Go Rebels!!!

Last Saturday Chad's Police Department had a tailgate party for the UNLV v. CSU football game. They had two extra tickets and asked if Brock and I wanted to join them. Of course we didn't pass this down as it was going to be Brocks first live football game. We got there early and ate and just hung out till the game started. Brock was the wild child running around like crazy wanted to race and play pretend football and anything else he could think of. When it was time to go up to the stadium we pushed our way through the crowd and finally found our seats. It was a lot of fun. Brock was cheering really loud and getting into the game, which his attention span usually doesn't last more then 10 minutes.

The only thing about these games that I don't enjoy is all the junk food that is around. Of course I have no problem at all saying no to Brock but naynay and papa on the other hand don't know the meaning of the word. So that night Brock consumed more junk food in one night and mind you he was just getting over a cold that he is still on medicine for. Sometime in the third quarter he looks at me and is holding his tummy about to cry, I immediately give him an empty cup where he then starts to empty his stomach into. I felt so bad but I do know now that all three of them, Brock, papa, and Nay-nay, have learned a lesson in all this. LOL

Now on the other end of the city was James with Alyvia. They ended up having a wonderful father daughter night. They went and had some ice cream together and then came home and read books and just played. Also in my pictures below all this you all will notice I cut my hair. I had it all chopped off last Friday and I think it was about 9 or 10 inches. Hope you all enjoy!

No more training wheels!

This past weekend was so special to James and me. First off James didn't have school last weekend so when his three days off work came he actually got to stay home and be with us. Then on Sunday it was slow at work so he pulled a half day and took an early off at 11am and came home. So it was almost like we had him for four straight days. So on Sunday we didn't have any plans so I mentioned to James we should try and teach Brock how to ride without training wheels. He loved the idea so I took off Brock's training wheels and outside we all went.


I will tell you this it was extremely frustrating to watch, but after about an hour he started to get the hang of it. We decided to take a break and headed out to run some errands. When we got home all of Brock's friends were outside so of course he just had to show off what he learned. I ran down the street for a minute and by the time I got back Brock was riding all the way up the street with James tailing behind. It was so exciting and a little sad at the same time. I was almost in shock that my 4 year was riding his bike like all the other kids in the neighborhood. All he needed to learn was how to kick start on his own and turn.


Well, I should have realized that Brock was just like his mom and dad. Two days later Brock was back on his bike and what do you know, he can ride up and down the street on his own. Out of no where he was riding and just barely turned his handle bars and when he didn't fall he got braver and just started riding up the street and turning around and coming right back down. Now the only thing we are working at is getting him to kick start but we are thinking he is just a little to short that's why he is having trouble.


We are so proud of him and I am so grateful that both James and I were able to watch him and experience this together.

Happy Halloween!

This year was by far the best year for Halloween. I'm sure I'll be saying that every year, but regardless it was so much fun. Alyvia was our little purple witch and Brock was batman. It all started when the sun was finally going down. By Brock's watch it took absolutely forever and I'm pretty sure he asked just about every 5 minutes if it was time to get dressed yet. So the sun finally set and the kids got dressed and then just when they thought it was time to go outside good old mom brought out the camera and made them sit through tons of pictures. LOL

I have to say we are very blessed to have such great neighbors. Ryan and Sherry if you read this don't let it get to your head. LOL Anyways we took all our kids out together to trick-o-treat this year. Alyvia was of course the only girl but I tell you she can hold her own with all those boys. Ryan reminded us to bring our wagon which thank goodness we did, because by the end of it the two youngest, Aly and Talon, where dragging there feet. Brock was so excited and just went ahead of us with the older kids. Aly was having a blast too but she didn't say trick-o-treat only "thank you" "BYE" "See Ya" and "Good Night". All she cared about was what the people where putting in her pumpkin basket.

It was a great night and such wonderful memories. I love how our kids are getting so big and independent but I am also starting to miss the days when they still needed mom and dad for almost everything. Hope everyone had a great holiday!!!

