11 Years of Marriage!

I can't believe Rob & I have been married for 11 years now. It means we have been together for 16. That is just crazy to me! It seems like yesterday that we met. We are old now. I guess it is a good thing we still like each other after all this time. I have spent just about half of my life with Rob & wouldn't change a thing. This is the boy who taught me how to drive a car (or tiny white datsun truck with gold flames:), took me to all my school dances (even though he went to a rival HS), put up with & also helped support me through nursing school, overlooks my shopping habit, & has given me 3 beautiful kids. I am not an easy person to live with as most who know me are aware. Rob deserves an award in my book for this alone. He is also a great daddy, even if our kids don't think so most days (he is the enforcer of rules). He can keep our household running & care for our kids while I am working (I work when he is off) which I know most men wouldn't do. I could go on and on I am sure. I just want Rob to know that I love and appreciate him every day. I know I am a lucky girl with a husband who is waaaay hotter than she is! How did I get so LUCKY? Rob suprised me with roses (one of my faves) & we spent a night at the Marriot Hotel downtown. We went to PF Changs for dinner & had the brilliant idea to walk there. Well, as has been the trend, there was a huge downpour that we got to walk back to the hotel in. It did make a pretty rainbow outside of our window though. We just stayed in and utilized the hottub & relaxed without the kids. It was a fantastic little gettaway for our anniversary.

Tubby Love!

Marshall loves his bath! He just kicks and coos the whole time. He also loves to look at himself in the mirror. He can always make himself smile! Marshall has been so much fun this last 2 months. It is hard to believe 8 weeks have gone by. He is a great little guy-very easy-going most of the time. He is sleeping much better which makes me happier (the girls are anyway--I don't yell as much when I sleep) & a bit more productive. Marshall has been sleeping from about 9pm until about 2am then sleeps again until between 4 &5am. Somehow I have managed to birth what appears to be another "morning person" because he is up for the day smiling and talking by 7. It is too bad his mommy is not a "morning person". Rob usually takes Marshall while I get ready or sleep another 45 minutes before he goes to bed for the day. I am thankful for this because I know first hand how tired someone is after a night shift--all you want is that bed. So, thanks honey! Hopefully someday our 2 morning people (Ash & Marshall) can hang out together and the rest of us can sleep!

Marshall also seems to be like Ashlyn in the way he always wants attention. If there is activity happening around him, he wants in on it. He is very social (does not get that from me:) & loves to be held. I have resorted to wearing him in his baby bjorn carrier while I clean up a bit around the house. I haven't gotten any big projects done though. I do love just sitting around and holding him so maybe it is my own fault for "spoiling" him! Anyway, we are having a blast with our little family around the house these days. Now if summer would just arrive...

Tally is 8!

I can't believe my firstborn is 8 years old already! I know I keep saying this, but time is just flying by! Natalia had a really fun birthday. Friday (her actual BD) she chose to go see the movie "UP" & have lunch at the Olive Garden. It was very fun to go out as a family. Saturday we had an outdoor water party for her at our house. It was not terribly warm, but the kids didn't seem to care too much. A balloon lady came and made pretty much whatever was requested. We had horses, cats, monkeys, princesses, spiderman, & a batman. It was pretty amazing what she could do. Tally received tons of fun gifts--spoiled as usual. Her biggest and most favorite gift had to be her brand new basketball hoop. She has been out shooting hoops every day since getting it. I must say she is a very good shot and super cute while doing it. I am hoping this is the combo that will retire us in style someday...when she is playing pro women's ball of course!