me and my 36 years

sometimes, I get my own birthday cake.  in this case--cupcakes--from sprinkles.  the cinnamon sugar is my favorite.

shopping for hours on my birthday with these on my feet isn't a good idea.

but shopping with my sister is always good, even if my feet are killing me.

my husband will absolutely choose to get me something techy if there is even the remotest possibility that i might want something techy.  {pink nano}

i have divine friends.

(p.s.now that i am 36, i will try not to press my arms against my body when being photographed.)

homemade cards are all that!

i love having my kids close, even if they blow out my birthday candle first, ruining  my chance for a  birthday wish! (i LOVE shirtless wen)

who needs a birthday wish when i can wrap my arms tight around this guy?

the end.

we are the champions

we won a prize at a valentine's party for wearing this...

if sweet has a face...

 

...then it is surely this face.

Shelby is a "10"

Ten years old!

{birthday breakfast}

{dinner date with dad & mom}

{triple chocolate cake for the girl}

keaton-man

more than tv, more than candy, more than food.

that is a lot of love going on.

weston boy

 

  Mom, it says I love you.

feelin' the love

Yesterday, Weston and I got his valentine mailbox ready.  We wrapped a shoebox in red wrapping paper, then put black stickers all over it to spell out words. 

On the top I handed him the letters for the word "heartbreaker."  I asked him if he knew what heart breaker meant.  He said he didn't, so I explained that a heartbreaker was a cute boy that all the girls liked, but he didn't like the girls back

"But, Mommy" he says, "I like the girls."

Not surprised a bit.

Three Little Monkeys

The perks of hotel living...

 

 

A Warning Voice

Shuffling through the line for one of the rides at Disneyland, Keaton had a chance to read a warning sign which stated, "Expectant mothers should not ride."

Pointing at me, he warned, "Expert mothers should not ride."

Ooooooh!  I love that boy!

Love The Rides...

  but, seriously, let's talk treats.

  

not pictured: churros, snickerdoodle, sugar cookie, cotton candy, and lest we never forget the frozen lemonade....mmmm....frozen lemonade.

Disneyland 2009

First day...must stop for a family picture.

Second Day...new spot for family picture in California Adventure.  (just outside of soaring over california--one of my personal favorites.  i could ride it all day as long as i had a sweatshirt). 

Third Day...uh. yeah.  It's the third day.  Didn't happen.

Secret Service

Book a hotel... in secret.

Buy three day park hopper passes to Disneyland ...in secret.

Gather coordinating outfits...in secret.

Pack a family of six ...in secret.

Hidden in the laundry room, secretly shove candies in to a Mickey Mouse pez dispenser to tuck in to sack dinners.

Go to church on Sunday, but secretly skip out during sunday school to pack the meals to eat on the way.

(peppered turkey sandwiches, carrots &  orange and red peppers with dip, kettle chips, sliced strawberries, fresh chocolate chip cookies, juice box)

By the time I got back to the church to teach my lesson, my heart was about to beat out of my chest.  I literally saw the pendant on my necklace rise and fall with every thump.  I'm not sure I am cut out for secretive and sneaky, but it was a pretty fun surprise.

Tagged by Amy-Doots

Six Names I Go By

1. Sara
2. Sar
3. Mama Mia (Weston)
4. My Angel
5. Boo (only two people call me this)
6. Sowa (short one with attitude)

Three Things I am Wearing Right Now

1. comfy-est velour lounge pants
2. grey t-shirt with a little bling on it
3. silver flip flops

Two Things I Want Very Badly at the Moment

1. a sweater (i am feeling a little chilly in this computer corner of the house.)
2. fresh fruit, more eggs, and unexpired milk in the house.

Three Favorite Things I did Last Night

(whilst driving home from CA...should be interesting)

1. Giggling uncontrollably with Brian at my mispronunciation of two words within minutes of each other...components(stressed the COM) and RUH-coon instead of raccoon...what animal is the kung fu master on kung fu panda anyway?
2. Played a game with Bri called "guess whose eye this is" with the zoom feature on our camera.
3. Slept in my own big bed.

Four Things I ate Today

1. A Reese's PB cup
2. String Cheese
3. A bite of Keaton's toast
4. An orange smuggled from the free breakfast at the Desert Palms Inn and Suites

Two People I last Talked to on the Phone

1. cousin Madalyn just called for Katie
2. Brian

Six Things I Plan to do Tomorrow

1. Miss the spin class at the gym, because of a meeting.
2. Meet with the HFPE committee gals (unless the meeting is postponed.)
3. if meeting is postponed, got to lunch with someone, and talk about not being sad that I missed spin class.
4. be glad that it is Friday
5. pick up kiddos from school.
6. Snuggle with Bri and watch American Idol.

Five Things I am Grateful for Today

1. Multiple toilets in the house
2. Antibiotic (Weston has ear infection and bronchitis)
3. Easy dinner to make
4. Lots of flights between here and Las Vegas so Brian can come home tonight.
5. Home Sweet Home.

I tag...Val and Joanna and Laura.