Visiting Sara and Kevin

So, remember when I said we went to California for a week, but took no pictures because my camera broke?  I forgot that Sara took some with her iphone.  Here is one that I stole from her FB.  We had so much fun.  They live in Manhattan beach, but we decided to go down to the pier in Redondo Beach for dinner.  It was perfect! It was fun to hang out with Sara, Kevin, and...... Charlie.  lol that is an inside joke, that Charlie will never let us live down.  I loved walking on the pier, it just felt like summer.  People were walking and laughing, and the sound of the waves crashing against the pier, back dropped by the beautiful sunset, was just the perfect way do end a perfect day.  Did I mention how much fun my kids had. Earlier that day we had gone to Trump's golf course, so we could hike down to the beach so that Kevin and Sara's dogs could play with the kids.  Yes, when I say Trump golf course I mean Donald Trump's golf course, crazy right.  The kids had a blast, and the drive down to the golf course was so beautiful.  We had so much fun! And I am so glad Sara got a couple shots for us.

Raise your Hand if you're Ready for Kindergarten

In the past two weeks, we have had a lot of changes go on in our home.  We finally decided that we are picking up and moving back to San Diego.  There is a lot we have to do in a month.  One thing that I did not expect is that my baby would be starting kindergarten.  In Arizona the cut off date for kindergarten is Sept.2, Ariana's birthday is Sept. 15th.  So, she did not start kindergarten this year in Arizona.  I was going to get to have my baby for another year with me.  Well, in San Diego the cut off date is Dec. 2nd.  Yup, meaning she is a kindergartner in CA.  Of all things to stress me out, you would think this is would not be at the top of the list.  But it is! I am not ready to let her go.  

She is so big, and I know she will love it.  She won't even look back on her first day.  I can just imagine her making the big eyes she makes when she is so excited, with the cutest smile that she makes.  "The I am trying so hard not to smile ear to ear, but I can't help it break through."  She makes friends so easily, and she is so smart.  But her going to kindergarten means that I am going to be an official grown up mommy.  Yes, a mommy that packs lunch, helps get homework done, signs permission slips, volunteers in the class. Yup, a "real" mom.  This means a "real" schedule. I wont have the luxury to just decide that one day we are going to just lounge around in pajamas.  Or, we can't just randomly decide that we are going to go on a get away, or even just head out to the park for the day.  And did I mention she will have homework. Why does that make me nervous?  And, then my poor viggo will loose his play companion for part of the day.  That means me and Viggo will have alone time.  That is going to be so new for us.  I really hope he dosen't miss Ariana too much.  It would tear me up inside.  So, if you know Ariana you know she is more than ready for kindergarten, and if you know me you know I am not! I feel like before I know it she will be in middle school.  I keep thinking about the day she was born, and how I felt this day would take forever to get to, but it's here staring me in the face.  My camera is broken so I just went through a couple of old ones that are saved on this computer.  I know I look horrible. That's the reason why I have never blogged them before.  But, I don't care, because now all I see is me loving my baby, and how can that look bad right?  I wish I could freeze time, but I can't.  But, at least I can capture these special moments to me on camera.

This little girl is not shy.  Can you tell?

 One, Sunday afternoon when we decided to lay out on the trampoline and stuff ourselves with chocolate chip cookies.  The Nieman Marcus one's, yummy!

 Just me and Nana :0)

No pictures :0(

 I guess I won't be posting any pictures soon.  I was in San Diego taking some shots of my kids playing at the beach, when all of sudden my camera decided it did not want to work anymore.  I have only had it since May.  Can you believe it?  So sad! Well hopefully Nikon sends it back soon.  So no pictures of our get away. But we had so much fun.  I will never forget how happy I felt to see my kids having fun at the beach,  running through balboa park, and just loving driving with the windows down. That is not a luxury we get to enjoy in phoenix during the summer.  I think there are going to be a couple changes happening to our household soon.  I will know more next week.  So stay tuned family.  We love you!

Its a Miracle

My Doctors prescribed me a Medication that helps with Nausea!! I haven't felt this good in a long time.  Its like I am not even pregnant!! I can finally be a good mom, and wife again! I regret not having requested this medication sooner.  I feel like I have been trapped in my home confined to the sofa for the past two months, and now I am finally free.  I am sooooo HAPPY! 

