Shopping Spree

So this is what happens after you take a 2 year old to Roberts, then to Sportsman's Warehouse, then to Sam's Club, then finally to......Walmart. I promise we're good parents.

Our dear friend, Cyndi

On Thursday, July 10 our dear friend Cyndi Richards Kuffel passed away.

I have known Cyndi all my life...we grew up together. I have never known anyone to have more energy or zest for life. Her spirit was infectious. Cyn was like my older sister and I can't even begin to express how much I love and appreciate her. I know that she is with her sweet mom, Gayle-who also passed away from cancer several years ago. I also choose to believe that she has kicked it with Skeet already.

My heart aches for her son and daughter, Cole and Kali. It kills me to think that they will never get the chance to get to know their mom who was such an amazing woman who touched so many people's lives. But it's comforting to know that at some point, they will be reunited again.

The below picture was taken at my house in California, August 2006. That was the last time I got to see her.

I can't wait to see my beautiful friend again...and I know I will.

more pics....

Michele Reyes Photography

My friend Jess recommended a photographer to me. Her name is Michele Reyes and she is awesome! Here are a few pictures she took of the kiddies. I get to pick more up in a couple days! Can't wait!!!

Jack's 2nd Birthday Party

Come one...come all!!!

Playin' catchup...the story of my life

Ok, so wow. Saying that time just flies is an understatement. We've been busy busy busy! We're so blessed. Everything is going well. Chris' election is in less than 10 days. Gulp. Hopefully, June 25th will be a good day. :) My bestest goodest buddy/cousin Bryan- who has been coming over and tending the kids while I work- is leaving for Europe for like a month! Ahhhh...not sure how I'm going to do it without her. Eth's work is going well...he's just pluggin right along. The Sweet Tooth Fairy keeps me busy during the 'off hours'. We're actually toying around with the idea of opening up a shop... it's been a dream of mine for some time now. Anyway, on to the kiddies. Jack is a riot. He finally started saying more words than "ball" and "nah". He says, keys, elbow(random, right?), please, hot dog, Mama, Dada, Mimi, Nohn (what he calls his Uncle Johnny), dog, hat, me. I'm sure there are more, but those are the only ones that I can recall right now. He makes animal noises and they're hilarious...especially when he 'quacks' like a duck. Bailey is growing like a weed. We took her into her 2 month check up and she had gained 4 pounds. I just love those lil' buggers so much. It's such a blessing to be able to be with them all day. So here is a recent picture of Bailey. Darling, right? And here is quite possibly the sweetest video you'll ever see in your life. Jack really is such a sweet boy. We went to the Smokehouse for lunch and he was in the cutest mood. Notice him running down the bench and giving Eth hugs. He was doing that like 10 times in a row. Then he points out his elbow...hugs Eth again....and kisses him. So funny. So cute. I'm so lucky to have these boys in my life.

What we've been up to lately....

other than adjusting to having Bailey around, we've been busy campaigning for Chris and making lots of cakes! Here are pictures of just a few we've done the past couple weeks...