Rodeo

So this is Ryan's first ever trip to the Rodeo! I went to the Rodeo every year as a kid and it was always such a fun time and I want her to experience it all too! My grandpa LOVES the Rodeo and every year he reserves a bunch of seats so we can all take turns and watch it with him! This year he was excited to have Ryan join in on the fun! My mom bought her a cowgirl outfit complete with fringe boots, fringe vest and black riding pants! I still love going to the rodeo myself and this year I was extra excited because I got to wear my pink cowgirl boots! and I even think Mateo enjoyed it as well?! :) My favorite part of the rodeo when I was a kid was always the clowns...but now its watching the Mutton Bustin'! We also took Ryan to the parade on Saturday to watch Grandma walk with the Village Bank. None of this seemed to phase her at all...but that's ok because I enjoyed taking her and I'm sure she'll show some more interest as the years pass! Or atleast I hope so :)

a need to Vent...

I gotta vent this out.........so it's Monday morning. Monday's are always hectic for everyone right? I was having a particularly hectic Monday morning because Ryan had been crying ever since she woke up and just would not let me put her down for a second...so by the time I finally get her and I ready and all of our stuff packed into the car and I go to leave I notice a ticket on the front of my car. Now my garage door has been broken since Friday and so I've had to park in my driveway. Last night we had to park my car behind mateo's car since someone else was in our driveway when we got home...Now it's our fault we should have moved it after they left but My car was hovering over the sidewalk over the night. So I have a ticket on my car for obstructing the sidewalk. at 3:30 am on a sunday night. Now I live in a pretty much deserted subdivision and I'm pretty sure that nobody is going to be walking on my street at 3:30 am and that my car was totally in their way. The reason this pisses me off so bad is because I work hard for my money just like everyone else and money is tight these days and I just think that a one time warning would be much appreciated given the situation that in a subdivision not on a busy road with like 5 houses in the entire subdivision my car was blocking the sidewalk a tiny bit one time ever I have to pay. freak. Ok I'm done.

Ryan's 1 year old Pics

Quote for the Day!

I came across this quote today and it really hit home with some feelings I've been struggling with lately and I wanted to share it!

"Set your sights high, the higher the better. Expect the most wonderful things to happen, not in the future but right now. Realize that nothing is too good. Allow absolutely nothing to hamper you or hold you up in any way" - Eileen Caddy

Amanda Jo Homemade

My friend Amanda is super crafty & creative and has her own etsy shop - Amanda Jo Homemade and she makes the cutest stuff!!! I asked her to make Ryan a birthday hat and an owl for her 1st Birthday Party and here is what she made!!! :) So cute!

More Summertime Fun!

So for the latter part of the summer we have had lots going on it feels like :) A few weeks back My Dad & Raquel got hitched down in Vegas :) (finally) they have only been engaged for like ever.....They got married at The Hilton! We all went down there for a few days and it was lots of fun having us all together! Fun Times for sure!!! but then again when isn't Vegas fun?

And then Last Weekend we went up to Brianhead and it was oh so nice up there! We had a free condo to stay in and my mom & Chris and also Aaron & Elaina came up with us too! Weather was great! Mountains and Trees and Fresh Air was such a nice break from this hot desert sun. While we were up there it was also The Brianhead Beer Festival and so we of course had to go check that out. Brittany & Deven came up to that for a little bit too! I hope to go up there in the summertime more often. It's gorgeous and the condo we stayed in was HUGE and Nice and literally right next to the Bunny Hill. We just cooked dinner and played games and watched movies and read...Aaron played his guitar! It was lots of fun!

I cannot believe that summer goes by soo fast....its sad. But it is WAY hot and even though I love it sometimes it is nice to see it go.

Ryan's 1st Birthday Party Invite!

This is Ryan's Party Invite that my dear friend - Bradi - helped me with (or actually did for me!!) I am soo excited for her 1st birthday and I've been thinking about it for like months now...I'm not in a hurry for her to be One but just the thought of having her first little party is so exciting! :) She is growing up so fast and I can't believe it hardly! We just had her One year old pics taken and I cannot wait to see how those turned out! I'll be posting more soon with those and her birthday pics!!! not too much longer....