Happy Halloween

Last night was Halloween and it was so much fun!! We live in a neighborhood where every house is decorated and people get into the spirit of Trick or Treat. It was awesome to watch Jaiden (a.k.a) Tinkerbell, walk up to the houses and hold out her little princess trick or treat basket and ask for candy. She was wary of some houses (too scary momma, you come too?) But got more and more brave as the night went on. My sister and brother in law came too. It was lots of fun!! We ran in to a couple friends while on our trick or treat route. It is neat to live in a neighborhood where you know your neighbors!! Boy Jaiden sure looked cute!!! It is so fun to dress her up!! It's finally below 100 degrees, and since it is now November, hopefully it will keep dropping down!! Not to much to report. Jaiden loves preschool, and her two best buds Tanner and Sophia, who by the way are TOO STINKIN CUTE when they are all together. The three musketeers. I love it!! Jaiden is talking up a storm and her simple explanations are so sweet. She definitely is assertive and straightforward. I think she was sent to me to teach me how to be more like her!! I feel so lucky to be her mommy. Even though...it is tough...more often then not...it is worth it. She is my world, and without her I don't know what I would do..Literally. What did I do before her?

It's bath time...

You know when there are moments that you want to capture and drink up? I am having one of those. Jaiden and Randy are giving Sam a bath. It's quite a sight. Jaiden is still in her P.J.'s and Randy in his boardshorts. It's balmy and breezy outside, and there isn't a cloud in the sky. Jaiden is very observent as she watches the ways of dog washing that daddy is showing her. She is genteley petting sam A.K.A. washing him and now she is giving him a thorough firehose rinsing. I know it probably seems boring but it struck me. She is growing up so fast. All these precious moments are so fleeting. I wish for her that she'd have this innocence forever. When everything in life is exciting and simple. Where the cares are few and the laughs are many. I'm grateful for the angel Heavenly Father sent me. She is my world and I love her more and more each day.

And......

Well let's just face it. We all get busy. Sometimes I sit (rarely) okay stand and think, "If I could just get_____done then things would be great..." Usually the blank space of whatever that impossible daily task may be is proceeded by about five million other little things that also need to be done just to keep my world on it's axis. I have come to the conclusion that if I just let things be unfinished sometimes, I would feel more productive, strange as that may sound. Alas, raising a child is a handful in and of itself. So, I guess I should just let it go that my closets aren't totally organized and my pictures aren't all printed and layed out in a beautiful scrapbook. Which I might add is a talent I don't possess and wish I did. I guess you can't do it all.....
Jaiden is so full of life and exuberance!! I can't even tell you how much fun it is to watch her becoming her own little person. I love to listen to her interpretations of things, and the child like innocence in her explanations. The other day we were driving to the sitters (aka my mom!) and I was picking up food for the two of them. I asked Jaiden if she would like chicken fingers or a quesadilla, to which she so straightforwardly replies, "Chicken fingers and a quesadilla would be GREAT mom, thanks..." I couldn't help but laugh. She sure is precocious. I can see where she gets it..but that is a whole other story.
Jaiden is in LOVE with anything princess. We have "Enchanted" which is in my standards one of the cutest child movies I have ever seen. And I have seen many. Everyone knows I love Disneyland and Barbies just as much as the next girl. She will get in her little white dress up dress and put on her necklace that lights up and sit close as I let her to the T.V. and watch Enchanted. Then for ALL the dancing and singing she will stand and dance and sing along. Almost verbatim. It is uncanny how well she can remember lines and songs. This I must admit is one of my favorite things to watch her do. It makes me feel like a kid again myself. I use to do the same thing when I was little. I always wanted to be That princess in That movie. I would sing and dance to every song and recite the script before it even came out of the characters mouth. It's interesting to see all the similarities you have with your kids.
All is well in the Bill's home. Summer is winding down and Randy had a great 31st birthday that we celebrated with some friends and family. I am excited for fall, but I get ahead of myself. The true fall doesn't start until November when it cools off, but I do decorate in all my fall glory come September 1. That way in my world fall begins when it should. One last holiday weekend this summer then it will be September. I can't believe it!! This year has flown by!!!

Bubbly...

