crafting time and Angels game

Well, it's that time of year again when I get really excited and start crafting for the holidays. I took a trip to Michael's to look around and oh did I find things to do. I love fall and all the Autumn decor. I am in the process of doing three projects. And this is what my dining room table looks like.

And now that school has started back up I have the time to do them without Cody wanting something and getting up or looking at what he's doing every 5 seconds. He's my grown up second grader now and won't pull a normal face for a picture for anything. He has an awesome teacher this year and Daniel and I are excited to start helping in his class soon.

Daniel got to take part in a flag ceremony at Angel's stadium on 9-11. He said it was very moving and the crowd went crazy when they came out and unfurled a huge flag across the field. They were in their class A uniforms so of course I had to snap a few pictures. Love a man in uniform!!

My little firefighter in training.

9/11

For the past week I have been trying to avoid at all costs the feelings that this sad day brings. I would change the channel on the T.V. or switch the radio station when they began to talk about it. I was surprised by my wave of emotion this year. Being the wife of a Firefighter it almost brings me to tears just thinking about what happened. Knowing that if my husband was working that day in New York he would have done the same thing those brave men and women did to try to help those in the towers . I always tell Daniel that I would be very mad if he would have gone into those towers knowing that he wouldn't be coming out. As upset as I would have been I know that it is only because he's a good person and was doing his job. It hurts to think of all those families who were affected and how cold and calculating those horrible terrorist were. But when it comes down to it I know that even I need to stand up for those lost and be stronger about the anniversary. I am truly grateful for those military men and women overseas fighting those who want to hurt us every day. Thank you isn't enough.

So for all of those out there, I hope you pause on Sunday and mourn with those families that lost the most precious thing...a husband or wife, a father or mother, a brother or sister or a friend. May we remember those lost.

Short notice vaca.

We decided to take a spontaneous trip to Utah to see Grandma and Grandpa Bell before this crazy kid started school.

 We played with cousins

 Daddy did some thinking in the outdoors

 We listened to quite a bit of music

 Games were played

 phone games (angry birds) were played while the adults sat around and talked on the patio when the weather turned nice in the evening

 We visited a close by amusement/water park in the blistering heat! And was hailed on as well while there...crazy weather!

 And boy were we tired afterwards!

A few other things happened like visiting the local gym, hanging out with grandparents and some friends that came to visit with them, Cody had a visit with aunt Elyse, wonderful dinners with family, and to finish a quick over night stop in Vegas on the way home where the heat in there made Utah feel cool! A whopping 106 at 7:00pm!! Then finally, we can't forget the wonderful Volcom outlet!!

We had a great time! Thanks to family for making the trip fun!

Father-Husband-Birthday Boy!

When you get married there's usually a list of things that you'd like. Of course I had one too.

Funny

 playful

 adventurous

 can give comfort in need

 wants and loves kids

 family man

 can give a helping hand when needed

professional and good provider

good looking

wonderful husband

willing to try something new

After I looked long and hard, far and wide, I found that man right in front of me. I couldn't ask for a better Father, Husband, supporter, work out partner, and best friend.

Cody says that his Dad is "nice, fun, loves him and he loves him always"

Happy 32nd Birthday Daniel!!

A Fireman

Most of us see a fire truck go down the street with lights and sirens going and say to ourselves, hmmmm I wonder where they are going. Luckily we have one in our family that has been lucky enough to get on TV a few times and shown in action in the Orange County Register newspaper. Take a look at what a fireman does on a fire.

http://www.facebook.com/l/DAQARNRP6AQAhOwhxR-4-T0n5v4i0LTvYIJUOSXv3-nmQIQ/losangeles.cbslocal.com/video-news-on-demand/?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=6022114

check out the link to see Daniel on TV the other night.

Grateful and a bit mushy

Just a shout out to my wonderful husband and son. I am so grateful for both of them and what they do for me. And I am so grateful to have the Priesthood in my home. It's an amazing thing that can bring such peace and comfort.
My little bear, Cody is a blessing in every way. He's crazy and hyper and can drive me crazy at times but we have an awesome relationship and I can't express how much I love him. We've only been blessed with one child but what a blessing he is to us. All of you parents out there can relate.
And what can I say about Daniel...he's the best. He's unbelievably patient with me. We have so much fun together and he's truly my best friend.

Let summer begin!!

We have been quite busy since Cody got out of school. We've hit the beach (before I have my foot done again) a couple of times, we've gone swimming at the Titel's A LOT. We've camped (not me personally), we've celebrated Father's Day and I've sewed and crafted a few things.

We are prepared for the best summet yet!