Gracie got her ears pierced!

I am so proud of Grace! She said she wanted to get her ears pierced and was dead set on doing it. Once we got there however, and she was in the seat, and her ears were prepped, and she had a girl with a gun on each side of her, she decided she wanted to wait until she was 8. But even after being scared, she decided to follow through and she couldn't be happier! I can't believe how grown up she is getting!

We love family!

Pictures with my beautiful cousin Jen!

It's the most wonderful time of the year

Our fun day with friends in Breckenridge and Silverthorne, site of my future dream cabin!

San Diego Zoo

We had originally planned on Disneyland but Grace wanted to go to Hollywood instead. Scary. We compromised on the San Diego zoo which was fun but tiring. It was probably 90 degrees and we were all a little sunburned from the beach. I didn't bring Gunnar's stroller so by the end of the day I was carrying him to the car. Not easy when your 2 year old weighs 42 pounds. It was still a pretty fun day but I think next year we'll do Hollywood. Hannah Montana here we come!

Go Angels!

So as we were getting ready for the game, Grace picked her outfit out hoping that she would get on the jumbo tron. Whenever there were people on the jumbo tron, Grace would dance like crazy and jump up and down. Everyone around us was laughing and just thinking "whatever kid." When all of a sudden we look up and we were all on the jumbo tron. It pretty much made Grace's life. She was ready to sign autographs as we left the stadium. I don't know if Gunnar loved the game more, or the ice cream sandwich that Grandma Ruth got him.

We love SoCal!

So I obviously went waaay overboard on pictures here but I really could not pick which ones I wanted to post! We had the funnest week at the beach house my mom rented in Newport Beach. I have not relaxed like that in six years! I am really proud of myself because I even got a little tan. If you know my mom, you would know that even at my tannest I am still an albino next to her. But for the first time in my life I was able to stay on the beach as long as she did! We are talking eight hours a day people. Add El Cholo to the mix and I would say it was a little bit of paradise. We seriously ate Mexican food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You think I am exaggerating but you do not know how good enchiladas can be at 9 am.

The kids had so much fun! My cousins and my aunt and Grandma came down to play a couple of days while we were there and it was so fun to hang out with them. My grandma is the funnest person to be around and can make me laugh harder than anyone! My cousins were the best babysitters and I felt like I did not even see my kids the whole day because they were so entertained! My cousin Miranda is Grace's age and they played so well together and I seriously HATE writing on my blog because I sound like such an idiot. This is for you Heather

I know this might be a little shocking. I have posted 3 times in one week. I have actually used words as well as pictures. I have to say that I am pretty darn proud of myself. But that isn't what this post is about. This part might not be shocking but once again it is about Grace and Gunnar. I can't help it they just crack me up. Today was a long day of trying to get things in order. By the end of the day I was spent, but it appeared that I was the only one. Gunnar filled up the bathtub to the point of near disaster. I am not kidding there was about a quarter of an inch leeway before the levees gave way. After his bath I was ready for him to go to bed. Now in a moment of desperate parenting (basically trying to watch So You Think You Can Dance in peace) I got on my hands and knees and using a leatherman, I switched the doorknob so that I could actually lock my kids in their room. Are you shocked? It probably wasn't the best idea considering the fact that Gunnar managed to lock himself, Grace, and the babysitter in the room. She had to ask a passing neighbor to come in and unlock the door. A little embarrassing and probably safe to assume she will never want to babysit for me again. Anyways, back to my great idea of changing the doorknob. I usually just use it to threaten Gunnar so that he will stay in his bed at bedtime. Tonight I used the threat and it actually worked. I got Grace's hair in curlers and cleaned up and was pretty proud of myself. Until I went to check on Gunnar and found him in the hallway fast asleep on the hardwood floor. I guess I wasn't the only one that was spent after all!

We Love Strawberries!

We had such a fun day in Watsonville picking strawberries. We set out for our adventure with some fun friends, some big baskets, and some empty stomachs. The only rule that they gave us was to put two strawberries in the basket, for every one we put in our mouths. It was such a fun morning!

When we got home, Grace made this adorable crown for Gunnar. I don't know who was more excited about it. Oh actually I do, it for sure was Grace.

Beach, Beach and more Beach

This is seriously my most favoritest place ever!

Sorry but anyone who knows me is aware that I have a slight obsession with beach pictures and seeing how we are so close to the ocean right now for an extended period of time, you are going to get a beach picture overload! I know that was a total runon sentence but oh well!

So Sad!

So it finally happened and I got some weirdo leaving comments so I think I am going private. Please leave a comment if you want to be added to our list! Thanks everyone!

Summer time!!!!

So we left Denver three weeks ago and time has literally flown by!!! Here are some pics of our fun time in Utah!!

Rocky Mountain High

We had a fun day in Vail with Babe and P-pa. They decided last minute to ride the motorcycle over for a couple of days. It was so fun to have a fun surprise and get to meet them in the mountains for breakfast.