Spring Cleanup. . .

Trev Beautified our yard today. . .

He made this edge around our flower beds,

and I think it looks pretty dang good.

He works so hard and everything he does always turns out so nice.

Tasty Treat. . .

The more I told her to stop, the more she ate

This is a classic example of how different Kalem and Quincy are. I don't think I have EVER seen Kalem get this dirty and here she is eating it. . . that's my girl!!

EGGS, EGGS and more EGGS. . .

We loved Easter around here this year!! Kalem reminded us on Easter Eve to put out the carrots for the Bunny. I am not sure where he got that clever idea but I am sure the E. B. appreciated it very much . . .

We loved. . .

THE EGG HUNT

(at the neighborhood park)

Coloring eggs with Mom. . .

and searching for our Easter Baskets on Easter morning.

That night when I put Kalem to bed he asked me when it was time for Christmas again. I reminded him we still have his birthday, the 4th of July and many other holidays to look forward to before Christmas rolls around. . . Not to mention SUMMER TIME!! We cannot wait for slurpees, slides and swimming pools.

MEXICO. . .

The SUN, The SAND and a PINA COLADA

who could ask for anything more?

We just returned from a great time in Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point) Mexcio.

Every time I go on vacation to another country by the end of the trip I am convinced for some crazy reason that I could live there. Mexico was no different. I loved that place. I loved the people and the food. I loved pretending to speak the language and of course the beach wasn't so bad either.

We had fun shopping. . .

and eating. . .

and
hangin out with these guys is always fun. . .

Nothin better than a good game of Canasta at sunset over some grubbin salsa!!!

until next time M E H I C O!!!!

Thanks to my parents who flew in from Utah and made it possible for us to escape the kids for a week. As much as we missed them, it was SO nice to have a break. It has been way too long since all I had to worry about was myself and it didn't take me long to get used to that again. The sun shined the entire week and oh how we needed the sun. It was hard to come back to freezing cold Chicago but great to see our babies. Kalem and I both cried- I think he missed us a little bit. Quincy was just like ahhh whatever- can take ya or leave ya coz I got grandpa wrapped around my finger. I think my parents were happy to see us home though- they were wiped out after 8 days of parenthood all over again. Unfortunately the weather for them was absolutely horrible and they all got a cold so they were cooped up inside for TOO long. We love you mom and dad and cant thank you enough for your time, patience and love.

Her 1st birthday. . .

So the day has come . . . little Q turned 1!!

she gets a special birthday kiss from daddy

a few presents

her very own cake

and that was about all she could handle!!!

We love you little Quinny!!

Happy Happy Birthday

Enjoying 40 degrees . . .

I took a little break from blogging and it was nice . . . but I am back for a moment anyway. I had one of those days today where I got myself all organized and everything put in its place- and it feels SOOOO GOOOD!!! I always feel so guilty when I take time to blog and I have so many other things that I need to be doing. But tonight I don't feel that way so much so here I am. The weather was so beautiful this weeking in IL, we haven't had many days like this recently and so we were outside for a bit enjoying the amazing temperatures in the 40's. The sun was shining and the snow was melting so Kalem and Quincy went for a ride in his jeep. Kalem put his arm around her like a protective older brother, it was pretty cute. . .

New Years. . .

We went to Utah for New Years this year. It was a special treat because we weren't planning on travelling home for Christmas or New years but Trev's mom called and said, we want to see you and the kids we are flying you out. We got online, found some great flights and a week later we were off. It was a nice break for us and fun to see the family. We headed straight to Bear Lake from the airport and made it just in time to ring in the New Year. Bear Lake is such a nice retreat from the real world. This is what I woke up to one morning. . .

Kalem was in heaven. Cousins, snowmobiling, sledding and the dogs made this trip a great one for him. He is still talking about going back to bear lake. We do love it there and will be back soon. Everytime we visit Utah Trev gets the sudden urge to move back there. It isnt in the plans this year, maybe 2010!!