Dream of mine

If you know me, you know my favorite band is U2. But even more than that, my very favorite song in the entire world, is One Love by U2. Such a beautiful song.

I have been to several U2 concerts, and they never have play that song. It has always been an honest dream of mine to hear them play that song live...and actually be there.

When they started to play it last night, I couldn't help it...I got emotional. Yes, I shed a tear or two. It makes me snicker at myself, but I couldn't help it!

It was AMAZING! Better than I could have hoped for. I had such a fun night! It was easily their best concert I have been to of theirs. Thanks to my cute husband for getting us tickets. Now I can mark that off my bucket list!!

Last few weeks

I have been lacking in my blogging duties lately. Not because I don't want to, simply, I run out of time...or I get selfish with my time, and the last thing I want to do is blog. As my girls grow, they also demand more attention. Thank the heavens for quiet time. It is the only time of day to catch some precious time to myself. Which, usually consists of a Diet Coke along with watching Oprah, or looking online. I look forward to 4:00 each day.

Anyway, so what have we been up to?  Let me share:

* Went to St. George with my sister and her kids, along with my mom. I LOVED it. I didn't want to come home. Lilly had SO much fun with her cousins and being around so many people who love her. The weather was amazing. It felt sooo good to get some sun, and play by the pool. Lilly and Claire both adored going swimming each day. Now I am even more anxious for the weather to warm up around here. 

*Claire is still working on her molars. Poor girl. They look like the size of my molars. They are huge! 

*While we were in St. George she started pulling herself up on furniture. She loved it at first, then would panic about how to get down. She is continuing to do it more and more! Little squirt. 

*Lilly has the 3 year old attitude. UGH!

*Anton and I went out to dinner and bowling with some friends a couple weeks ago. The last time we had gone bowling, was on our first date. Hard to believe it had been that long since we had gone. It was so fun! And, what are the odds...we are going again this coming Monday with our girls for a work event. Lilly is going to love it.

*Heard of the website Houzz? I am obsessed! I could spend hours on that website. I look almost every day. A girl can dream, right?!

Lilly is 3

On the night you were born,
the moon smiled with such wonder
that the stars peeked in to see you
and the night wind whispered,
"Life will never be the same."


Because there had never been anyone like you...
ever in the world.


"On the Night you were born"
Nancy Tillman


I love you. I adore you. I can't get enough of you!
Life has never been the same since you came into my life...it is so full of joy, thanks to you!
Hope you had the most magical 3rd birthday!
xoxo

List for Monday

01. First off, lets talk about this weather we have been having. Could it be any worse? I mean, it is almost May. We should be having beautiful days. Not rainy, cold, sunless days. Lilly refused to stay inside and play today. She was out in the pouring rain, playing in her little car and digging in the dirt. It took a lot to get her to come inside. We are all looking forward to the warm weather. The girls and I, along with my sister and her kids, and my mom are all heading down to St. George next week for the whole week. I can't tell you how excited I am to go. I can't wait to see the sunshine!

02. Holidays with kids are definitely more exciting, but they are a lot more exhausting too. My parents had their annual Easter party, and by the time we got home, all 4 of us were exhausted. We had jammies on at 6:00, and Lilly was in our bed settled in for the night at 7:00. We had a wonderful Easter though! 

03. Well, the day has come. The Altima is up for sale, and the new car has been bought. That beater car took us to California and back several times, to Jackson Hole, to St. George too many times to count, and all over the valley. As much as I disliked the car, it really was a good car. I am thrilled to have a much safer car for me and my little family. 

04. The joke is, I am not going to finish my book until July 4th weekend. Anton better pay up, because I am LOVING it. I am now understanding why Lonesome Dove is on so many peoples "Top 5 Favorite Books" list.

05. It amazes me how I can go from mopping my floors on my hands and knees, and having the house spotless sparkling clean on Saturday, to right back to square one just two or three days later. The floors wouldn't bother me nearly as much if I didn't have a crawling baby, but when I pick up Claire and her clothes are dirty from my floor, it drives me nuts. 

06. Lilly's birthday is on Friday. We are throwing her a Princess party. She lives and breathes princesses. Today while we were driving in the car, and she was snuggling with her blankes, she asked me "Mama, do princesses have blankies?". Her mind is always on the princesses. I asked her what she wanted for her birthday the other night while I was tucking her into bed, she followed with: a princess cake, princess balloons, and a fishing rod. You got it! 

Her Big Day

Claire's big day was pretty mellow...which, in all honesty, was really nice. We went to the doctor, had some visitors later on, took her out for some yummy "french fries" (her favorite) then came home and had cupcakes. So mellow, but so fun!

At one, Claire is:

In the 10th percentile in height and weight. The doctor has given strict orders to get her plumped up!

Currently has 8 teeth, and is working on 4 HUGE molars. Poor baby.

Crawling all over the place.

Will only stand when she is playing with one toy, but that's about it. 

Is a Daddy's girl.

Makes the funniest noise when she doesn't like something.

Loves eating "real" food.

LOVES her baba.

She will not let me put anything in her hair.

She loves to snuggle.

oooh, I love her. 

1st Birthday

My Dearest Claire,

April 8th, 2010 was truly one of the happiest days of my life. "It's a Girl" were the most exciting three words I could ever imagine hearing. I was blessed to have yet another beautiful little girl. Beautiful doesn't even being to describe you. From the moment you were born, your dad and I have been so madly in love with you. And you, with us. Every single day with you is a joy. You couldn't be loved any more than you already are! I love every teeny, tiny little thing about you. But, the thing I love most if that you are mine. 

I am so lucky.

We love you "Claire Bear". Thank you for making our life so happy. 

Happy 1st Birthday!

Love,

Mama & Dada

Photos of My Girls