First day of kindergarten!!!

OH my goodness!! My lil' girl is in school.....does that mean among other things that I am getting older??......and so is she :(. It's amazingly crazy how fast the time goes! This is a huge milestone for me and for any Mommy and especially for the lil' wee one's.. (that aren't so wee anymore). I did not shed any tears, like I hear some mommies do (bless your hearts). Because my darling daughter is so independent she was not scared at all but in fact counting down the days, she especially wanted to ride the bus. Because, of this enthusiasm I too was excited for her!
So, I decided to start some traditions like School shopping as mommy and daughter day including lunch at her choice establishment in which she chose the refined and elegant Mcdonalds and she also, got her fingernails painted. So groovy!
On the BIG day she woke up bright and early to her favorite breakfast of french toast and got ready with joy to my reluctance she rode the bus.....and then like any crazy, loving mother would do, I followed it.....I even snuck up on her before school started. where she was playing on the playground like it was any other day. She looked up for a split second and said "oh Hi Mom!" and continued on playing.........I took my que and walked away and ok, maybe at that momnet I shed a little tear, but my heart was full of joy!

all up in stitches!!!

Poor Trin.....It's written all over her face!! Here is the scoop this trajedy wouldn't haven't have happened if she stayed in her bed through the night! On occassion Chris and I wake up with a munchkin right in between us that wasn't there when we went to bed?? Trin likes to sneak in our room in the middle of the night this not so fun night she tip toed in and tripped right onto the corner of our bed and slit her cheek open and 5 stitches later.......

Goodbye to summer 2008...

Though it is HOT outside it seems once the new school year begins its goodbye to splashing and picnics at the splash pad, so long to hanging out and climbing trees, no more sipping water from the stream, climbing rocks and scraping your knee, farewell to bake sales at the park and popsicles melting down your face, no more playing outside till it gets dark, put away the swimsuits you wore all summer from hanging out at the city pool and staying in them all day, the grasshoppers will no longer jump away after much relentess chase,we'll miss the movies at the park, the slip n' slide is put away,goodbye to camping and fishig and all the bugs that were my playmates.....goodbye summer of 2008 it was a good one!!

GONE FISHIN'

We went up to Pine Valley and camped out with our dear friends the Hurds...we had sooo much fun! We went fishing while we were up there...it was so funny to watch the kids fish with the lil' fishing poles....they didn't catch anything but, that didn't matter a bit cause they caught a dragonfly and that was sooo cool!!

Girls just wanna have FUN!!

My BFF Amie Carlos and her darling daughter mayah, who Trinity considers to be her BFF (so cute!!) went on a girls rendevous to vegas where we stayed in a castle (Excalibur of course!) We had tons of fun fit for the princesses we are!! we went shopping, dined out, indulged at the candy store, pillow fights! (the lil girls did anyway or maybe they just jumped on the bed!?), swimming (we snuck into the awesome Mandalay bay pool like master cons... sshhhh don't tell anyone...and I know what kind of example I am not!I'm working on it! it was sooo worth it!),went to breakfast in our jammies, girls nite out sushi and before we hit the road the girls got their very own manicures!!

Lil' violinist.....

Trinity recently got to decide if she wanted to play an instrument and she decided on a violin!!! We went and purchased one at this interesting store that also carries food storage and paintball supplies. She was truly excited about her violin and learning to play! She has been taking lessons for over a month and we have been trying so hard to be consistent with practicing (which is a really hard task for me, if you know me u know I'm the least consistent person among other things...) I am starting to think about my babies futures and all the experiences I want them to have and the people they have the capacity to be. Violin lessons is just a stepping stone to so much more....whether it be trinity decides its not for her and figures out what is or becoming a really amazing violinist.....only time will tell!! For now I am really enjoying watching her learn.......I think she is enjoying learning too!

WE WENT TO HAWAII-eeeeee!!!!!!

Can I say "VACA-SH-ION" and "MUCH NEEDED"!!!! Heck yes!! Chris and I went on our first vacation without lil' tots since our honeymoon and we went to ring in our SIX year anniversary.........It was amazing to get away and look at eachother and laugh at eachother and just reconnect! I have to admit I missed my babies like crazy and there were many of conversations focused around them and yes a couple tears with thoughts of them......but, I focused and had myself......I mean OURSELVES a good ole'time!!!!YEEEE-HAWWWWW and yes we did go Horseback riding through a hawaiian jungle, kayaking with the sharks....or I mean we were scared of a possible encounter with a shark, snorkeling with the coolest dude crush turtles, tanned on the black sands, went to three movies (luxury!), ate delicious fresh sushi almost daily, body boarded massive waves with a local that sounded like raffiki from lion king, drank kava-kava from coconut shells (tastes like dirt but, relaxing side effects).........We definitley made the most of our alone time. We also, made a pack to try and get away at least once a year to wherever just the two of us. It was such an invetsment in our marriage and soooo worth it!!! I wuv my studdly husband!!!!

CAMPING....

