Sail away

We wanted to feel like a bird and just fly away...well since we couldn't do thought we thought parasailing was the next best thing.


















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Good bye Hunter

Hello Catalina! Don't worry Hunter mom and love will be home tomorrow






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Look Out Below....

Those words were never called....as you can see. A few weeks ago the city came to remove a dying and dangerous tree from our from lawn...they cut a few corners to cut costs...which led to not tying limbs and easing them down. One large limb fell and hit our roof leaving this gaping hole. The city contracted out the job...meaning we had to negotiate with this contractor to get the issue resolved. They gave us two choices, take cash under the table and their journey man will patch the hole or they will pay for for a hole new roof. What would you do??

The money was tempting, but the new roof was the RIGHT choice. The right choice is always the hardest choice....

Tulsoa Winery

This girl got the crazy idea that it would be fun to spend the afternoon at the winery....obviously a slam dunk with this crowd. Ericka is a party planner extraordinaire. Cheese of every kind, crisp crackers, sunblock, fruit and LOVE. She is full of it all!

Having my sister and Ken around is the BEST. Not only are they good with the babies, but they are smart, funny and just a KICK to be around.

Look at these boys...just weeks apart. How good is God to give Courtney, Ericka and I such amazing little men. I feel better about the world and Hunter's future knowing that these young men will be out there. I have loved seeing them grow together and watching their different personalities surface as they play. The bond between us as friends has only been knit tighter by these boys and our adventures in motherhood.

I love this group of people. I love that EVERY person is smiling and doing something fun in this moment. I love that we are together...it is never often enough.

Stop...and walk with me

I was flipping through pictures at work for the website and I came across this picture I took back in February. It made me want to click the leash off the dog, throw Hunter into a stroller, grab the hand of my man and walk down this orchard row.

Busted

Does anyone else feel their stomach drop to the ground when they see this in their rear view mirror?

Ouch!! Speeding never pays...

When I was in high school I would beg, plead and cry if it meant I could get out of a ticket.....but now I just accept the consequences to my law breaking ways by apologizing and promising to drive at a safer speed. Something does not feel right about asking to be let go...do not get me wrong I want to be let go, but I also realize I was wrong and it is my fault. I feel like I should own up.

Does anyone else feel this way?

Forever and ever...amen

One of my dearest friends got married last weekend and I was honored to be a part of the celebration! The wedding was at a ranch in San Luis Obispo and it took my breath away it was that GORGEOUS. Then you added Kristin to the mix and she was a STUNNING bride. On one hand I can count the times I have seen her cry and as she walked down the isle on her fathers arm I could see the tears sparkling in the sunshine through her veil. It was perfect, every moment.

To see her happy and in love with the man God made for her was moving. She found her King and married him!

This is the first wedding I have been to since my own and wow it was emotional for me. Not only did I feel all of Kristin's joy and commitment to her man, but I felt like I was again saying my own vows, again making the commitment to my husband but with more love and adoration than I did the day I was dressed in white. Perhaps because I now, more than ever, understand the depth of the words I said that day. I love you Wade. I choose you Wade... then, now and forever.

My sister, Ken, mom, dad and tons of good friends from college were all there too! Fun times, forever memories.

In-Laws

Wade's mom, dad, grandma and nephew came to visit us (mainly Hunter) over Wade's birthday and the fourth of July. Every time I shared with people that my in-laws were coming for a visit they would say...."Oh sorry, that will be work"...or..."The outlaws, that sounds like fun"...Then they would follow their comments with their own horror stories of overbearing mothers and people that trash houses and cause fights. That is nothing like my expierence...THANK GOD!!

My in laws are more than in they are loved and treasured. I cherish my time with them as they live far away in the magical land of Canada...and our visits are too short, sweet and packed full of projects and trips. Some of my favorite moments with Sherry are when she is playing with Hunter...it is like there is nothing else in the room (not even Wade some times)! I want nothing more in life than for my son to have loved poured upon him from all of his family...Sherry fulfills her duty ten fold. She loves with her whole heart, she holds nothing back when it comes to her children and grandchildren. And grandma Pat she is like the energizer bunny...going and going all day long. Pat has one of those voices, it is like an angel sweet, full of love and uplifting. Then there is Neil, I look at Wade and I see so much of him...his work ethic most of all. Neil unceasingly works... under the car, in the office, behind the saw building a shelf, paint brush in his hand, planting flowers...then when he sits down for a cup of coffee or an ice cold beer and he talks about the next project or reflects on how nice the last project he finished looks. Neil is not half ass either...anything he does is top notch...when I tell people all the projects Wade, Neil and Nic have done they just cannot believe it was not a professional...I tell them it was, Neil is a professional!!

They have loved me since day one. I have felt nothing but acceptance and kindness. In fact our last visit to Canada they insisted we stay in their room as it was the biggest and easiest with Hunter. What is the last time someone gave up their bed for you? This simple act brought me to tears...I was humbled and filled with love by their generosity. My relationship with them has only gotten sweeter from that moment.

I love you Neil and Sherry. Thank you for Wade. He is my world. Thank you for loving me in every sense of the word. Thank you for taking every chance to love on Hunter...you play a special role and have a special place in his life...forever.

Thoughts???

Wade and I are working on a website for Monte Vista Farming....I want to know what you think....I want to know what your first thoughts are when you look at the page....not only how does it look and appeal to you but what information would you want to see or read??

Right now we are in the middle of development....and this is the perfect time for YOUR creative input....the home page is all that is up now....the rest will be up shortly.

Thoughts???

Click here on this link to view the site.....Monte Vista Farming Website

Pretty hair, pretty girls

Almost wedding time!!





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We want pictures of you too!!

Last night my soul mission was to get as many pictures as possible of my family before they left back to Canada....and I did...then those silly people wanted pictures of me too!

Well they got a few....and I really like they way these two turned out. Looking at them takes me back to that moment...I love they way my son feels in my arms and even more I love they way I feel in my husbands arms, I love warm summer nights and cool breezes, I love public parks that are well kept, I love seeing my neighbors out enjoying the park with me, I love my family and I love just being together sitting in the grass and having water gun fights...a moment I could stay in forever.