I'm in Love

Dave and I really wanted to take Ava to see THE LION KING on BROADWAY. So when we found some tickets at the right price we couldn't pass it up. I took Ava shopping to get a brand new dress, she picked this out, she has such an eye for fashion! I did have to cut it apart and sew it so it would fit her, dang her she is just a petite little thing! What a special night to spend one on one time with her. I feel really bad that she doesn't have me all to herself like she use to. It was a night we will both remember. She can't stop talking about. I love my Miss Ava Jae!!

All the loves of my life. I'm so lucky to have these peeps in my life. I love them all more then any of them can imagine.

Oh Cash! I think he loves his bouncy more now then he did when he was little. He was getting some serious air bouncing on this, it scared me so he can only use this on the carpet!

Isn't this how you mow your lawn?

We make yard work a whole family affair. Cash loves to help mow the lawn, most of the time he helps push, but I think he was running out of steam so what better way to finish then hitchin a ride on Dad's back.

Jacobs Cousins came to town!!

We were so excited for our annual visit from the Jacobs Family. We had a fun weekend planned. We spent an afternoon at the Tree House Museum.All the cousins in a TeePee.


The best part of our day at the museum was story time. All the big kids were chosen to be apart of the story. What better story then Allosaurus the Dinosaur. If you know these kids it fit perfectly!!! Jaxon was the main dinosaur, he had the best ROAR!!!

Miss Ava as a dinosaur

Off to the knights table. The kids dressed up and pretended to be royalty!

All Cash did was run around like crazy. So lucky that Grandma Vicky and Aunt Candace were there to help keep an eye on Ava while I was chasing the little bugger! He did find a drinking fountain that occupied his time, but running + water = throwing up!! Don't worry he was fine.

Cash also liked this giant chess set.


Next, we were off to Grandma Vicky's place to ride the horses!! We had fun BBQing and horseback riding. All these kids are big animal lovers. They were pros at riding.

Heres two of our cowgirls. Kylie was able to get new boots this year, very fancy!

Love this picture! It does make me sad that we live so far away from these loves.

Kylie the cowgirl. Kylie has been taking riding lessons and it showed she didn't even need the lead rope. Wow how she has grown, I remember when she was a little tiny baby how in love with her I was and still am. I was so blessed to be able to spend so much time with her and watch her grow, she has grown into the most beautiful girl with the best attitude. I have to thank her for blessing me with the love for children if it wasn't for her I don't think I could have had the confidence to take care of my kids. Kylie truly is an amazing girl. I love you Ky Ky!!

After going to the rodeo, Ava wants to be a "Whoopie Girl" They are the girls who ride around with flags with the sponsors logos. Grandma Vicky made her a flag to practice with.

Cash LOVED riding! He doesn't cry but he would when his turn was over. Who ever thought that Dave would be on a horse?! He would do anything for his kids.

All three girls riding Jake.

Owen came to visit!!!!!

When Bonnie called a few weeks ago and said that they had a lay over here on their way to California I jumped at the chance to meet my nephew for the first time! I can't express how proud I was of my sister, to see her with Owen is so amazing. She has always been the BEST aunt ever, now she is a wonderful mom! Owen is the sweetest baby. He loved watching Ava's every move. He is so handsome, you look at Owen and he is a mini Wes! Love that the boys look so much like their daddy's. It was only a very short visit but I'm in love! I can't wait to see them again, hope to see them before Bonnie has baby #2 in February. We love you Nieto Family!!

Me with the "cute chubby guy"(thats what Ava calls him!)

Only picture I could manage of the three kids.

Ava, Grandma Vicky, and Owen

Cash was getting jealous that my attention was elsewhere.

It was hard entertaining Cash, with escalators around. Good thing Wes was there to chase after him when he made his way but the escalator! So we found something else to entertain him.

My gorgeous sister and me! Man, I miss her, she is my best friend its so hard to be away from her especially when she is having these adorable babies! We have come along way since our days living in the Avenues!

For once Ava didn't want to be in pictures so I gave her the camera and this is one of her shots.

Earning his keep.

I would love to let this guy get away with anything, but when he decides to spill the dog water everywhere I pull out the mop and have him pre-mop my floors for me. He actually enjoys helping me clean. After all his hard work....

Its off to the bath, then some yummy chocolate covered pretzels(I know I suck as a mom!) with some milk and his Lighting McQueen chair.

It was bound to happen........

Well Cash did it...

he went and turned 18 months old on me!!! This picture captures him to a T! He is pure joy and happiness every second of the day. He rolls with the punches with a smile on his face. He is growing so fast that I feel like if I blink he is going to be 18 and headed off to college. Grandpa Steve cursed Dave "One day I hope you have one just like you!" From day one Cash has been Dave's mini me. I love it! Cash just screams BOY!!!! In everything he does from playing, eating, walking, talking, and eating dirt. I really don't know what we would do if we didn't have this little man here turning our world upside down. I lose count on how many times I have to change his clothes due to him being so messy. All he needs is to be outside with the hose, the joy that gives him is unreal! He loves his ducky with all his heart, he will burrow his head into ducky then flip him around and chew on his feet. He loves brushing his teeth, he loves wearing his hat but it has to be slighty on the side, he loves pushing Ava's buttons, I wish you could hear the evil laugh he does when he knows he is bugging the crap out of her! He loves his Daddy, he just wants to be glued to Dave's hip it doesn't matter what Dave is doing he wants in on it. He loves his mama he looks at me with that smile of his and I melt. I ask him to do something and he will look at me with a smile then do what is asked of him. What an amazing attitude to have in life.

If you haven't been able to hang out with this kid you are missing out on the coolest kid ever! We love you to pieces C-Money!!!!!
(sorry for all the exclaimation points, I just love him!)

Fourth of July!!!

We had such a fun holiday weekend. We spent our mornings at parades, afternoons eating ice cream, evenings enjoying fireworks.I couldn't resist buying this for Ava, its so her!!!
A Ava going down the bouncy slide! Her favorite.

Lincoln and Ava eating yummy Pace's Popsicles-a must at the parade! Aren't they adorable!

Favorite picture of the day. Ava and Koi watching the parade together. They are such good buddies!

Ice cream from Cold Stone!!!

Cash figured out the Pop Its!

Fireworks at Layton City. Both kids loved the firework show. The finale was wonderful.

HAPPY FOURTH!!!!