Me and my cousin

Carson had a lot of fun in L.A. with his cousin Oliver. He loved to watch Oliver play. Ollie was very sweet and gentle with Carson. He is going to be a GREAT big brother!

Grandma and Grandpa are the Best!

My Mom had surgery last week, so Becky and I decided to go visit and hopefully help out- as well as we could with two year and two month old boys. Becky flew to my house and we hung out for a few days, then yesterday we drove to La Canada. The boys did very well on the drive, thankfully. I don't know how moms can drive with kids by themselves. Becky drove while I sat in back and that worked great for us! I'm here for the whole week. Steve flys in on Wednesday, then we drive home on Friday to make it back in time for my Saturday Sonoma classes. Here are pictures of my parents with their grandsons.

Carson Video

Happy Birthday Mom!

Today is my Mom's birthday, so I decided to compile a top ten list of reasons I love her. Here it goes:

1. My Mom has always put her family before anything else. She has sacrificed a lot for us.

2. She loves her kids and is not afraid to show it! Each of us know how much Mom loves and cares for us. She also loves our kids and is a wonderful Grandma!

3. Mom has a lot of courage. She never wavers in her beliefs and stands up for what she knows is right and true.

4. She is always up for a good time. Mom loves life and wants to live it to the fullest.

5. Mom is very generous with her time and talents. When we moved into our house she came right up and helped me paint all week. She also helped me decorate Carson's nursery- which is a testament of her talents!

6. Mom is one of the hardest workers that I know. She always gives 100 percent to whatever she is doing.

7. Mom is a great advice giver. She has a very logical way of thinking and is helpful at putting things into perspective.

8. My Mom is very in-tune with her emotions and the Spirit. She knew something was wrong and drove all the way here to stay with me. A few hours after she arrived I had a grand-mal seizure. I am so grateful that she has those promptings and acts upon them.

9. She is a good listener and a very supportive and loyal friend.

10. Mom is an amazing example of how a daughter and wife should be. She has always been someone that I look up to.

I love you Mom. Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!
Carson wanted to wish you a happy birthday too

I love clean floors

Steve and I bought a vacuum from Costco about three years ago. It wasn't anything spectacular, but it did the job. Lately, our carpet has been looking dirty and worn and it is only two years old. I noticed that the vacuum wasn't sucking as well as it use to. Steve researched vacuums and we decided on the Eureka. So, we took our old one back to Costco (got to love Costco, they take everything back) and bought the new one from Best Buy. I just vacuumed the carpets and they look brand new! It is amazing what a good vacuum can do! Isn't it funny what we get excited about now, compared to 10 years ago?

On a separate note I started college courses this week at Sonoma State University. In order to clear my California Teaching Credential I have to take around 12 more credits. SSU is about an hour away, but what's nice is most of the work is online and I only have to go it one Saturday a month. Today was my first day. The work shouldn't be too bad. It was hard to leave my little guy, all day, but Steve did a great job with him.

Sunday nap with Dad

Bumbo Seat