Sunday, May 10, 2009

Happy Mothers Day

I love my mother very much and appreciate everything she does for me. I am so glad that there is a day that is dedicated to mothers because it is a day that you can really express your love and appreciation for all the other days of the year. My mom is the smartest lady I know. If I have a question about anything she is the one I call. My mom has taught me how to be an adult and take care of myself. Her motto in life seems to be "Work hard: Play hard". I hope that when I am her age I will have done half of what she has!

As for Tika's mom I would like to thank her for the wonderful job she did in raising him. He is the best parent a kid could have! I often wonder why we decided I would be the stay at home parent and not him! I am always really sad that Tika's parents made the move to Hawaii because we miss them so much. Kelly always asks for her Grandma Susan and Grandpa Hiagi (She says it really good). We are looking forward to when they come to visit in August.
I would also like to say Happy Mothers Day to Cassie. She is the one who has taught me everything I know as far as being a mom goes. If I have any questions about kids she is the one to call. She is the most patient and loving mother I know. I have been laying in bed the last few nights trying to imagine this summer without her and the kids and I don't know what I am going to do. Last summer we were attached at the hip, Kelly even called her Mama Cassie. I know it is only 3 short months but I am going to be so lonely!
We try to hang out as much as we can but it often feels like a "Cookoo's Nest"She always tries to make we me push my limits!


Happy Mothers day to all the moms out there! I think this is the hardest yet most rewarding job there is.

Saturday, May 2, 2009

20 HOURS of driving in one week!

I have had a very eventful week to say the least! My usual week consists of sitting at my house with my kids, playing in the backyard, naps, and a few times a week going to work. This week was about the opposite! It all started last Thursday when me and 5 of my friends went to St George. It was so much fun hanging out with all of them with no kids! Friday we went to Vegas and had way to much fun playing a little three card! D'Laina was the big winner of the day and she was nice enough to share the wealth! She was trying to help others who didn't have as much money and bought all the groceries! She is the best friend ever! While she was a winner I was definitely a NOT! It kinda put a downer on me but I was over it pretty quick! So Saturday we just hung out and went to the outlets, Outback for dinner, and Cold stone for desert! Sunday we just woke up and left. It really was so fun seeing everyone and I can't wait to do it again. Thanks Tika for taking care of the kiddies!


Monday Cassie had her new baby boy Dirk! Having a baby is the most amazing miracle I have ever seen! I love watching her have her babies even if I am uninvited! She is so amazing! Dirk was Cassie's biggest baby yet weighing in at 8 lbs 2 oz and measuring 19 inches long!
Do they get any cuter then this!!!
Tika had Wednesday and Thursday off work so he was getting a little antsy and just wanted to do something! We are so used to doing what we want when we want so this new job is a little draining on our spontaneity! So Wednesday after riding our bikes from our house to Cassie's (just had to throw that in there, That's a long way for me!) We decided to make our first trip Back to Wyoming since we moved one year ago. It was a lot of fun staying with Montel and Mekelli and Kelly loves Mia and KJ! We just stayed one quick day and then drove the 3 hours back home. Montel was kind enough to send home a ton of dress up clothes!
Thanks for the clothes Montel!

Hallie is the biggest cheese ball ever, She had me take a ton of pictures and she had a pose for all of them!
Gotta LOVE him!
Well that trip to Wyoming just wasn't enough for Tika so we asked my mom to babysit for the night and drove ANOTHER 3 HOURS to Wendover. We love riding the bus out there! We played bingo on the bus (We each Won once) Then when we got there ate at the Buffet, played a little blackjack, and Poker. It has been a while since I played poker so I was a little nervous but I WON a couple hands! Oh I almost forgot our favorite game of the night Wheel of Fortune! We stayed a few hours out there and slept the whole way home on the bus! We got home about 4 in the morning so we were both a little tired the next day!