Horse Ranch

Last Monday we went to a horse ranch up in the white tank mountains.  The kids had a lot of fun with all the farm animals that roam around freely.  Summer in Phoenix is pretty hot, but I can't complain about the weather right now, its perfect.  Viggo of course loved the animals but I think he loved all the things he could climb up on even more.  Ariana loved the horses, and they loved her.  They followed her everywhere so she could pet them.  David gets Sunday and Mondays off.  I have to tell you I think I am really liking him having Mondays off.  Kinda nice sometimes being the only people out and about on a Monday afternoon, while everyone else is working. 

 

 

( By the way the socks were David's doing)

I know my family is going to think I am crazy..... but I am starting to see the beauty of the desert. 

Happy Valentine's Day

I get to spend my Valentine's Day with these three. 

 

David who I just melt when he smiles.  And I fall in love all over again every time he laughs.  But not just any laugh, his real laugh.  I love arrested development, but I think I love it even more because it never lets me down.  It has David grabbing his belly because it hurts from laughing so hard.

Then there is Ariana.  Who constantly is trying to make sure that everyone is okay.  She has a heart of gold. So caring, and loving.  Viggo will sometimes be pushing her or taking away a toy, and even though she is twice his size she refuses to ever push him back.  She just calls "screams" for help. ;)

 

Then there is Viggo.  He seriously is like a bright ray of light.  He like his father has the most contagious smile that just makes you smile no matter what mood your in.  Like when I put him in timeout.  He will just look away from the wall, and then give me the biggest grin.  How am I suppose to stay mad, at a face like his?  He has brought so much joy into our home.

Thank you David for helping me raise these two.  Even though at times life can seem chaotic, and even exhausting at times.  I can not imagine my life without them.  I have not known so much love until you three entered my life.

Daddy Daughter Night

 Last night Ariana went to her first Daddy Daughter Dance.

It was too cute!! She was so excited all day.

The primary did such an amazing Job.  They decorated the gym so cute, and the food was yummy.

I just wanted to add, that I have the best husband ever.  He allowed me and Viggo to tag along, so I could take pics at the dance.  I have some really cute ones.  I really hope everyone likes them.

Just having Fun

Doesn't she look happy!!! I love this little face.  And I love that she is beginning to let herself go.  She like me is very cautious, but I think that Ettinger gene is starting to kick in.

Birthday Gifts

For Christmas David's parents gave everyone a Calendar with everyone's birthdays and wedding anniversaries.  I love it!!! I am so forgetful and I have trouble keeping track. Today is Lecksa's birthday, and Ella's and Kevin's are coming up too.  Today Ariana and I were discussing what we should get everyone.  Ariana says "hmmm uncle Kevin loves cars, how about we give him our car." I laughed so hard.  It's been hard finding a car that we love, and runs well and here she is trying to give it away.  I had to assure her that Kevin would be just fine without our car. 

( lol if you know him you know that he has the most amazing trucks)

So then she thought everyone would love it if we went outside and looked for beautiful rocks, and painted them.  So that's what we did today.  So, if you get a rock in the mail you now know why.  We just can't afford to give everyone cars.  So we went to the next best thing rocks, that are made with love. 

 

 

How Talented is He?

(this pic that I took just doesn't even do it justice )

This is what David got me for Christmas.  Yup he drew it by hand using prismas. He found a pic that he liked and reproduced it by hand.  Supper talented right?  He is amazing he hasn't drawn anything since highschool and his first time out he does this.  I think seeing all his work from highschool and his passion for art has really propelled me into wanting to be artsy.  Every time we talk about our dream home, he always plans on making sure that my home has my wrap around porch with a swing, and he always plans for his art room.  As I get old with him, I really want to be in this art room.  I don't know what I am going to do, but I really really want to see myself in there.  How fun being old and retired and just being creative.  I think this sounds wonderful because I have always been much more of analytical person, not creative.  Creative lately just feels good to me. 

A World of Imagination

I could go down a list of 100 different things that I love about Ariana, but one of the things that I love seeing her do most, is play.  I love seeing her go into her little world with her toys and just play forever.  Well forever when her brother is taking a nap.

 I love that she is always using her imagination.  I love that when we cook together she is always telling me a story.