First Day of School

Monday was the first day of school for Kira. She has been really excited about school. I have been very impressed with Kira so far. She is really dedicated to do her homework and reading everyday. She does have a little extra incentive (a new shirt), I'll do whatever works to inspire her to read.

Maci starts school next Tuesday. Ben, Leigh and I took her to visit her new preschool. She was hesitant at first but warmed up after 10 minutes. By the time we were ready to leave she didn't want to leave. That's a first. I'm hoping for that much enthusiasm when I drop her off next week.

Mexican Cruise

We went to the Mexican Riviera with Ben's entire family excluding 3 family members. Thanks to Ben's parents for the trip. Here are some pictures from our adventure.

Whitney, Kira and Maci stuffing their faces after a day of swimming.

Ben's favorite place on the ship, the ICE CREAM dispenser.

Puerto Vallarta view from the ship.

Ash, Kira and Maci in Cabo San Lucas. I swear it was 100 degrees with 90% humidity.

Ben's four girls shopping our hearts out.

OUR BOAT: Vision of the Seas
The girls in Mazatlan. They just finished shopping. We had a wild ride in the local taxis. Maci and Julienne had their groove on.

BREAKING DAWN!

IT'S THE BOMB!!!!!!!!

We are off on a cruise tomorrow for a week.

Adios amigos.

ABC's TAG

ABC's "getting to know you" TAG. Complete the ABC's of you. Then, each player tags 3 people and posts their names, goes to their blogs and leaves a comment letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog.

A- Attached or single: Married for 11 years and 2 months.
B- Best Friend: Emily only she understands this crazy mind. (damn genetics)
C-Cake or Pie: Cake all the way, especially if its cheese cake.
D-Day: Everyday, because I get to stay home with my girlies. Thanks Ben!
E- Essential Item: Music it heals all wounds and inspires new beginnings.
F- Favorite Color: Yellow just like the heavenly sun.
Gummy Bears or Worms: Bears if they are cinnamon. I don’t like sugary sweet or sour candy.
H-Home town: North Ogden, Utah
I- Indulgences: Shoes you can never have enough, purses ditto and books to take you to a place you’ve never been before.
J- January or July?: July because the sun is out and it’s warm!
K-Kids: 3 beautiful girls Ash, Kira and Maci , they are always entertaining.
L-Life is incomplete without: Family and an exciting adventure.
M- Marriage Date: May 1, 1997
N- Number of Siblings: 1 older sister Kimbo (the creative one), and 2 younger sisters Emily (the one who would do anything for me) and Leigh (the adventurous world traveler).
O-Oranges or Apples: Neither; keep fruit away from me or I’ll turn blotchy which is very different from how I look now thank you!
P- Phobias or Fears: Fear of losing my kids.
Q- Quote: “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” I want all my moments in life to be so awesome they will take my breath away.
R- Reason To Smile: Benjamin he thinks he’s just so funny.
S- Season: Spring the sun is peaking out of the clouds and returning the beautiful colors of trees and flowers.
T- Tag Three: Emily, Andrea Stacey and Carla if we can talk her into starting a blog.
U- Unknown fact about me: I always wanted to be the happy go lucky funny one. I ended up being the controlling one but that everyone already knows. Plus I always wanted to be an astronaut and travel in space even though I would be scared to death.
V- Vegetarian or Oppressor of Animal: Almost a veggie, I only like meat once in a while and I love milk and cheese.
W- Worst Habit: Not keeping a secret. I have been better lately. Sorry to those whom I let it all out.
X-Rays or Ultrasounds: X-rays for broken bones and Ultrasounds to see if Ben would ever get a girl. I guess he’s out of luck!
Y-Your favorite food: Bread and Pasta, obviously I’m all about the carbs.
Z- Zodiac Sign: Taurus; just like me stubborn.

4th of July!

We did the North Ogden parade in the morning which is always fun for the kids. Maci lost her green balloon and now she can't seem to get over it. Poor little girl.

We always have the best seats because Jim & Danell my brother and sister in law save a spot for all of us. Thanks to them the girls never miss a float. We saw Shad and Cayden who are so cute and have a bundle of energy.

We went to Cabelas which is Ben's favorite place to eat. He loves their game meat sandwiches. He enjoys trying new food, this time he had wild boar. I just can't handle wild tasting meat and it never looks good. The girls tried the boar, Maci liked it Kira not so much.

We met Papa in Provo so he could take me and Maci up to his cabin in the woods. I always enjoy going up to his house it's so relaxing.

Ben and Kira went to the Stadium of Fire featuring Miley Cyrus, Blue Man Group and totally awesome fireworks. Ben says you haven't seen fireworks until you've been to the Stadium of Fire.

We had a nice weekend and hope everyone else did too.

Kira is now off to San Diego with Emily's family and Papa and Mums. I'm jealous, wish I could see her enjoy all the attractions. Maybe next time.

Swimming at Snowbird

Having fun at the Bees Game.

Kira

Maci

Papa and Mums

Ben

Papa waving to Maci