HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLAKE!!!

Today is my sweet and handsome husband's birthday!! We are so very lucky to have him and are so grateful that he is our dad and husband. He is always so giving of his time. He is always willing to help when there is work to be done. I am so grateful for his patience, love, honesty, and friendship. I am so grateful for his personality. I know there isn't anyone else that could put up with my hormones like he does. I am so grateful for all he does. He has always provided for our family without any complaints. He is really fun to be around and despite his shy front, he is really funny and is a big tease. He is a great example to our children. I am so grateful that I have never had to ask him to keep a job, go to school, take care of the kids, provide for our family, or to help those in need. He always seems to do the right thing. He is a genuinely good person and we are so lucky to have him in our lives. He just seems to keep getting better with age. At this point, he is just about perfect;). We love you!!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

The good thing about holidays is that they guilt you into updating your blog. Halloween was great this year. We had an amazing party with all of our cousins. The kids got to have donut eating contests, bobbing for apples, a spook alley, and potato sack race. Just to name a few. Aunt Michelle and Uncle Raymond have the best Halloween parties ever!!

We were lucky enough to have Spiderman there to PROTECT us throughout the night and we had the most BEAUTIFUL Tinkerbell ever!! As much as I begged we just had to be spiderman this year. It turned out to be pretty fun. I am so thankful to be able to spend time with my family and to watch my children grow and learn. Happy Halloween. Bring on Thanksgiving!!

GO SOX!!

It's that time of year again when the air crispens, the leaves change, and the MLB playoffs begin. I live for the playoffs. I am quite excited the Red Sox are in for another chance to make a good run into the post season. I just wanted show my love for the Sox and profess my love for my newest love, Jacoby Ellsbury. I have made it perfectly clear if anything happens to my sweet hubby I am off to find Jacoby. Rumor is he is even LDS. (famousmormons.net). Just google him. He is such a stud on the field, but what makes it even better is he is just georgous. John Stockton, Steve Young, Jason Varitek, Fred Couples, Tom Brady, Roger Federer, and now Jacoby. These are the reasons sports are so fun to watch :). GO SOX!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOSTON!!

My baby turned 3 on 08/08/08. He had a great birthday. We went miniature golfing (stupid idea for 3 year olds), went to Ruby River (He calls it Max river because of the cartoon Max & Ruby), and my sister made him the most amazing birthday cake. It was Wally the Green Monster. The Red Sox mascot. Look at how adorable it was. He got some spider man stuff, Hulk boxing gloves, and cowboy stuff. He is certainly turning into a big boy. Boston is such an energetic little guy. He sure does give me a run for my money. He is such a good boy most of the time. He is definately mischevious, but a lot of fun. He loves his sister. He idolizes his dad. He teases me like crazy. He loves his grandparents. He has a little girl friend that he is very territorial about. He won't let any of the other kids in nursery sit by her. He loves nursery. He loves to eat. He ate a whole steak from Ruby River on his birthday. He is very loving. He is a total boy. He has no fear!!! I love him so much. He makes us laugh. Happy Birthday bud!

FLORIDA

The day after my sister got married we flew out to Clearwater Beach Florida. It was an amazing vacation. Such a great place to go. We went to some amazing beaches, Sea World, Busch Gardens, and caught a Tampa Bay Rays game. This is a great place to take the family. Such a relaxing place after such a stress filled month. P.S. no Chalysse didn't come with us on this vacation. I was smart enough to make her go on her own private honey moon. Family honeymoons are fun, not romantic. Been there. Done that.

JUST MARRIED!!

My sister Chalysse married her prince;) on July 26th. We had such a busy month getting ready for the big day. The day ended up being beautiful, hot, but beautiful. The flowers were georgous, the cake was amazing, the food was great and the bride was stunning. I am so glad to see my sister happy. Here are some pictures of the big day!! Congratulations baby sis!!

Bald is Beautiful

Last night we went to the Tim McGraw concert. Sooo good!!! That is for another day. My parents kept my kids while we went. They took them to the golf course to do some putting and then they took them to Carl's Junior for dinner and to play on the play place. This is what my mother over heard:

Little kid: What is your name?

Bricia: Hi! I'm Bricia Betty and this is my brother Boston Blake. My dad's name is Blake and he doesn't have any hair.

