April's Instagrams

Hayden's our hero! Supporting cystic fibrosis.


We love you Aunt Ritz! Thank you for coming! 

So glad I am in mutual weirdness with my best friend. 

Such a fun day "working" with my girl. #gettingpaidtoeatandpretendingtoshop #itsformothersday #againhowamithemom
Side story: I loved this job.  I love any time I get to work with my kids. We parked in some random parking lot and there happened to be some party bus limo there that offered to take us to the restaurant where the shoot was.  Audrey loved riding in it! The only problem was it was a few blocks away, and I had no idea how to get back to the parking lot. After the shoot, the owner of the agency drove us around until we could find our car.  We needed $5 to pay the parking guy and we had no cash.  Between the two of us, we scrapped enough change together to make $5. Audrey had left her jacket on the party bus, and we were both so sad about it.  That same party bus happened to be in the parking lot when we got back, and her jacket was still in the car. Lots of tender mercies! 

We love this amazing family! Thank you for coming, can't wait to see you again soon! 

This whole buttoning his own shirt thing is highly entertaining. When I pulled it out of the dryer I had buttoned the top button. He was so confused why his shirt had shrunk. 

What happens when a tired mom picks up Audrey from a play date and heads right to soccer? Audrey has to practice in her boots because her soccer shoes are still at home. #suchagoodsport #kneesneedprotection too #atleastirememberedtheshinguardsandshorts #iclearlyneverplayedsoccerasachild

The venue for tonight's runway show. Not too shabby.  #eeeekkkkkk

Rehearsal. #pleaseblessidontfallinthewater

I had such a great time doing this charity event to help kids in Africa. #noonefellinthepool #dontmesswiththehair

There will come a day, and it will be a sad one, when Audrey won't want (beg) us to come eat lunch with her. So until then, we will go eat lunch with her once a week, just like she asks. #withmycircusintow #austininthecrowdfavorite 

 

My heart is so heavy. This helped. Many prayers going to Boston.
(Boston Marathon bombing)

This is happening right now. 

The venue for tonight's fashion show benefiting World Neighbors . #thatwasaveryslipperyrunway #sogladididnotfall #butthatwouldhavebeenfunny

None of these girls fell either.  Such a fun night! 

Yep, pretty much.

Road trip with my best little friend. #weareofftoseethewizardthewonderfulwizardofoz

Burgers, fries, and shakes at midnight. #whynot #pleasedontcallcps

As a parent, I live for those "payday" moments. This weekend with my Audrey was an amazing "payday". I feel so blessed to be her mom. 

Pictures from the show last weekend.  #thatdressisthebombdotcom

I had to document the personalization of our storm shelter. It makes me smile to see these little hand and feet prints. Someday I will look back and say, "Remember when..." For now, I will try to enjoy the "when". 

Austin's long lost friend. #clearlyidonttakehimshoppingenough

Audrey and Joshua for Hobby Lobby.  #theylovetheirdayjob #joshuasaid"thisisthebestdayever"

My son, through and through. #chickfilasaucebythegallonplease #whoneedschickennuggetsorfrenchfries #bringonthesauce

I spy with my little eye...Audrey and Joshua's packaging at Hobby Lobby.  #ilovetheselittlefaces #monsterstrawtoppers

 

Oh Mango Passion Granola, how I love you. #weateanentireboxforbreakfast #onedowneighttogo #igotalittletearywalkingintotraderjoes #remindedmeofoursanfranciscoyears #ihaveasickkidathome #canyoutell #overgrammingtoavoidstartingthelaundry

I am passing up going on a girls night out so I can go to...bed.

#startingtofeelsickandineedtosleep #itstinkstoberesponsible # vacaystartsnextweekandidonotwanttobesick #goodnightworld

West Siiiiiiiide (said like Schmidt from New Girl). Fun night! Thanks Heather! 

 

"Work"

Thursday, April 25, 2013
Audrey and Joshua were able to do a Hobby Lobby shoot together.  They had so much fun, and they loved getting to decorate the cupcakes.
 

 

 

I know this picture is blurry, but it captures Joshua's little personality perfectly.  He makes this face when he starts to laugh. I can hear his contagious laugh in this picture. 

