I love these girls

Kinley, Mileigh, & Ellie at Mileighs 2nd Birthday Party!! Aren't they the cutest things ever... I sure do think so. I mean, just look at those smiles... makes me smile right back at them. (I also can't help but say, "one of these is not like the other." talking about Ellie being blonde and the others not so much..)

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Mommies Day!!

This is what I received from my kids!!! Don't be jealous you all.... Its the CD of Lady Gaga...

I must say, I do love it. I sing the song, Poker Face all the time. So now, I can sing it in the car instead of Veggie Tales. heehee Not to worry, we still listen to Tales 99% of the time. :) (and yes, I did get more then just the CD.. we went shopping :) need I say more... 

I always looked forward to Mothers Day and celebrating my Mom. But it wasn't until I became a Mom, that I really knew and understood the meaning of *MOM* Ellie was only 4 months old, for my *REAL* Mothers Day (We celebrated it when I was pregnant. We just found out a few days before Mothers Day we were expecting her.). The things that my Mom did, does and continues to do, just amazes me. My Mom Rocks. 

I will say though, I am pretty lucky to have 3 special Moms in my life. 

First- my Mom, Sue. She has been there for me & my family for soo many things. She has been one of my rocks. When I was on bed rest with both kids, she was there for me taking care of me, my house and Ellie. She took me to endless Dr. appointments when I was pregnant with Ellie, she stayed with me while I was in labor with Ellie, and with Caden was by my side when I needed that extra hope. She has been my (other) confidant, my house cleaner, my baby sitter, my therapist, my cook, my BEST FRIEND, MY MOMMY!!! Even though, I don't think you, Mom, read this, I LOVE YOU!! MOST OF ALL!!!

Second- my MIL, Jeanie. As like my Mom, she has been there of my family. She too has helped out in ways when we needed her. She has been a blessing to me. My MIL, has been an awesome friend; someone to laugh with about the stories of E, and a great Mom to me and a Grammy to my kids. Our kids are blessed by her and love her very much. I am very thankful for her, and all that she has done for me, for E, and my kids. Thank you, Jeanie! And even though, I don't think you will be reading this, I LOVE YOU! 

Third-my step-MIL, Renee. Even though she is a step Mom, there really is no step mom about her. She has been great to me, Eric and our kids. Sometimes you hear those crazy stories about the step-mom. Well, sorry you wont be hearing any of those. We truly have been blessed by her and her love for our family- we are very lucky to have her. She has been a great Grammie Na' to Ellie and Caden and they love her dearly. She has also been a great friend, and Mom to me and has helped me out in numerous ways. Thank you, Renee for all that you have done for me, E, and my kids. And a Thank you for reading my blog unlike the other 2... hahaha  j/k   I LOVE YOU!!!

And to ALL the other Mommies out there, I hope you were truly blessed by your husbands, your kids, and families on OUR DAY! 

HAPPY MOTHER's Day!!! 

Eric and his Sister, Kimberly

Its them then and now. 

MY CEWL KIDS

CADEN being all cool, and chill resting his hand on the couch

ELLIE wearing her COOL HAT and GASSES!!!

(she loves to wear her glasses in the car. Good thing

since we live in AZ, right!?!

ELLIE even wearing her glasses at McDonalds INSIDE

THe Girls I grew up with

Left to Right:

Caden (my boy- Emily is holding him), Emily, Me, Dawn, & Ally

Beckham (Emilys boy), Ellie (my girl), Britton (Dawns boy) Kynslee (Allys girl)

The babies are a month apart and Dawn & Allys kids are 5 days apart. 

Ellie and Beckham are 2 months apart and 10 days. 

We all grew up together. And Because of FACEBOOK we were able to reconnect again. Emily and I live just a few miles away. As where Dawn is here *visiting* for the next several months while her hero hubby is oversees, and Ally was actually visiting from Idaho. Sadly, we missed Amber- her kids were sick :(  But for the most part the girl gang were all there. 

I mean how cool is that! We grew up playing together and now we were watching out kids play together. I would have never thought that day would come.

It was so much to fun to see them again. And I look forward to doing it again. 

Here is Ellie and Beckham holding hands saying, "around and around." over and over again as they walk in a circle around this thing. They were so funny. So yeah, holding hands again... Emily are you ready for this? As much as it is cute, I am sooo not ready?!?! hahaha :)