The talented Mr. Adam

I have yet to find something that Adam can't do. He can cook, he can paint, he can fix anything, he can photograph, his tile work is absolutely amazing, he can do electrical work that makes my brain hurt, he makes me laugh harder than anyone else, he is sensitive, he is blunt, he is gorgeous, He can do anything with computers, he can design a sprinkling system that leaves you with complete water coverage. He can put things together without saying sh$@ a hundred times. He is athletic, he is charming. But his most amazing gift is putting a glove over his face and blowing it up with his nose. WOW!!!

I want to play too!

On Saturday while we were having our fun, the dogs Sammie and Toby wanted in on the excitement. We put a chair in the way so they couldn't bug us, but like most dogs are, they tried to out smart us. Aren't they cute?

Fall Fun

Despite fall meaning that it is soon to be cold I love this season. The fall festivities are so fun. On Saturday the Grobbens came over to my house and we carved pumpkins, decorated jars, painted wooden objects, and frosted cupcakes. I love the smell of carving pumpkins. After the fall fun my mom and I went shopping and then to dinner. It was great fun.

My Hubby

I love this time of year because it is when Shaun and I met. It is hard for me to believe that it was ten years ago, because I remember things so perfectly it just could not have been that long ago. For instance on our first date I wore my Jeans from Lerner a white short sleeve shirt that buttoned downed. It was a size small. I remember that because my boobs have not been a size small probably since that date. I wore brown shoes that had a really high heel. Shaun wore Docker levis (I quickly got rid of those) a cream button down shirt and a vest that had a zipper. My sister kind of set us up and she told me that if Shaun mentioned some things that weren't exactly true to just go along with it. We were sitting at the light on University Pkwy and State and he asked if I liked to go to Vegas. I told him that I wasn't old enough to gamble so I saw no reason in going (at this time in my life I was unaware of the shopping there) He looked kind of puzzled and said "oh your only 20" I said “um 19" He lost all color to his face. (He was 26) I then realized this was one of the just go along with subjects Stephanie was referring to. After he got over the initial shock I think he was inwardly proud to be dating a very young "hottie" I also remember liking Shaun instantly. Our first date was the night before the infamous hike that my family attends. The whole next morning Stephanie had to listen for hours on end how much I liked him. I also remember that he gave me the best compliment any guy ever had, he said I was so nice. Our second date was to Los Hermanos and that is when Shaun knew that I was to be his forever. When I met Shaun I was still dating Jake. When I broke up with Jake it was really hard for me. Not because I didn't love Shaun with all my heart but because I invested so much time with Jake and I really cared about him. Shaun did not know the day that I broke up with Jake but he could sense that something just wasn't right. When I returned to work I had the most beautiful bouquet of red roses that I had ever seen. The card said "You are the best. Love Shaun" That is the day that I knew I was going to marry Shaun. Not because he sent me roses but because he cared about me enough to know that something was wrong (without me saying anything) and he wanted me to know that he cared. I could go on and on and on and maybe in another post I will. What I am most happiest about is that ten years later I am happier than I could ever imagine possible and my husband is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I love you Shaun!!!

Traditions

This is the Tree
The girls love coming here
Boo getting a ride from Dad
Shaun holding the measuring stick

One of the traditions that we have is picking out our Christmas Tree at a tree farm. Around this time we take a little drive to Alpine and wander around until we find the perfect tree. The first few years we went Shaun thought it was kind of dumb and he was trying to encourage me to buy a fake tree. But I did not cave to peer pressure (good thing I didn't because now he loves it) and we continued to go and now I hear a dozen times "Hon over here I found it the perfect tree" We then inspect and find a flaw or two. This goes on for about an hour and then we finally pick one. (It is usually one of the first ones that we find) This is the first year that size was not an issue. It made it a little easier picking one out. I wanted the tall skinny tree and Shaun wanted the fat tall tree. Because I always get my way I was nice this time and let Shaun have the tree he wanted. Walking around the tree farm is really fun but also kind of sad. There are so many trees that get looked over year after year because they are ugly. So one year I am going to pick the ugliest tree I can find and bring it home and make it the prettiest tree around. (Just imagine how happy that tree will be) In a couple months we will return to the tree farm and bring our tree home. I just can't wait.

Favorite Day of the Week

Danelle, Kate, Me, My Mom
Kate dancing down the alley
I have a purple Tinkerbell ball, and purple bowling shoes

My mom would say that Wednesday is her favorite day of the week because that is the day we Bowl. Yes I am on a bowling league. We have a lot of fun and even are kind of good bowlers. Last year our team won. My teams name is the Knock-out Niners because we get soooo many nines. Kate is the best bowler, her high is I think a 241. Danelle and my mom trade off as to who is next in line, but you can always count on me to be the weakest link. But because I am so fun they let me stay on their team. So ladies if you are looking for some good clean fun come and join us on Wed mornings at Fat Cats for some Bowling.

My sweet Lexi

Sweeeet
She loves to pose for pictures

Isn't she Cute

I am the luckiest mom in the world, becasue I have Lexi. She is the best daughter a mom could ask for. She is such a great help with cleaning up, playing with her sisters, getting things for me, putting the dishes away. She makes her bed every morning, puts her dishes in the sink, throws her wrappers away. She LOVES school she comes home and enjoys doing her homework. She is happy and positive and outgoing. She loves church and helps keep me on the straight and narrow (she won't let me buy my Pepsi on Sundays)She is seriously the greatest girl a mom could ever want. Thanks for making being your mom so dang easy. I love you!!!

Nail Day!!! So Much Fun

How lucky am I. A few times a month my very talented friend Kara comes to my house and we have nail day. Friends come over and we do nails all day long. It is great fun. It is Shauns favorite day of the month. There is nothing like coming home from work having your house smell like acrylic and your house full of women. But lucky us by the end of the day our fingers and toes are beautified and we are ready for that hot date with our man. Thanks Kara for making us feel so beautiful!!!

Kaden & Hunter

They are 3 months old today. They are so cute and are getting so big. Hunter is 10lbs and 21 and 3/4 inches and Kaden is 9lbs 14oz and 21 and 1/4 inches. So people often ask how is it seeing them. My husband put it the best when he said "She is the Grandma". I love those little guys so much. I am always curious about how they are doing. I think of them often, I love to hold and snuggle them. But when it is time to go I am happy to give them back to their mom. How perfect it that.