Serafina Turns Three

Today my little angel turned three. It is simply amazing how fast they grow. Nana, Papa, Robob, Nono and Robob were all in Salt Lake for the day so it was up to Noni, Karlee Uncle Trevor and Aunt Jen, and Uncle Jon to make it a special day. Noni and Karlee showed up this morning with a balloon, a cupcake and a bag of goodies. She spent the morning with us in the village where we were being measured for our dress for Aunt Jen's wedding. There was only one mishap when Jen pulled out her dress to show Noni. Serafina became so over joyed at the beautiful dress she had to run on top of the train and try to shimmy up the dress to Jen. It happened so fast I could not stop her. Of course me grabbing her and running out side for a thinking moment probably happened just as fast!! It was one of those moments as a parent you just shake your head! Jeanette my daughter just out did your son at the bridal shop!!

Uncle Trevor and Jen then headed over to our house to bake cupcakes when they were out of the over Uncle Jon showed up and we head to Chili's for dinner. Yes, Serafina chose the restaurant . The best part of the evening was when we returned home to decorate the cupcakes. Trevor let Serafina dive in and do what ever she wanted, sprinkles, frosting, more sprinkles! It was wild. Sam, of course, got into the action as well. We ending the evening with a couple presents including her new Ipod shuffle (what other gift do you get a child who only wants to listen to music all day!). Which I dont think has been turned off yet! All in all I think the princess had a great day. Thanks to all the family that made her day special.

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Just Another Saturday Night

After a wonderful family fun day with Noni and Nono (post to follow) we tucked the kids in bed, I got ready for bed and then remembered one last story I wanted to share withl my hubby, John and David before I headed off to bed. So I trucked on outside were they are having lively conversation to find a scene I never expect:



Yes all three are cleaning guns, drinking, and smoking cigars!! OH MY GOSH!! Please don't get the wrong idea about our family, we really are wholesome!! But this was the craziest sight I have seen in a long time so I had to document it. At lease I did not hear the comment, "women get back in the kitchen"!! Now I am going to bed, Goodnight.

(Poll: do you think I should submit these photo's to the NRA?)

Ode to Noni

There are certain people who come into your life whom you thank God for everyday our Noni is one of them. Today is her birthday. It seems that as we get older and more family members are added to the family, at certain times our birthday's can get over looked or pushed aside for a multitude of reason. Therefore, I wanted to write a little Ode to our Noni so she knows how special she is to us and that our life's would not be as full and rich if we were not blessed to have her as our Noni.

Noni was there for the birth of Serafina and was with us in heart for the birth of Matteo. She was a wonderful support to me in my time and was greatly missed at Matteo's birth. She has continued to support me in my endeavors as mother by being there to help and offer advice, (sometimes even when I don't think I need it!!) Sadly I can I not currently find the picture of her holding Serafina for the first time but here she is with precious Matteo on the day we came home from the hospital.


Noni has taught us many things over the last few years. One thing that I will always be eternally greatful for, is she taught mommy how to let lose and let the kids have fun. After all all 9 month old babies should get the chance to hold a baby chicken and dye easter eggs, right?

Serafina and Noni, Easter 2006

April 2006

Another thing Noni has taught us is that a little sugar will never hurt anyone...

Not even an 8-month-old! Matteo June 2008

Noni has taught us that family vacations are a must. During those vacations she taught us how to be carefully while feeding the wild geese!

July 2006

She has been there on our birthdays to help use celebrate!

July 2007

July 2006

Noni has also taught us the love for the beach and what to do on really HOT summer days!! She loves her grand kids so much she even let us put a water slide up on her grass and spend ever hot summer day slipping and sliding around!

Noni sure does now how to have a good time. But we can not forget one of the most important thing we have learned from our Noni. That family is the most important thing in life. It is important to take time out and spent it with the ones you love the most. And Noni you are one of those we want to spend out time with. I hope you know on this special day of yours just how loved you are. We love you and wish only the best for you. Thank you for all you do to bright and richen up our lives!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NONI!!

Mothers Day 2008

Great-Grandpa Turns 70

Great-Grandpa and his Great-Grand Kids

Saturday we spent the day celebrating Great-Grandpa (Bish-Nono)'s 70th birthday. It was a great party with I think about 90ish of his close friends and relatives. The kids had a great time dressing up in western attire and getting to practice their roping skills. The adults of course had fun chatting and drinking fine wine!! Everyone seemed have a great time. My favorite part of the party was the aftermath. After taking my children home and tucking them into bed Matt and I head back for a little bon-fire action. Karlee and I had to make an emergency run to get marshmallows (as did grandma sue who brought back marshmallows and chocolate.) Then once the the wine and marshmallows ran out at about 11:30 we headed home. (the party had started at 3pm). What a great day. Happy Birthday Bish-Nono, we love you.

My dad did the photography for the effort and made a little website, so if you would to check out all the pictures from the day click here. There are really cute pictures of the kids roping and of course one of our darling family!

July 4, 2008

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