It's been 14 years!

So, 14 years ago today my hubby and I started our journey with our first date. It seems like a life-time ago.

We were high school seniors at Gilbert High School (I just dated myself didn’t I? oops) and it was about two weeks away from the infamous Homecoming dance, and a couple of mutual friends were getting together to watch a movie at a friend’s (Cam Heiner, for those of you who are dating yourselves back like I am) house, nothing spectacular, but it is the company that counts. Right?

It was that night that Jeremy planted the first kiss, right there in my parent’s driveway as he dropped me off. He wasn’t about to waste anytime. That hasn’t changed over time either… I love him for that, even when I like to pretend that I don’t.

I sure feel incredibly blessed to be his wife! He is truly my Superman! I feel so safe and loved by him, it is an amazing feeling. He loves me through all my sassy, spit-fire personality and that takes a very big Superhero to do.

He has given me the four of the most beautiful angels, and I hope they all have his wonderful outlook on life. I admire you more than you will ever know. I love you, Jeremy.

Taylor and Jeremy. Yep... he is swimming in the blowup pool in his clothes with his 1yr. old son. What a dad!

Jeremy and Cassidy, during swim lessons. She held onto his neck so tight.

Jeremy and Taylor

Jer, Cassidy & Taylor at Disneyland

Cassidy, Taylor & baby Emma (Easter morning)

Cassidy, first time fishing. Even though she caught the fish she was not going to get any closer.

Jeremy being patient with Emma, as she just would not get off the quad.

The Family at Disneyland

Chill'in with Ryann

Thank you for the past 14yrs… it has been the time of my life! and I wouldn’t do any other way than with you.

Laundry Treasures!

The only good things about doing laundry is smelling good and the treasures that gets left in the pockets... the unclaimed change, $$ dollars $$, and the occasional happy baby. hehe

I love her smile!

These are some of my favorite people!

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The Best Game Night Ever!

Girls, you knew this was coming...

So, last weekend we busted out a game that we have had for a long time but just haven't played. This ended up being the most silliest, funniest game. It is called Would You Rather?, it has questions asking would you rather be one things or another, and then you have to correctly guess what the group would prefer in order to advance further. The fun came when you drew a challenge card that had a choice of six of the most outrageous challenges to choose from. You needed to complete one to get the next level and three to win the game. OH!!! did we have a good time with this...

Karissa, a good neighbor, started out the challenges with...

Drink like a cat (with no hands and lapping liquid with your tongue) from a glass for 30 seconds.

Her little Emily had no idea licking from a bowl was allowed at the table.

Her husband got the next one...

Let someone use make-up to draw a fake mustache and fake eyeglasses on you face. Leave them there for the rest of the game.

He really had to work on his serious face when it came time to collect his girls for the night saying, "come on girls it's really time to go" with his tiny little glasses and mustache drawn on his face.
The kids just couldn't believe the silliness going on
Jeremy was the next to fall victim ...

Continue participating in the game with a spoon in your mouth for two full player turns.

This proved to be an incredibly long time when your wife... who is thoroughly enjoying the enormous wooden spoon in your mouth... is the next player and is dragging it out as long as possible.

It wasn't long until the drool started playing a factor. Thank goodness Ryann's burp rag was handy.

Cheryl, a good neighbor and bishopric member's wife, challenge read as follows...

Continue participating in the game while holding your tongue with your hand for two full player turns.

Jeremy was not happy when Cheryl only had to suffer for a short 30 seconds or so, as the next two players quickly landed on "lose a turn"

Jeremy had the fortune of landing on his second challenge on his very next turn. It read...

While blindfolded, allow the group to put as many bad smelling items they can find beneath your nose, and inhale deeply again and again until you can guess two of them.

Boy, did I have fun with this one.

I just couldn't resist getting Jeremy's very own stinky, crusty, lawn mowing socks from the garage... who knew how long they have been there.

You know you've got a good neighbor when he is willing to go into your bathroom, pull out your wet toilet plunger, secretly hold it under your nose while you try to guess the smell, and holding his laughter in while you think it is a diaper the whole time. You were close, Jeremy. You are a good sport .

Karolien and Gary... you guys really missed out! ... don't worry we saved the best challenges for you

Happy Birthday!!!

I just wanted to publicly say, "that I Love You!" I know that sometimes I can be a big dork... Thank you so much for putting up with me over the last 9 1/2 years! You are the best mom in the world to our children. They are so blessed for that! I am so honored and feel blessed to be your husband. Happy 31st Birthday!!!

Love you with all my heart!
JB

Camera Happy!

I had so much fun with my camera this morning. I am really starting to feel the bug again. Pulled out the better camera and went to town with my two little girls. Poor Emma and Ryann.

"Okay mom, I'm tired now"

Now I just have to get my hands on Cassidy and Taylor.

Where ever you go, I will go too!

So Emma just doesn't leave Ryann alone. Whether she is in her bed, in her bumbo chair, in her bouncy chair while I take a quick shower, or on the floor for some tummy time; it doesn't matter Emma is always there. I love how much she loves Ryann!

Are those not just the cutest little girls? Dress-ups and all.
Ryann's face says, "Save me mom"

Things are Starting to Take Shape.

Isn't he doing such a good job? I am so excited.

Let me know your vote...

1. Should we keep the grass (making it fill the area a little bit more)
or
2. Tear it all out putting raised decorative block flower boxes (filling in between with rock)?

Emma's in Preschool. YEAH!!!!!!!!

We went to our first day of preschool. I am just twitter-painted! It was just a parent orientation so I didn't actually get to drop her off, but exciting none the less. She has been just dying to go to "my class at Cambria's house" (her teacher's daughter). She is so bored with just me and Ryann at home.

She even gets to bring a backpack, which is just her cherry on her cake.

She is growing up so much. I can't believe my little Emma is going to preschool. WOW!

Yes, we had to bring the swimsuit with us. It didn't make it to class though. I think she is going through summer withdrawals.