But that's not all! David made an appointment for me with a Chiropractor.  I have been having excruciating neck and back pain, which have resulted in horrible headaches.  I have always been reluctant to go to one.  The cracking thing just seemed way too scary to me.  I know I have seen way too many movies.  I went today, very hesitant with what they were going to do to me.  But, it was not scary at all.  There was no cracking today, he just used what they call an air hammer, and deep massage.  I feel like a new woman!!  I have a couple more sessions, which I am excited about!!  No pictures today, just me rambling about how good it feels to feel good! Being this sick with nausea, and back pain, just makes me realize how blessed we are to have good health in our lives.  Maybe David and I can finally go on a date again.  So excited for tomorrow, and the next and next, because I don't have to worry about being sick! There is finally light in my dark tunnel 

( meaning goodbye toilet bowl ).  :0)

Making David Proud

I think we have successfully made David a happy Dad this week.  It first started off with us telling him that we were having a boy.  It was so unexpected, we thought for sure we were going to have a girl, and we weren't suppose to even have had an ultrasound that day of my appointment.  I was in utter shock! I have been calling it Princess Peanut for the last month or so.  Sorry baby! When I called to tell David, I don't think I have ever heard him so happy.  He even took a quick break from work to come home and tell me congratulations! He works only 10 minutes away, if that.  The way he looked at me, was so proud, like I had done some miraculous feat.  It was pretty funny.  He said, "we now  have our forward, and center midfielder." I think he wanted a boy so badly because he and his brother grew up together.  He didn't want there to be too much of an age separation.  David may have been proud, but Ariana was so disappointed.  She got over it pretty quickly though.

Then, on Monday David went to enroll Ariana in the Surprise soccer league.  It seems like he has been waiting for this day for a long time.  Originally he was only suppose to go enroll her but then I received a phone call informing me that he and Nana had to go to the mall to go buy some soccer gear.  Once again you could hear the excitement through the phone.  Ariana loves to shop so I am sure she was on cloud nine.  When they got home, both were so excited to show me what they had purchased.  I guess Ariana wanted nothing other than black shorts.  Because she said these would be the one's to help her run the fastest. David said that she ran up and down the dressing room in them several times to show her Dad how much faster they made her run.  I think it's because she knows her daddy wears black soccer shorts too.  I just love this little girl.  Then David got her a couple of practice shirts.  He said the one, I took a picture of was her favorite.  He said that when he read her the saying on it, she just began pumping her little fists saying,  "this is the one! This is the one! This is the one that will help me score a goal." I know she is so my daughter, right? And last but not least la creme de la creme, the umbro soccer cleats.  David was so proud that she was going to wear umbro soccer cleats just like his. He even took his out, to show Ariana how they had the same brand.  Later that evening David preceded to show her how to trap the ball. She did so well, and she had a pretty strong kick.  Her Dad was just beaming.  Then Viggo, had to get in on the action.  For being so small he dribbles so well.  I think maybe it's because his legs are still so short, and the ball so big that the ball just stays at his feet perfectly.  It looks so cool though. He just takes off with it, and it looks so effortless.  I really do need to film it. I also need to film David's face, his smile goes from ear to ear, every time he see's his little boy dribble. So all in all I think David had a great Daddy week! 

  

Sibling Sleep Over

For months these two have been begging for us to let them sleep together.  Its really cute, we read scriptures in Nana's room and then Viggo just cuddles in really close to Ariana and tells us with the biggest grin ever that he wants to sleep with his Nana.  So on Sunday evening we thought sure lets let them try, thinking they wouldn't even make it even 10 minutes.  They talked and giggled for a while, but then all of a sudden it was silent. David and I spent a couple of hours talking on the sofa, and then realized that they never got up.  So we went in to check in on them and this is what we found.  Yes, Ariana is sleeping with a redbox DVD.  She was so excited to see her Fairy movie, that she didn't want to let it out of her sight.  And then if you look closely at Viggo's face you see a little bit of paper.  He decided to sleep with a little pamphlet of Spanish nursery rhymes.  He loves Nana soooo much! He wants to do everything just like her.

Yesterday David, took Nana out to buy soccer clothes, because she is going to play in the fall league.  And as soon as Viggo woke up he went looking for her.  David said Ariana was begging in the car to talk to Viggo, and Viggo was begging to talk to Nana.  I let Viggo call, and you should have seen his face! Also my favorite thing to see is on Sundays when Viggo gets out of Nursery he always goes to find Nana at her class, and always yells out Nana, and precedes to give her the biggest hug ever.  He almost tackles her every time.  If you have not had a Viggo hug, you must.  They are the best! He gives the best bear hugs ever! He just wraps you up.  He is so loving, and then he is really strong for being so small.  I love you sleeping Angels! And I hope you remain best friends forever!