Our 2009...

Random Pictures from each month in 2009.

Excited to see what 2010 brings.

6 days til....

Romanowski loves anything Christmas. Every time we get in the car, he asks to see Christmas lights. ---He doesn't care that it's noon.

And every time we come home he runs to the Christmas Tree and says "See that's my Christmas lights and that's my Christmas tree!!!" ---Usually 3 or 4 times.

I frequently hear him singing "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" ---while he's playing alone.

Merry Madagascar is his new favorite movie. ---Good thing it's only 22 minutes long.

He tells koda when she sniffs the tree that "those are no no's" --- referring to the ornaments.

and He's in love with the song "Your a Mean One Mr. Grinch." The other day at my parents, I overheard him telling Gentry as he sat on her lap "I love that movie ssooooooo sooo much! Not teeny tiny little so much, but great big big HUGE so much!!!" ---Hand movements included. Apparently he really wanted her to play it

I think the only thing better than me waking up as a child on Christmas morning to see that Santa had come, is going to be having my kids wake up Christmas morning to see that Santa has come. It's already awesome and he doesn't even really understand it yet. I can see why people say cherish them when they're young. They're just so excitable!!

now we just need to get over to see Santa. We've admired from afar but haven't tried for the lap yet. We'll see if we get anywhere close. I'm assuming that's a negative!!!

little lemonade...

All of my first thoughts were collaborated and jotted down,

which then received the title "Ps I love you." It became a letter to ps, about my hopes and fears and sudden excited love.

Ps is a nickname. The first nickname given. It came about from the understanding that the new tiny baby growing inside me, was about the size of a poppy seed.

As incredible a thing as pregnancy is, I'm not sure my toilet understands so well.

And at times, that has caused the time to inch by. Some days, it seems it should still be my little ps, but indeed it no longer is. It is now about the size of a lemon. Maybe I should call it my little lemonade. Because knowing I've been blessed with having another little one running around, and that it's thus far healthy and growing, is the upside in my nausea filled life!!

I think I should go pour some lemonade and make a toast to the little one that's estimated to arrive the end of May.

"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!

Dear Mother Nature-

I think you must be confused. It is the middle of April not the middle of January. Don't you think it's past time to drop 50 inches on us? It's not that I don't like a big powder snowfall like this... just not when the average temperature is supposed to be 65 degrees! Oh and next time could you refrain from making the trees surrounding my house drop enormous branches on my roof at 2:30AM, making me think it's an earthquake?!!! Honestly, was that really necessary? It's not like I'm asking for a lot. Just warm the temperatures up a bit. My tulips already have a very small chance of surviving with me taking care of them, yet alone fighting you off too. Little help here please.

thanks, Sienna

ps. Is there anyway you could help us out with these dang colds while you're at it?

5 Mile Pass...

For us, Easter weekend (like every year) was spent out at 5 Mile Pass. It's been Todd's family tradition since before he was born. He loves it. I don't think he could get enough. Even though I don't quite share the same passion, I still enjoyed myself. How could I not when all I really worried about was making sure I kept enough sunblock on my son during the day and staying warm enough at night?! Thankfully, my worrying was for nothing. Rome and I only made a day trip last year so this was his first camping trip. I think he liked it too. Playing outside all day... what more could a little kid ask for?

His favorite?... maybe taking a nap in the hammock.

Todd's favorite?... probably riding.

my favorite?... definitely making s'mores
Kodas favorite?... depleting every last once of energy

And when Roman finally got his Easter basket it went something like this...

I'm posting this so I won't forget it.

Roman loves his Daddy. and his Daddy loves him. Last week I was giving Rome a bath when Roman yelled to Todd in the living room...

Rome: "dada!"

Todd: "roman!"

Rome:"hi."

Todd: hi buddy."

Rome: "Mmmugh!" (smiling)

Todd: "Mmmugh!"

Me: laughing. (I love him too!)

tagged again...

I've been tagged. Display my 4th picture of my 4th folder. Me, Chels and Gent giving our grandpa a kiss! I love and miss you Grandpa. Hope we can come see you this summer.

