Nienie and the Hot tamale

My hunk had left for church for his duties, I have my Sunday duties as the get everybody ready, on time for church with as little yelling as possible and everyone was almost ready. I had already been up for a while and thought "I am going to catch up my favorite read....Nienie Dialogues. Well I didn't expect to be so touched by her recent picture post of herself and her hunk. The picture of a woman so changed by a fiery plane crash which changed her outward appearance so drastically, but her eyes are still the same. Eyes are told to be the window to the world. Her world was changed a year ago, and I often think of her trials so big and Seemingly unbeatable when I am in my own frustrating moments of life and how I feel sorry for myself. Well I wasn't having one of the those moments, but I was crying. Crying for Nie and all she has had to endure. I was visible to my little Mageeman. Well I did one last check of everyone, hair gelled and brushed, ties on straight, scriptures in hand, sock on and

I said to my little Mageeman," you are one hot tamale" he smiled unsurely, and I said...Do you know what a hot tamale is?

his response.. Yep it is just like a Mike and Ike but not as hot, and spicy.

my response... You are right but it also means You are one handsome man who I love so much.

Still with tears in my eyes, I hugged my mageeman so tightly and kissed his soft cheek, which in return he kissed my lips that were covered in mint lip gloss and he said you are pretty mom.

I cried more. That went on all day at church and I was so thankful for the chance to hug and see my little children everyday and be a part of their life. I am so thankful for the things in life that make us stronger even when we get broken down sometimes. Sometimes we give to much power to others when our only thing we should be giving the power to is the Lord. He gives us all these things. He makes all these experiences possible. I am blessed.

Trip to Cali...Randoms

We had a fun filled week in Cali and some friends came down to hang out too. We did the beach 5 days out of 6 and we had a funnnnnnnnn time. We love to go down and see grandma & grandpa hoopes. My kids love to dig and dig and dig in the sand. They had a good time. We camped at the beach in Grampy's new RV. Went to Seaport Village, La jolla Coves, seal beach and chilled at Oceanside beach, we could have stayed there forever... We got to see nieces and nephews, especially the newest addition 3 weeks old! Uncle david always steals he babies.

.....10 words women want....

Respect
romance
time
dinner
communication
consistency
engagement
humility
humor
challenge.

what do all these words have in common? according to yahoo.com This is what women want. It always makes me laugh, their theories of what men or women want. anyhow. I lucked out.I got the man of my dreams and he consistently gives all of these. i am a lucky girl! and I am not afraid to say it.

Golfing with my love

My sweet lovebug and I had a hot date...literally a hot date at the Golf Course... 18 holes of golf, 4 hours together,a ride on a golf cart and 115 degree weather equals a fun time with my man

E's 6th bday

the cake HE wanted and helped decorate..... not our best work.


Breakfast in bed


His treats from his family.

Better late than never. Our littlest lovebug turned 6. We can hardly believe it. He is such a good kid. He is our romantic boy. He always has to be on my lap or kissing mommy or loving on dad. He has a tender heart, but he also can be fiesty. He loves his big brother C and they are complete opposites. E leaves his room a wreck while c is very tidey. Lots of battles are played out while cleaning their room. He will be a 1st grader and loves his friends. he loves anything camoflauge. He loves to wear his cowboy boots and he enjoys anything with sugar in it! He has a laugh that is just infectious and he smiles and you can't say no! I am so greatful my little sidekick is with our family. we have been blessed so many ways by him. He is

Ouch

So I lay here not being able to move well, as I threw my back out. I am hurting. I dont have back problems but today, I am sore. All because I pretend to be super human woman who can move any piece of furniture on my own. I really can, i just sometimes get hurt. So I wish I could help others out today, but getting off my lazy bum isn't really going to happen.. maybe better luck tomorrow.

My lil Sis

My babe of a sister KATE THE SKATE had a bday today!


katy. kary. mom. kristy. kyley. kelly




sierra. mike and katy weeks from delivery





katy and her cutest friend ally.






katy sierra mike in dec 08


I am going to start a new tradition of writing lovely things about my peeps...on their big birthdays. So here is the 1st and it's special post will be on sweet little sister Katy. Katy is one of my favorite people. Katy just had a new little baby boy named Shane. We can't wait to meet him. Katy is 2 years younger than me. She has always been the laid back go with the flow sister. I wish I was more like her. She is a wonderful mom, sister, friend. She has the skinniest legs and they are long. She is a babe and when we were in high school we could go to filibertos and she would get us free food. She stole my student ID when we were in high school so she could get off campus to go to UPPERCRUST Pizza. She still loves that place. they do have the best salads and ranch. She and i are lots alike. She is the fun aunt that my kids just adore. I love her so much she is definetly a babe! happy birthday kate the skate!
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...lovebugs...

I have wanted to post about this many times and haven't. If you are around me for about 5 minutes. You will hear me say....Lovebug. the thing is I love lady bugs, always have.

I did not realize til a few years ago, how often I say it. All the closest people in my life, have caught on and many letters cards and gifts have something to do with a lady bug. Well today Dave and I were given these lovebug, ladybug cupcakes with the cutest little poem and letter attached so I knew I had to share.

