ROCK POINT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We left friday and headed SOUTH of the border.It was my 36th birthday this weekend and I can't think of a better way to spend it. We stayed at the Las Palomas resort. Our condo unit was beautiful and had a HUGE patio for the kids to play on. The kids had a blast! My brother and sister in law came along. They had a great time too. The water there is so warm. Blake picked up lots of hermit crabs and Tate found an exoskeleton from a crab. Kalvyn had a blast on the LAZY RIVER and slide. She even sipped on virgin Pina Coladas...mmmmm! If you haven't been to Mexico, you need to take a trip. It is definately a culture shock to see how the people live. There is a lot of poverty but the people are so humble. It really makes you appreciate the great life we have here. My favorite part is the warm waters. It is easy to just float around in the ocean for hours. Rick loves the lazy laid back feeling of Rocky Point. We will have to go back soon.(Yes, That is a naked picture of Blake. There is nothing cuter than a naked baby on the beach)

Motherhood..what a blessing.

Rick and I were sitting watching the kids play the other day. We looked at each other and just smiled. We didn't have to say anything. Just watching these 3 kids and realizing what a great gift we have, as well as a huge responsibility was a little overwhelming. I started thinking about how blessed I am to have these little people in my life, in my care. They trust and look up to us, to me.Wow, sometimes I underestimate how much I am entrusted with. I started a mental movie of Kalvyn and Tate's lives in my mind.So much time has passed, so much growing has happened and now we are starting over with Blake. I can't believe how much I really love being MOM. Of course there are days that I think "what the HE** was I thinking",but those moments pass quickly and I realize how full of love my heart is. Here are some quotes that I like about motherhood.


"A mother's arms are more comforting than anyone else's." -- Diana, Princess of Wales

"Mothers reflect God's loving presence on earth."
-- William R. Webb

God couldn't be everywhere, so he created mothers ~ Jewish Proverb

The best conversations with mothers always take place in silence, when only the heart speaks. ~Carrie Latet

"The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new."
~Rajneesh

"I know how to do anything - I'm a Mom." ~Roseanne Barr




(I know the above picture is a little scary, hey, I just had a baby!)

Messy Blake....

Oh my, This little guy is not afraid to get dirty. We went to the park the other night, on my way home I ran into my friend Susie and we were laughing at Blakes face. His entire face was covered in dirt. He looked like "PIG PEN" from the Peanuts. He happened to have his Peanuts shirt on too. I tired to take his picture when we got home but he rubbed his dirty face all over my shirt. He has no fear at the park either. I think he sees Tate climbing all over and thinks he can do it too. He has also taken a liking to corn on the cob. WOW. He ate two ears at one sitting. THen he had butter all over his face and rubbed it all over my shirt also...He is so funny!

Kaly finally did it!

She finally pulled the trigger...or the tech did anyway.
Kalvyn finally decided to get her ears pierced. They look really cute and she said it didn't hurt at all.
We went to Claire's in the mall last night and did the deed. There are some VERY interesting people who work there. If you haven't been and are in the mood for some people watching, go take a look. The girl ? working behind the counter had bigger biceps than Rick and a very deep voice. I think it was a guy in the middle of transition. Anyway, it made for an interesting night!
GO Kalvyn!!!

Have you ever done something and felt guilty about it even though you know it's ok, and probably the right thing to do?
Well, I am finally weaning Blake. I know some people think I am crazy to have gone 16 months, but I honestly have enjoyed it. At the same time, I have a feeling of relief that I am going to be done soon. To finally have my body back, not be a slave to nursing because if I leave for too long my chest will be killing me. Mostly I feel a little sad. It is hard to explain the feeling of nursing. I have felt that nursing both of my boys was the best gift I could have given them. I was determined to do a year and then of course it went longer. It was actually a gift I gave myself too. It was the only thing that just I could do. Anyone could give a bath, burp, change a diaper, but only I could nurse. It really set a bond that I can not explain. I also know that this is my last baby so it seems a little bittersweet. I won't have that skin to skin contact, the late nights gazing into a new babies eyes. I guess it just seems so final, there will be no more babies after Blake and it makes me want to hang on.
On the other hand, Blake is a very clingy little guy. At any sign of insecurity, the first thing he goes for is my shirt. I think this will help him be a little more independent.
Anyway, this is not in anyway a means to make someone feel bad if they chose not to nurse, just my feelings on what we are going through right now...
Wish me luck..

Cousin Mady...

Blake loves his cousin Madalyn. They are about 7 month apart. At this age it seems really far apart,but I know when they get older they will be the best of friends. Mady is so cute. She is a smart, busy little girl who likes to keep her parents on their toes! My sister Courtney and I took them to a new jumpy place called Jump and Shout over near the Riverview shopping center. They had so much fun. We got to visit a little while chasing them all over the place. Then we went over to Red Brick Pizza for really good pizza and salad. Blake took and awesome nap that day too....

Getting out of the Heat..

We took a last minute trip up to Payson for part of the weekend. It was soo nice to get out of the heat and feel some cool air! We stayed at Rick's Dads cabin and it was a nice treat.
We slept in 68 degree weather, cruised around in the golf cart, and then went hiking at the Wagon Wheel Trail. Kalvyn was a great driver and chauffeured us around. She loved driving. Tate had fun exploring all over the place and Blake loved the hiking part(except that I wouldn't let him get into the icy cold water). Rick declared it an "electronic free weekend" and the kids didn't seem to mind too much.