"don't worry..."

"We're responsible parents." is what Todd told the neighbor man as we walked to the top of the hill, in front of our house, to do a midnight longboarding run with our son. "It's how we settle him down before bed."
Okay so it might not really settle him down much. And it was kinda late... but it wasn't really midnight either. Not quite. And also in our defense, the streets are deserted and are well lit from street lights and we didn't go fast. Not to mention we did some great parent/child bonding. Any way we can justify it, we will. After all, sometimes you need to break curfew and make some memories with your kids. So criticize if you want but I'll never forget Ro yelling at me "a gonna get you momma" as I headed down the hill ahead of them. Or when he screamed once at the bottom "yeah go really really fast to slurpee house!" (Don't know where he got that one but I love being able to know what he's thinking.)

addict.

A summer addiction has overcome my boy.
{I hope it's a summer one}

He is an addict.

And his father is the supplier.

My time has been sadly divided this summer,
and the minute I'm away, they indulge.

Not a day goes by

that he doesn't ask to go for a "slurpee run run"

at self named "slurpee house"

Good thing I'm not gone everyday.

about time.

A busy summer at our house has meant blogging has taken a back seat. But since i know everyone has just been dying to have me post something....
(joke. you're supposed to laugh)

I'll give you a taste of our vacation in June.

We made a pit stop in California before taking off to the beautiful islands of Hawaii.

We stayed in Oahu for the first night...
Then boarded another plane for a week in Maui.

The only thing better than jetting off to an exotic place with my family, would be bringing Todd along. We missed you a lot babe, but thanks for making sure i went anyway. Next time I really refuse to go without you.



We of course had loads of fun.
The luau had Rome completely enthralled.

We did some snorkeling...

and surfing...







and paragliding...
(ok me and Ro didn't but everyone else did.)


But best of all...
enjoying our selves.
~Besides me driving Chelsea nuts for being a backseat driver :)~

The prettiest was the sunset.

Thanks for the great time everyone.

More summer adventures to come...

(hopefully.)

Little talker...

So about 10 seconds ago my little family had a conversation.

I'm sitting here on my laptop checking the favorite blogs and Todd is laying on the couch with Roman positioned on his lap.

Now understand that Roman these days, has become quite the mimic. He copies everything.

for instance, just today, we were in the living room and Rome was looking out the window when all the sudden he screams "Ma-la-la-la-ly!" (his name for the cute neighbor girl across the street)

So I asked him if he wanted to go outside and say hi to her!

He smiled, looked out the window once more, then started running for the door yelling "Happy Day!" over and over.

He learned that last weekend while trying to get him to say "happy birthday" to Gentry.

but back to my story.

Roman while jabbering and snuggling Todd, says "na-na you mama!"

Which I know is "I love you mama."

So i say "I love you Roman" and we go back and forth 5 or 6 times until he changes it to

"you dada" and Todd starts in with the I love you's also.

Rome continues going back and forth from "you mama" and you dada" when he suddenly changes it to "you woof woof"

then "you doda" *Koda* (He loves that dang dog so much. not sure why.)

then "you mamadaddy."

and it pretty much ends there.

He just makes us laugh everyday. We are in awe at the things he's able to do. I totally wonder at times what's going through his mind. And i know it's totally cliche to say "they grow up so fast", but they do! I really keep thinking "enjoy this stage while it last" while hoping time slows down. Really though! I came to the realization the other day that in 15 years, I'm gonna be 40! And that doesn't seem all that far away. Lame to be worried I know. It's just life is so short. Guess we better make of it what we can.

Crawdad Boil...

So Todd's work, does a summer party every year. It's at the owner's cabin, up Sringville Canyon... Gorgeous!!! It's actually pretty fun. They have so much to do there! Food, kid inflatable equipment, face painting, a kiddy zipline across the stream, canoe ride, fishing, human slingshot (yes, that is what i said.) They even set off a bowling ball cannon a couple times. and they have goodies like snowcones, cotton candy, cookies, kettlecorn everywhere you turn. We didn't even have enough time to do everything and Roman loved it this year! He was having the time of his life. With so many friends to play with, he couldn't get enough of the trampoline. There were like 7 other little kids, his same size, all unsure of jumping so they all just ran around. It was adorable.

Some highlight pictures.

This was the first year I actually did the human slingshot. I don't know why I haven't before. It's not like I'm afraid. I've been skydiving (twice!) for crying out loud. We had fun though. I'm glad we went.

Madre Mia...

So who invented Mother's Day? That was pretty much the coolest idea ever. What mom doesn't want to be shown a little extra love and appreciation on a specific day every year? And no one deserves that more in my book than my mom. She's been such and inspiration to me. I look up to her so much and in so many different ways. She deserves much more credit than she ever gets. She's really my best friend and I love it!!! Not to mention she's an amazing grandma to Rome. I owe her mucho mucho for what I am today. Thanks mom for always being there for me. I love you. I hope to be as good of a mom as you one day.

4 down, Forever to go!

4 years ago today, we got hitched!! I'm still thinking it was a pretty dang good idea. I love you babe. Happy anniversary!

Enough.

Ever have a downer day?

Sadly enough, it's one of those for me today.

So when I came across this message ↓ ↓ while I was here, It of course seemed like it was

meant for me.


is life good?
yeah.

But that doesn't mean days like today don't happen sometimes.
It's easy to focus on the bad and not see the good.

Or we do see the good things but they're taken for granted

and aren't appreciated like they should be.
(guilty written on my forehead all day)
Even after I watched and thought about finding happiness everyday

even after knowing God said "Create this video for Sienna. She needs it."
I still spent today ungrateful.
Oblivious to the amazing things around me.
For what reason? I don't even know.
Not that it would matter. I still did it.
Really though, life is good. It's better than good.
My life's path is exactly where it should be

and I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing.
besides the ungrateful part.
and there's been too much of a feeble mind for one day
So enough.

Today is no longer a downer day. I won't allow it.
I'm going to be receptive to happiness.
'cause I definitely have much to be grateful for.

and I need to show it.

Welcome Back My Summer Love...

Between this ↑ ↑ ↑,

Supernatural (for Todd), and The Office (for me)

Thursdays couldn't get any better!