I would have to say the very best part about my stay-at-home mom gig is the fact that I wake up every morning, not to the sound of the alarm, but to these smiling faces. Luckily, my kiddos sleep late (8am) and it is always a pleasure to see them.
Good morning Beautiful!
Ok I have to brag because I don't think I am a very good cook at all but a couple of nights ago I made the BEST tomato/basil pesto pizza ever!!! It tasted as good as it looked too. I was quite proud of myself and can't wait to make it again.
Over Spring Break we spent the day at the Phoenix Zoo with our friends, Jenn, Lauren, Bradley, Amber, Zeke, Gloria and Xavier. It was a beautiful, warm, sunny day and the best time to be at the zoo. All of the animals were out enjoying the great weather too.
First pic the on Turtle Bridge entering the zoo.
My brother, Adam, turned the big 2-9 on March 12th and we (the four of us and my mom and wayne) celebrated by meeting him and Katelyn at Out of Africa in Camp Verde (about 45 min south of Flag and 1.5 hours north of us). We had never been before and were very excited to experience all that wildlife. Of course this was the perfect birthday celebration for my brother who LOVES all wildlife.
First though, we had to get him a present and Ella decided she wanted to build him a bear...so off we went to the mall. She chose the best one for her Uncle Adam ---the Camo Bear, since he loves everything camo.
We had dinner over at our good friends (that we never see) The Barth's - Ragan, Dan, Rydan, and Brodan.
Ragan and I met through my mom while we were pregnant with Ella and Rydan. Our due dates were a day apart. We shopped for baby stuff together, talked pregnancy with each other, shared the same ob-gyn, and even endured those last couple of weeks together as we both took off of teaching early to get these babies out. Well low and behold, both little ones decided to come late and both by emergency c-section. Rydan was born 3 days before Ella so we ended up at the hospital together. Our rooms actually shared a wall. It was crazy.
Anyways, we don't see them as often as we should. Although now that we are both stay-at-home moms, we have been better about it. There are two more little guys in the group now and they all have a great time.
(Clockwise: Ella, Rydan, Jonah and Brodan)
Who ever gets a picture of four kids (4 and under) all looking at the camera?
My fellow teacher friend, Tori, has started a new side business called The Vintage Cupcake. She has made some amazing creations in her kitchen. Check out her blog for more info about her cupcakes and how to order. A great idea for themed birthday parties. I am thinking Ella Jo Customs and The Vintage Cupcake might have to collaborate.
www.vintagecupcakelove.blogspot.com
