Boy Scout

New uniform...new adventures!

Do I Need One?

I made this for Courtney's dance teacher, but think I'll make another...

Happy, Happy Birthday!

This is the nicest 11 year old boy you'll ever meet.We love you so much, Xander Man! You have such a warm spirit and kind heart. We love your laughter, your many talents, and the quiet, thoughtful acts you do for others daily. You're the best!
We have a standing lunch date-- Panda Express delivered to school by Momma!

We offered to have his party at a Diamondbacks game, or bowling, or to see a movie with friends. He insisted he just wanted to play kickball & catch with some friends, close to home. Simple & fun.

He requested Star Wars cupcakes from Fry's. When I went to pick them up, the icing was pink and purple!

What in the world?!?

Who has pink Star Wars cupcakes?

Alexander was a good sport about it didn't mind.

We love you, son!

My Muse!

Seriously excited about going to this concert! Muse is the perfect combination of my favorite types of music: Alternative, Classical, Metal & Techno, all rolled into gloriousness! Don't make fun. I had to make Sheri & I bling Muse tees! People were asking where we got them, ha! It was even better than I anticipated... I had no idea what range of talent Matthew Bellamy has! Not only does he have a spectacular voice, but he is the BEST lead guitarist, concert pianist & showman.
The British accent is just icing on the cake!
We got drinks @ Hard Rock cafe afterward {Mormon-legal, of course} and then packed in the lightrail to get back to the car.
I {heart} MUSE!!!

Sand and Sea

The Best Part

Did you like the beach? Yeah.
Did you enjoy Disneyland? Yeah.
What was your favorite part of our trip? Room service!
Each morning the hotel would set a table up in our room and bring us a feast.
Apparently that was the winner.

Disneyland Magic

The perfect day!

Toontown with Pluto

That scared the HECK out of me! Xander pulled the door handle and it was rigged to a loud noise & flashing lights.

The LONGEST line we stood in was @ Pixie Hollow to meet Tinkerbell. Courtney wanted to meet Tink instead of the princesses!

We had such a great time. Miss Courtney is tall enough for all the rides now, so we rode like crazy! Fastpass rocks!

New Move

So... Darren got a new job. And it's here.

We're trying not to be excited.

The kids aren't so sure about it.

Darren's new company brought us out and spoiled us rotten to try to change our minds.

Big changes.

We're looking at places to live. So far, Huntington Beach, Irvine & Newport Beach are the top contenders.

It will be fun being near the ocean again!

Very Happy Easters!

I love it when General Conference falls on Easter Sunday. Each conference seems so be more powerful each year. I am so blessed to know the Savior & His gospel!Searching

Yeah, baby!

Don't you hate it when the Easter grass gets stuck on your Peeps?

A few new games for the car ride to California!

The Hunt

Some friends invited us over for a fun luncheon & Easter egg hunt. Bless Alexander's heart... he helped the younger kids find eggs and only took a few for himself. He's always been so thoughtful.

Eggs to Dye For!