Happy Mother's Day

A little late on my Mother's day thank you's. First of all I have the best kiddo's ever and everyday is Mother's Day with you all! I especially enjoy seeing My two older daughter's being mommy's to their children. I love all the pictures of my precious grandchildren thanks Nicole and the pedicure Becky can't wait to use. Jon really stepped up to the plate he heard my plea to get my old mother's day bench a new look and repair. these gifts are very sweet and I really like them but you all are my greatest gifts and I get to enjoy you almost everyday in person or via phone. Love you all!

humerous trip to gilbert! ~timarie

so on my way to gilbert last night i had quite a few moments of cracking up out loud with myself so i thought'd i'd share:

first off was the macdonalds sign off arizona ave that states "open at 4am" on the top line and "now hiring" on the bottom line. ..who the HECK thinks "o i need a job, i think i'll apply at the place that opens at FOUR AM!!! NOT!!!"

then another sign, that will only be funny if you are a Lambros, at jiffy lube said "free RAD checks" blahahahaah!! RAD... i'm sure it stood for radior something checks, but it just made it sound like they were offering "check-ups for RAD (cool) people" so i thought that was pretty funny.

then to top off the usually dry, ugly, boring, quiet trip to gilbert that i am used to... i stopped to pick up our take-out at pei wei and the guy hands me my meal and says "need extra chop sticks?" as he's assuming my answer will be yes, because of the LARGE quantity of food we ordered, and was already putting more in the bag. in my head and almost out loud i'm like "umm NO, my sister is pregnant and i just eat a lot... we WON'T be needed EXTRA chopsticks thank you very much"

okay so that probably doesn't sound that funny, but i thought it was :)
just makes me want to be brian regan who totally takes the normal funny things in life and then makes an entire comedy show out of it :)

~timarie

Surviving Costco--Nicole

Blackberries, $3.99
Drink from snack bar (90% water, 10& juice, but don't tell the girls) $.59
1 dozen baby wipes to clean up the blackberries $.50
Happy Girls at Costco: priceless

More Spring MOM

How creative and kind of God to give us the changing seasons ! I love this time of year waking up to the sunrise and the birds chirping. The air is crisp but not cold and by afternoon the sun feels so great on my skin. I want to be outside all the time. I have been trimming trees, weeding, picking fruit, hiking and lots of morning walks. Awe Spring time! There is something to love in each season but I would have to say this is my favorite with everything blooming and the perfect weather. I want to enjoy each and every one of these days to their fullest they will past quickly! Hope all my girls are enjoying this season too!

Spring!--Nicole

The best time of the year. I break out the flip flops, we grill, we make iced tea, and my girls get to wear rompers and sun dresses. Walks do not require socks, shoes, hats, jackets, blankets (I know we live in Cali, but we're cold wimps!) The days start to get longer, then really long thanks to the jolt from daylight savings. And the best part: flowers. EVERYWHERE!! It's been my attempt to bring my camera on some of our park days and walks to capture some of Sierra Madre's beauty this time of year, but well, it hasn't happened. You'll just have to settle with these which were taken at the "Flower Place." Also known as the empty lot (yes those actually exist in LA) across the street from us which is covered in pretty yellow flowers and has a big pile of sand in the middle. Needless to say, Lyla LOVES this place! We've been spending many of our mornings hanging out here especially since it's just across the street and we can jet back home to go "potty" since yes, we are in that training time. Dresses aren't just for looks, they also make this chore much easier! Hope you're enjoying spring!

It's SPRING!!! ~Timarie

I don't love that it's getting warmer but I do love that it is SPRING!!! Our hike with Uncle Steve last Monday was fantabulous! I think it may have been the hardest hike I've ever been on... not that I hike that much, and not that it was that long, but it was just 5 miles of climbing upwards and then 5 miles back of feeling like you were going to fall over forwards, and my calves were screaming for the 3 days following :) But it was a blast! Dad, Jon, Erik from church, Uncle Steve, and I (Veteran girl on the family adventures) all went and we had a good time together!!! And of course, only Uncle Steve would bring beer, chips, and salsa in an ice chest for the end of the hike! Such a good reward! :) I had a blast and totally got a tan too! okay, so the warmer weather is not BAD, I just like the cold...

Where have the days of cheap toothbrushes gone??? ~Timarie

So I go to the dentist every 6 months and they always give you a new toothbrush and my dentist finishes cleaning my teeth and gets to the "hand me the new toothbrush and say goodbye part" and instead he says "sorry we are out of toothbrushes"... FOR THE LOVE...YOU ARE A DENTIST OFFICE... anyways, so I treck over to Target to pick one up like no big deal, and did you know TOOTHBRUSHES are like $4-$7 now!!! I mean some plastic and bristles, REALLY??? I understand the automatic ones, or action packed crazy ones, but just a NORMAL TOOTHBRUSH... like HELLO where is the $ section when you need it!?!?!?! I even checked Walmart tonight, and still the cheapest one was $2.50... seriously, ridiculous if you ask me!!!