Thursday, April 30, 2009

updates...

Yet again, I've been a slacker. So here are some updates.

Here are Ayva and Cheyenne posing for the camera...
A couple weeks ago we were invited to the Jardine cousin camp and we had a blast. They did an awesome job putting it all together! We weren't able to attend all the days but we were there for the opening ceremonies and the next day too. Tara, Aubrey, Brianne and of course all the Jardine's were there. It was so fun to see everyone again!
They started it off with the ribbon cutting ceremony. How cute!
They were then presented with T-shirts and little magnifying glasses because we were going to the Butterfly Pavilion. The kids had a lot of fun.
There was only one part that I wasn't a fan of. If you look closely at Verlinda's right hand you'll see why. For those of you who know me pretty well, know that I have this huge fear of those things! I can't believe they held her, they named the thing Rosie.
They also had stations for the kids to touch some of the sea creatures. Ayva was a little scared to touch them but it looks like Jagger had no fear.
Janae and her crew minus the little one who is just adorable.
They also saw turtles.



Jacqui was taking a picture of the kids and a butterfly landed on her hand. You could be a hand model Jacqui!
They release new butterflies everyday.
Cheyenne liked the displays.
Here are most of the kids posing for us.
Cheyenne was worn out from all that fun.
day 2
So the next day was Pirate day and they started it off with Verlinda teaching them terms that pirates used and they got pirate hats.
Then played a game like "pin the tail on the donkey" but with pirate stuff. Ayva refused to have her eyes covered.
And here is Cheyenne playing in the toy room while the other kids were playing the game.
Jacqui decided to join in on the fun. Go Jacqui, I believe her treasure chest ended up on the wall.
Then they had a treasure hunt.
Ayva climbing the stairs to the other clue.
They found the treasure! It was so cute, they had necklaces, chocolate coins, big ballon, rings, etc.
Cheyenne trying out the necklace, mmmmm yummy!
Ayva and Cheyenne loved the big ballons.

For lunch, Jerianne made pizza boats complete with a pirate flag! So creative and yummy too!
Then we headed off for the Denver Aquarium. I've been wanting to take the girls there but never got a chance so this was perfect. It is an awesome aquarium! Here we are at one of the tanks, just in time for a good cleaning.

Here's a nice fishy face!
Aubrey was so great to push Cheyenne around while I took pictures of everything. Thanks Aubrey!
I finally let her out to get a closer look at the fishies.
This was the last tank and it was amazing, huge sharks.
Cheyenne liked them too!
Brogan and Ayva posing for a picture, I think Ayva's getting the hang of it. I've trained her well!
After the aquarium we headed to Long John Silver to continue the theme of Pirates Day! Unfortunately we had to end the fun here. And we came home to this...
This is our back yard at the end of the storm.
Thank you Jardine's for the awesome time!!!

Friday, April 17, 2009

So I thought it was Springtime!

We've been having a lot of snow storms lately (Josh is getting annoyed because we can't go camping,  hehe)
We've had this blizzard going since yesterday! It's very pretty but I think I'm done with snow for a while! I would post some pictures but my computer is giving me issues again!
I WONDER IF SANTA DOES SPECIAL DELIVERIES DURING THE YEAR?
Anyways, I'll post some pictures (hopefully soon) when my computer gets an attitude adjustment.
Oh, and on Easter it snowed and church was canceled, it's been an interesting winter around here.
I have more posts coming because we were invited to the Jardine cousin camp and it has been a blast, they always know how to have a good time! Thanks again guys!

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

HELLO AGAIN BLOG WORLD!!!

I guess I was just taking a break. Plus not much has been going on...
computer problems
going to the gym
computer problems
day to day life
trip to Utah
computer problems
first day fishing trip (yes, this year he broke me down and I got a fishing license)
visit from Josh's sister and hubby
computer problems
cleaning
Can you tell I've been annoyed with my computer?!
You get the point.

