HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAYLOR!!!!!

We just wanted to take this time and say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our sweet daughter Taylor. We had an early birthday party for her this weekend because we will be out of town for her really birthday day. She is our oldest and is amazingly responsible, sweet, strong, feisty, active, sporty, smart and the list goes on and on. We gave her the nickname Lemon because it fits her, sometimes sweet like lemonade and sometimes sour (when she doesn't get her way). But most of the time sweet. She loves her little sister and is an amazing BIG SIS. She always helps out and is always looking out for others. She picked the first two songs on the playlist for her blog spot:) HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAYLOR WE LOVE YOU!!!!!

Here is what Taylor looks like before she sleeps and while she is sleeping :)

Here is our little Emma showing off her beautiful hair. I asked her if we could give it a trim and she said "NO, my hair is so beauiful, Mom", so I guess she gets her way, for now :)

Long time no post

I started looking at my camera today and realized I have not blogged for ever! So I am going to put some random pictures to show you all what we have been up to. Also thank you to my family and friends for the wonderful birthday wishes :) I broke my phone the day before and I could not call any one back to say thank you. It was a wonderful day and my hubby and kids made it even better :)

This is the movie I saw on my birthday with some of my girlfriends. It was so much fun, and I am excited for the next movie :)

This is Taylor at one of her games, she likes this game :)

This is our cousin Greg, we love his costume :)

Love Pedicures

Since I have lived here in Arizona, I have found out that one of my most favorite things to do is get a pedicure. I wear flip flops all the time so why not have cute toes to show off :) Our cousin Amy introduced me to this awesome shop where they have over 200 designs to pick from. My first pick was hot pink and black zebra strips with silver glitter. These are my Halloween and maybe Thanksgiving toes. My feet are not so pretty but I still love the toes :) I love this place they are AWESOME!

Dancing Queen

Taylor was in a dance group for the last three months and the performance was last night. The girls did a great job at their dances and their teacher was awesome. We are so proud of Taylor. That girl has some moves :)

The girls and their teacher.

Zoo Time

With one more day off we decided to go to the zoo with our cousins. It was a blast and all the kids wanted to go play on the animals that were coming out of the wall :)

I love this picture of Emma.

I love this picture of Taylor.

Taylor taking a nap after a long day at the zoo.

Buddies

The entire gang.

Here is our own monkey.

Fishing

Scott took the girls fishing at the local water preservation the other day with our cousin Rob and his three kids. No catches but good memories. The girls had a good time with their dad and cousins learning how to fish. What a trooper he is :)

Bonding moment :)
Emma and Danica, cute fisher ladies.

Farm Living

We have been very busy these last couple of days. Higley school district was out last week and we did a few fun things. Last Friday we went to the farm with my friend Carrie and her four kids. It is a cow farm that had a few other animals around that we were able to see. Also we went on a hay ride and did a craft. It was a great time, but the first thing we did when the doors opened in the car was plug our noses :) Love those cows.

Taylor loves horses.
Smell those cows!

This calf was born the night before we came. That was Taylor's favorite part.

Here is Emma petting the chicken very carefully.

Halloween Craft

Goblins, Ghosts, Witches.... so fun. This was my very first craft that I have ever made. Our cousin Amy saw this cute craft for the ladies to make while the men were at priesthood meeting. I am so into glitter so I added black and purple glitter around the frame. I love it so I wanted to show it off :) My wonderful mother-in-law was in town and she was so nice to help me with this craft. It was a good time with the ladies in the family and it was an awesome craft.... good find Amy.

Sisters

I am so happy that my girls have each other. Sisters are so special, and it is wonderful to have them in our lives. These two girls are so special and Scott and I love them very much :)

Times goes by so fast

Sorry everyone that I have not blogged in a couple of weeks. It has been very crazy around here. Well I realized this week that I am the Party Mom in Taylor's class. So I need all ideas from everyone on things to do in the classroom for Holiday parties. In October there is Harvest month and the 4th graders will have a party. I need some ideas for some fun games to play in the class room. Also what kind of snacks do you bring? This is all so new to me, and I am very excited. So anyone with ideas, PLEASE HELP :) Thanks for the help.

Happy Birthday Emma!

She doesn't like to get dirty so she asked for a fork with her cupcake and she requested it to be cut :)

Here are her friends that came to her party on Friday. We are going on our 3rd day of celebrating. Oh to be a kid again :)

Today is our little Emma's birthday and she is turning 3. We can not believe that she is growing so fast. She is so special and we are so happy she is in our family. With her funny little remarks and her cute little facial expressions we can't help but love her so much. Happy Birthday Emma :)

No Mercy in Mexico :)

"You make da best shakes mom"

Emma and Scott built this pretty castle while Taylor and I were out. She is in her favorite outfitt of all... nothing but skin.

We have had friends and family ask what our house looks like in Arizona so here is a cute picture of it. After a TON of looking (poor bill our agent) we decided on this beauty! It has 3 Bed rooms + Den and 2 1/2 Bath rooms. It has a great layout which I would show but I am still putting things in their places so it is a mess :) No landscaping in the backyard yet but the front looks great thanks to HOA's.

This was our first July 4th in Arizona and we loved it. We have wonderful family around us that helped make the move even better :)

Here are the girls on July 4th, 2008.