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SO MUCH FUN!!!!

I call it a MESS...Budah calls it his Ambance(Ambulance)

With the theme song from ER playing and sirens roaring, Budah and Mik are off to save lives ("just like Daddy") in their Ambulance. I asked them to clean up their mess and was told by Budah..."its my Ambance like Daddy drives." What do you say? Guess I will clean it up after they go to bed.

Da Budah and Mik

I have been meaning to take recent pics of the kids but just haven't done it. Saturday was the day. It was so cloudy outside but we braved the weather and made our way downtown. Budah was ALL about having his picture taken and seeing them. Mikala fell asleep so I ended up getting more of Budah than lil sis. They are so cute together and truly make me proud to be their mommy. I think what is so special is how close they are to each other and how they are constantly thinking of the others feelings.

Mikala turns 2

Just two short days after Budah started school Mikala turned 2. OMGosh, where has the time gone. She is growing up so fast. Her vocabulary is growing daily. She is a little on the sassy side which can be funny as can be and frustrating at the same time. She and Budah are best friends. I LOVE IT. She has learned so much from him and has taught him a lot also. I feel so blessed to be her mommy and love her so much.

Her own little cake.


Her big cake

First day of Pre-School

Budah started preschool on September 8, 2009. It was a lot harder than I thought it would be. I didn't want to be one of those moms that is traumatized by their child starting school but deep down inside I was a little. It seems like I fell asleep and woke up with a 3 year old. Budah potty trained in a week. We told him that he had to be a big boy and potty in the toilet so he could go to school and the next thing we know he did it. We rewarded him with Spiderman stickers and it was done. We had tried for months before hand with no success then he decided it was time and the rest is history.
The morning of September 8 he woke up all excited for school. He kept telling Mikala he was going to go to school and that she could come with me to pick him up. The way he spoke of school was in such a grown up tone and it really threw me off. My baby boy went to sleep the night before as my baby boy and woke up my big boy. I know you know what I am talking about.
I didn't shed any tears after dropping him off even though when he said good-bye and walked away grown up it was like a dagger in my heart. I was so proud of him.
Mikala now sits in his car seat when he is at school. I think it is her way of showing that she is getting big also. So fun to watch but such a eye opener.
You two make me so happy and proud as a mom. I love you guys.


Budah in our front yard just before leaving for school

Budah and Mikala...Mikala looks so big to me here.

In the parking lot sporting his Spiderman backpack and sticker on his arm.

Fashon at its best

Mikala is obsessed with shoes. It doesn't matter who's they are or what the look like she wants to try them on and wear them around. Most of the time we can't find our shoes. We have to look all around the house to find a pair. She has a great sense of fashion. So, the next time you can't decide what shoes to wear...take a lesson from Mikala. She is one hot chick with great fashion sense.

This is for you Michelle

The last time I spoke with Michelle, she said you need to do a new post. I have kind of had blog block. I can't say that I have been overly busy but I have been busy. On Fathers Day we were up at Walsburg. Eddie and Michelle had their dog Apolo with them. Apolo is a Police Officer. Is that cool or what. I have never been a big German Shepherd fan but I am IN LOVE with this dog. Is it the dog or the uniform?

Beads Beads Beads

A couple of weeks ago Karma from our office taught a beading class. I am addicted. It is 1 am and I just finished another project so here is a post of what I have done so far. I am really excited about my watch bands. Can't wait to make more. And maybe I will start wearing bracelets too.

Family Fun

A few weeks ago Rob, Budah, Mikala and I went to Heber for a Native American Pow Wow. It was so much fun. I LOVED IT. After we spent a couple of hours there we drove up to Cascade Springs. Rob and the kids had never been there so I thought it would be cool for them. Budah thought it was fantastic. Mikala loved her ride in the stroler (which is so not like her). Rob hadn't had a lot of sleep but he even had fun. It is so beautiful up there. I strongly suggest you take the drive.

Rain Rain Go Away...

I don't know about all of you but I am a little tired of the rain. I feel like we are in Oregon. It seems every time I think about getting on my bike, it rains. I am going to do the ULCER (Utah Lake Epic Century Ride). If this rain doesn't slow down I am not going to be able to train, and condition my butt. I haven't been on my bike for a long distance ride since the Tour. Oh well. I have to look at the positive side, my air conditioner isn't running non stop which keeps the power bill down, my water bill is down since I don't have to water the lawn and the rain does bring beautiful rainbows.

Happy Fathers Day

For Fathers Day we went up to Walsburg for dinner on Saturday Night then we spent the night. What is up with this weather? It rained us out!!! We spent the night with the hopes of getting a bike ride in. Well, I did get to take a ride with my "sister in law" Michelle (My cousin Eddie's wife). That was a ton of fun. We just did a short little ride but did a lot of talking which we haven't had time to do in a long time. Rob and Eddie hung out and caught up. It was so much fun. Then it rained, and rained, and rained. Oh well. It was still a ton of fun. Can't wait to hang out with them agian soon. My Aunt and Uncle, Mom and Dad, Butthead and Jamie also came up to celebrate.

I am so lucky to have these amazing men in my life and I love them more than words can say.

The Ride to the Tour de Cure

On June 13, 2009 Rob and I road in our first Century ride ever. It was in support for the American Diabetes Association. As you know I am diabetic so it was very appropriate for me to make this my first ride. I raised over $800 dollars for the ADA. It was a cold, wet, gloomy day. We were rained on, Rob blew his back tire, and broke his cleat on his shoe. Don't you worry, we finished our 104 mile ride in 7 hours and 18 mins. Thank you for all your love, support and believing in me.

Those are not fun clouds. OH it is going to be cold.

Rob, Susie, Chariti's bikes

Caleb and Daisy

Rob, Budah, Mikala and I also had a lot of fun hanging out with Rob's sister and husband. They have a time share and invited us to come hang out with them. It was great to visit with them and watch our kids play together. I have never taken pictures of Caleb and Daisy so it was way past time. Here are just a couple.




Daisy 6 months old

Caleb 2

Family Reunion

This weekend was my Mom's family reunion. My Mom and Aunt organized it. It was a lot of fun. I was able to hang out with my cousins that I don't see near enough as well as see extended family that I haven't seen for years. I took pictures of my "niece and nephew" who are acutely my Cousin's kids (Eddie and Michelle are more like my brother and sister so they are my niece and nephew. Get it?)

Paige

Colin

I love these two kids so much!!! Thanks Colin and Paige for being good sports. Love you!

I also sneaked in a picture of my second cousins little boy. He's not much for pictures...good thing he's not my son. He would go nuts with me.

Daniel


My cousin Jon has a dang cute little boy that has beautiful blue eyes. Had to have a picture of him.
Max