I tag anyone who wants to!

Move it!

We

as in me and this kid

have been dancing to this all day long!!

I don't know what it is about this song, but he loves it! I try others and he just keeps saying "more! more! more!" until I play it again. It'd probably get old quick if he weren't so stinkin' cute when he dances.

You got this in the bag, baby!

Alright, so I don't blog. If this post is lame, I won't apologize. It's for Sienna, she knows I'm lame and loves me anyway.

I just wanted to do this for you because you really are amazing. I once thought that I had heart and willpower, then I met you. I know your strength. Anything that you want, Sienna, you can get. Look at Rome. Remember how hard that was? This is nothing. Like Rampage said: Imma hep you out. I gotcho back, baby.

Sometimes I Hate You...

okay not even close!! But when you've found your way to a snoring dreamland and I'm laying there for hours... I get jealous.

No joke. at 2:09 AM this morning I got up, turned the light on, found the camera, took this picture of Todd. then climbed back into bed, and got comfy. without him even stirring!!! I hate not being able to sleep. I don't know why, but lately I can't! It takes me some nights hours!!!! We all know todd's kryptonite is sleep. I just didn't think it was mine. We lay down and he's asleep literally 30 seconds later. Though I do not envy his sleep problems, i find myself envying that he can fall asleep!!

I do take advantage though. the last two weeks I've taken the opportunity to encourage his sleep talking and to send him subliminal messages of how much he loves me! hehe And he thought it was all his idea to give me those roses! j/k

zzeeeezzis...

My family went up to the Draper Temple open house. Leave it to me though to be too spastic to read the directions right so we end up at the wrong church building. We did finally make it though and it was so beautiful! It's crazy to think how many people really do go through to see it. It was a steady line of people and they do tours all day everyday (except Sundays) Roman did good. We pointed out to him, many of the extremely beautiful pictures of Jesus. by the end, every picture was "zzeeeezzis" He must think that's the new word for picture. He'll learn. I think the only one that he didn't say that with was one with a horse. Then he just made his horse noise. It was neat having him there. all my family there. I got to hold Katie for a while through it. I later asked Ty if she let many strangers hold her. Sadly, his reply was a kinda hesitant "well... yeah." I was hoping she didn't. which would mean she knew her aunt CC. That's okay. I still like to think she'd pick me over a stranger any day.

Even a temple that hasn't been dedicated is incredible. There was still a presence in the celestial room that just makes you feel so good. I'm so thankful to have the truthfulness of the gospel and the opportunity of making my family an eternal one. I find happiness in knowing it. Truly, it is everything to me.

thanks all for going.

oh and happy birthday cody!!! You're the coolest. and funny. sometimes. hehe

Good in a Normal Day...

Today was a good day even though my stressful never ending / never winning battle of trying to keep 'Koda dog from jumping the fence was yet again unsuccessful, because

The snow in my front yard has completely melted

Roman, while actually playing by himself for a second, was singing his version of e-i-e-i-o. "EE-ee-ee-ohhh!"

It was warm enough to take a beautiful late morning/early afternoon walk with Rome and 'Koda. ending with quick trip to the park to swing and slide.

My mom brought me grapefruits that she bought 10 for a dollar, at Sunflower Market.

Roman laughed hysterically, while playing with 'koda, because he thought she was chasing him.

My awesome husband didn't kill me for leaving 3 seconds on the microwave

I found a foot board exactly matching our headboard at DI. Costing a whopping total of 15 bucks! Who cares if someone else owned it. It's beautiful!

I happened to be outside when my neighbor backed up right into his garbage can

I went all out, making Todd his ultimate favorite meal; steak and potatoes. complete with mushrooms, coconut shrimp and broccoli. Okay he did the actual grilling but i did everything else dinner required.

Mike and Steph came over for a little bit. I do enjoy their company.

It really was an awesome day and finding the good in it wasn't too hard.

Dino Museum...

We had fun. It was a play date with Rome's friends Ryder and Oliver...

and it's the world's largest dinosaur exhibit...

I'm glad that we finally went to see it!