What a Weekend!

We had a great weekend. Grandma and Grandpa came to visit. The kids had fun getting attention from the grandparents. We did a lot of playing, hanging out and eating (hey, it was Thanksgiving:) ).


Then, Sunday night the excitement began. We went down to Casa Grande, AZ to check out how our house was coming along (stucco and texture are on). We stopped by the local park so the kids could get some energy out before we started the long trek home. I took A down a high, "crazy slide" (A's words). It is seriously a slide of death. You go up 3 ladders just to get to the slide. I put Austin on my lap and started down. We were banging up against the slide and each other. It was truly a "crazy slide." We'll A got hurt. He said his knee hurt and he wouldn't walk on his left leg. We had to carry him everywhere. Even Emma's teasings wouldn't get him to use his leg - something was definitely wrong! Well, we took him to the ER the next morning. Pose for a picture. :) We had to find the fun in the situation.



They took a picture of his bones and this is what we saw- a spiral fracture on the shin bone.



So, they splint it up (he'll get a cast on in a couple of days).


A is taking it all in stride. He likes the babying, but still insists on "Doing it myself!" Looks like a lot of movies and walks in the stroller are on the agenda.

Winter is Here!

Winter has finally come to the Valley of the Sun. This morning it was a chilly 59 degrees. It's cold enough to pull out the jackets. Hope we can survive this winter. :)



Let's put things into perspective. This was yesterday:



Happy change of seasons! :)

A Few of my Favorite Things

Life with 2 toddlers 14 months apart gets crazy. Lots of toys, lots of messes, and lots of noises. Along with that comes the extra hugs, kisses, and "I love you, mom's." Every morning they get up and find me to give me hugs before they go off to play. I am so blessed. I am the one they come to to kiss thier owies better, to look at their pictures, and to compliment their latest fashion statements. I can't think of a better way to spend my day.

I am very grateful that my husband works so hard so that I can be home each day enjoying the craziness of life. He supports me so many facets of my life. Thank you, sweetheart. :)

Happy Thanksgiving! Remember your blessings (and even those blessings in disguise). Bring on the messes. :)

Courtney & Steven's Wedding

This last Saturday, Courtney and Steven got married in a beautiful outdoor wedding. There was such excitement and anticipation before the wedding and happiness and fun afterwards. They are so adorable and so in love. Thank you for letting me be a part of your incredible day!
Thank you Dad and Todd for all your help!