My Rockstars

Now these photos are really supposed to be a secret Father's Day present for daddy, but I can't what to share them.  My talented friend Tonya had a rockin' photo shoot with us.  You gotta go to her amazing blog and check out her beautiful work.  I knew she would totally rock some pictures for me.  So here are a couple photos from the shoot.  Head over to Tonya's blog and check out the rest.  Rock on!

Up, up and away!

Just thought I'd share some pictures my super talented sister took a couple of months ago that are kinda cool! I call them my big red balloon pictures.  I am so lucky to have her take so many pictures of my kiddos.

Beachy Afternoon

Took the boys to some art galleries yesterday afternoon.  They are just so behaved in the galleries it always amazes me how interested they are in all the pieces of artwork.  Here we are in front of the Wyland Gallery.

We even got to talk to one of the artists and the boys asked her a zillion questions.  Why don't we do that more often?  I think we will.

Mother's Day - Kindergarten Style!

All week Jackson had been so excited for Mother's Day at Kindergarten.  He got me up at 5:30 a.m. and told me to get ready.  I had to wear a dress.  At school, the mom's waited outside.  Then this little cutie came out to get me...in a homemade tie.

He took me into the classroom and sat me down in his little seat.  This was waiting for me.  Kisses, a present that had framed picture of him, and a coupon book with things he would do for me.

He served me sandwiches and strawberries, and made sure to bring me a chocolate chip cookie.  And if this wasn't enough, the whole class sang songs for the mommies.  

Two words...ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE!

I love you Jackson!

Love, mommy

Super Reader!

Guess who is a Super Reader? Jackson, that's who! We are so proud of him.

twas the night before Christmas...

And all through the house, everyone was sleeping except me of coarse.  My sweet little angels all snug in their beds, have visions of sugarplums (and Star Wars and Monster Trucks) dancing in their heads.  

Santa, we know you're on your way.  We have left you some cookies and food for your reindeer.  

We love you Santa.  

We do BELIEVE.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

{ Waiting }

We've got two little boys over here waiting anxiously for Santa Claus.  They've claimed to have seen reindeer in the backyard.  Maybe they did, I think I heard some jingle bells.

Microwave Jingle Bells by AKQA

Merry Christmas!!!

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

{ We're Back }

Yup, this blog has been very neglected, but I promise to be posting about all of our adventures that we have been on in the past months!  This year has sure been crazy, but we are hanging in there.  Stay tuned...we are excited to be back in the blogging world.

Jill  ; )  

10 seconds of fame!

Jill Parkin Designs got a small spot on the "Good Day LA" for winning the 2008 Hotlist.  They came and took video of all my invitations and some of me holding up invitations.  I must not have done a good job because they cut me out!  At least my invitations did good. Watch here. 

happy father's day

Dear Daddy,

We made you this tie to wear because we love you so much!  

You are the best daddy in whole wide world.  You play with us everyday.  You take us camping and build tents for us in the backyard so we can sleep under the stars.  You read us stories and tuck us in at night.  You take us to the donut store and always make sure we get our favorite donut.  You cook us dinner and help mommy with the housework.  You always make sure we have clean pj's and that our fishy gets fed.  You take us to Target to look at the cars, legos and Star Wars toys, and we always get a yummy slurpie on our outings there.  You take us to the library to get a new set of books each week.   You teach us many things; to ride our scooters, to play baseball, to do what is right and to be mommy's big helpers.  We could never ask for a better daddy than you.  Happy Father's Day daddy, we sure do love you!

Love your sweet boys,

Jack and Kyle

the fathers in my life

To my husband,
Chado, words cannot express how much I love you. Thanks for being the greatest father in the world to my boys, you mean the world to them. You are so good to us.

To my daddy and Chad's dad and grandpa,
Thanks for all you have done to help raise us up in this world. You are the best and we appreciate all the love, support, help, advise, stories and wisdom you have given to us. Thanks for being there.

Happy Father's Day.

With love,

Jill