Camping

We took our 2nd camping trip this last weekend. We had a ton of fun and Brayden did so good. He was so happy and so chill in the outdoors! The first night he only woke up one time and the next night he slept straight thru the night. We had a great time and were right next to south platte river. If I hadn't just had my surgery I would have been tubing with everyone. It was SUPER hot the whole time but very enjoyable since we didn't have to bundle up even in the evening after the sun went down. Loved it! Brayden even got to try out his new pool! Check out these cute pics!

Our Family Photo Session

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Nani and Papa's visit

We had a great Memorial Day weekend! My dad and Lynn came into town to visit! They got lots of Brayden time in. It started and ended wonderfully but in the middle of it all I had to have my gallbladder out! YUCK! It wasn't to bad of a recovery and I'm so glad they were here to help! We had a great time besides the the day and a half I was in the hospital. But I'm sure they were lovin it being home with Brayden! They got here last wednesday and we all just kind of hung out! The very next day I started having some pain and went to the doctor... then ended up that night having my gallbladder out. Came home the next day. Lynn, Ang, and I all went and got pedicures and manicures. NO surgery was going to stop me from being pampered! LOL. On Saturday we went and had lunch and then spent the day at the park, and did some shopping afterwards and met up with Ang and Rick for dinner at Texas Roadhouse! YUM! Sunday we had our BBQ with some friends and family! It was beautiful out and a perfect day! Monday Dad, Lynn, Brayden, and I all went to the Cemetary and put flowers up by my grandparents and went to lunch at the Cherry Cricket. That evening we just relaxed at home! Today Nani and Papa had to go home. Brayden sure is going to miss them!

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Picnic on top of the world

Today was so beautiful out. We have had so many rainy days lately that finally we have a nice day and the whole state of Colorado decides to get out. We wanted to go for a little hike and picnic today. We first drove to Eldorado Springs... PACKED. All parking was full. We left a bit disappointed but since we are surrounded by mountains drove to Boulder and just went up Flagstaff Mtn. It was so packed on the way up but at the very top hardly anyone was there. It was so pretty and we had our little picnic. Brayden loves the outdoors just like Gary and I. He is always so happy when we are out and about. Here are some pictures from our fun day.

Also a few days ago Brandy, Derek, and Ravyn came over for dinner and Ravyn wanted to hold Brayden all night. She was teaching him Patty cake and it was so cute so I have also added this video.

My first Mother's Day

I had a wonderful mother's day! I can't explain enough how much I love being a mother. I am the luckiest woman in the world with the cutest son ever! What a blessing he is! I can't say it's been easy but is still has truly been more amazing then I ever thought it could be.
We had a great day yesterday. We went to my in-laws for breakfast. After that we came home my honey let me take a nap with Brayden while he cleaned house. It was great! He is always so good to me. Brayden got me some flowers to plant in my pot outside and Gary got me a pedicure. My boys are so good to me!
We had my mom and Jerry over for some dinner and had a very relaxing evening.

I am so grateful for the moms in my life. There are so many to thank and too many to mention here. But I will mention the 2 most important.

Mom - Thank you, thank you, thank you! You make me proud to be your daughter. You have done a great job in raising Ang & I. We didn't always have it easy and I did notice how much and how hard you had to work your whole life to give us the life we did have. We may not have had everything we ever wanted but I always knew we had eachother and I knew I had a mom I could rely on and confide in. I am thankful to you for being my mother first and teaching me good morals and principles in life. Because of that relationship we are the best of friends. I am so glad we have always been so close. You have been an inspiration to me through out my life and continue to be so. I love you!

Lynn - To those of you who read this and don't know, Lynn is married to my dad (I hate saying stepmom, it just never fit, cause then I always think "wicked stepmother" LOL) I love you! You may not be my biological mother, but you stepped right up to the plate of helping raise Ang & I when you married my dad. I loved you instantly, and it has continued to grow over the years. For that very reason you are a mother to me. Thank you for all that you have taught me. I am truly grateful for the friendship we share! I have always been able to talk to you so easy and get great advice from you. Thank you for always listening. I love you!

I feel so lucky to have 2 moms in my life! I had double the inspiration, double the advice, double the love.

I love my son and I am so grateful for motherhood and all that it teaches me and will continue to teach me!