My mother didn't hear anything after that. We just need to remind Bricia that bald is beautiful.

I know I am partial but this bald guy is one handsome man. Great husband. My Best Friend!

Kevin Garnett

I am a Jazz fan. That being said, I was cheering my butt off for the Celtics. I have issues with Mr. Zen, Fisher and Kobe. I have grown to love Paul Pierce and Leon Powe. Who couldn't love Powe after that touching half time story. And Ray Allen is just dreamy. Anywhoo, the point of this blog is to vent about Kevin Garnett. I have defended him all season long. My husband just hates how he is constantly using one particular word that rhymes with truck and how he is always pounding his chest and acting like an overall idiot. I defended Mr. Garnett. I literally went to bed one night ticked at my hunkalicious husband because of KG. PaaaLEASE!! I was thrilled that the Celtics slaughtered the Lakers. I was anxious to see the post game interviews and was enjoying them right up until Michelle Tafoya interviews KG. I could barely watch the whole thing. He made a complete Idiot out of himself in my opionion (that is what it is, an opinion). KG was aware that there were children present and watching on tv. If he wasn't he should have been. Maybe when his little bundle of joy comes later this year he will change. It is completely obvious he went straight from high school to the NBA because his language skills are lacking. He used that particular word as a noun, verb, adjective, and as a complete sentence. He and Jerry Sloan have somthing in common. I guess that atleast says he can construct sentences. Can you image being intimate with this guy? (I know I just stepped over the line). I read Curt Schilling's blog (38pitches.com) on his experience sitting front row for game 2 and his observations. He was very impressed with KG. He said he was as "focused and locked in as any athlete in any sport" he had ever been around. He is an impressive athlete. He is also 10 feet tall. Stuart Scott said that if you looked up class in the dictionary you would see a picture of Doc Rivers. Agreed. But if you look up Idiot in the Dictionary be careful because you just might see a picture of KG. My sister was defending KG yesterday saying that he was just excited and "was on top of the world". She said he deserved to act like he did. He earned the right. GIVE ME A BREAK!! Do you remember when MJ won his titles. He cried, stood on the press tables, and smoked a stogie. He earned the right to act like an idiot, yet he never did. Do I wish the Lakers would have beat the Celtic? NO. Am I admitting that my husband may have been right for the first time in our marriage? YES!!

OUR PRINCESS TURNS 4! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRICIA!

4 years ago today our sweet little Bricia joined our family. Could it have already been 4 years? She is the best daughter. She is so helpful and sweet. She makes us laugh everyday. We love how she is just piecing life together and figuring things out. She is a wonderful big sister. It's hard to imaging what life was like before she was born. She is very smart. Her favorite things are animals, dancing, chocolate, Max & Ruby, being with her grandparents, hanging out with her aunt and Mikey, riding scooters and bikes, and doing crafts. She is a little dramatic, but it makes life so much more interesting. We love her so much!! Happy Birthday Angel.

POPCORN POPPING

We went to my Grandpa's and the kids were doing their usual entertainment routine for him. I couldn't be more proud of my two kids, especially the Clown in the brown. I hope he had a tasty treat!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HEATHER!!

Today is my very best cousin's birthday!! She is turning 25 again!! I just wanted to wish her a very happy birthday and to let her know that I love her. She is my cousin, but she is really more like my sister and friend. She is a great mother, wife, sister, daughter, and friend. There isn't anything she won't try. I have always admired (copied or atleast tried to) her style and taste. She makes me laugh and cry. She has such a strong testimony and lives it. There isn't anything she wouldn't do for me. I love having her in my life. She loves my kids like they are her own. She is such a great example to me. I love you Heath!!

P.S. I know my picture doesn't show how beautiful she is, but I am at work and this is the only picture I have. Plus, she is 7 months prego here. Shouldn't I be working? Happy Birthday!!

Happy Mother's Day!! Simply the Best!

I know everyone thinks that they have the best Mom, but I win. My mom is the greatest mom in the world. She is also a great grandma too. My mom is the most selfless person I know. She goes without many things, especially sleep, to take care of all of our family. She is a great daughter, sister, mother, wife and friend. I couldn't do what I do without my mother. She sacrifices everyday for me. Thank you Mom for being such a good example to me. I know you had a great example. I know it's hard not to have Grandma here on Mother's day. She would be so proud of you. If I am half the mom you are I will be one heck of a mom. Thank you for sharing this special time in my life with me and my family. Thank you for always listening, for always being honest with me and for being my best friend. I love you more than you know!! Happy Mother's Day!! LOVE YOU!!

