If you give a mom a break...

If you give a mom a break, she'll decide it would be nice to read a book.

As she sits down to read her book, she'll remember that she likes to drink hot chocolate while reading.

When she goes to make the hot chocolate, she'll decide to do a quick load of dishes while it heats up.

When the dishes are done, she'll decide that the counters need a quick wipe-down.

As she wipes down the counters, she'll find a stack of school papers to fill out.

She'll sit down to fill out the papers, and realize she can't find a pen.

She'll go to the office to get a pen and see the stack of bills to pay.

After she sits down and pays the bills and does the paperwork, she'll set it all on the kitchen counter, and see the dishrag still laying there.

So, she'll take it down to the laundry, where she will decide to throw a load of laundry in.

By the time she comes upstairs to get her book and hot chocolate, the hot chocolate will be cold.

She'll decide to skip the hot chocolate (better for the waistline) and read in a hot bath instead.

So, she'll go to draw the bath and find the tub full of toys.

She'll empty it out, and notice it needs to be cleaned.

So, she'll clean up the tub quick, and also the toilet, since the cleaners are all out.

Finally, she'll start to fill the tub with water for her hot bath.

Just as she does, her husband and kids will come home.

The hot (now cold) chocolate will be consumed by one child, while the other gets in the tub.

And, she'll realize that she really needs a break.

Ty moved up a level at swim class :)

I found a groupon for a local swim school and we immediately signed him up. He did the month trial and he really enjoyed it so we signed him up for weekly classes. We made sure we signed up for a night lesson (it is a indoor pool) so Daddy would be able to be there since he works late. Ty loves going to class and it is so much fun watching him absorb all that his teachers teach him.

Ty is now a "Seahorse"

Disneyland

It's crazy to think that this was our first LONG family trip. We have done Monterey and Santa Cruz trips but we always had to be home in a few days. This was our first trip when we were gone for FIVE whole days! We had such a blast. Tyler loved being off of work and it was so nice to see how calm and relaxed he was. We were soo fortunate to use my mother in law's timeshare which cut the cost of our trip. The hotel also included breakfast which helped us save significantly. We were pleasantly surprised how affordable Disneyland is if you bring your own lunch and snacks inside the park. Ty had such a blast! It was so cute to see his sweet little face light up when he would meet the different characters. This was the perfect age for him to go and it definitely is the happiest place on earth :)

He loved the pool
While waiting for Sleeping Beauty he would tug my arm and say how beautiful she is.
He was soo excited to see Buzz!!
He did not like the rocking motion of the ferris wheel
He kept asking to take a picture with me and then would feed himself.

World of Color. We had front row seats! Awesome and highly recommend!
Newport Beach

saw this and LOVE it!

"We need to teach our daughters to distinguish between a man who flatters her and a man who compliments her, a man who spends money on her and a man who invests in her, a man who views her as property and a man who views her properly, a man who lusts after her and a man who loves her, a man who believes he is God's gift to women and a man who remembers that a woman was God's gift to man. And then teach our sons to be that type of man"

23rd Birthday :)

Sorry, I haven't been blogging a lot! Things have been crazy around here and I needed to prioritize my time. Whoops :) Anyways, I had a great birthday. I received some stainless steel measuring cups which are my absolute favorite! We bought some cheap plastic ones and they always break or the measurement comes off. I am in love with my new ones! I also got a new can opener... huge difference :), cutting board, citrus juicer. Cooking yummy and healthy meals is my job so it was great to get things I desperately need!

I also appreciate all the facebook posts, text messages, cards, and calls I received. I am so thankful to have such amazing friends, family which includes my husband's family! I am one very lucky lady :)