Napa Trip

Last weekend, which feels like a year or so ago, Christian and I were able to sneak away for a much needed husband and wife trip. Not a mom and dad trip. We were blessed to be able to visit beautiful Napa. Christian loves to tell the story that when we got there, we ate a wonderful lunch at an Italian cafe with the wind blowing in the windows.....sipping a glass of Cakebread wine....we then went to the hotel.
WELLLLLLLLLLLLLL......no, I slept for three hours! He sat and worked in the hotel room and watched the only 2 Law and Orders that he had already seen out of the probably 300 episodes. Needless to say, the wineries were already closed and so I was then wide awake for our date on this little covered scooter-type thing to a dinner in downtown Napa.





On a side note....Tyler is almost done with swimming...here is a shot of him and his bro....It is just amazing how a few lessons and a child who is ready to swim can do! He can already swim across the pool by himself! He is not water safe, but we are so proud of him and his accomplishments.
I am finishing up my first year with Horizon. I enjoyed the challenges of working with a family. the job was a true blessing to our home. Christian is doing well in his job with Allergan still. He is currently at a dinner with some doctors and so I have a moment to sit and blog.
I feel like I never really write anything of much worth. Oh, my husband is HOT!

Caleb and the camera

I haven't blogged in so long. Whenever I have a moment, I seem to just want to go, BLAH and do nothing. I did however manage to get a book read, Redeeming Love, by Francine Rivers. She is a Christian author. I am not a reader, you could say, but this book I LOVED!!!! I strongly recommend it. I got some others from her from the local library.

Well, let's just say that Mr. Caleb is not a fan of the camera. So, I was very lucky to have even gotten these simple shots of him.
My sister is getting induced tonight in Las Vegas. Jaylee Rae will be the baby girls' name and my new niece!

We are all staying busy around here. Christian's dad is healing well and we are so pleased that he is doing as well as he is.
I have been working out! Yes, I know quite a shocker. Christian has been encouraging me and helping me with a work out routine. No, you will not be seeing me in a bikini or in a muscle competition, but it makes me feel so healthy and gets me out...no one would know about that, huh?
All is well with our fam. A former student, my second year of teaching, who was a quad at toddlerhood due to an accident, died on Monday. I got the news and was truly saddened. I am unable to go to the funeral because I will be out of town. Just makes you think and be so thankful.

Easter Performance

Tonight Tyler had his Easter performance with pre-school. I had a to capture him all gussied up....for a boy. It's probably like prom. Pick out pants and a shirt, brush teeth, and do hair. Oh, for prom you need all of the other stuff too! He did so well. Here's also a picture of his sweet brother, who turned two on Saturday at Disneyland.
Disneyland was great. Each year that the kids turn another year, their "stamina" to do the Disneyland all day increases. We had a fabulous time with Christian's family. The weather was great until Saturday night when we got a few sprinkles. None the less, we all slept for 3 or 4 hours on Sunday and got back into the swing of things as the week progressed.

We will be spending next weekend with Christian's fam again as our Lola and Nikki have their birthdays. We are going to put together the boys, Black Pearl kite and go kiting at the beach. Is kiting a word? I guess I should have said kite flying.
Work is keeping me busy as I received some new students. It has a been a blessing to our family. The grandma's have offered to help with Tyler and Caleb next year so that I can hopefully increase my student load to the maximum of 15.

My sister in law, Michelle will have welcomed their third child, a girl this time due in July and she will be rather busy...I can only guess.
Well....our internet is being lame...pics to come!

The love of photography

I spent a few days at my inlaws while Christian was out of town. I am enjoying learning more and more of the technical sides of photography from Christian's dad. We just love taking pictures of our favorite models.
So..if we happen to get together...don't be shocked if there are pics of your kids on my blog!

Dear Friends

On a recent trip to visit family, we had the chance to have a long time awaiting visit with Carson, Olivia and Michelle. It was a beautiful day at the park where the kids got "reacquainted." I had to take some pictures of Michelle's beautiful children with such sweet hearts.
Tyler and Caleb enjoyed spending time with them as well as I.

Where have you been?

OK....so I basically dropped off the face of the earth. Life got crazy and I am finding yet a moment to put pictures on at least. So.....I will write more when I have a chance.
We are still fighting the cold from three weeks ago...yippee!
All is well...me miss our loved ones.
Christian is traveling a bunch and I get to stay home with the kiddos.

A beautiful fall day....

Christian has been gone for several days. I have been trying to fill my days now that Caleb is down to one nap that is around lunch time and so that leaves the rest of my day. He used to take two and so it broke up my day much later and Tyler took a "rest" in the afternoon too. The weather has been a bit chilly, but today is was just sixty degrees. The boys enjoyed playing in the leaves from the beautiful tree that is in our front yard.
Christian is supposed to run a marathon on Sunday despite his bum knee. We'll see...