Piece of Cake ???

This month has been filled with all kinds of craziness. Party here and a bbq there. One of the craziest things I did this month was this:

My sweet Mother in Law decorates wedding cakes for her close friends and family. One of her life long Friend's Son was getting married and was going to make the cake for the wedding. Long story short... We had a family emergency in California (Every thing's good. Don't worry) and she left me in charge of making the cake. Now when I was a little girl I dreamt of making beautiful wedding cakes. My favorite part of weddings was admiring the wedding cake's detail and delicate decoration. I've made cakes in the past including two wedding cakes. I had much help doing so. This time It was just me and my Sister in Law who didn't have much cake experience either. I had never worked with fondant before so I spent a half an hour watching You Tube. Lets just say I had a few prayers and all my fingers and toes crossed.

The wedding was a Luau and we were encouraged to wear Hawaiian Attire. So we got dressed for the night and headed out.

Brett and Ethan both have a great talent in pulling funny faces that always bring a smile to my face.

I love these boys!

Check out this guy

They say he is to scare off evil spirits. Would have scared me away for sure.

We didn't stay very long, but long enough to get a yummy treat.

That day I was thankful for You Tube

Tub Time

While Ethan takes his bath, I like to read the newspaper (next to the tub. Of Course) and allow him some fun time in the tub. I just finished reading an article and looked over and saw this...

Ethan had dumped almost half the bottle of soap into the water and was loving every minute. This kid LOVES bubbles.

Today I am thankful for my Handy Husband.

Favorite Shows

Ethan loves watching Little Einstein's and asks for it by saying "Pat Pat". He also loves Barney, Handy Manny, Mickey Mouse Club House and Sesame Street. He usually has to have a pillow or a blanket and will watch the whole show. It makes me laugh. He's cutting a few molars so thats why he has his hand in his mouth.

Today I am thankful for air conditioning.

Family Reunion

This year our family reunion was at Lava Hot Strings in Idaho. We love to go camping and had been looking forward to this weekend for some great camping and R&R. We arrived at the KOA (not our usual camping experience, we like to feel like we are the only humans for many miles) and set up our tent for the weekend, noticed a train going by as Ethan announced to the camp. Didn't think anything of it. Continued setting up or tent and another train went by.

We had pot luck dinner with the fam and many of us mentioned how often the train goes by. Every 15 MINUTES we came to understand. We all were getting a little worried about our night sleep, hoping it will stop at sun down and continued with our activities.

Since it was Fathers Day weekend, KOA had something special planned for each night to honor Fathers. Friday Night they had a flash light scavenger hunt. It was really fun. We played Going On A Bear Hunt until the sun went down. We arrived at the playground and began hunting for our candy. Scavenger hunts are way more fun in the dark. Ethan was tired so we went to bed.

Things were going good so far. Ethan was asleep, there were a few cars that passed along the road. And then it happened. A Train:(:(:( I immediately bit my lip in hopes Ethan would not wake up. The tracks were literally across the road. It sounded like it was headed strait toward our tent. This went all night long. Thankfully Ethan was worn out from the day's activities and slept through the night. I just wished the same for me.

The next morning we headed to the pool. Ethan loves swimming and could spend the whole day in the pool. We swam until lunch at the park and continued with our reunion. Ironicly the only pictures I took were at lunch.

Ethan loves watermelon and seemed to eat only that and cookies all day.

We cut the trip short cuz we wanted to get "some" sleep and were home to celebrate Fathers Day at home.

Just remember...

Don't

(Mix)

Today I am thankful for trips like this that make you appreciate home.

Toy Story 3

Toy Story has been a big hit at our house these days. It all started with our trip to California. That little boy can watch that movie over and over. His favorite character is Buzz and second is Woody of course. So, we decided to take Ethan to see Toy Story 3.

Can you find Buzz's number one fan?

We stopped at the concessions and got Ethan his own popcorn tray and root beer. Sat him down on a booster chair and put his 3-D Glasses.

When are the EVER going to make 3D glasses for KIDS???

Ethan was so cute sitting there eating his popcorn, wearing his gigantic 3D glasses and zoning in on the screen. My favorite part was when the entire theater was silent, when Buzz made his first entrance in the movie... "BUZZ" Ethan shouted loudly with excitement! The entire theater started laughing. My favorite part of the movie was Buster the dog. When did he get so old? As a parent, I feel like I am experiencing life in a whole new way. This day has defiantly made it on the list of best days for sure.

Today I am thankful for Disney/Pixar

Miss YOU

A couple of weeks ago I was called to serve as the Laurel Advisor. YAY!!! I love being in the YW program. I have defiantly missed playing the piano in Primary and hearing answers from the mouths of babies. Last week we went to do Baptisms at the Salt Lake Temple for our activity. It was a great time.

However... often I find myself missing my little guy whenever we're apart. To my surprise when I got home, My little guy came running to me for kisses and hugs and a new word that's music to my ears...... "Miss You!" I LOVE tender moments like this.

Lately, there have been a few ladies who I've been missing. Many of them have moved far far away, some that are just a 30 minute drive away and some who have made my life better. Ironically many of them are having babies at the same time and enjoying the joys of motherhood.

Love you gals and Miss You too.

Today I thankful for MY Ticket to Eclipse. ;););)

Schools OUT for SUMMER!!!!!!!!!!

Brett ended his last day of school on May 27th!!! June, July and August is why I LOVE being married to a Teacher. Just hours after the school bell rang, we started our summer off right and headed to California baby! Ethan was a trooper on the road trip. We discovered that Toy Story is Ethan's favorite movie and Buzz is his favorite Toy Story character. We got everything we were hoping to get in the big CA.

The Beach!!!

One after noon we packed our towels and went to Redondo Beach. Anything with water these days Ethan calls the TUB. I think it is so stinking cute. He only enjoyed the water for about two minutes and then he got sick of the waives crashing into him.

So... our handy dandy sand kit became the hit of the day.

Give this Boy a few tools and sand and He's the happiest Boy in town. We played in the sand for two and a half hours. It was great and I got my suntan too :)

San Diego

San Diego is one of my favorite places to visit. Coronado Island is my favorite. It's such a fun, friendly place and I love the shopping, dining there. We found a park that had swings and a playground and let Ethan run around and play with the other children there.

AND...

DISNEYLAND

Truly the Happiest Place on Earth. We are so glad we took Ethan to Disneyland. It was the best time I have ever had there. We went from kid ride to kid ride. Ethan loved every moment until it was time to get off the ride Brett took Ethan on Autopia and let him do all the driving. I think we could have stayed on that ride all day.

I loved showing Ethan all the magic of Disneyland and watching his excitement. I love being the person to point out the wonderful things in life and seeing his reaction.

We met:

Now... doesn't it look like Jessie is trying to steal my man???

Ethan was the first to spot Buzz, but he was in a hurry to go somewhere. Bummer.

It wasn't long before He was fast asleep

We rode the train

Went to Toon Town

played at Goofy's house,

Ate Popcorn while we watched the Parade.

Met Goofy

And the best part of the day was when

He met Him

It was so much like "Mickey, you're my friend and I'm so excited to meet you!" Mickey was perfect with Ethan. They gave each other kisses, hugs and a little buddy talk. Sad goodbyes with enormous tears. When it was time for the boy next in line, Ethan said crying "Mickey Mickey Mickey No Bye" Mickey left the boy in line and came back to Ethan and gave him one last hug. I was amazed at the kindness and special treatment Mickey gave to my little guy.

Special moments and special memories were created that day.

Dreams Really DO Come True!!!

Today I am grateful for the memories we built together as a Family.