Spring is here....

We have a lovely visitor here on our back porch. A mama mourning dove. She is affectionately known as "Mama Dove." How original huh? LOL

She lets us go in and out as much as we want and takes a quick trip in the early evening each day for a drink after scoping out the surrounding area for predators. She is a good little mama and while we haven't taken a look to see if there are any eggs there in her nest, we hope to hear some little peep peeps soon.


Oh and happy 100th post to me! YAY.

Online journal...

Maybe I am behind the times but I just found this. As a person who HATES to write in her journal but likes to look back on things in my life and learn from my past experiences, I think this is a great way for me to start up writing in a journal. Blogging is great, but sometimes there are things that are just too personal or private to post for all to see.

http://www.ldsjournal.com/

Enjoy...

Ragnar

So the last week in February my dad, brother and others from our ward ran in a relay race called Ragnar. It was 202 miles from Prescott to Mesa. These relays are taking place all across the USA. The one in AZ is called Del Sol.

There are 12 members at the most. Each team member runs three legs, ranging between 3 and 8 miles. This relay race is physically demanding, but legs vary in difficulty, and participants can choose which legs they run. This unique relay format makes the Del Sol an accessible race for beginners yet challenging enough for the most competitive.

The girls all went to go cheer on our family members and team at their last exchange point in Fountain Hills. I was surprised to see runners of all ages and sizes there and having a great time. Seems like something I might like to train for, maybe next year. I was so proud of Dad setting the example for fitness in our family. Dad is already continuing to train for the next one he is doing in Florida where they will run from Clearwater to Daytona Beach Nov 20-21st.

***Pics to come soon

Some before and after...

So.. I don't have the amount of before and after pics I wanted mostly because the house is in shambles there is a lot of leftover trash and junk and cleaning we need to do even to move our own stuff in but here is a peek. :) I promise to get some better pics as we move stuff in. I won't bore you with the details of everything we had done, let's just say that this house wasn't as easy as pick new flooring, install and paint walls. :) Thanks to everyone who helped out, we love you!

The wood flooring is showing up a lot more red than it is in real life. It is an American Walnut and our carpet is a brown and sand color low frieze carpet.

Put a ring on it!

YAY my brother got engaged! She is a lovely girl who I am anxious to get to know better! Here is a super cute pic of the happy couple taken just after Nick proposed.:)

Happy Valentine's Day!

Here are some pictures of Gabi wishing you a Happy Valentine's Day!

I asked Gabi to smile and this is what I got. :)

The last picture she is waving and saying bye bye.

favorite things....

Every so often I thought I would post some of my favorite things just because...

So we start today with the ever popular

Jewelry. YAY!

This little treasure is an antique or a vintage ring (I don't have an exact date)I have always wanted a blue ring and this one is soo girly I love it!. Plus it goes great with some bands you could wear it as an e-ring if you wanted. If the stone looks a little worn, that is because it is! But I adore that color blue...isn't it dreamy.

Enjoy!

Happy Birthday Hubby

Happy Birthday to Jack!

Sadly this is how he is spending his birthday....


****paint sprayer incident***

Sad, isn't it. :( Well it's crunch time and he pretty much spends all his free time like this. So anyone who can, we would love your help! Text or give him a call!

We plan to make it up to you sweetie!

Heck, we aren't even celebrating Valentine's day till March 14th that's how crazy it is.

Here is a pic of when we got together for the monthly family FHE and celebrated the February birthdays! Two of my favorite guys!



And because we couldn't end this post without a Gabi pic...here she is dressed up like daddy.


We love you!! Thanks for being a wonderful Hubby and Daddy!

25 things about yours truly...

I thought I would also post this on my blog in case some of you are not on Facebook. :) Enjoy.

1. I love love love LOVE jewelry.

2. I use LOL, :) , ROFL, and !! way too much for my own good.

3. I love to laugh.

4. I am not the best at keeping up friendships or making new ones, but I am trying to do better.

5. I have a love/hate relationship with my curly hair and exercising

6. I was born at 25.5 weeks and weighed 1.15oz. I’m here because I’m a fighter!

7. I love to take pictures, although sometimes I need reminding to bring my camera!

8. I am a procrastinator but I like to make “to do” lists.

9. I love music and play 4 instruments. (I play more but not as well.)

10. I like to dance while I clean. BTW- salsa music is the best to clean to.

11. I don’t have favorite things like colors, food, music etc. For the most part it is always changing.

12. I love to teach music and my dream is to finish up my degree and teach strings.

13. I tend to do way too much research on things.

14. Sometimes I wish my siblings were closer to me in age, it’s lonely at the top!

15. I love to travel even if it’s just a short trip. Although getting to use my passport is the best!

16. My husband is a sweetheart and I wonder every day why he chose me.

17. I hate baths, I am a shower gal all the way. I especially love those nice big steam showers…ahhh

18. I’ve never been much of a public speaker, journal, or blog writer, I think it’s because I don’t think I would have anything interesting to say. I always think I have to say something profound.

19. I love to try new foods and new restaurants.

20. I have always regretted never learning to speak Spanish well.

21. I am always mistaken for, Italian, or from somewhere in the Middle East or surrounding areas. No one ever says Mexican, which I think is hilarious.

22. I am way too sarcastic for my own good and it gets me in to trouble sometimes.

23. I love classic designs in decorating and fashion, but with a twist. How to pull that off, I am still figuring it out!

24. I never knew you could love your kids so much and that they could drive you so crazy at the same time.

25. I LOVE LOVE LOVE to cook and try new recipes. Gas ranges are the only way to go!!

25.1 In case you didn’t know this my husband and I have our own show on TV maybe you heard of it….The King of Queens….It’s us all the way.

Happy Birthday Dad!

Whoops I forgot to post this yesterday! Dad celebrated another year! We love you and hope you will have many more with us!