We've been doing a lot of this....

Lately!

The joys of buying a new home there is no landscaping.... and the only 2 enjoying it is Peyton and Brody! Hopefully it will be all done by the time we get back from Canada.

Our New Home...

I'm totally in LOVE with our NEW home!
We have been waiting along time to buy our first house and we finally found the perfect one.
It is WAY bigger than Brett wanted, and came with a few extras that helped seal the deal.
5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a family room, formal living room, dining room, and a loft. Now only if it came with furniture and a maid!

The entrance

To the family room,
and a hall off to the right that has a bathroom, laundry room and guest room..

family room

Kitchen, you can see the dining room through the door way!

Looking into the kitchen from the dining room
dining room

formal living room

Master Bathroom

Master Bathroom- my side!

Master

The sitting area is off to the right

Loft/toy room

Peyton's room

Brody's room-not a very good pic. His room is shaped funny so it's hard to get a good view.

4th bedroom upstairs, Brett made this his office.

The guest room (which is downstairs) has nothing in it except my sewing desk, so i didn't take a pic.

The backyard.
We have a "wash" behind us which is basically desert stuff that blocks other houses. Anyways we see different animals running through it all the time like, a fox, bunnies, gofers, lizards and who knows what else. The kids love chucking their toys over and i'm not sure why because i can't retrieve them.

Mother of the Year...

Goes to ME! That's right you read that correctly, it's all over the news. Check me out!

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MOVING, ANNIVERSARY AND BIRTHDAY!

Stress.... this is what happens when too many things happen in the same week!

Brett and i just bought our first home (that's another post) and we moved into it April 24/25. Then the painters got their dates messed up and couldn't paint until we were already moved in, so i had to keep my kiddos away from the paint! So not fun when you have 2 active, curious little boys. I have to say they did pretty good though and only got paint on their feet once, each!

So to keep myself sain, i bought this piece of cake from target. They had samples and it was so yummy i caved. My kids and i enjoyed the entire thing.

Then we had our Anniversary 2 days after we moved into the new house. Yep seven years, oh how time flies! Well we didn't get to do much because I had my last cake decorating class the same night so we enjoyed even more cake when i got home.

Then my birthday was 2 days later! (I don't recommend any of this, just some advice, plan your wedding and move around no other events!)
Brett's parents were in town and watched our kids that night so Brett and i could go for dinner. It was sure nice to have a break from my kids, that was a great gift!

Then i got to enjoy lunch with these girls the following day! It was great food and great company!

My little shadow came with me...

Ellie and Elizabeth...

and Arriana and Natalie!

Thanks ladies for taking my out, i love lunch dates!!!


Then Brett's parents had a dinner at Vince and Shannon's AZ home and we celebrated yet again. The kids had so much fun together as they always do. Avery was the little leader and they followed her around all night....so cute.

My entourage!

Brett's mom and aunt made me the CAKE i requested (since Brett had no clue) and it was sure yummy. They did run out of frosting but it didn't matter it was so scrumptious any way! Thank you so much.....

So at the end of the week i would have to say i ended up forgetting about all the stress and chaos and enjoyed myself. All the cake eating might of had a little something to do with it....mmm it was so worth it.

Just a hint...

I found this cake on picky-palate and i think a certain someone (Brett) should bake it for my birthday next week! The recipe is on the web site so just click here or here and you can find it. If you need alittle help you know where i live!
OK seriously doesn't this cake look so yummy?
It has all make favorites in it...mmmm i can't wait. Even if i have to make it myself!

Happy Birthday...

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THEY ARE TURNING ONE SOON AND ARE GIVING AWAY $150 GIFT CARD TO THEIR STORE, I HOPE I'M THE LUCKY WINNER!!! BUT YOU ALL CAN HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN BY GOING HERE
I FIND MYSELF ON THEIR WEB SITE EVERY MORNING CHECKING OUT THE LATEST ITEM, IT TRULY IS ADDICTING. I HAVE NUMEROUS ITEMS FOR A BABY I DON'T PLAN ON HAVING FOR A LONG TIME, OH WHAT A LUCKY GIRL SHE WILL BE WHEN SHE COMES. IF I DON'T GIVE THEM AWAY AS GIFTS BEFORE THEN (WHICH WILL PROBABLY BE THE CASE) SO GO CHECK THEM OUT ASAP.

Best Picture of the week....

I love this picture of Brody, It shows how cute and funny he is. I have more to come soon but we have been busy swimming and basking in the sun this week.

Thanks Jeannie for taking this adorable pic for me when i had no camera in sight.