when he is older to have him be the more mature, respectable, older boy in his class... for now it just means one more year of twice a week school instead of 5 days. I'm sure you can guess what I would rather prefer.

Teacher Robyn passed out a different candy award for each child. Sawyer got "the comedian", thanks for all your fruity comments this year, box of fruit runts. I am just so proud to be the funny kids Mom!

and here is the whole class


Maverick, Brinley, Malia, Sawyer, Brooke, Claire
PJ, Cash, Avery and Mila

Mothers Day

We spent the weekend of Mothers Day at my parents house with my whole family. I couldn't have asked for a better treat. It was our last time all together for probably a while because Tyler and Kim are off to NY. We had a great weekend, and an especially nice day with a little church, some relaxing and our favorite food...Las Golindrinas. I tried this weird, totally "mormon" style cake with poked holes and jello and pudding and cool whip on top. I have to say I prefer actual home-made cakes. It must be the baker in me.

The boys did their usual wings meal...and then Tyson and Tyler planned our first trip to Buffalo New york in the fall for the annual wing-fest. They are truly so excited. I guess I should just go with it if it will get me a trip to NY in the fall with my husband.

I am loving how Mags is all about the pictures right now, and saying cheese as she smiles!

weekend nap

Apparently coloring was a tiring activity today...

easter

We had a very fun Easter weekend with just our little family. Saturday morning we woke up and took the kids to a neighborhood egg hunt. They get fun bounce houses and what not, so the kids love it.

This is Mags "cheese" face. She says it, and therefore the smile cracks me up.

We decorated and dyed eggs on Saturday too...there is nothing like waiting til the last minute. This was Sawyers first time since last year Mags was a newborn and we have just forgotten or been lazy, so he was in heaven.

We decorated flower and butterfly sugar cookies...so good!

And then there was actual Easter morning with candy and then more candy. I had to just tell myself just to let go as I watched my kids filling their mouths with chocolate peeps, jelly beans, and other gummy things, all before 8 am.

Last time we were at my Moms Sawyer told her that he wanted a green ball. Well, the Easter Bunny got him one, and he was so excited. He was convinced that Nana told the bunny that he wanted one. He is forever indebted to Nana now.

obsessed

Today I saw these two ladies at Old Town, where Tyson's store is.
I felt a little awkward because I wanted to tell Kyle of my obsession
with her, luckily Mags was there to break the ice and say hi, so then I got to say hi too
and tell them that I love them. Kim was so nice and said hi to Mags and talked about
how cute she is. Kyle was just gorgeous...everything I imagined.
Is it a little weird that something like this can make my day?
I LOVE reality TV.

life... through a 4 year old's eyes