So I was at Sub King today with Jaiden and there was music in the background. I don't know, but how is it possible for songs to apply more than one person? Well the two songs I am referring to are "Bubbly" by Colbie Caillat and "I'm yours" by Jason Mraz. Now I feel these about both Randy and Jaiden of course in different lights. I realize how lucky I am. It's starting to get more and more frequent. I am already pretty sensitive (I know some of you are giggling) but believe it or not lately the strangest things shed new light or get me a little choked up. Speaking of which if you don't mind having puffy eyes for approximately 2 days (depends on your tear level) watch P.s. I love you....It has to be one of the most deep emotional movies I have ever seen. That's huge for me..up until now that title belonged to Titanic...(I know..I'll never let go Jack....) but seriously, life is short and I am realizing that we need to savor each moment, for we are never sure of our last. Anyways enough deep speak!! I am loving everyday that passes, trials and all. Life is good, and I am lucky

Slacker, big time...

Okay so as if there isn't enough crazy stuff going on in ordinary life...I have lately been feeling overwhelming guilt that I haven't updated my blog..LOSER!! Seriously though if I could get up at 5 am and go to bed at 12am I might just get everything on my to-do list done. But I digress...onto the latest info on what's been up in the Bill's life....
Well last I left we had a magical adventure at Disneyland. We came home and the next day left to the River for a week!! What a blast!! Weird weather though, I arrived on Tuesday night with Randy (about 12:30...I know were nuts!!) and Randy returned home on Wednesday to continue to work...got to love that we have a responsible party in our house!! We got there so early so we could secure a spot right on the River. We have learned in our short stint with our place at the river that the early bird catches the worm, or the river spot in this case. Then on Wednesday afternoon a storm rolled in!! It was 62 degrees!! IN THE END OF MAY...IN THE DESERT NONETHELESS!! AND THAT WAS THE HIGH!! Needless to say I was completely unprepared clothing wise and had to have my sweetie bring up some sweaters and the like. So when Randy arrived on Friday it had been raining all day. I had to get out of the trailer...there is only so much to do in a 32ft trailer!! But it did force me to relax..which is rare, very rare these days.
So we headed of to the pool. Okay before you think I have officially left the reservation, the pool is covered and heated. So we went swimming for a bit while we waited for Randy to come. My sister, her husband and my brother arrived later that evening and my good friend Stephanie the next day. It really is a true joy to have experiences with the people you love. That is what life is all about!! Not necessarily the places you go, but the memories you make there!! Oh look how sappy I am.. It was really fun. The gang left on Monday morning and we stayed and hung out just the three of us ( and Sam of course, our four legged family member) for an extra day. We sat on the beach and enjoyed the calm. P.S. the weather returned to normal by Saturday afternoon. I must admit it was kind of cool to have such cool weather in May....We all know we have a good 6-7 months of EXTREME heat to follow!! Unfortunately when we returned home I had come down with a pretty bad bacterial infection in my throat and had to go to the doctor. After a week instead of it getting better, it got worse and I have to go to a Ear Nose and Throat specialist to clear up the problem..literally. I will spare you the horrifying details but it did involve cutting and needles while I was awake. Pat on the back to me that I didn't pass out and that I agreed it needed to be done. After a few weeks, now my throat is back to normal and I am feeling great!! As for Jaiden she surprises us everyday with her new interpretations of life and her view of it and has become EXTREMELY busy with wanting to know what is going on..all the time. "Mommy, what's that noise..what you doing...where's daddy...who's that...what's that..." you get the picture..but boy she sure is smart..I don't know whether to be afraid or glad...All I know is I wish I could bottle up the moments, the precious ones when you realize that this small person will soon grow and leave and that this time is to be savored!! Like when she's watching Peter Pan with me and she leans over and say's "Momma, I love you." or when she stretches out those small arms and say's "Momma, I need you." Something I hope that never changes. But I love her so much and I realize there will be times when I need to let her figure it out on her own..I'm scared of that, but it is inevitable. For now, I want to save her from every scary dream, scraped knee, and playground mishap...and it feels good she lets me.
Randy's busy busy with work, however he has been able to set aside some time to hang with us. It is bittersweet to have someone who is so willing to sacrifice for our family. Sometimes those sacrifices are time we get to spend together, but we try to make the most of out of the time we do get!! But there is no end to our appreciation for all he does for our family!! WE LOVE HIM!! Jaiden is still missing her recently moved Gramma and Gramps and frequently says "We need go to Texas okay mommy, we go see Gramps and Gramma okay mommy!!" And so we must as I know how much mutual love there is between those three!! I LOVE IT!! Darn time and distance, if only we could be like Peter Pan and pick up and fly wherever we want...oh and never grow up....Picture's will follow soon I am just glad to get on and update!! Until next time..I promise it not long, at least not as long as last time.

