It's a Bird, It's a Plane...

While Molly is visiting, McKay gets the pleasure of sleeping on the coveted "Movie Bed"
McKay however is not the only one who has been enjoying the "Movie Bed"
first Tony

Then Val

Then Courtney joined the ranks

A short injury time-out

Better in a jiffy with the help of
mr. puppy ice pack.

Ready to go again, but let's up the ante...
how about everyone together for one final jump.

Man I'm pooped... that was hard work.

can we do it again tomorrow?

Lovin' Every Minute Of It

it all started with
THIS

then the floodgates were open

Love is in the air...

so cute when your 2-year-old falls in Love for the first time
(probably won't be so cute when he's 14...)

pitter pat - pitter pat

Yep, just as I suspected.
LoverBoy

MIA

SOOOooooo....
you've been wondering where i've been
Well, buckle up friends because it's going to be a wild ride!

RaWr!

Feelin' Hot, Hot, Hot!!!

Fate was smiling on Molly's
first-ever trip
to visit me in Arizona.
Blue Sky.
Warm Sunshine.
85 degrees.
Pool Weather.
(in February)
(that's right, you heard me...)

Diet Coke w/straws - check.
Sunglasses - check.
Floaties - check.
Fashion accessories - check.
Cabana Boy McKay - check.
Photog Jon - check.

One Glamour Girl to Another...
"fabulous day for fabulous girls to take a dip"
"dahling"

Looks like its' going to be a
Very Good Week.

life is good.

Love You Molly.

Good Golly Miss Molly!

She's Here!

Let The Good Times Roll...

Yawn

Sunday Afternoon Nap

Why is it that Sunday afternoon naps are the best?
(don't answer that question)

Friday Flashback

September 2003
Being called as a Cub Scout Leader when we first moved into the
Val Vista Ward was such a blessing.
* i love cub scouts
* my son McKay was one of my cub scouts (bonus)
* i really enjoyed the boys in my cub scout troop
(in photo: Conner, Archer, Tyler, Lucas, Kolby, Chase & McKay)
* i was partnered with Venetia & we became lifelong friends

And speaking of lifelong friends,
would you believe that
Chase & McKay
still have the same enthusiasm
to this day?
(5 years later)
you better believe it!

Stay Out Of The Sun

And you thought only Edward Sparkled...

My Son Jon

My son Jon has been on my mind
A LOT lately.

wanna know why?
He is a Good Guy.
and by good guy, i mean,
one-of-a-kind, amazing,
truly wonderful,
makes a mother proud kind of guy.
He has faced obstacles in his life with bravery & dignity.
He is more insightful at 16 than most will ever be.
He has strength of
character & testimony.
He congratulates others on their
successes, even in the face of his own disapointments.
He is first to help another in need, putting his needs last.
He always cheers for the underdog.
He is steadfast.
He is funny... no, he is Hilarious...
in a subtle sort of way.
He cracks me up on a daily basis.
He is fun to be with.
and really, the fact that he is a
Stone Cold Fox is just icing on the cake.

He is everything I hoped my son would grow up to be.
I really like him.
I really love him.
Jon, you make me happy.
xoxoxo
mom

Drip. Drop.

This was the scene as we left the house this morning to walk Courtney to school.
Drip. Drop.
Pure heart-pounding excitement.

And we get to use the Umbrellas.

Oh Baby!

Drip. Drop.

A Sweet Moment in the Rain.

Alas, our drip. drop. joy quickly turned into teardrop drama upon returning home.

wha?
were you playing with this??

Shhhhhh....

i have a plan

I'm Bringing Out the Big Guns...

* legs are shaved *
* makeup applied *
* hair appropriately fluffed *
* perfume spritzed *

ALL in an attempt to lure my hard-working husband home on Valentines' Day for a little bit of lovin'

And... if you really know ME
then you know why THIS says
I Love You Valentine!

Friday Flashback

A Tribute to Shaboom & Sunny

1994
cowboy-in-training
Yep, that's Jon.
boots... hat... braided belt
Very Official.
Jon loved playing cowboys with Grandpa Taylor.
Feeding, riding, brushing.
No Fear.
Even when surrounded by a herd of wild horses in the mountains of Utah.
true story.

Incognito

The Target:

The Mission:
to spread a little love baby

The Players:
Junior

Beck-o-Rama

Da Boss

Sunny & Smalls

Hot Lips & Ninja

Coolio

Juicy Fruit

Baby Face & Sizzle

Knuckles

The Execution:
Flawless
MISSION
ACCOMPLISHED!

p.s. - i LOVE these girls.