Trip

And so we go now to the great country up North so that my sweet Love can show me where he grew up and went to school and stuff. We'll be driving through the night tonight and I am glad that even as the kids get older, they still sleep in their carseats. Can you even imagine my patience level if we left in the daytime? I don't even want to think about it. The kids are excited because we are going to the West Edmonton Mall and go to the water park-minus the Dal Pal who'll be going home with his sister. I'm actually looking forward to that myself.

And I think my babe is going through a growth spurt. That or I'm just not feeding him enough. As I'm trying to get rid of all the food in the fridge we find ourselves last night with nothing to eat for dinner. So I opened 2 cans of soup. Some Campbells noodles and meatball one and then the meat, potato, and carrot one. And Dallin ate the whole meat, potato, and carrot one all by himself! The whole can, gravy included. And then leaned over and ate Nats meatballs. Followed by an ice cream cone, eating the cone. Seriously. This morning? 2 scrambled eggs, handful of raisins, and half a banana. Looks at Nats plate. Gives her the 'Are you gonna eat that' look and finishes off her eggs. I'm just glad he's not 15. He'll eat us through house and home. And so I guess I better go pack everyone now. See you later eh?

Ramblings of Beck

This post is just a bunch of ramblings with no real big exciting news. Except that I have allergies for the first time ever in my life and I'm about ready to rub my face off! So that leads into a funny story. I went last night to get the kids flouride from Target, and this is my conversation with the Chinese pharmicist.

Me: " HI I need to pick up my kids flouride please. And also, I have a quick question. I have allergies for the first time and I'm about ready to rub my face raw, or chop off my head! (insert smile and fake laugh because,well, I'm funny). What's the best over the counter medicine you can recommend?"

Chinese: " Wha?! You ah have allergy first time in life evah? Wif all of duh powution and powen dat bwlows fru dah ahair? How you escape allergy all da life? And now, have itchy eye?"

Me: "Yeah, haha." Me thinking- umm maybe just give me the flouride and I'll be on my merry way.

Anyway that's that. Mason's last day of school was last Wednesday. He had his Kindy program where they sing a bunch of songs and he was so cute. That's him in the blue visor. I cannot believe that I have a first grader! And he can't believe that he gets to go to school all day AND eat lunch in the cafeteria. He loved school and I'm glad for that.

We made a list of things to do this summer so he won't get bored and I won't hear the t.v. come on. To name a few: buy water balloons, get an ice cream cone, go to the water park, learn to surf, you know- basic summer stuff.

So I went to Walmart and bought the kids a pool. I love the googles. Now, if you can get past the ice cold water from the hose, maybe they'd put their faces in and swim around.

And so that's all I guess. Tomorrow's Father's Day. So a early Happy Father's Day greeting to my sweet Love. You are the best! I'll brag more on you tomorrow. :)

Happy Birthday Judy!!!!!

Happy birthday to THE BEST singer, actress, and american icon ever known.Yes that's right, I'm talking about Judy Garland. Today is her birthday and I have celebrated it for...well, I don't remember when I started, but I believe I was in high school. I am wearing my Oz shirt today in your memory. We have already watched The Wizard of Oz, and soon I will bake your cake. Yes we have cake on her birthday. Today you are 87 years old. Thank you for gracing the american people with your talent. Such raw, awesome talent that only you had.

Your a sassy Jude in this picture. Taken in 1944 after the opening of Meet Me in St. Louis. The timing of your death was both sad and unfortunate. I believe we will meet in heaven someday where you and I will sit down and belt out some songs. Because I'll have a perfect pitch voice by then. :) And so, I go now to make your cake. I'm glad that chocolate is your favorite- mine too. You are loved by Beck above all. Happy Birthday!!!!!

Our weekend

Dallin buried the kids in the sandbox with dads help. Isn't he proud and cute? It's been a week but here's an update on the Zobes. Tyler took Mason to Father and sons campout last Friday. I love that night. Every year when it rolls around, I take Nat out on a date. She wanted pizza this time around. So we went to Casa Mia. It is the most incredible pizza place! They have this pizza called pizza sole (thanks Anne for the introduction to this most wonderful creation) and it is hands down the best thing. It's a tomato, basil, purple onion, pizza with a slight dash of vinigarette oil and lots of gorgonzola cheese! Man it is good. And Dallin ate 2 whole pieces crust and all. Then after dinner, we come home and she chooses a princess movie to watch in moms bed. Cinderella was the choosing of this year. And then Fruit Loops for breakfast. I hope we can do this tradition until she goes to college. And isn't it weird how I look forward to sleeping in the middle of the bed by myself, but when bed time comes I sleep horribly because I'm by myself and Tyler is gone? Anyway that was fun.

I signed up to do a triathalon at the end of August. It's a 1/4 mile swim, 13 mile bike ride, and a 3.1 mile run. It's the swimming that makes me uneasy. It's easy to swim when you know you can put your feet down and touch the bottom of the pool when your tired. Not so in the lake. Plus what if something grabs my ankles and pulls me down to Davy Jones locker? But there's to many swimmers to notice that I'm gone. And how do I get out of the water, dripping wet, and then hop on a bike? I guess we'll find out. Umm go me.

OH YEAH !!!

Is my sister AMAZING or what!!!?? She totally made my blog look so fantastic, there are no words. And because all of you know that I LOVE this show more than anything (except family but that doesn't count) this is the perfect background for me. THANK YOU EMS!!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! Maybe someone will stumble upon my blog and want to cast me in the upcoming show when it comes to Seattle. :)

Quote

This quote is on my sisters fridge. I think I'll put it on mine.

" If I had my child to raise all over again, I'd build self esteem first and the house later. I'd finger paint more and point the finger less. I would do less correcting and more connecting. I'd take my eyes off the watch and watch with my eyes. I'd take more hikes & fly more kites. I would stop playing serious and seriously play. I would run through more fields and gaze at more stars. I'd do more hugging and less tugging."

Go hug your kids.

Happy Birthday to my squishy princess!!!

Oh how the years go by! Today my sweet princess is 4! 4 years old!!! It seems like she was just a wee babe in my arms. And isn't she the most precious thing in this picture? Sometimes I wish she were still this small. Anyway, I love having a girl. I love that she wants to play tea party and dress up. I love that she is into things pink and frilly. I love that she LOVES princesses. Disney seriously makes a killing off moms like me. Just wait until Disneyland. She'll go nuts when she sees the princesses up close. A moment, honestly, that I can hardly wait for.

If I could freeze Nat I would right now. She is our sunshine and full of happiness. She is funny and well, just about the prettiest thing around. Spoken like a true mom right? We had a fun morning. Whenever it's the kids birthday, Tyler carries them into our room and says" Here comes the birthday girl/boy!" Then we all sing and open presents. It was a princess sight. She got a princess piano, princess dress up shoes of Belle, Cinderella, Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty, Princess apron and chef hat, dress, pants, princess coloring book, stick on earrings, and Lady and the Tramp She choose a chocolate castle cake with pink frosting. Yep, she's a girl alright!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISSY MOO!!! WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!