So here are a few pics from the past couple months(I've been slacking on the picture taking as well, I know crazy)...

Had a blizzard

Trip to Utah
Uncle Jeff making rockets with Ayva and Cheyenne
Ayva loading the rocket
Getting it ready
And Blast Off
Ayva's birthday in Utah
Day to day life
This is Cheyenne being mad... she puts her hand to her mouth and gives you a glare
Cheyenne has a thing for jackets lately. This is her sporting Ayva's coat.
Ayva has fallen in love with coloring. I could leave her there all day coloring and she would love it.
This is Ayva singing her new favorite song. Listen to it, it's so cute!

The other day we were driving and she says,
"Mama, will you sing the I AM A CHILD OF GOD song?"
Me-- "I want to hear you sing it!"
Ayva--"No you sing it."
Me--"But I love hearing you sing it."
Ayva--(with a sigh)"Nevermind."

It  was the funniest thing, course she's always saying funny things.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Ayva's Birthday...

This was the result from my first experience of a "Black Friday" back in November with Natalie! Thanks again Nat for the "fun" experience.
Ayva loved it!
Ayva said, "It's EE-OW's new car!"

This was my first attempt at making a novelty cake. No princess, Dora, flower or anything girlie. It just had to be Lightning McQuenn. 
Here's what it is suppose to look like.
Here's the end product from me. I know, not great.
But Ayva loved it and I guess that's what matters.


All that hard work and we had to destroy it.
Cheyenne loved it!
She loves horses.
And of course, Rocket from Little Einsteins.
Ayva was so excited to play with her new toys that she wouldn't touch her cake. But her horses looked like they wanted some.
She had a fun day and for her birthday lunch she wanted to go to Taco Bell. What a good mother I am, can you tell where we go sometimes for lunch.

Here are some funny things she's been saying...

When they wake up in the morning and Ayva yells, "Mama, the suns is up!"

She calls vegetables...benchables.

On Sunday she noticed something exciting that was hiding in the garage (her new car) and as we were driving to church she asked, "Whatcha got there, mama?" I told her nothing and changed the subject hoping she would forget about it. Then on our way home from church, thinking that nursery took her mind off it, she asked me, "Whatcha got there, mama?" 

Josh and I were talking the other day in the kitchen and Ayva was sitting at the table eating and I said to Josh something to do with "it's just the two of us" and Ayva chimed in saying, "No mama, it's 4 of us."

Come to find out this morning, the white horse she got on her birthday was apparently anatomically correct. It's a male. So this morning when I opened to door to let them out she pointed to it and said, "What is that mama, what is that?" I was a little stunned and didn't know what to do for a second there. So I told her, "That's where he goes potty." Then changed the subject real fast. I think I'll have to take that one back.

She's an amazing kid and we are so blessed to have her in our lives.

Sunday, March 1, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AYVA!!!


3 YEARS OLD, I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!!

You are a blessing to us and we are honored to be your parents.

When you were born, we fell in love with you right away. You were a new experience and you made it so easy on us. You only cried if you started to get hungry or waking up from a nap.You slept through the night after a few weeks and you were an absolute stud on the long plane ride home to the states. People exiting the plane looked at us with shock and said, "I didn't even realize there was a baby on the plane." Everywhere we went people always commented on how adorable you are and still do and some even asked if I put a wig on you. You were born with a FULL head of red hair. 

You are very independent, always have been. You are always learning and seems to just come natural to you, you remember everything. You are very curious, always thinking and trying to figure things out. You surprise us everyday with the things that come out of your mouth. You make us laugh and are a light in our life. You absolutely adore animals, especially elephants and horses. Oh and I can't forget, you looooooooove Lightning McQueen. You love to go fishing with daddy and camping. You love apple juice, apple sauce, apples, cucumbers and white sauce and tacos.

What a privilege it has been and will be to be your mother!

I love you baby girl! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!