For your FYI, my NANA always called me Lovebug. She was my favorite person in the whole wide world. Lovebugs are a bug in Florida( where they Lived), that are the male and female attached. They are born that way. Funny I know, but these bugs are horrible. They splat on all cars that drive in Florida, all over the hoods and are a pain to clean off, so thus came the nickname, maybe I was a pain too, but the nickname stuck. So Ladybugs aka lovebugs in our house a big part of me!

Random Snapshots

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We have been so busy and it sounds cliche because I am always busy but this week we really were crazy busy. We were lucky enough to watch our good friends kids and we got to stay at their home and play with the kids all week and swim. It was a fun week, needless to say! we swam and swam and swam.

Random Snapshots

A and her best friend M


My cutest sister Katy, Mike and S..I threw her a shower in Calif this last weekend and she is such a babe!



My cute man, and my favorite Uncle Jeff.


My gift to my sister Katy, A diaper cake that My friend Melisa helped me with. I have made a few of these but this turned out the cutest by far!

My 3 sand crabs. E was not happy to oblige to do this so we could gt a picture!

I love this

E on the horse miles by himself

Grampy and A on the quad

Grampy and C on the quad. They sure had fun!

Our scout outing to the lake, we had sooooo much...

This is some randoms, which are my favorite from the last 2 busy weeks of our life!Just a little look into our life.

swimming. swimming. swimming. Did I mention swimming?

c, a, a, and a. what a funny bunch they are! the best of friends

a's official swim picture. she is a cute little thing!

a diving off.

a coming in from her freestyle

3 amigos.

I love this pic. A AND A are cheering on c.

C's official swim pic.

C & A are in swim team in our town. They go 5 days a week and they love it. They are getting really good to..> C swam in 3 events 100 m relay, 50 m freestyle and 25 back stroke and came in 6 out of 8 in them. He did great. Especially for his first meet. A swam in 2 events and came in 6th of 8. she did great too. I was asked to record lane ordrs and it was fun but stressful! Only 1 parent got mad at us. All in all it was a great time!

Stolen Pics

This was from our Preschool End of the year celebration. Yippee! it was way fun! I had the best 5 kids this year and we had lots of fun!

Disclaimer, this pic is stolen from Zippy. I forgot to have one taken . thanks!

Summer has begun!

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Our summer officially started a week ago. No more school. We have a family tradition that we go to Sonic on the last day of school. We have done for 4 years now. The kids have kept busy. They started Swim team 2 weeks ago and go every day and they love it. We had our first Lemonade stand of the summer and A and A earned a whole 1.50. We joined the harkins 1 time a week movie program and we have already had lots of play dates, swimming, playing on the water slide and of course the trusty Trampoline. I am already tired. Not really but we are off to a good...busy.... start! Last year this same time, both the cute man and I were recovering from our mishaps and surgeries and did not get to play with our little chickens like we wanted to. I plan to make up for it this year. A friend yesterday said" I can never get a hold of you, you are never home" That is always true during the school year but even worse now. So call my cell or you are out of luck, and since my message thing on my cell isn't so trusty just keep calling and when I am not play ing with my 3 favorite little people, I will chit- chat but I am looking forward to lots of fun so if you want play just call!

I had to post this it is too funny. What are we all doing and who took this picture???

Bread....Yummo!

I love to make homeade bread, and this turned out yummy. French bread is so delicious!

Graduate 2009

We have a graduate! 1st grade here E comes.

My Bday of Cupcakes, Willow Trees and Flowers

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My FAVORITE things ( Besides my family and Church) are Cupcakes, Willow Trees and FLOWERS! My birthday was filled with all of these. A few church meeetings, my sweet husband and kids, and friends and family sending lots of well wishes via text messages, phone and email. It was the best bday I have ever had. No pressure and lots of fun. So my hunk baked me a cake, Bought me lots of flowers for the back yard, and is taking me on a steamy date tomorrow. I just love him. I had flowers and cupcakes and movie tickets and gift cards and an adorable outfit. Everyone who knows me knows that I love cookbooks, But I especially love Cook books about Cupcakes! I got one and it is just so cute. Fun day and thanks to all that made it special. Birthdays are not a big thing for me, but I was very humbled to be given so much love! thanks.

Sunday Seven

I haven't done my Sunday Seven post in a while. So here it goes. We have had a jam packed weekend and life (how come that never changes?) But we always have fun!!!!



After a long day at the World Wildlife zoo, Hours on the trampoline, swings and waterslide. Fun hours playing with some of the best kids around, A & A.

Fun on the water slide

Our new used swing set!

That is what it is all about.

Feeding the Giraffes

Rideing the air tram. with it being in the triple digits, it was a nice cool ride in the tree tops.

Hanging at the zoo on the FREE World Wildlife zoo on Cub Scout day!

Mother's day, Dave bought both A and I pretty flowers from the Young Women fundraiser.

Camping in Payson

We went camping in Payson this weekend, and what a fun time we had! We needed to get away. We slept right by the tonto creek and it was beautiful. We can hardly wait to go back! River jumped into the river...immediately! He brought sticks, and pine cones for us to throw into the freezing river the whole time. We made yummy Fajitas and sat around the fire.

Made My Day

So I get this strange package in the mail and it is this..for free because they published one of my recipes. Totally made my day! There is another gal from my stake too. way fun!

Magee's First Fieldtrip

Magee's kinder class went to the Phoenix Children's Museum.

It is a fun place for these little kiddos. It was not easy keeping track of all the little ones in a big room of lots of kids. Ethan's teacher is fun. All in all it was a good day!