..and now we are 4

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Another year older and wiser too

Well i guess i gots to blog about my bday! A couple days before i mentioned to CJ we'd gone to the beach every year on my birthday since we've been married and i figured it wouln't be a bday without the beach. So luckily we woke to beautiful blue skies and sun and took advantage and went to the beach and met my sister there too. It was beautiful of course except Lizzy doesn't know what it means to wear warm clothes (she literally kicks and screams at the mere mention of socks, shoes, pants or coat) anyway at the beach i finally persuaded her into pants, but regardless she got cold and cranky too soon, but it was still fun! Then that night we went to a very nice restaurant (the Beach House or somehting like that) nicest place i've ever eaten at and it was delicious (and i'm usually pretty picky when dining out) We went with some of Cj's fam and my sister in law has the same bday as me, so we were treated out! It was really fun. Thanks Mary! All in all, even though i'm older now, it was a great day!

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Lizzy scored an A+

I guess i need to add..We went to the eye doctor yesterday and Lizzy's wandering eye is not wandering so much anymore. She has just about 100 percent improved meaning.....NO EYE PATCHING! I couldn't be happier, i was so worried about having to patch her and no need she did it one her own! She'll still wear glasses for a while, but she is doing awesome! GO LIZZY! I feel i also need to add i have been praying and even fasting for her eye to be well enough that no patching was needed and I know the Lord is aware of our needs and concerns and i am so thankful for that comfort and knowledge!

A Day out with Grandma and Grandpa

My parents came to visit last weekend, which is always great to have them around and see the love and excitement Lizzy has for them being here. We took the day and went to Bates Nut Farm, about 30 mins from my apt. It wasn't as much a nut farm as it was a park with huge farm animals. These animals were unbelievable how big they were. It was really fun seeing animals that i've shown lizzy in books, but actually seeing them for real. Geese, pigs, emu's, goats, donkey's, turkey and chickens, llambas. Liz was a little nervous at first, but warmed up after a while and even got into picking up seeds off the ground and feeding them.

Lizzy with Gma playing at the playground!

The fam at bates, soaking up some sun after our strom, and enjoying the animals!

Lizzy with Gma and Gpa! She took awhile to warm up to them, but finally realized they are the coolest!

mom and liz checking out the geese!

The big piggy!

Thursday, February 28, 2008

New site Just out from the Church

The Church has been putting a lot of sites out lately, but a new one about the Savior and our relationship to him is the latest! Take a look..link in my favorites.

Friday, February 22, 2008

A month or two in review!

we took our last visit to Seaworld, our passes just expired. too bad, cause Lizzy was just starting to get into it. Probably why she was free up till 3. but i decided between the drive and we'd seen everything to not renew our passes, but we did have some great times there. I showed this pic of the copter cause she took her baby doll with her and had to show her eveything Lizzy saw. She is a great mom! (already) she also for some reason loved the hugh shark teeth. I have discovered Lizzy makes up her own mind, she won't be persuaded by anyone. Which is a great quality to have as a teen, but sometimes hard to deal with as a two year old. We did have a great time seeing "whales, fishes, sharks, dolphins", as Lizzy would say.

Lizzy has been really into coloring and crafts lately, so we decided to make daddy a valentine. CJ had "business" in Las Vegas for Valentine's weekend, so it was just Liz and I. However Grandma Mary and Aunt Ally saved the day ( actually two days ) and let Erika (my sister in law) and I go see not one but two movies: 27 dresses and Enchanted. It was great to get away and enjoy some chick flicks.

The end of January I got to get together with some good friends from the college days! I love reunions with great friends, no matter the time that has passed there is still a great time to be had each get together. Monica and Cassie met up with us at Phils BBQ, quite the happening place. We were also joined by Donnie, Cj's bro, and roommate to make quite a fun reunion. And to top it off Lizzy was great (the playdoh and Monica making cut outs with her helped) Thanks Monica, Cassie, and Donnie for meeting us. We had a great time.

Well thats a little of our past month or two! We are still happy and even healthy. CJ has been working very hard the last couple months in getting his business up and running on its own, (meaning generating his own sales) stay tuned for a website coming soon! Laters!