Meredith's 37th Birthday

Birthday Get Away

Travis gave me the best gift for my birthday.  He booked us a night at the Mission Inn in Riverside, CA so I could escape all my responsibilities! 

This place was amazing.  It looked like we were right in the heart of Spain or Italy.  It wasn't anything I had expected.

Our room was in this court yard above.

 This was the walk to our room.  I loved the little chapel below.

 

 Hotel rooms, with the Mission Inn Restaurant below.

Duane's Restaurant

That night Travis made reservations at Duane's Restaurant that is in the Mission Inn.  It was so delicious, but very spendy.  A great place for special occasions.

Getting Cupcakes at Casey's Cupcakes.  They were Cup Cake War winners.....I told them my sis-n-law was also a Cup Cake War winner.  I am sure they don't hear that everyday.

Night shots at the Mission Inn

 Celebrating with Family......

 

 Liz had us over for Sunday dinner to celebrate mine and Payton's Birthday.  Her cupcake for me said 25yrs......that's as highest number she had. I'll take it!

 

 The night before we left we celebrated with the kids.  Travis got me some of my favorite makeup and the kids all made me cards.  Luke forgot to make one so he said it out loud to me right there.  It was really cute, he even started out saying "Dear Mom".  Brynn was so creative and made this compliment box that was filled with kind words for me.  She told me I could pull one out when I am having a bad day.

Celebrating with Friends......

 

 Amy, Carrie, Meredith, Tami, and Liana

Celebrating two of our birthdays while going out to breakfast at Martha Green's.  One of my favorite places.  Martha Green herself even came out and talked with us!

 Amy treating me to a pedicure......so fun & thoughtful!

 Jennie & Meredith

Enjoying a birthday lunch and shopping with one of my Yucaipa bestie! She is one of those friends you cant stop talking for 3 hours straight!

 Meredith & Liz

Got in some sister birthday time with Liz.  Another lunch!  Sissy time is the best!  I am so lucky to have so many people make me feel loved on my birthday.  It was a good one!

Angel's Game

 For Brock's 11th Birthday he took Luke to the Angels game where they were able to stand on the field during batting practice and be up close to the players.  Someone tossed Luke this ball from batting practice, he was excited! Brock ended getting one too!

 Getting a signature from pitcher Jerome Williams.

The boys played a ring toss and won all this Angel souvenirs!

They stayed and watched the game where in the 4th inning Brock's name came across the score board to wish him a Happy Birthday!

First Day of School 2013

Salisbury School Bunch

All 5 Monkeys are in school! I can't believe it.  We have a first time Kindergartner and a first time High Schooler, it was an exciting day.  I have told Travis I am semi-retired from 8am-2pm!  It has taken 14yrs to get here, I still can't believe it.  Luke asked "Mom, is this your summer now?" I said "Yes" then he goes "That's not fair, your summer is way longer than ours!" I said "Well it takes a mom that long to recover from kids summer." 

People ask me what I am gonna do with all my time, and I feel like I can actually help others now.  Volunteering at the school, going to the Temple, helping Travis at work, etc. I am excited to enter this new phase, but will surely miss having a little side kick by my side!

Brynn- 9th Grade

Yucaipa High School (3,000 students)

Kennedy-7th Grade

CECA Charter School

 

 Luke- 5th Grade

Mrs. Carlise at CECA

Drew- 2nd Grade

Mrs. Kishimoto at Chapman Heights (not in the Charter School yet)

Kamryn- Kindergarten

Mrs. Llaurado at CECA

Saying goodbye to my little peanut!

Waiting by her classroom

Opening Flag Ceremony

 Kamryn first in line to go into her Kindergarten class

 Kamryn on the rug for her first story time

 They read a story on how to say goodbye to their mom's.  Afterwards they all came and kissed us goodbye.  I was a little sad to see my last leave the house into school, but happy for her for all the adventures she will have..................

 

Kamryn has been so cute in her uniforms, I can't stop taking pictures of her!  She has been doing pretty good.  I can tell she is pretty drained after ALL day school.  Luke & Kennedy found her crying at lunch for "mommy".  Poor thing, it's hard after being the baby of the family to get thrown into the real world. Hang in there LOVE BUG!

Hike with Aunt Liz

 Liz took the kids up to Jenks Lake.  My day was too busy to go, so I had Troy come here and she took 3 of my kids.  They had a great time!

 Luke & Drew

They were skipping  rocks until some fisherman yelled at them to stop! Oops!

 Smores

Notice during the prayer it goes from most reverent to LEAST!  Kamryn and Karson being the naughtiest during the prayer!

Summer Time

 A few of us went out to celebrate Paige's Birthday at the beach.  We had such a great time.  We all road a shuttle to the beach, played, then headed back to their timeshare for swimming BBQ, and smores.  It was what a summer night should be!

 Squishing in the shuttle.....Look at all those kids!

 Some sisterly LOVE!
 

 Back at the time share Liz and I got wild.  Hand stands and Cheers!

Happy Birthday Paige, what a great way to celebrate!

Happy Birthday Travis

Happy Birthday to my most favorite person in the world.  I look up to you in a million ways and only hope to be as awesome as you one day.

All Ready For Kindergarten

 We got Kamryn all dolled up for Kindergarten.  First she got her hair cut, and then got her ears pierced!

 She was so brave, all she said was "Ouch!"

 All ready for school!

 Her and her best friend Sarah went and got their eyes pierced at the same time.  They both picked the same glitter pink hearts as their earrings!

She has been so responsible for taking care of her ears.  Every morning this is what I wake up too.