June Moments

Because sometime life gets a little crazy and we have to play along. Our summer was filled with being silly...not having enough TV's in our house. Trying to look the same as each other. Helping mommy clean anything and everything. Figuring out that you can swim and never get enough of it. Seeing some of the most amazing sunsets. What a great month we had in June. That means summer is almost over and all the fun will be over way to soon.

Happy Father's Day

I feel like I am the luckiest person to have such an amazing husband who is the most amazing father. This year for fathers day I had a hard time surprising Eric. I couldn't come up with something amazing for him. When it came to a special dinner that he would love, I realized I try make the things he loves everyday. I am grateful for the chance I have to honor my husband for being such an amazing father, but I don't feel like one day out of the year he should be treated any different than any other day.

I do love watching my girls get excited about all of the little things they are able to do for him. I love how excited they are to give him hugs and kisses, extra snuggles in bed, and making him breakfast.

This year for Primary they had the girls fill our fun facts about their dad.
Savannah
My dad's favorite thing to do is play with me and my sister
I love it when my dad comes home
My dad's favorite food is an omelette
My dad is really great at helping me
I think my dad is funny because he makes jokes
I know my dad loves me because he snuggles me
My favorite thing to do with my dad is play
My dad's favorite sport is tennis
The one thing I hear my dad say a lot is "I love You"
I love my dad because he keeps his promises

Brittlynn
My dad's favorite thing to do is snuggle
I love it when my dad sneaks up on me
My dad's favorite food is whatever my mommy makes
My dad is really great at teasing me
I think my dad is funny because he thinks that somethings go in the wrong place
I know my dad loves me because he gives me a hug
My favorite thing to do with my dad is snuggle
My dad's favorite sport is golf
The one thing I hear my dad say a lot is "go wash your hands"
I love my dad because he always hugs me a lot

I love my husband for being the most amazing father and alway putting his family first.

Brittlynn is 5

I am not sure where time has gone or how it could really be 5 years ago that my life changed so dramatically. I am so grateful everyday to have Brittlynn in our lives. When I got married I wasn't sure if we would have more children. Eric had two children already and they were to the point they were already very independent, he didn't want to go back in time. I was able to convince him to have one...Savannah. She change my world, but she changed his. I didn't ever want a huge family, but I figured it would be something we decided on together. I wanted to have another baby so Savannah wasn't alone. Eric wasn't completely against it but not all for it. Heavenly Father knew we needed Brittlynn in our lives, he knew I needed Brittlynn in my life. With the small window of opportunity Brittlynn came into our lives. I didn't know how much we all needed her. She is a best friend to Savannah. She reminds me daily of how I can do better and be better. She is so quick to win the hearts of all with her determined personality and independence with a quick smile and hug that will have you doing whatever she wants. I am so grateful for her in my life. Happy Birthday Brittlynn Tia.

1. What is your favorite color? Pink & Purple

2. What is your favorite toy? My frozen dolls

3. What is your favorite fruit? Pineapple &Carrots 
4. What is your favorite tv show? Doc McStuffins
5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Nachos
6. What is your favorite outfit? The outfit I'm wearing
7. What is your favorite game? Horseland
8. What is your favorite snack? apple sauce
9. What is your favorite animal? Hippo
10. What is your favorite song? Eye of a tiger-Katy Perry

11. What is your favorite book? Frozen
12. Who is your best friend? Savannah
13. What is your favorite cereal? Life
14. What is your favorite thing to do outside? Play
15. What is your favorite drink? Gatorade
16. What is your favorite holiday? Halloween
17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Cutie Cutie
18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Cereal
19. What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Baked potato and green beans
20. What do you want to be when you grow up? A Vet

Happy Birthday Brittlynn

Celebrating a birthday while on vacation is always kind of tricky.  This year we had a family birthday party in Ohio before we left. Brittlynn was able to celebrate her birthday with her cousin Bowen. She was excited to be able to celebrate with her cousins. Her nana got her a special princess ice cream cake. She loved it. Most of all she loved being able to celebrate her special day with her family. We decided we would wait to give her our gifts when we got home so we wouldn't be traveling with everything.

The next day we flew back to Las Vegas where my sister had made a special dinner and cake just for Brittlynn. She was even more excited to be able to have another cake and for so many people to tell her happy birthday.

Her real birthday happened during our drive home.  We weren't as prepared as we should have been as parents to be able to give our gifts to her when we got home so we told her we would celebrate the next day. First thing in the morning both Savannah and Brittlynn came out looking for her presents. She was disappointed to find out that she had to wait until later. I also tried to convince her that she didn't need another cake, because she had already had two. She wanted mini cupcakes that she could decorate with pink sprinkles and there was no arguing with her. So the day after her birthday I made her a special birthday dinner, bake potato with green beans, and we had cupcakes and opened her presents. She didn't care what she got for her birthday, she told us anything we wanted to give her she would like. What was most important to her is celebrating her birthday as a family just like we always do. I hope she can stay that way.

Not a dull moment

 When you live far away from your family you have to make every moment count when you are with them. This trip to Ohio we did just that. We spent time in the pool, we found Savannah name. Helped papa mow the lawn. Had a great adventure at the neighbors house on a zip line. Dress up at the cousins house. We love being with our family and spending time with them. We hope that we can continue to make more memories together.