GIRLS NIGHT OUT for my 30th

Happy Birthday mom, come dig with me in the dirt
Bertha and Magenta's Pedicure Salon.
Birthday Cake decorated by Morgan and Drei, yes the red blob is Sprinkles.... more is better right?
A day for me, but not about me!
Morgan in her "MODEL" pose, because she was strut'n makeup and princess curls. LOL can you tell she's feel'n good! She was seriously walking so funny trying to BE beautiful.
This girl has dangerous lashes! Good thing Kim has a few more years to not get too worried!
Cute Kim and Drei enjoying thier time with NO Boys Allowed!
So for my 30th B-day, nothing was planned because Jared was taking Tyler to Father and Son's Campout, their first one ever. The day started out with my regular morning calls, then a little digg'n in the dirt, and then a mad rush to help pack Daddy and Tyler. Tyler was so excited to camp, although he had no idea what "camp" meant. After they left it was GIRLS NIGHT OUT! My friend Kim, after just learning it was my birthday and I had nothing planned, invited Morgan and I to celebrate my B-day and the fact that there were no boys in the house, with herself, daughter Drei, and little tag along Asher baby. I of course jumped on the fun. Our evening went as followed:
1) Makeovers with Mom. They did us, and we did them. Believe it or not, their version of our make up wasn't as bad as you'd think, so we didn't waste the memory space =)
2) Mommy Hairstylists- We did lots of "Princess hair" with curls and twists to be oh so glamerous.
3) A night on the town. We had dinner at Johnny Carino's (YUM) and made it seem that this was a special treat and this restaurant was for only adults and SPECIAL DAYS for kids. Kim and I tried VERY hard to not talk, and to make this about them, and talked only kid stuff and asked lots of questions to the girls. They of couse soaked it up.
4) Back to the house for Cake and Ice Cream for ME, and Pampering Pedicures at Bertha and Magenta's Salon. LOL! Yes laugh it up, Kim and I got into character and pretended to run a salon, inviting Morgan and Drei to come have a pedicure. We pulled out all the stops, foot spa, massages, toe paint and all. I think our funny accents (particularly Kim's-she wins the prize) was their favorite part of mommies being so silly.
5) Last but not least sleep over at Loudon's in their big guest room and cuddle time with mom!
It was a very fun evening. After that, who needs a 30th B-day party! Kim and I stayed up late and chatted, and had fun playing with picutres. Thanks for the rescue Kim! Totally made my day!

Swimming with Cousins

Last Wednesday we got to go to Aunt Kellie's pool in Brea, for a day with Cousins in honor of Johhny's 4th B-Day. The kids had a blast, but I think Grandma C had more fun than anyone else. She spent most of the day hauling kiddies on her back pacing the pool. She surely got her exercise that day. My memory card was full so I didn't get near enough pictures of Grandma, but she had one little person in her arms at all times. Wyatt and Kamryn were cracking me up how they both wanted to pose with their cake. I had especially fun taking pictures of the babies, as you can tell! It was a fun day!

Happy Birthday Rachelle!!

Hey Babe,

This is your hubby wanting to wish you a Happy B-Day!  The BIG 30!  It isn't as bad as people make it out to be.  I wanted to publicly let you know how much I love you and am amazed at all of the things you are able to accomplish!  You are an amazing mother, and I am so grateful that our children get to learn from you.  You have an amazing ability to teach them the principles that will serve them throughout their lives.  I am so thankful for the patience that you show towards me.  I know that I can be a pain in the rump sometimes, and I am thankful for the way that you give me room to be me, and work it out.  I just wanted you to know that I consider you the greatest thing in my life, and I will do all that I can to show you how much you mean to me.  I love you babe!  Happy Birthday!

Love always,

Jared

I hope any of you love birds out there will take a minute to listen to the words of the song "lucky" by Jason Mraz and Colbie, because it is a favorite of mine. I am so lucky to be in love with my best friend. I think as the years pass, and life is filled with children, callings, and responsibilities, we can often drift a part or forget to keep doing the things that make us love each other. I on the other hand, feel like I lucked out or am blessed, or however you want to word it. I scored big time in the friend department with my hubby. Jared is my best freind, and takes great interest and time investing in me and making me a priority. So that is why I loved this song. When I heard it for the first time months ago, I wanted to put it on my blog, but finally I am getting around to it, and wanted to say I LOVE YOU JARED! And I'm lucky to be in love with my best friend!