Happy 14th Anniversary to my best friend and Sweet wife today!! (Where has all the time gone & who are those younger lookin kids in these photos??) It has truly been the best time of my life. We have come so far and grown so close.... You are a wonderful wife and a wonderful mother! I wouldn't change a thing! My life has been blessed in so many ways and it all starts with you!! I Love U!! Wayne
Our kids have spent so much time together that they are becoming the best of friends. Jason has gotten so attached to Haley. It is so sweet to watch them. She is a wonderful big sister and always willing to help or play with him. Last night he wanted to sleep with her, Ashley let them use her full size bed so they wouldn't be so crowded. We are enjoying every minute left of him being our baby... (and he is loving all the attention!) I am sad to have him get bigger. He has been such a sweet little guy. I know when Michael is born Jason will seem so big. There isn't anything I like better than when my kids love each other and enjoy being together.
On Sunday we escaped from our world in Mesa. We got out of the heat, left our summer activities, no work for Wayne, got away from friends, left our worries behind ,and went to the mountains. I love having Wayne and my kids all to myself. We have had so much family time. The girls have been reading, learning to sew, playing cards, and sleeping in. My boys have been enjoying play outside in the cool weather and being with dad. I really needed the rest and quiet time. As I am getting closer to having my baby, I am getting very uncomfortable. The Dr. told me to slow down so I don't have this baby too soon. It has been so nice to have Wayne slow down. He is a very busy guy. It has been so great to have his full attention. He has been going for walks in the morning, playing with the kids, taking naps, reading and working in the yard. My family gave me a great birthday day yesterday. They always know just what to do for me. Just a few more days and back to the real world.
Haley and Katie have been working sooooo HARD for 2 weeks going to Musical Theatre Workshop. Last night was their big performance!!!!! They did so good. I could not beleive how much they learned so fast. 20 songs with actions!!!! Everyone had solos and speaking parts. It was all Disney. Count us in for next summer. They had sooo much fun!
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My life is a little better with my new finds. The Ped Egg works so good for me. My feet have never been so soft. Just in time for summer.
Well, summer is here and we are having lots of fun! It's so nice to leave school behind and have a good time. The kids are busy with swimming, tennis, golf, volleyball, musical theater, primary softball, being with friends, and reading.
It has been great to be together and play. I have been feeling really good(thanks to my mangosteen juice). It is nice to be able to keep up with everything. We are looking forward to a week in the mountains starting on Fathers Day. I am planning on finally putting together a scrapbook for Haley. For some reason she is the only one without one. I love summertime!!! 
Yesterday I had a 3d ultrasound. The second we started this cute little pumpkin face appeared. Wayne and I had tears in our eyes. It was love at first sight. I can not believe how much I can love another child. I think he has Katie's chin and Joey's head shape and lips. I am hoping he has Haley's dark skin, Ashley's smartness, and Jason's sweet personality. He has big hands and feets like all my other kids. (they get it from me ) Well, we'll see soon. I can't wait to kiss those little cheeks!!!
Today my girls had a piano recital. They did a great job! This is their teacher Sharee. She is a good family friend. This was Katies first of many recitals. A friend of mine told me a very wise quote that she heard from her mother growing up. I use it on my kids all the time.
"taking piano is not about learning to play the piano, it is about working hard at something and learning to play is a bonus."
Piano is hard on moms, but days like this makes it all worth the nagging. I think hard work is so important. Wayne and I look for ways to teach our kids to work hard. If any one has any good ideas let me know. We start swim team next. That will keep us busy in June. I know one day they will thank us for pushing them.
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