Owen's Green Shoes

We were at the mall last week getting Connor some new shoes. While Connor was trying on shoes, Owen found some green adidas at Nordstrom and wouldn't put them down. I have never seen Owen want anything more in his entire life. It was like a kid in a toy store. But it was shoes. He may end up being a shoe fetish just like his mama. I know that they don't go with much, but it could be worse. He could have wanted Thomas the Tank Engine shoes or something. I can put up with green adidas. Needless to say, Tyson (the sucker) bought him the green shoes and Owen thinks he can run really fast now. I couldn't be a prouder mom!

Ballet Days are Over : RIP

Courtney at age 3

Courtney ate age 7

When I was pregnant with Courtney, I longed for the day that I could put her in a tutu in ballet. I don't know why, I wasn't a ballerina and in fact I hated ballet. I started her as soon as she was three years old. She is actually very talented too. She informed me a year ago that she wanted to quit ballet but I have been able to bribe her for each session since then. I dunno, maybe it's just that she is my only girl and I wanted her to do something really girlie. But, she has informed me that her passion is soccer. I have three boys to play ball sports. Oh well. I want her to do what she wants. I just keep hoping she will change her mind....if that ever happens. So for now, rest in peace baby ballerina.

Riesenberg "Model Family"

So this famous photographer, Sandy Puc, goes on tour all over the country teaching other photographers about photography. She contacted my sister Vanessa, also a photographer (and one of the best, will someday be famous) in need of a model family. All we had to do was show up at the Del Mar Hilton dressed in black and she would demonstrate family photos for the crowd. I have to say it was quite wierd taking photos in front of all those people. But I was more concerned about all four of my kids behaving to get a decent shot. Well, she had her work cut out for her. I am surprised that any of them turned out. I guess that's why she's a professional. We got a free disc with pictures and a slideshow. It was worth the hassle. We felt really special being "models" and everything.

Disney fun with the kids

We are trying to soak up our last moments at Disneyland before we move off to Utah! It was an 80 degree February day at Disneyland. The kids had a blast with their cousins and the ferris wheel at California Adventure was the biggest hit of the day!

I Can Move to Utah Now

For my birthday this year, my sister-in-law and awesome hairstylist bought me some Bumpits! She said that now that I am moving to Utah I will need these to fit in! Sorry Utahns but it's true! Anyways, here is my hair styled with my new bumpits. I can't wait to pull it off. Hahahahaha!

Jack is so cute playing with his dinosaurs

I love watching Jack play with his dinosaurs. He makes the cutest little Rarrrrrrr noise. I don't want him to grow up too fast. But he is. I've got a full fledged toddler on my hands. Baby times are now over.

Happy Birthday to Me

Well, my birthday was a couple of weeks ago. My son, Connor made me a birthday card that said this:

to: our beloved mother
from: your annoying sons

(poem)

Sometimes you can be a pain in the butt
but we love you no matter what!