Canyon Lake

On Saturday, we decided to pack a lunch and frisbee and head to the lake for some fun. Canyon Lake is a quick 20 minute drive from our house and the water was cool and refreshing. Even though the day was warm, it was pleasant in the shade from the picnic ramadas.

We had a great time and have decided that we should have a boat. At the very least, a jet ski.

Conversation......

Me: Ben, will you still let me kiss you when you are a big boy?

Ben: Yes, and I will still love you when I am big because you are the right mom for me.

I'm so glad I'm the right mom for him....

Wow! Has it been a month already? We are just plugging away here. Sean and I are both pretty busy with work and Ben is busy getting ready to start kindergarten in the fall. I feel really blessed to be able to do medical transcription from home so that I can be home with him. He spends most afternoons playing with the neighborhood kids and riding his scooter. We took the training wheels off of his bike and he now refuses to touch it saying, "maybe I'll ride it when I'm bigger". He spent two days at Grandma and Grandpa Judd's over spring break and had such a good time! However, he was a little disappointed in my cooking after being in the land of homemade bread and chocolate cherry cake. Sheesh.
We are hoping to get away on vacation this summer. Not sure where though. I know we will be going to the lake fairly often as it is less than 20 minutes from our house!
That's about it for now. Hope everyone is enjoying this lovely Spring weather!

Everything is amazing......

A nice serving of perspective...

Happy Valentine's Day!

I'm not a mushy-mushy gal so here is my valentine to everyone. :)

Good question.....

Ben: Mom, did you know I was cool even when I was a baby?

Mom: Absolutely.

Ben: Yeah. And how did you get me in your tummy?

Mom: Uhhhhhhh....

Ben: Did you swallow me?

Mom: Uhhhhhh......

Go Cards!

In like Flynn....

We've settled into our new home and are feeling a bit more like humans rather than nomads. We didn't have hot water or heat for the first few days due to a mix up with the gas company. I know, I know, we are "lucky we live in AZ" but guess what folks? The water is FREEZING out here right now! We actually boiled water for baths. Not fun when you have to make several trips up and down these......

Benjamin loves his new bedroom and is especially excited about the park that is within walking distance from our house. I love the fact that there is a Super Target and a Paradise Bakery five minutes away! We are excited to get to know our new ward and make some new friends. I am still working as a transcriptionist and Sean is loving his new job. It's great to be able to see him every night now instead of only on the weekends.

We feel very blessed to be able to have jobs and provide for Ben in this unstable economy and are very grateful for our wonderful family and friends. Thanks so much to all who helped us during our transition!