Double digits!!!

Who would have thought that 10 years would pass so fast? I remember being a teenager, and I couldn't wait to be an adult. Funny thing about that, is that this kid made me grow up faster than I ever thought I could. I graduated high school 6 months pregnant with him. I had a very fast 9 1/2 hour labor, and the tiniest baby was laid on my chest for me to love and protect. 5 lbs. 15 oz, with beautiful crystal blue eyes.


You've always amazed me with how smart, inquisitive and eager to learn you are. I love that you'll never stop seeking knowledge, and I know you'll do something big one day.

If I would let you, you'd play video games all day, every day! Too bad that's not considered homeschool, huh?

Everything about your personality shines. I know that some days we butt heads like "wow", but that's just because your so much like me :) Your loved in so many ways, you've made the biggest changes to my life, and I'm just so proud to be your mom. I love you Babe, Happy Birthday!!!

Fair 2010

To celebrate my son's birthday, we went to the local fair. We had so much fun! We were there most of the day, and by the time we left, our feet were throbbing! The kids were able to do so much though, and I think they got a lot out of it.

Our day started with a trip to the Jurassic building, where we got to see giant interactive dinosaurs. The kids loved this building! There was a section where they got to talk to people about fossils, and even handle some. Outside they did crayon rubbings of different dinos, and took pictures in those cut out things.



Next we stopped at the barnyard to look at all the animals. The kids had a blast running in the hay maze for about half an hour. They also did this mock work and shop thing, it was so cute! They start off harvesting fruits, veggies, eggs, and milking a fake cow. They turn in their basket of harvested goods and get $2 in fake money, and head to the mini Ralphs market. At Ralphs they shop with little carts and fake food, then pay for it with their fake money. Their reward for all their hard work is a coupon for a free cookie.


The building with the renaissance stuff was a fast favorite as well. The kids got to dress up in costumes, and practice their archery skills. I don't have pictures of the archery, because well... I was having a blast watching the kids and forgot to take pictures.


We also checked out a mini dude ranch, where we made rope, a honey bee farm (of course we bought some honey), played carnival games and got on some rides. We had a great and educational day!

Happy Birthday Boo Boo!!!

My handsome baby boy is 7 today! I can't believe how fast time flies. I remember each of those 6 hours of labor like it was yesterday. I remember your raspy little "big boy" voice when you were 1 and 2 tattling on your brother. And how much you loved corn on the cob. I love how you embrace your inner rockstar, and asked to have a red mohawk.

I love the punk rock attitude you have to accompany the red mohawk.

I love how fun loving and goofy you are, always trying to get a laugh.


I love how daring and brave you are, willing to try something at least once.


Most of all, I love how your spirit shines when we let you just be you.


Your my little knight in shining armor. Happy 7th Birthday Babe, we love you!