Missouri Trip

James, Emily, Brandon and I went with my best friend Casey and Rambo to visit her Mom, Bill, Sister Jessica, her two nephews Seth and Noah in Missouri. This was the longest trip we have taken in our RV. It was great we had tons of fun! They kids did so well on such a long trip. We were gone for about 10days. James drove all day and we stop at a rest stop on the first night so we could sleep. We also stopped in Texas at the station of the cross. Then we headed to Kansas City and stayed at a campground. Then in the morning we went to a Cowboy museum with Casey's mom, Bill and nephews. It was so neat seeing all the memorabilia, James loves cowboy movies and history. We enjoyed this outing so much. We Then made our way to Missouri, and had a great time. We took to the Kansas City Zoo, went to a birthday party, ate some great BBQ, and went to an old town that was a replica of 1850's. It was so fun, the kids feed sheep, horses and chickens. On the way home we stopped in Zion and did 2 hikes and saw some waterfalls. We would love to go back and spend more time. It was the best family vacation!

7 yr. Anniversary!

On February 23rd it was our 7yr Anniversary. Time sure does fly, 7yrs later we have a beautiful home and 2 wonderful kids. Life is great, I couldn't ask for anything more. To Celebrate we went to the Temecula Wineries and stayed the night. Thank goodness for my mom she watched Emily and Brandon and they had a great time. This was the first time I have left Brandon over night. I was sad to leave them. But it was nice to be able to finish a conversation with James and have grow up time.
We had a lincoln town car and a driver to drive us to the wineries. That was the best idea ever. At the 1st wine tasting we each paid for 5 tastes. The lady helping us was the best she gave us about 15 tastes each. I could barely walk straight, we went to eat and then went to 2 more wine tastings. When we went were done tasting we were a little buzzed. Ok a lot. It was so much fun!! We laughed a lot which was great. I loved spending time with James he is a wonderful Husband and I am so glad that we have been married for 7yrs.

Valentine's Day!

We had a great Valentine's Day. Emily and James made me breakfast, eggs benedict my favorite. It was delicious, it was the best present! We got the kids a few gifts. We went to dinner at DaPilla's with the kids and our friend Sandra, Eddie and Ryan. We had a great meal. The bread there is the best.

Brandon is a big boy!

Finally my little boy is 20 pounds! I thought Brandon was going to be rear facing forever. I think my kids are just going to be petite. Brandon is doing so much now. He has been really walking right after he turned 1. He loves playing and following his BIG SISTER! He is trying to say so many things. The words Brandon says
Momma,Dad,Em,Oh yeah, uh-oh, hi, dog, mill(milk), thank you, wow, ball, no. He loves to give kisses, play with any phone, be chased, and likes to be outside and pick up rocks. Another one of Brandon favorite places is the new Fontan park, he loves the pirate ship. He has tons of energy! What a fun little boy, we have!

Thomas the train

The wind finally stopped yesterday in the afternoon. So the kids and I were able to go outside and play. I set up their Thomas the train and they had so much fun! I can't believe that Brandon is so big and can ride on the train.

Camping in our RV

We finally got to go camping in our new RV as a family. We wanted to try it out so we went local. We went to yucaipa regional park. It was really nice, lots of trees and a lake. Emily and her dad love to fish, Emily is great at reeling in fish and casting. Brandon had so much fun in his wagon rides. I love are RV, it was the best thing we bought for our family.

Memories

It is a sad day for our family, My father in-law Ben passed away. He was fighting cancer but the cancer spread throughout his body. It was so sad for us but we knew that he needed be with God. We did not want Ben to be suffering and more. He will be greatly missed, we love him so much. He was the Greatest Father in-law, Dad, and Papa. He would do anything for his boys and grandkids. It was such an honor to have met him and to be a part of his family. I thank him so much for raising such a wonderful son. Without Ben I would not have my amazing husband and our two wonderful kids. He was in sound mind until the moment he passed.
We love you Ben
You will always be
here with us!