March was a busy month

March was a busy month with both Grace and Josh's birthdays. We spent a few days in California visiting family (I still need to post some pix's) at Disneyland and the beach. Joye and Roy were gracious to let us invade there home. It was beautiful weather. Chris was in Colorado visiting his family and had a great time. We of course started potty training then when I thought I didn't have enough on my plate I decided to slice the top of my left thumb off. Sounds worse than it really was but has made trying to do things with one hand difficult and exhausting. Hopefully that mends sooner than later. Now time to get ready for April, Easter, Brian's birthday and were spending the last weekend in Show Low with the Carpenter's. Which will be a great time since it's already starting to heat up to the 90's it will be great to be up in the cool air of the mountains.

Potty Training update

We started off potty training with a very long week then one day she just seemed to get it. The next week was great she went right into the bathroom without saying a word most of the time I found her cleaning out her princess potty. Then came a new week and everything was forgotten. Once again my greatest nightmare has come true. I think potty training was devised to see who could outlast who, child or parent. Hopefully this week is just a minor setback and she'll be back on track soon. I pray

Grace's 3rd Birthday

For Grace's birthday we went to the Phoenix Zoo with the Carpenter's and Greer's

Grace checking out the animals

Grace opening some of her gifts of course princess themed

Topped off the day with Minnie Mouse cupcakes, she got so excited when everyone starting singing to her.

Potty Training, UGH!!

Potty training has got to be one of the worst things to deal with as a parent. It's one skill that should be automatic no learning required. It's been along week and though Grace has made some headway she's still along way from being trained. So what I thought was going to be a very long week looks like it's going to be a very long several weeks. UGH!!!

Josh's First Birthday

Josh turned 1 on March 4th we had a small party with the Carpenter's. He wasn't to sure about the cupcake at first but slowly he got then hang of it.

Thank goodness for a new Month

February to say the least was a long month. Grace and Josh seemed to be sick the entire month. I think we only made it to church once maybe twice. They both seem to be doing better but now I haven't been feeling well this week, hoping it's just allergies. Getting ready for spring break and heading to California to see family. Chris is going to Colorado to see his family. Excited to see Courtney and Kim. The only good thing about the kids being sick we haven't been out and about much spending money on gas. Crazy how much it's increased, were suppose to drive to my parents this summer don't even want to know how much will spend. Thankfully we can stay at my grandma's which will save us a bundle. Also looking forward to that trip.

March will be a good month as long as everyone stays healthy. We started out the month with Josh's first birthday, California this coming week, Grace's third birthday on the 17th. Hunger Games comes out the 23rd same day as Courtney's birthday. End the month with Parker, Gavin and Kim's birthdays. Crazy, then all the same fun stuff in April. Looking forward to spring and getting out with the kids and doing some fun stuff.

Valentine's Day

I just realized I didn't write last week. It was a trying week, my Grandmother Fisher had a stroke and now has to have 24 hour care. Takes me back to when my Grandpa Armstrong had his stroke, she's actually at the same facility he was at. It's hard living so far away, you think after 15 plus years I would have come to terms with it but it's still hard when you can't do anything to help or feel very hopeless. We have plans to visit this summer but it may be to late. I know it's not the last I will see her but it's still going to be many years (at least I hope I'm on earth for many years).

Brian and I saw the Mormon Tabernacle Choir perform this weekend. It was wonderful I wish I could have them piped into my home 24 hours a day, I guess I could just turn my Ipod on, Uh? Doesn't matter what mind frame you are in just a few notes and your transformed to a better place. I can't wait to take Grace to Temple Square, she loves music and I know would just be in ah of the temple, tabernacle and just the beautifully landscaped space. Hopefully this fall:)

Josh is walking around like crazy and loves chasing Grace, she loves being chased too. It's hard to believe his first birthday is fast approaching and Grace will be three. This weekend Brian and I are seeing Wicked (again) I love this show and could watch it everyday. It has such a great message of friendship and unconditional love. I also baked like crazy today getting ready for Valentine's Day tomorrow. I think I was trying to make up for last year and not baking at all (happens when your nine months pregnant). I cut out lot's of hearts to heart attack there doors. They probably won't remember but I hope it can be a new tradition. Now to figure out to get rid of all the sweets, I just want a couple.