 

Wicked

When we moved to Texas, Audrey was almost four. She loved listening to the Wicked soundtrack, and it's all we listened to for probably six months straight.  To this day, when I hear a Wicked song, if I close my eyes, I can be driving Francy all around hot Texas, using my GPS (pre cell phone Google Map days) looking for a grocery store, post office, or Target.  Audrey had asked when she was four when she could go see Wicked.  I looked online and it said the recommended age was eight.  I told her when she was eight I would take her to see it.  It came close by in April, so Audrey and I made a fun weekend out of it, and she finnnnnnallllllly (in her words) got to see it.
April 20, 2013

"It was even better than I thought!" She loved, loved, loved it.  I would sometimes have to remind her to sing a little more quietly.  She knows every word to every song. 

After the play, we met up with Leah and her girls, and Alli for some lunch.  Since this was Audrey's birthday present, they brought out a birthday treat. She was surprised. 

Swimming at the hotel after.  We love these girls. 

Leah, Me, and Alli.  I love these girls too. 

A run to In-N-Out at midnight.  Because we are super fun moms like that. 

The next day Audrey and I went to American Girl Doll Store (while we waited for Nordstrom to open). We ordered a milkshake and sat and asked each other lots of these questions.  I had so much fun with my Audrey doing that. 

 

After we shopped, we ordered just a light lunch (ha!) and headed home.  It was a great time with my girl! Happy early birthday weekend Audrey! 

 

March Instagrams

The boys playing basketball and the girls baking cookies. We are so 1950's. #iamsofarfrombeingastepfordwife #gladdavelovesmeanyway

First day of swim team. #butmomilooksoweird

Maybe it's all the teeth professionals I have in my life, but this project Joshua did at school is one of my all time favorites. 

Coach Dad. I've dreamt of this day for a long time. #firsttimecoaching #sogladheisaroundwaywaywaymorethanheusedtobe

Five years ago today, my life was changed forever.  This sweet little boy came into my life. When I was pregnant with a boy, I was a bit skeptical about how much I would enjoy having a son.  And then I laid eyes on him. And he stole my heart. Happy Birthday to my energetic, happy, funny, good natured boy. I adore you. #iamatadbitobsessedwithhim #iwillforeverhaveacrushonhim

Brussel sprouts and Pringles for lunch. #foodoxymoron

Austin wants to be just like his big brother.  When Joshua put on his soccer jersey for practice tonight, Austin went and found Audrey's jersey.  He then wore this "dress" for the rest of the night so he could be just like "Joshwa". #joshuasbiggestfan #wellsecondtome #heonlytrippedonittwice # lovelovelovemyboys

He dressed himself.  #onecollartuckedin #mismatchedbuttons #stillmeltsmyheart

Somebody enjoyed their chocolate strawberry sample. #noticethejersey #wearingitagain #hecallsithissoccerballshirt

Yesterday's St. Patrick's Day parade. One of Dave's patients is in charge and asked if he wanted to be in the parade. The kids looooooved it. 

Clearly Heather saw something that we did not. An intruder? An eight legged monster? 

Day one of spring break: science museum. #austinlookshowifeel

Fun job today. #iwaschangingdiapersrightbeforeandrightafter

#tyrataughtmethispose

 

Happy first day of spring! Planting some wheat grass. 

Lunch with Dad.  I love spring break. #loadedbakedpotatowithcheesebuttersourcreamandbrisket

Last day of spring break. They both dressed themselves today. Lots of sparkles for her, collar tucked in and mismatched buttons for him (again). 

Lazy Saturday afternoon. #icannotstandmonolopy #thatshowmuchiloveher

Hot date with my little love. Sonic and the grocery store.  Cause we are high class like that. 

Feeling festive. #Easterissosoon #hoorayforspring #onlythreeeggsdropped

It was a drive through kind of night. I never thought I would be the mom who went to 3 different places to get food. There is a first to everything, and never say never. #ihavesuchabellyachenow

"Mom, this is way harder than it looks!" Said the girl whose paranoid mother made her wear a helmet while learning how to roller skate.  #1985calledandtheywanttheirrollerskatesback

The spread. 

 

First swim meet of her little life. Many memories for me, and her Dad, from our time swimming as kids. #howamithemomnow