Pay it Forward

Thinking back to Christmas and giving, Jaxson and I were watching The Dugger's last night and they took a trip to do service and give to the poor. Jaxson was touched by this and commented that, the don't have any toys mom. I was quick to reply that yes he is very lucky and blessed to have all he has. I then share a story of his dad during Christmas time went to get his haircut and gave the lady 1oo extra dollars. He was shocked and said that was a ton of money and was she poor. I replied that yes she could use some more money. I then shared with him that she told Adam last week that she used some of the money and bought food for a family who didn't have much. Pay it Forward, that is what I shared with him. Service makes you feel good, and maybe someday you will need something or just a friend and it will happen. I am so grateful for times like these to teach our children and learn and grow.
this is how it works.....
the first 3 people to leave a comment on this post will receive a hand made gift from me during this year. when and what will be a surprise. BUT, in order for you to leave a comment on my blog, you have to post this on your blog first. (that means that sometime during this year you will send a gift to 3 people as well.) get it? so, the first 3 people to comment on this post will be the lucky ones leave your name and e-mail or address! Pay it forward!

Valentine's

So this year my husband really outdid himself!!! He couldn't wait for the big day so I got the gift Wednesday. He got me the nicest sewing machine!!!! I have been trying to strengthen my crafty side and a friend of mine has been helping, so he took the hint. I hopefully will be a sewing fool soon! Well I was a bad wife and due to our anniversary being so close to V-day we usually go small, well he got to take a trip to Cabela's a bought a few things for himself. Gotta love it when even with gifts, they don't always have to be equal right. We went out to Margarita ville for dinner Friday because I worked Saturday. We had a fun night with good company. Saturday Adam played with the kids and gave them their love notes and gifts Jaxson is pretty stoked about his heely's. I hope he doesn't get hurt wheeling around. Mya was as happy as ever with some candy and her notebooks for homework pretend and some word flashcards. She is speaking so much better and loves her homework!! Whitney just got lots of love and was happy as can be!!! Hope you all had a great day full of love, we are truly grateful for you and love you lots!!!!!!

mom and me dance

So here is my dancing boy!!!! Yes him and I went out on the town last week for a mother son dance and he was awesome. He danced and danced and danced. He danced to the superman song!!!! He was so cute and such a gentlemen. He ate all of his dinner and loved his dessert. He especially loved that we got our picture taken professionally!!! I had a great time with him and am planning on doing this more often. We talked and were silly and had lots of fun. Thanks bubba for such a fun date!

Cousins

All of the girls from El Paso were here this weekend for a great cousin time!!!! Jaycie had a sleepover Friday which Jaxson always loves because they don't get to spend much time together now that they are big Kindergartner's. Then we met up with my dad and 5 of my nieces on Saturday at a Safety Fair in Peoria. My dad is truly a saint, he had no worries and walked around and enjoyed the weather and time with his grandchildren he is a fantastic Papa!!! All of the kids got a free bike helmet, and went on a bunch of bouncy houses. The older girls and Jaxson also got a fake cast on their wrist which they pretended it was broken. We had a picnic on the grass and played with a bunch of beach balls. Jaxson and his dad entered a contest with radio Disney and won!!!! He was the grand prize and got a cool buzz light year toy with a emergency pack. He was ecstatic!!!! It was a great day and then the older girls came for a sleepover. We went to church the next day and they loved seeing their old friends. Of course there was lots of tears when Jaxson and Kennedi said goodbye. I get all choked up too, the cousin bond is so important. I was a crybaby every time my cousins would have to go back to Colorado too. They are great friends and I am grateful for that !!!! Nothing like a long day to tire them out!!! I love me a sleeping child!

Snow day

Yes snow in Phoenix is rare but if your child goes to this preschool and raises $2300 they get a patch of snow. Mya did like it, but there was one naughty boy that kept throwing it in her face. He actually threw some at me too, but most of it went down my shirt, gross because it was dirty grassy snow. Well these are the memories and she did have a great time, however I love the warm weather and living in snow would not set well with me.

So you think you can dance????

So this girl is getting her shake on in ballet and tap class. Well not yet I guess but she loves to tap and be pretty in her outfit. She has had 2 classes now and loves it. She is there with 2 of her friends, but parents aren't allowed to stay so I am sad I don't get to see more of her moves, hopefully they let us stay for a bit next week I am going to ask if we can watch the last 10 min or so we will see what they say and maybe I can get some action shots! Keep it up my little ballerina!

5 months

It has gone by way too fast and my newest baby is so big. It was her birthday and I sang and took pictures, however still no professional ones(bad mom I know). Well she is over 14 pounds and as happy and squealy as possible. She loves to have me in the room and likes to be close to my heart always. Translated that means HELD!!!! What have I done, I know but I just can't help to look at those sad blue eyes and know that she won't want me to do this forever. I do love ever time she falls asleep in my arms and smells so sweet. I love the way she nuzzles in my neck and pulls my hair with drool all over the place. She truly is a love of my life and I can't imagine it any other way. She lights up my morning with her huge small mouth smile!!!! We love her lots, little Whitney