Snow Day!!

Well this is a first for us. It snowed and the wind howled all night. We woke up to a winter wonderland!! It is beautiful and freezing. The best news though - school is canceled!

I wish I had a picture to post - my camera is not working - again!!

Happy Father's Day!

To all the dads and grandpas in our lives we wish you a very Happy Father's Day! We love you!

It finally happened!

While all of Owen's friends and cousins have been loosing their teeth left and right, Owen has been patiently waiting and waiting and waiting. He is almost 7 you know. A few weeks ago he noticed one of his bottom teeth was loose! We were so excited! This morning while I was at the gym/rehab center at the hospital, Owen pulled his tooth out!! He is soooo happy! No we just have to wait for the tooth fairy to come! You've got to love the cheesy smile:)

So sad

I left my camera at my brother's house last week in Mesa so the only pictures I have of Daria's first birthday are on my phone and the quality is not good. I can't wait until next week so I can get my camera! Maybe we will pretend it is her birthday again just so I can have some good pics! I guess that means we will have to make another cake too:)

Happy Birthday baby girl!

Today my little baby girl is one year old! I can't believe it. It feels like just yesterday I was experiencing the worst labor and delivery of my life! But all that pain was worth it. Daria is such a blessing in our lives. She brings so much joy to our family. She lights up the room with her cute little smile and her dancing keeps us laughing for hours. I just can't get enough of her! We love you Bubbas and hope your first birthday is great!

I love it!

This weekend we had a visit from our good friends the Duncan's. We had so much fun. We played at the really cool park here, went to a pancake breakfast, went to the Rodeo and went on lots of drives and hikes! I officially LOVE Eagar! We have so many beautiful places around us - Greer is probably my favorite. Greer is about 10 - 15 min. from us. We took the Duncan's up there and I could not believe how beautiful it was! I am so lucky to live in a place surrounded by so much beauty. I miss everyone in Mesa so much but I am really loving it here!

Oh by the way - Emma is officially a cowgirl! We entered Owen and Emma in the sheep riding competition at the Rodeo and Emma was a champ. She held on for 6 seconds - she was hanging on with all she had. She told us after that she just kept telling herself to be calm. Owen's sheep was a little crazy right out of the gate and he fell of quick. They offered him a retry but he wouldn't do it. Yea Emma!

Eagar

So this is our new house in Eagar, Az. It is on a Golf Course but the course is bankrupt so it is dead now. The good thing about it is my kids now have the biggest backyard ever! Owen loves to ride his bmx bike all over the course. The trees are all green now so it is so pretty! We are loving the cool weather up here and the peace and quiet! Visitors welcome!!

oh the bridge and the Little Colorado River are just across the street from us and the other pic is the view from our back porch.

So you think you can dance?

Here is our little dancer.

Hill's Race!

You know times are hard when...

your daughter sells a can of soda to the girl across the street and then comes in and says "aren't you proud of me dad?" She then gave the 50 cents to her cousin for a birthday present! Emma is so hilarious!

Cute girls!

I couldn't sleep this morning and so I started going through some of my pictures and trying to organize them! Of course I had to sit and look at all the cute pictures and I found this one of Raea, Emma and Camdyn from Owen's 5th birthday party. We love our cousins!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

All of my family was in town over the holidays so I slacked a little on my blog! I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I am so grateful for all of my blessings. I have an amazing family and the best kids in the world! I am so lucky to be their mom. I am excited for the new year and I hope all of you have a great one!

p.s. One of my wonderful kids dropped my camera on Christmas Eve so until I get it fixed I won't be posting any new pictures! (i think posts that have pictures are always more exciting)