Pumpkins, rides, carving .... FUN!

Today was a day that the kids and I have long awaited for. James finally was home with us!!! He has been either working or going to school and we really don't get as much time with him these days. So lucky for us this weekend he was off and also had no school. Expect for tonight he is working but we did get to spend all day with him. We started our day by dropping James motorcycle off for maintenance and then heading to breakfast. Afterwards we headed to the pumpkin patch which Brock has so patiently been waiting to go to. Unfortunately it was ridiculously cold and windy, but rain or shine nothing was going to keep those to kiddos away.

We already had pumpkins which I bought at Walmart for like $4 and which I might add our size pumpkins were being sold for $15 at the patch. The kids just really wanted to ride the rides and run around like crazy! Alyvia wasn't digging the big slides or jumper but there was a mini petting zoo and she was in wonderland with all those animals. Brock is our wild child who loved the huge slide, tried to do running jumps down it, then the huge jumper he was attempting to do flips. Got to love that kid!! They both had fun feeding the animals then Brock went on a swing that scared me a little at how high and fast it spun, but the pictures speak for itself he absolutely loved it. Definitely my daredevil.

Once we got home, James took over and the carving of the pumpkins began. They both had a blast and were so grossed out over what was inside but none the less still participated in cleaning their own pumpkins. Afterwards we had some fun and took a few family pictures. It was such a wonderful day and I think we all needed that. Its been a while since the four of us did something as a family. I for one will be very happy once James finishes school. Here are some pictures but I took over a 100 so feel free to look them up on my facebook or photobucket.

4 year wedding anniversary 10-15-09

A few weeks late but better then never, right? James and I recently celebrated our 4th anniversary. We didn't leave the house or go all out but had a nice dinner at home with the kids. We probably sound old and boring about now LOL. Between James school and work it was just less of a headache and easier to just stay home. Its amazing how fast time truly flies. Some days we can look at each other and say if feels like yesterday we just started dating, or it feels like yesterday we just said I do. In the last 4 years we have grown closer then I think we ever thought possible. We now have two beautiful children, a home of our own, a dog, and cat. He is the best thing that could have possibly happened to me.

James, I love you with all my heart and then some and thank you for choosing me to be your wife and mother to your children. Happy anniversary and I can't wait to celebrate the next 50+ with you.

T-BALL Season again!

So I think I have mentioned this before but Brock started his T-ball again for his second season. He has had three games so far and I couldn't be prouder of the little guy. Every Wednesday we have practice from 5:30 to 6:30 and then Saturday games. Looking back from last season to this season, there is a huge improvement. He is still on the 3 to 4 year old team so of course being one of the oldest and having prior experience he does stand out a little. Next season he will be moving up to the 5 and 6 years league.

Brock is definitely the clown of the team. He loves to make everyone laugh by being silly and a little obnoxious but hey he's still young. He is one of the leaders where he wants all eyes on him. LOL We are hoping that when Uncle Arek and Aunt Shelby and the muchkins come to visist they will be able to see him play, thats what he is getting really excited for. After each game he counts down to how many more he has till they get to watch. He just loves an audience. My Mom and Chad have been able to make every game and of course Alyvia and I, and then last week my father in law made a surprise visist to the ball field and that just made Brock play all the more better.

Hope you all enjoy the pictures!!!

Rollerblading!

Brock is always into trying new things. So our neighbors have three boys, i know I've mentioned them before, and anyways the oldest is always rollerblading. Sherry had two pairs of Rollerblades so we put them on and of course Brock wanted to learn how. Lucky for us their youngest Talon had a pair that were size adjustable. Brock put them on and I helped him blade around the street. It was so much fun and absolutely hilarious! Now I know what one of his presents will be for Christmas and I think I'll get myself a pair too. I haven't been on Rollerblades in over 5 years so of course I had to get used to it again but its like riding a bike.