I LOVE THESE TWO!

I just wanted to express my love for my two little ones. They make me so happy. They stress me out to no end somedays, but I love the things they say and their unconditional love.

Grandma Betty

7 years ago today my whole world changed. My sweet grandma lost her battle with cancer. She was the most amazing person. I have never known anyone that was as couragous, kind, diligent, fiesty, supportive, protective, caring, loving, accepting, patient and funny as she was. I can still hear her contagious laugh. Her whole life was service. She always was giving what she had to others. She was such a good grandma, friend, mother, and companion. She had a much harder life than most of us can imagine. She lost her own mother at such a young age and never knew her own granmothers. I think that is why she was such an amazing Mom and Grandma. She was so fun. I had such a wonderful childhood. I spent most of it with her. I would much rather have been with her than my friends most of the time. She was there for everything. I remember the joy on her face everytime something good happened to me. I remember warm summer nights when she would sleep with the windows open and I would go to her house late at night and get her attention and she would let me in. Never angry I woke her up. Always excited to see me. She was always ready for fun. She never wanted to miss out. She always wanted her family together. She protected all of us, sometimes to a fault. She loved her children and grandchildren. I know she loved grandpa too. I can see her so much in my mom and my aunt. There hasn't been a day in the past 7 years that I haven't thought about her. I have felt her so strongly at times, especially on my wedding day and on the birth of my two children. She has a way of always being involved. So much has happened over the past 7 years that I wish I could have had her here for. I know she would love these little kids. I just wish I could talk to her. She was so understanding and comforting. Her home was my sanctuary. I knew I could always go there no matter what. I know I will see her again. Sometimes 7 years seems so long ago and somtimes it seems like yesterday. I am so grateful for my grandma and her example to me. I miss you grandma and look forward to the day I get to put my arms around you again and feel your soft skin. You were simply the best. I love you.

LEXIE

This weekend I had the chance to be with Lexie and her two beautiful girls. Mckael is doing really good. Today she is getting her colostomy bag closed. It's a big operation for a little girl. It is great that she is getting this done. One more step towards normality. She is so dang cute. Kaelie is just as cute and a little more mischevious. Probably a lot like her mother. I just wanted to take this oportunity to express what a great mother Lexie is. She has a lot of responsibility for a single mother. She handles it with humility and grace. She is amazing. Her girls are so well mannered and sweet. I am so amazed at how well she handles everything. She still makes me laugh harder than anyone I know. Her girls are her whole world. She is a really good mom. Lexie is very lucky to have great parents and siblings. I am so grateful to have such a great friend. Lex you are such a great example to me in so many ways. Thank you for being you.

ALL THAT JAZZ

The Jazz killed the Rockets last night. I have been reading today online and there is only one person I have read, from the so-called experts, that are even picking the Jazz to win the series. I know that they can beat the Lakers. Can being the key word. Let's go Jazz. Let's show Derick Fisher what he left behind. I know he is a nice guy, but I still think he was wiley in getting out of his contract. I am bias though. Anywhoo, GO JAZZ!!!!

Finally...

Well after much persuasion from my dear friend, I have decided to take the blogger plunge. I am still feeling a little guilty. I am no longer a blogger virgin. I'll get over it. Life is good. I am feeling really anxious today. The Jazz play tomorrow. In my expert opinion this is a must win game. If this goes back to Houston we are in trouble. Hence, the word "WE". Yes I am a member of the team. The Red Sox lost today. I am not worried yet, it's May. Today is Tim McGraw's birthday. Happy Birthday my love. I will see you in June. Today was a good day. My children are so cute. My husband tries so hard to make me happy. My parents are amazing. I still have 2 grandparents alive. My sis is great. I have good friends. My tulips are growing. I live in America. I think I will go to bed now and dream of things to put on my next post. Maybe next time we can do pictures.

A New Beginning....

I have finally decided that I should get a blog. After much persuasion from my dear friend Tinaya I've realized that it would be fun and a good way to keep in touch with friends.