Florida? or Mexico? or Both (ha, ha)?

In June we got a great deal to take the family on an Mexican Rivera Cruise. We would fly out of Salt Lake into Long Beach on March 1st Cruise through the Mexican Rivera until March 8th (the kids only miss 2 days of school). The Cruise line is on the Carnival Pride. This ship was rated #1 for the kids club. My kids have never been on a cruise. What fun! But then....

My friend from college invited us to a week in Orlando, Florida at her parents Condo. A whole week at Disney World. All we have to pay is air fare & tickets into Disney World of course. The dates are January 3rd through the 10th (The kids will miss five days of school). The problem with this is air fare to Florida is expensive, although the condo does not cost us anything the air fare does and the food for the week (but the condo has a kitchen bonus and we would have to eat regardless Idaho Falls/Florida, right!) My kids have been to Disneyland but not to Disney World!

Both trips cost the same. What would you do? I am begging my husband to do both, but the problem is we just can't win the lottery (although I think you have to play to win, Bummer!)

Breaking Dawn

Ladies the much -anticipated final book in Stephenie Meyer's bestselling Twilight series will be released at Barnes & Noble on Friday, August 1st @ midnight. Emily & I are planning on going if anyone else is interested let us know. Barnes & Noble is having a release party from 9:00pm to midnight, they are calling the party "Vampire Prom Night", they will have a costume contest, refreshments, and trivia games. We will not be able to purchase our books until midnight. If you want to reserve a copy you need to go into Barnes & Noble and fill out a save me a book form. I am super excited can't wait for a couple of sleepless nights finish it like I did the first three books.

Mr. Mom

My husband is amazing! While I went to Las Vegas for a Fitness Convention my husband took time off work and became Mr. Mom. The first day he had the kids he had not only Brooklyn and Connor but he had Kyla and Carson too. That means he had three seven year olds and a five year old for eleven hours. When I called to check on him he told me that the kids where playing and he was working on replacing the bark in the front yard (a major task that I had been dreading). The next day I called and he was cooking dinner... a roast. Yes, I said a roast... with potatoes and peas. O' my goodness! The next time I called him he was cooking dinner again chicken with rice and vegetables. O' my goodness! And he had finished the bark in the front yard and was now working on cleaning out the garage. That was the point I decided I should just stay in Vegas to see what other projects he would finish. If only! When I got home he had done the laundry and picked up the house. What a man! I decided that more trips are in my future...

Good Friends!

What makes a good friend? I think a good friend is someone who tells you how it is... honesty! That is why I think Emily Devries is my good friend. She told me flat out that I need to post more on my blog. She is right, I do! I will try to do better. I don't know how many times I think about things I would love to put on my blog, but most times the thought is all that happens. I am off to Vegas for a week. BUT when I get back I will try to put my thoughts into a post. Thanks, Emily for being a good friend!

Things I love!!

I love to see my husband on his knees praying!

I love when my kids wrap their arms around me and give a big hugs and kisses (without being asked)!

I love to eat peanut M&M's, I like to bite the shell and eat the chocolate and then eat the peanut!

I love to read a good book on Sundays!

I love to sleep in on Sundays!

I love when my kids help without asking!

I love to ride bikes and go on picnics with my family in the summer!

I love to get a new pair of shoes (any shoe it doen't matter what type)!

I love to see the beautiful flowers in the Spring and Summer!

I love to hold hands with my husband when we go on walks!

I love to lay in the towels when they first come out of the dryer they are so warm!

I love it when my kids tell me they love me!

I love it when my husband kisses me goodbye before he goes to work!

I love it when I find unexpected money in my coat pockets!

I love to step on the scale when I have lost a pound or two!

I love laying on the beach and burrying my toes in the sand!

I love to put music on when I am cleaning and dance around the house!

I love when I cook a good meal and everybody eats it without complaint!

I love when my whole house it clean!

I love to ride my bike with the wind at my back!

What's Up!

Girls Night Out

With the boys at the Father/Son outing Brooklyn and I had a girls night out. We started the night with a pedicure and manicure from Da Vi Nails. We both picked the same color for our toes and nails. Brooklyn was so much fun. She loved sitting in the massage chair. The massager kept massaging her head because she was so little for that big chair. She kept giggling it was very contagious and made me giggle with her. It was one of the best pedicures I have ever had. We went to IHOP for dinner (Brooklyn's choice). Brooklyn had blueberry pancakes and I had carrot cake pancakes. It was surprisingly good. We headed to Macy's in the mall. We bought Brooklyn a fun new dress for church. She loved it and pranced around the dressing room. She loves to shake those hips. We went into Barnes and Noble to buy a new book to keep up with the summer reading schedule I have put my kids on. We bought a new Juney B. Jones book. We headed for home. We got in our pajamas snuggled up to each other so we could read Brook's new book. She was out like a light. I had the best time with my daughter memories I hope to cherish when she is a teenager and doesn't want to go to the mall with her old Mom.

My friend Christine had this great idea on her blog. She asked her seven year old daughter Caitley some questions! I wanted to know what my kids answers would be! So here goes...

Connor 7 years Old

If you could have one superpower, what would it be?

The Force (Star Wars)!

What chore did you do last?

Made my bed!

What was the last movie you saw at a theater?

Prince Caspian Chronicles of Narnia

What is your favorite song?

Backyard Beach!

What do you like to eat for lunch?

Pizza of course!

What's the nicest thing you've done lately for someone in your family?

Made My Mom's bed!

What makes you mad?

Brooklyn yelling at me!

Where would you like to go on vacation next year?

Disney World!

Who's the smartest person in your family?

Daddy!

What is your dad really good at?

Working!

What can you do better than your dad?

Build Legos!

How are you like your mom?

We both have allergies!

How are you different from your Mom?

She is a girl

How old is Mom?

34!

How tall is Dad?
75,000 inches

What one thing is Mom always saying to you?

Clean your room!

What do you and Dad do together that you'll always remember?

Going Golfing!

How do you know that Mom and Dad love you?
They kiss me!