It aint legal, but its cute!

No kissing was involved, man they look cute. This is a wedding of my son Holman to his cousin Bridgett Holman, the name alone lets you know that it could never happen :) Bella took the photos, Parkin was best man and Olivia was the maid of honor. Parkin looks like he is not ready to give up his Bachelor buddy. Holman loves getting married he has another cousin (Kate) on the other side of the family that he is married to. They haven't had a ceramony, but they love to help each other and say hun, and sweetie a lot. I will have to keep an eye on this Romeo!

Kokopelii Kids PreSchool

Please check out my Kokopelli Kids Preschool website, it is going to be so much fun!! Space is limited so pass the word to friends and family to reserve your child's spot!



www.kokopellikids.blogspot.com

Thanks little Adee

Dear Adee,

All you needed was your own room!!! Who knew that was all that it took for you to sleep soundly during the night. If only I had known I would have put your two brothers and two sisters in the same room and would have given you your own! It has been three weeks since moving back and I have enjoyed a good nights rest every night. Lucky for you our new (old) house has 4 bedrooms and everybody shares but you. You continue to be an absolute joy, no wonder your middle name is Joyce, you make us all want to rejoice! You are such a bright little girl, rolling over early and crawling early, all that practice pays off :) Your hair is quite fun, short in the back with long bangs in the front. Your uncle Aaron has offered to cut it for you, but I want to see how it will unfold. You have two little bottom teeth that make you look so adorable when you smile, I can't help but smile when I pick you up. Your siblings and daddy love you so very much too.

Thanks again little one for letting your mama sleep.

Much Love,
Your mother.

My New, Same, Great Life

Well we tried to live in Benson, but it wasn't meant to be. So we are returning back to Tucson to our old home that we never sold. I like our home in Tucson, moving back especially because it wasn't really our choice has felt like stepping back in time, kinda like a lack of progression. We wanted a new life in Benson and it happened but it was only temporary. I watched this video and it changed my mind.

http://www.mormonmessages.org/


I will be grateful that I am living and I will count my blessings.

Top ten things I love about returning to Tucson

10. Wienerschnitzel is 200 yards away, DQ 10 minutes.
9. I can go to the grocery store without leaving the neighborhood.
8. Parks and Recreation (although with the budget cuts it is way smaller)
7. Target, Costco, the Dollar Tree
6. Our play room
5. Being able to bike to church again
4. Tank-less water heater, ahhh never ending hot showers.
3. A quick drive to the kids school.
2. Our neighborhood's Cathloic Church's noon day chimes, they always play a beautiful hymn.
1. Not having to drive 45 min. to visit family and friends, no more late night drives!

My blessings from Benson

10. A greater appreciation for the simple things in life, electricity, water, deep sinks.
9. The Benson Bobcat Rallies.
8. St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store, kids get a free book, I get great deals.
7. Hiking in Happy Valley.
6. The nighttime country sky.
5. The three traffic lights.
4. The "Land"
3. The altitude, a couple of snowfalls a winter, good storms in the summer.
2. The Gila Valley Temple opening.
1. The people.

Milk Product Mother of a Princess

When Benjamin's sister Amy lived with us we often did DQ runs. Unfortunately the kids caught on to what DQ stood for, ice cream. So we started speaking in code thus the name "milk product mother of a princess" = Dairy Queen. Man I love that place. If I could own three franchises it would be Dairy Queen, Arby's (lov'n that beef and Cheddar) and Eegees. Anyways I digress. This week in honor of DQ's 25th anniversary you can order one DQ blizzard and get the second one of equal value for 25 cents! My favorite in the past was a chocolate blizzard with brownie chunks mixed with marshmallow, every blizzard is made better with marshmallow. Yesterday Olivia ordered a "midnight truffle" whodalolly that might be my new favorite! So grab a friend and head to your nearest DQ (do grab a friend you don't want to be a pig and eat both of them even if it is cheap the calories on those suckers is outrageous!) Hmmm Enjoy :)

Gila Valley Temple

A new Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints temple has been built in southern Arizona, we are so excited! Benjamin and I are ushers on May 5th and on May 7th we are tour guides. Touring is entirely free and a great way to learn about the purpose of our temples. Everyone is invited, so my friends of other faiths please come and see what we are so excited about!


Gila Valley Open House Info

Dear Adrianna,

I love you so much!! You are a fantastic baby, easy going and happy, very happy. In short you are a gem! I have one request, please start sleeping through the night. I have let go and decided not to try to stop you from sucking your fingers, so when you feel the need to be comforted in the wee hours of the night there is no need to wake me. Thank you little love.

With much Love,
Your Mom
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Hug hug, kiss kiss, hug hug, big kiss, little hug, kiss kiss, little kiss.