Annual Beach Trip!!!

Well tax season ended and we were able to make a trip to Carolina Beach for the weekend. We had a blast. The Condo that we rent is really nice and right on the beach. The kids absolutly loved the water and sand and it was super sunny! So we just hung out on the beach. Sam is already asking when we are gonna go back to "Our Beach House" I WISH! Being at the beach sure did make us miss California though!!! For just a bit it almost felt like we were back home. But things are going well here and we know this is where we are supposed to be for the time being so can't complain. And hello the beaches are gorgeous here!

Introducing the "Land Yacht"! (by Stephan)

So there you are, little old white person driving through the ghetto because you took a wrong turn, or maybe your spouse said "I think I know a short-cut".  You come to a stop light and look around at your surroundings in which there are a few guys on the corner in front of the local convenience store, some kid walking down the street with his pants half-way down to his ankles, and then a 1980 Chev Caprice rolls up beside you sitt'n on 24" rims vibrating your windows and mirrors with its massive sub-woofers in the trunk. 

Your window is rolled down to enjoy the nice spring air but then you think to your self "maybe this is dangerous, what am I thinking?", and go to hit the switch to roll it up.  But wait, the young fellows in the Caprice next to you are checking you out....no they are checking your car out.  They give it a good once over and then something that has never happened in your entire life all of the sudden happens...you get the approving "nod"!  Yes, you have just gained the respect of the ghetto!!  You both drive away, you are feeling like you are on top of the world and you turn to your spouse to find him/her's knuckles white, and face contorted with fear!  This will be a day to remember, something to write home about, the day you earned the respect of every black man!!

Introducing my new car the 1991 Cadillac Brougham D'Elegance!  I bought this car from my boss's brother who's in-laws owned it when they ran a funeral home.  Needless to say, it is in great shape, interior is immaculate, and I got a great deal on it.  I know some of you may be thinking "is he serious, he is stoked about this car?".  To those who know me well, you know that this is the car for me!  Hope you enjoy the pics!

 

  

 

A Quote to Ponder

So as always I am doing this right before bed. But I found a quote that I just love while Blog surfing and I thought it was Blog worthy and very pertinent to the many lessons I have been learning over these past couple of years. I just love the words of the prophets!

'Pride is a sin that can readily be seen in others but is rarely admitted in ourselves. Most of us consider pride to be a sin of those on the top, such as the rich and the learned, looking down at the rest of us. (See 2 Ne. 9:42.) There is, however, a far more common ailment among us—and that is pride from the bottom looking up. It is manifest in so many ways, such as faultfinding, gossiping, backbiting, murmuring, living beyond our means, envying, coveting, withholding gratitude and praise that might lift another, and being unforgiving and jealous.

"From "Ezra Taft Benson, “Beware of Pride,” Ensign, May 1989, 4

Well that gives me alot to think about this week :) One more thing... 3 more days of Tax Season and then I will no longer be a single parent!!! I am sooooooooo excited. I mean sooooooooo EXCITED! Ahhhh I can almost smell the freedom! I sure do love my kids and husband!

So Fast..........

AHHHH The kids are growing up so fast. I don't know how to take it all in. I just love my kids so much and love being a Mom. I think perhaps I am having a mid life crisis :) Well two things happened today Hunter Crawled! And Samantha did not Sass me once! It was a day of milestones. I am so proud of my kids. I feel so blessed that I only have to work very part time because I love "almost" every minute I am with them. Samantha also started using the word Awesome. She uses it in a variety of context's such as "I think Dad will be Awesome when he see's me dance." Hunter and Sam are both still such snuggle bugs. They are always giving me kisses and hugs. Which I absolutly love. Anyway's the picture above is Samantha and Hunter playing in the snow. Sam thought this was the absolutly best thing ever and still asks me every morning when the snow is going to come back. She was especially tickled because her favorite episode of "Caillou" is when it snows. I have been meaning to do a snow post. HAHA My life is full of good intentions. So consider this it!

Hunter

Just wanted to remember that Hunter sat up on his own today! He is growing so quickly. Samantha also asked me to get her another baby soon! She is dead set on this idea. I am soooo tired. Just did not want to forget!

Hurray for Hunter!

So 3 big things happened for Hunter in the past 2 day's! Yesterday he waved goodbye. Like I said Bye Bye Hunter with my hand he raised his and waved right back! HAHA I guess that is waving huh? I just wanted to be descriptive!
Then today we went to see his Orthopedic Doctor and they said his foot is looking great and he can now wear his brace only at NIGHT! You don't know how much easier that is going to be.
OK and then the last and In my opinion absolutely best thing is that Hunter has been super chatty lately making all sorts of sounds and NO JOKE! He totally said Mama today. I know it sounds crazy but my Mother in Law and Sister in Law heard it as well as Stephan. It was also very obvious it was when he was trying to get my attention! So Hunter's first word is officially Mama! I could just cry! But honestly I just want to tell my kids to stop growing so fast. The weeks are flying by and they are just getting so big. It is sooooo Bittersweet.

Sam and Hunter's antics for the week.

Here are some thing's I want to remember about this week.
Sam "I Love my baby brother soooooo much! When can you get me a sister mom?"
Mom "Maybe once Hunter is bigger we can have another baby."
Sam " Actually I think 2 babies would be good. I will help you."
Hunter giving me big Hugs and then looking at me and Hugging me again. He has this absolute look of adoration in his eyes.
Hunters cute little Chubby belly and feet.
Hunter getting so excited when Stephan comes home. And starting to cry if he walks by him without picking him up.
Sam and Hunter taking baths together. Soooo stinking cute!
Sam waking up everyday and asking What day is it Mom? A playgroup day? A Mimi Day? Preschool Day? Ok that sounds good.
Hunter sleeping on his tummy with his butt in the air.
Sam finally slept in her bed basically all night. Until like 5:00 in the morning.
Hunter rolling all over the house and making me sooo aware of my shortcomings. Such as him finding a penny on the ground and choking!
Sam telling me Mom I think it would be a good idea if you exercised and then maybe cleaned the house. (Stephan is that you?)
Hunters LOVE of Cherrios.
Sam's new found attitude. "AHHH Ok Mom FINE!"
Hunter's first ear infection! Poor kid!
I guess I should do this everyday cause I seem to forget by the end of the week. Isn't it funny what kids come up with.