The Magic of Disney...

What an amazing place Disneyland can be. Especially when you see it through your child's eyes!!

I personally love Disneyland. The wonder, the enchantment. It seems to be a place where even adults seem to turn back to kids even if only for a moment. We were sooo excited to go and Jaiden was even doing the countdown. (3 more days till Disneyland!!) We arrived on Friday late afternoon and spent the first evening in downtown Disney. We ate dinner and Jaiden was so happy and excited because we were right next to Disneyland. We woke up first thing on Saturday morning (6 am) so we could get to Disneyland early to run to Finding Nemo. It was a really hot day and pretty crowded so I am glad we went there first. Then we went to Fantasyland and also so the Princess's who taught Jaiden how to be a princess!! In the late afternoon we headed to California Adventure, where I got food poisoning!!! YUCK!! I just wanted to get better for Disneyland the next day. Sunday, we again, woke up early and were off and running. With the help of an entire bottle of Pepto Bismol, I made it!! We were back with the princess's in no time. Jaiden was such a doll!! Not one melt down!! And believe me it's hard to be 3, even at Disneyland. She got to drive the Mark Twain boat, pull the whistle and ring the bell!! It was great!! We went on Pirate's of the Carribean and the Jungle Cruise!! Then Randy and I rode Space Mountain, (thank you ride share!!) and I got to ride on Thunder Mountain, 10 min wait can you believe it!! Fantasmic was awesome but Jaiden is definitely a scaredy cat just like me!! She was literally shaking when the evil witch turned to a dragon!! All good things must come to an end so at 10 p.m. we headed home!!

Monday was Jaiden's actual birthday, and she was so happy all day!! When she woke up I asked what she would like to do and she said "See my friends, Tanner and Sia, and maybe later cake..."

It was so cute!! So we had a nice relaxing birthday. We went to Tanner's to swim and then came home and had Pizza and cake with family. She got a bike!! The princess one!! She can't wait to ride it!! She was super hyper by the end of the night, it was like she realized how much fun she was having!!

This week we go to the river, to begin the summer of bummin at the river!! Jaiden loves the sand and the water. She could sit in the dirt all day and make sand castles and dig. I love to watch her amazement ever time she finds a seashell!! I started getting ready for the trip last week and I'm all packed and ready!! It should be so much fun...The heat is here and summer is upon us. Was it just me or wasn't it just Christmas?? I am so glad to be so lucky to live in such a great place now with friends and family surrounding me. You all make my world sooo much better!! We will be gone for a week, but I am sure I will be back with exciting stories and adventures to share!! Happy Memorial Day!!

I love this crazy life!!

Okay so here I am it's 7:00 a.m. and my daughter is buzzing around the house!! She wakes up happy and ready to go. I realize that this month is going WAY to fast. Last I left, we were going to Stagecoach. It was amazing!! I loved Rascal Flatts and Carrie Underwood!! Gretchen Wilson also was amazing. I loved seeing all of it!! Eagles were cool too!! It's pretty cool to hear music live you have been listening to your whole life!! I lost my voice and I am still nursing it to health. So sorry if you haven't heard from me, it's because I can barely speak!! But it is getting better everyday...(Crazy it's been a week!!) Well Jaiden will be 3 on the 19th and I can't believe how fast time goes by. We will be going to Disneyland for 2 days!! I don't know who is more excited me or her!! She says " I go see princess's and mickey and minnie and friends and family. Gram and Gramps too, okay?!" Her vocabulary shocks even me. She is getting smarter everyday. Next weekend we will go to the river for Memorial Day and I am excited. Every year around this time, I start itching to go!! I love the sun the sand the water the toys, the whole nine!! It is a great time to be with Family!! Well I am going to post pictures later, but I am still alive, believe it or not.