Kelsey's Costa Rica Dress

I'm used to finding Kelsey completely naked when I get her after napping... imagine my surprise when she wasn't naked, though she had taken off the dress she was wearing, she was wearing something totally different. I've never seen her successfully put anything on before so I was impressed. Add to that was the fact that the dress was on the top of her dresser, several feet way. I think Kelsey is a secret descendant of Houdini to be able to get into the things she does while remaining in her crib.
As she was walking down the stairs she tells me, "Mommy, I'm Costa Rica Princess!"
It seems fitting that she would play with Collin's "pet" parrot while wearing her pretty dress. Mom was asking me if she had worn the dress they got her & I told her not yet... Kelsey must have become impatient with me and decided it was time to wear her pretty dress from Grandma & Grandpa.

For my birthday Chad took me to the Musical Wicked. I had heard about it... well, I heard it was good. About the only thing I knew about the story was that it was about the Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz and that she was born green. That was all I needed to know. Normally when I go to a show I already know the music and have probably seen the book, saw the movie... read the comic book (though I was surprised when Elmo choose his occupation in Sesame Street Live - the last show I saw)... This way the entire time I was able to speculate what would happen - and was usually surprised.

Not only did Chad get me tickets to the show I wanted to see but the seats he got were amazing! 8th row smack-dab center (my favorite) Wow! I hate sitting on the side and missing half the action.

So anyone who has the opportunity to see Wicked I highly recommend it! Don't listen to the music until after, either. Chad bought me the CD at the show and already, according to our iTunes, I have listened to it 14 times (not counting the times I've listened to the actual CD itself). Even as I post this my culturally-challenged son said, "Oh, Mom, not that witch again! You need to get that out of your head." Maybe in a few more days (weeks).

It's my Birthday!

We had a fun Birthday dinner at Dominick's. Thanks everyone for coming - I know it was short notice, Chad wanted it to be a surprise.
Collin drew me this National Geographics picture for my birthday, "since I don't have any diamonds or jewels or anything for you." You gotta love a kid like that!

By the way, the black animal on the bottom is a tabor.

We Like Ike!

Kelsey and her cousin, Ike seem fascinated with each other & Collin thinks he's "the cutest little thing ever - He's a the cutest! He's the cuter." "The 'cuter'?" "Yeah, he's even cuter than Spike" (Sorry Chris :) It's nice to have them come visit.

Utah Trip

Collin & Chad went to visit cousins in Utah with Grandpa Great

Collin, Chad & Grandy went to see the Timpanogas caves while they were there.

Happy Father's Day

We have so many Fathers to be grateful for today! Chuck, Andy, Dennis Lonnie & Chad. The kids love you all.

Kelsey is definitely Daddy's Girl - you should see her face light up when she hears Chad get home. Collin thinks his dad is the best thing EVER!

The kids love seeing their grandfathers and great-grandfather.

We love you all and hope you have a wonderful Father's day.

Ballet Folclorico

Collin performed in the Ballet Folcl`orico this year at his school. He performed about 15 times (really only 6 or more times) I know I'm his mom but I think his group was the best!

Ballet Folclo`rico

Collin performed in the Ballet Folcl`orico this year at his school. He performed about 15 times (really only 6 or more times) I know I'm his mom but I think his group was the best!

This year Collin was in ballet folclorico for UPS. They ended up performing about 15 times (Ok, only 6 but it felt like more) This performance was in May for Mother's Day.

Debbie's Birthday

This is the gang from Debbie's Birthday.

Kelsey looking like Farah (After 15 shots)

Collin's Birthday

Collin loeved his cake! he - literally- fell over when he saw it (though he was the one that told me exactly how he wanted it). He had a great birthday and loved all his presents.

I Finally Did It!

I have finally given in and started my own blog... I just hope my dial-up Internet connection is up to it. The first few entries will be jumbled as I try to do a quick catch up but eventually (I hope) it will become more orderly...