Winter visitors...

Last weekend we were able to spend a little time with Tony's dad and step-mom.  It had been a while since the last time we saw him.  I think Paisley was around 2.  It was also the first time she and I met his step-mom Sonya.  They live in beautiful Seattle so it was great to see them and catch up.  I think they miss the Arizona sunshine.  Tony's sisters Nikki and Beth along with Beth's family stayed the weekend with us.  We had a nice time.  His dad went to cooking school so I made Tony cook dinner.  I couldn't handle the pressure.  Everything turned out great and we can't wait for the next visit.  Hopefully we will be going to WA.  Below are a few photos.  

I love Lucy!

Happy Birthday Lucy!  Today Lucy turns 6-finally!  Paisley has been waiting for this day for a while.  Lucy is Paisley's best friend.  She is such a neat girl.  She is so girly and yet such a tomboy.  I wish I was that kind of little girl.  She can steal the boys hearts and kick their butts.  She can be a beautiful princess or a rugged outdoors girl.  Either way she is perfect in every way.  We love you Lucy.  Have a wonderful birthday!  

Cathy...

Yesterday was my aunt Cathy's birthday!  I didn't get a chance to post her birthday blog so here we go a day late.  I will just mention a few of the many things I love so much about my aunt. First and foremost she is my favorite aunt and I know I am her favorite niece after all we share the name Cathryn.  She is hilarious and has the best sense of humor.  My favorite memory is her trying to sell personal items at a garage sale we had.  She marks the items slightly below what she paid for them and walks away with no sales.  She is so beautiful, so kind and a wonderful mother and grandmother.  She is a very hard worker and cleans like a maniac.  I was lucky enough to live near her and she helped me with so many things.  I miss seeing her as ofter as I use to.  Paisley loves her just as much as I do and calls her Grandma Cathy.  Cathy the Teele family loves you dearly and hope you have a wonderful birthday!!

My Love...

Today is a very special day.  It is Tony's birthday.  I am so lucky to be married to such a wonderful man.  He is so loving, kind, funny, handsome and a great father.  In honor of his birthday I will share my top 10 favorite things about Tony..

In no particular order... (I've always wanted to say that)

1.  I love that he is so willing to help whenever I need anything.

2.  I can talk to him about anything and he doesn't judge.

3.  He works hard.

4.  He gets along with any and everyone.

5.  He is super smart. 

6.  He supports in anything I want to do.

7.  He loves my family and tolerates Shelby. 

8.  He has great legs.

9.  He sends Paisley off to school every morning w/a full belly.

10. He loves  me unconditionally.

I could go on and on...

We love you Tony.  Happy 37th Birthday!!

skating

a couple months ago a friend of mine had a birthday party at skateland.   she acutally rented out skateland.  isn't that so cool.  this is the skateland that i went to in elementary school where i first hoped about becoming a rythm skater in stark white skates. well that dream never became a reality, but i was able to relive some old memories.  it was a dress up party and both shelby and i had a blast.  i don't remember falling so much when i was younger.  i fell on my way to the bathroom and seriously injured my tail bone and almost wet my pants.  it hurt for a couple days, but the fun was worth it.

we are finally back...

Its been a long couple of months...

I am happy to say that we have made it through the tough times of unemployment.  

It is good to be back.  We are so lucky to have family that loves us and has helped us get back on our feet.  We love you so much.  Thank you!  Thank you!  Thank you!

Unfortunately... during the break I didn't take much photos so there is not alot to blog about.