The Best Birthday Present EVER

Well, I must admit I was quite sad that Mom, Angie and Swains were out of town and couldn't come to dinner with us on my Birthday. I was sure glad though I could talk some people into coming!!

Holli LOVES the camera. She could be a Toone!!

I just took a few pics so, as Jenica says... "You get what you get and you don't throw a fit."

Thanks Paul and Jenn for bringing your girls and coming. And Dad, I am so glad you came it wouldn't have been the same without you! We missed the rest of you but I was grateful for those that could come. Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedules. (I need to do everything I can to prove to Jenn that I am NOT scarry and I LOVE her. I consider her my sister that was lost until she was 18ish.)

My Big Batman

We used to call Carson "Batman" in that blanket thingy. Happy Birthday Kiddo. Carson, you are such a wonderful boy. You are truly one of the funniest people I know and you caboose our family so well. Hunter and Jenica are so protective of you and they "love your guts". Thank you for letting us be your family and love you. Happy 3rd Birthday!!

Happy Birthday and Happy 4th

Happy Birthday Stacie!! You are a wonderful sister and a great example. I hope you have a special day (On the 4th that is). I love you!!

Happy 4th of July to everyone! Have a safe and happy weekend!!

Seriously, why did I NEVER think of this??

Jenica's teacher Miss Brenda stopped me and said she had a story she needed to tell me. My first thought is oh no, what has done now? Miss Brenda says that they were talking about Rapunzel. Jenica asked after the story was over, "If he climbs up her hair, how do they both get down?"
Good question you ask? I think so. I have never thought of this, leave it to Jenica to wonders something like that....

Wal-Mart fun

This is all the kids at the opening of the new Wal-Mart in Cedar Hills. I am amazed that they would sit still long enough to have this done!!

More Entertaining Pictures

Phil got the kids dressed up to play basketball. Have you ever seen anything so cute??

Carson's third eye apparently needs a patch!

How does she get these pictures of Phil!! Watch out Dad, Paul and Angie, she is going to give you a run for your money and she hasn't paid for photo lessons--- natural talent people.....

The World Through Jenica's Eyes (with a little help)

Jenica got a new camera for her birthday and this is some of the pictures she has taken.

When I try to put my picture on the bottom of the page how does it always end up being on the top?? Oh well, I am looking adorable....

Always have to have a picture of Buddy.

Here is Grandma Colorado-- lookin skinny!!

I don't really know that I need to say anything here....the picture says it all!!

Hunter must get his moves from Dad!!!

Carson-- we are all confused by her at one time or another.

My thoughts exactly.

A big thanks for all those who helped celebrate Jenica's birthday...we missed you Angie. It was fun to see everyone and to see some hidden talents (aka skating) Thank you and we love you all!!

Hannah and Carter turned 5

So when was the last time I went to a kids birthday party and the ADULTS got in a cake fight....oh that would be last night. Phil started it but Holli definately ended it. And through some sort of miricle Jason and I stayed clean. So did the kids. Imagine that!!

Crazy But Lovable Holli

We all know I love Holli but I am afraid she has lost her mind. She took ALL the kids to Chucky Cheese then to McDonalds for icecream. (With some help with Jason before he had to go to work) She sure knows how to make those kids happy, which is probably why Jenica says she wants to live with Holli. Heck I don't blame her. Can I move in too, Holli??

Happy Birthday!!

My sweet and funny little Jenica Lilly is 5 today. As we talked about her arrival into this world we thought of all the things she has overcome. It's not everyday that doctors give you devastating news without being POSITIVE first I don't know what we would have done if she really had CF. She was born on Friday the 13th. What a wonderful Valentines present for us. I had such high hopes for her coming straight home from the hospital with us but... no such luck. After spending weeks in the NICU she came home. Two days after she went right back in the hospital with RSV. I now believe she knew then how to give us a run for our money. Then all the therapy she went through and one of Little Grandpa's all time favorite stories of her. Her Physical Therapist saying she may need behavioral counseling at 14 months old. HA HA! Anyway, she has turned into a beautiful, vibrant, loving kiddo who I wouldn't change for all the money in the world. I love you Jenica!!

Wish I had something to say

I have been thinking about my blog lately and haven't really had anything to put on here. Although life has been really crazy with some really great highs and lower lows. Life is good. We are all basically healthy and happy. Phil is working hard in school and we see each other pretty much only on Sundays. Sundays are now even more my favorite day of the week. Jenica will be turning 5 this week and I wish I could just pause her right at this age for a while (partially because she is so fun, partially cause I think she will be a scarry teen-ager) School is going along well for everyone and Carson can't wait to start next year. My scouting calling is harder than I imagined possible. I don't do well just sitting back when I think people are making big mistakes that will cost these boys the chance to get their scouting done. I am ready for spring and the chances at a new beginning that brings. I hope everyone is doing well and happy.