Blake Turns 4!

My Blakey bug turned 4 last week! I can't believe how time flies. Blake, you have brought more joy into our lives than we ever knew was possible. You are such a kind, loving, fun, happy and friendly boy. You have such a kind heart and such a sweet disposition. I am beyond blessed to be your mommy! I love you to the moon and the stars!

Blake, you had been waiting until you turned 4 to have your first piece of gum. You also chose to have a "gumball" party. As soon as you woke up on your birthday, you had a piece of gum and loved it!

Halloween!

Blake's Classroom!

Yah, I got to help out in Blake's preschool class for their Halloween project and parade. I don't know who was more excited, me or Blake! It was so fun and cute to watch him interact with his friends, especially Abby and Connor....those 3 are stuck like glue! I am so happy he has good friends at such a young age. Blake loves school and has gained a ton of confidence by going. I sure miss being a teacher but love being a mommy!!!!

Pumpkin Patch!

My mom and I took the boys to the El Toro pumpkin patch (and Brian met us there on his lunch break). The boys had been seeing it from the freeway for weeks and kept begging for us to take them there. It is such a cool place....there are tons of pumpkins, a petting zoo, carnival rides, bounce houses and a little souvenier shop. We had a great day!

The Air Show!

My dad had a great idea to take the boys to the Miramar Air Show this year. Blake and Cade love airplanes so much and I knew they would enjoy this. We also went with the Walz family. Blake, Cade, Owen and Colton were SO excited about the Blue Angels, walking in the huge airplanes, helicopters, watching planes fly right over their heads (eventhough they were a bit loud) and just the pure amazement of being so close to all of the jets. It was such a fun day! The boys are already talking about when they can see the Blue Angels again:-)

The River!

Our family had a fun trip out to the river with our good friends the Mitchells and the McCants. It was the first time Blake and Cade went on a boat and they LOVED it. We all had fun playing in the river, taking boat rides, wake boarding, relaxing and having fun with friends! It was a great trip and I am sure there will be more in the future!

My Parents!

Dearest Mom,

You truly are the most amazing woman I know. You insprie me in countless ways. I admire your strength, love for life, kindness, sincerity, passion and dedication. I am beyond blessed to have you as my mom. Blake and Cade love you so incredibly much. Thank you for being you and for everything that you do for us! I love you!

Dear Dad,

You have always been such a dedicated, supportive and loving dad. You have an incredible sense of calmness, strength, love and devotion about you and I truly admire those qualities. You have always been there for me, no matter what. The boys are so lucky to have you as their Papa and they love spending time with you. Thank you for being who you are. I love you!

LoVe These 2 Boys!

Our First Camping Trip!

Brian has been waiting many years to take our family on our first camping trip. Well, we finally did it. We went to Vail Lake in Temecula with the Eckles and Palda families. It sure was hot but the kiddos had the best time playing outside, roasting s'mores, swimming, going down the waterslide, sleeping in tents and much more! Our family bought a huge tent...Brian and I on one blow up mattress, Blake on another and Cade in the pack n play! The boys in my family are all looking forward to our next camping adventure and I may stay home...haha, jk:-)