We went on a fun family outing to Tropic a couple weekends ago. Beleive it or not we were eager to get into the grut and muck of the whole camping experience!!! It was sooo much fun (other than the fact that it was chilllllly! but, we hung tough!) I love it that my kids love the dirt......Trin loves to fish and 4-wheel, collect firewood, scope out the wildlife all the above! Gage found that he loves to ride on the 4-wheeler, worms, fire, dandelions and just run-a-muk like the lil' taz mania devil he is!
Chris loves getting outdoors, the chance to use his bow and arrow and watch movies (who knew!!). I love the smell of fresh air, campfires, dutchoven cookin, nature walks and watching my kids............
It was so cute cause we went with my Dad and he has this nice and BIG trailer fully decked out.....and he invites us to stay in it with him but, we want to experience "for real" camping we set our tent up and right next to us we set up this lil' purple tent, upon trin's request. She slept in it and even talked her 15 year old aunt to sleep in there. They looked to crammed in there but, they obviously kept eachother nice and warm cause, I never heard a complaint!!
We definitely had tons of family, fun bondage!!!!!

Shopping rendevous.....

Brooke and I went to vegas for a shopping rendevous and I just have to let everybody in on this most awesomest mall!! My sister-in-law Becca took me there over christmas and I have been a couple other times. This past couple weekends ago Brookie and I went and Had a blast!!! I think it is called the town center mall and it is an outdoor mall and it is beautiful! It has all the coolest stores H&M, Sephora, Bebe, Gymboree, Victorias, etc. and not to mention some great dining experiences. Last couple of times I went with Becca we ate at this yummy fresh fish house soooo great if you like that kinda stuff (a bit pricey!) the next time we went to Tommy Bahamas, wich was soooooo good and an awesome, I'm on vaca atmosphere (again, pricey!). When Brooke and I went we did California Pizza Kitchen (kid Friendly). There is a handful of gourmet dining experiences to choose from not your standard food court. The greatest thing about the mall is Kid play area it is truly amazing and sooo much fun!! It has a splash pad and all these neat mini houses with built in table and chairs and a baking area, it has a stage and the bathrooms have cute lil' toilets , it has a maze it is just soooo cool the kids just go crazy and feel like there in a fantasy land, even I am in wonder. If you are in Vegas ready to shop you should definitely check it out it is definitely a fun experience!

HI FRIENDs!!

Hey friends! So, I have been hearing soooo much about the blogging world and how cool it is to stay in touch with friends near and far!! I decided to check out some of yours and it was sooo fun to see what so many of you are up to and how much your kids have grown and fun trips youve taken to even the day to day things. Its like getting a sneak peak into your lives!!!
Just to update you a little Chris is doing good he is working hard being involved with the family Biz he is mostly working in EL Vegas right now and is working really hard to stay well rounded you know.....mind, body and spirit! he is humbly pimping along! We as a couple are going strong this year we will have be married 6 years on may 29th!! CAN I GET A WOO-WOO!! We have been dating since we were 16 years young and that means we have been sweet lovin eachother for a grand total of 12 years long!!! We have had our share of ups and downs but things are definitely on the upside of life right now and hopefully for the long haul.......
Trinity is 5 years old and is sometimes referred to as the "lil' Mom" she is strong, smart, a leader, ready to get into action,spitfire and BEAUTIFUL!!! she takes my breathe away.....sometimes she makes me want to tear my hair out....that is only because she is here to keep me in line and keep my patience in check! I adore her she is so many things that I am not naturally. we are polar opposites and also so much the same. Trin starts kindergarten this fall . Its sooo exciting and sad at the same time! one emotion is where has the time gone?? I am so upset with myself for not being more present through her toddler years! and also, how fun she gets to ride the bus and make new friends, learn new and exciting things about her abc's, 123's about life and herself and her independence. It is a major stepping stone and like I said something I am dredding and something I am looking forward to with anticipation!! Now, she is scared because she is afraid of the principle (she has been listening to Junie B. Jones and though I find it hysterical I'm not sure what its telling her?) and she is excited to be a "Big gil". We love our Toto.
Our lil' Gage Aka: Gager, Rager, 1 Gage (cause he is 1), Hazard (come to find out that was my dad's childhood nickname, it runs the family.... the trouble making that is.) We are having sooo much fun with him!! We are trying sooo hard to be much more present with him and all the wonders of him. watching him soak everything up like a sponge....we are so fascinated by every new skill, every new lightbulb that turns on, every giggle, every word!! It is such a fun age and not mention energy draining! I love the dynamic of Gage and Trin. She is such a helper afterall, she the "mini mom" and he adores her he calls her "tri" and follows her around like a lil' puppy. speaking of puppies he loves em'!! it is almost an obsession he can see a dog a mile away and squeels with delight followed by "daw, daw, daw, daw, daw......." We were in the airport and there was this massive long haired, lab, cop dog he was like a bear. he saw it a mile away and all the above mentioned. the cop walks cautiously up to us as i was casually making small talk with the police officer when he politley interupted me to let me know how amazing it was that my little boy had not an ounce of fear of this huge beast of a dog and in fact did not blink an eye as he softly stroked the "daw" it was a pretty cool sight!! it makes me laugh now.......anyway....I love our lil' dude he is soooo fun! He is a boy all the way! and we love him for it!
As for I!! I am doing PRETTY, GOOD, ALRIGHT! as my father would say! I really,truly don't have any complaints......any valid complaints anyway lol! Life has never been better! I have definitely realized life is what you make it and happiness is right now! and attitude is the majority of it! my family life is fulfilling and all I ever wanted in life! I count my blessings over and over. I have goals to look forward to and the moment to keep me content........