Caught on Camera!

HA! Susie text me around 8pm telling me that she was going to meet up with her brother and did I want to come?! Ummm, let me just say that I was in my pj's, snuggling Lola, trying to get her to bed, but thought to myself, what the heck! As soon as I got Lola down, I kissed my boys goodnight, they were watching the new X-men, and went to have a drink with the birthday girl!

I know that I don't get out much, so Susie made sure to have someone take a picture of us as proof that once 8 o'clock hits, there is still hope for me!

While I only stayed for a little while, as I had much cooking to do in the morning, I had a great time! Thanks for the last minute invite, I am sure you were shocked to see that I actually showed up for once!

Happy Birthday Susie!

Font Frenzy!!!

Here is how I learned to do this! I was blog hopping and saw this on someone else's sight, left a comment asking how, then went to search and see if I could figure it out myself and Wah-Lah! This is a great website that gives step-by-step directions. You will need some time to sit down and figure it all out - it can't be done in 10 minutes that is for sure! Have fun playing if you decide to play!!!

A Sad and Unexpected Day

I write with a heavy heart. This morning I dropped Delilah off at her vet's office for a pretty standard surgery. She was having her teeth cleaned and nails trimmed, as well as having a tumor removed from her leg.

Delilah has had surgery before, so we anticipated picking her up after work today, as she has never had problems with anesthesia. The vet said to call around 2pm and they would let us know what time to get her! When I heard the message from the actual doctor at ten o'clock this morning, a immediately got a bad feeling and called right back.

When he told me that she passed away, I was speechless. He gave me a few details, then we hung up. I didn't know what to do. How was I going to tell Chad especially? Should I wait until work was over? I knew he would be calling this afternoon to see when he could get her, so I thought the news better come from me. I asked God quietly for strength and then made the call. I called the vet back and asked more questions, finding out that she did okay during surgery, it was after where she struggled and they tried several times to bring her back, but could not get a heartbeat.

My next thought was - how is Kyan going to handle this, he begged to take her this morning and I wouldn't let him (so now I feel incredibly quilty too). What everyone should know is that Kyan has an amazing strength and calmness about him and probably understood better than the rest of us. Where I want to blame everyone else for her passing away, he is reassuring me in the fact that Delilah is keeping Brion company up in heaven! He also knows we will be burying her and is okay with saying goodbye there. Again, Kyan continues to amaze me.

Yes, Delilah was just a dog, but she was a HUGE part of our family. We will miss her slobbery face every single day. Poor Fletcher already misses her presence tremendously. We love you.

Kicking off the Cardinals Season!

Today marked the home opener for the Arizona Cardinals! Chad and I headed to meet up with friends bright and early this morning at Westgate, while Laken and Celeste babysat! I don't know who was more excited - Chad and I to get out or Kyan and Lola for "the girls". We have had a countdown every single night, for the past 5 nights, as to when "the girls" will be here! Today was the day and everyone was happy!


Kyan tried to make as many annoying faces as possible for the camera this morning!

My little cheerleader!

GO CARDINALS!!!

Finally a cheese smile :) Meanwhile, Lola can't take her fingers out of her mouth - I believe she is teething...AGAIN?! I am pretty sure she doesn't have any spots left for teeth!

Cheesin' it with my babies!

Ok - had to post this one so you could see the progress I am making on my hair! It really is growing, working on getting the back all one length and growing out those bangs again! I have been having the urge to cut it, but just got colored and gave strict instructions that no matter what I say or do - NO CUTTING ALLOWED! Zonia said she wouldn't book me for a haircut and will claim she doesn't know me if I called, whew!

Ok, so wanted to post this one to show off my sons progress - he is really getting good! No cutting or editing on this one! Go Kyan, he will be my little photographer!

I was his model today?!

Family Picture time before we left to the game!
Thank you Celeste and Laken for always treating my kids like GOLD!
They love when you come over!

Kyan and Daddy

Oh Lola - she is crazy and I think that this picture sums up her personality so well!

Kyan, my sweetheart!

102 Minutes That Changed America

I remember September 11, 2001 like it was yesterday. I remember my mom calling me and telling me to turn on the TV - I didn't believe what she was telling me until I watched with my own eyes. I remember having to go to college classes that day and not wanting to leave what I was seeing with my own eyes. I spent the entire day, including time in every class, watching.

I haven't watched since...until today. In my reading class, I read with my students about it, but I haven't watched. Tonight, I watched. There is an amazing documentary on the history channel (think you can catch it on again at 9pm and I know it is downloadable from itunes) called 102 Minutes That Changed America.



I can only imagine what people were feeling and my heart aches for those that lost their lives or who lost loved ones.

September 11, 2001 is a day that I won't forget. If you are reading this please just take a moment of silence to remember all of those involved - victims, family, loved ones, and heroes that were there.

Another Addict!

So my parents were in town for the holiday weekend - let me clarify, my dad has been here for almost two weeks, golfing with his buddies, my mom flew in on Thursday evening, and we spent a lot of quality time with them! Sunday, Kyan and Chad went and bought Rock Band 5 - so we invited my parents over to "play" with us. When they agreed I was shocked and so did not expect what we got! My dad played a few songs on the drums and showed off his beginner skills and did awesome and I thought that was it...little did I know that he would play more! He reminded me of me when I first begged to play with my family! He eventually took the mic and rocked with the Rosies all night long! The only reason we stopped was because he lost his voice! Kyan was our photographer for the evening, while my mom and Lola busted a move! We had so much fun and I anticipate more rocking nights like these!

Look at the concentration! He so wanted a good score!

The Pro

Singing until the mic was taken away!

Self-portrait (think he has seen this happen one too many times!)

Cheesin' it for my boy!

Watching daddy and grandpa get down!

Dancin' Queen

So into his singing!

Ma-ga (as Lola calls grandma now?) trying to keep everyone entertained! She even busted out in the splits, but said she was going to kill me if that pictured ended up on the blog! I am saving that one for something good! HA - I love you crazy mama!

So I have this pair of shoes...

...that I bought from Mia Joie and they are to die for, but, I am afraid that my little Lola's foot grew too fast and they simply don't fit her. They have never been worn, but trust me, I TRIED! No matter what I did, no luck! They sold on her website for $30 + shipping. I was thinking about saving them for a birthday girl or a baby shower gift for the future, but wanted to put them out there to everyone to see if maybe someone wanted to but them for just the price that I paid without the shipping! If you know Mia Joie and her shoes - you know that they go quick and often times, something disappears from your cart before you have a chance to buy it! These are called Lola Baby (but that is not why I bought them, although, I must say that Jessica picked a great name to name her shoes. If you know my shoe obsession, you know that another pair of Mia Joie shoes is not surprising!) and they are a size 6!
Let me know if you are interested and I will gladly unload them on you, I might not be happy about it, but I will part with them! If no one wants them - no big deal either, friends are having babies all of the time!