Jump jump jumping!

We told the girls that our new yard was "big enough for a trampoline." Ava heard "we're getting a trampoline as soon as we move!" She was expecting a trampoline to be ready for her the day we moved in! So we broke down and bought one. It comes with a safety net which we haven't had time to put up yet...but don't worry. We will! Both the girls LOVE jumping. Well Brooklyn just bounces around as her sister jumps. It also helps burn off some of the girl's never ending energy!

Check out Brooklyn's hair.
Mid bounce....

Pretty as a princess

Brooklyn is just like her sister...she won't let me put clips, bows, or ponytails in her hair. If I even try they are ripped out in seconds. She won't wear hats as well. But she loves this tiara. She will wear it as long as she can before her sister takes it from her. I don't get it. A true princess I guess!

This is a true princess having a royal tatrum!

Happy Birthday to my Sweet Brooklyn

This post is WAY over due...a month in fact. But I have been so busy, I haven't had time to post it. Brooklyn turned 1 on May 24....where in the heck did time go. Brooklyn has been so fun to have in our family. Not only does she look like her daddy, she's got his personality. She loves to tease and explore. Her most favorite place in this world is Mommy's arms. We love you Brooklyn!

We had a party at Grandma and Grandpa Moyes's house. Growing up my mom always made fun "themed" cakes for our birthdays. I can't ever think of a birthday with just a regular cake. (Of course my brother Dustin's birthdays were always an exception :)) So I've tried to keep that tradition going. This year, my very creative and talented mom made Brooklyn's flower cake, and Rob's graduation cake. Thanks Grandma for the fun and delicious cakes!

More Idaho Pictures

These are from our trip a few weeks ago that I forgot to post, but they are too cute to forget!

We got to roast marshmallows are Grandma and Grandpa Moyes. Both girls loved it. Actually Ava just loved burning the marshmallows and throwing them in the fire pit! Brooklyn enjoyed the chocolate!
When we were visiting my sister in Washington, my mom had a slumber party with Ava and Ashlynn at the hotel. Both girls had LOTS of fun. When they were supposed to be sleeping they would look over to make sure Grandma was "asleep" and jump out of bed and take a drink from their water cups that they kept the in the refrigerator. I guess this happened many many times late into the night! Then they woke up bright and early at 5:30 to go swimming!!! Thanks Grandma for taking them. Ava still sees hotels and talks about her sleepover with Grandma!

Happy Father's Day!

I just wanted to wish my wonderful dad a Happy Father's Day! We love you and love living by you!!!!

Back again....

So we are finally somewhat situated in our new house, and I thought I would put up some pictures of a month ago when we went to Idaho and Washington! My sister started a dance studio and we drove up to Washington to suprise her and see her first dance recital. It was SO much fun, and it was so fun to see her suprised face! We also had lots and lots of fun visiting grandma's and grandpas! these pictures are all out of order!

Ava and Ashlynn were such divas! There was a "stage" at the park and they had a ball dancing and singing for us!

Ava had fun fishing with Grandma Parkinson

Amanda's dance group (with my little monkey in front. Amanda was SO KIND to let Ava participate in the dress rehearsal and pictures!)Even Ryan was such a good help he got a flower!!!
Those girls LOVE their dance teacher!

Ashlynn (my niece) did the cutest solo

Grandma hanging out with Brooklyn and Ryder at the park

WAY TO GO ROB!!!!!!!!!!!

I would like to introduce the newest Arizone State University W. P. Carey School of Business MBA graduate....Rob Parkinson!!!! Wahoo! We are DONE DONE DONE! (Keep in mind he did not graduate from University of Phoenix...it drives me nuts when people say that. It's ASU! He had the same professors as the people on campus, same assignments, everything...just online.) I am so so proud of Rob and all his hard work. He managed school, a busy church calling, work, and a crazy family! He made so many sacrifices to get through school, and never complained. We love you so much Rob and we are so glad you are done FOREVER!!! Let's celebrate! LIFE-IS-GOOD!

Marseilles Dress SHABBY APPLE GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

Marseilles Dress SHABBY APPLE GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!
So lovely!!!!

Good luck..but not Good-bye

Tomorrow morning we have to say good-bye to our best friends. We knew this time was coming, but I have tried not to think about it...and now it's here. Lacey and I started walking together when the girls were just little babies (and would stay in the stroller!) We would walk and talk for hours. From that our two families have developed a great, life long friendship. I don't think a day has gone by where we haven't talked or gotten together. Most of our greatest memories of Reno involve the Klingler's. Lacey is one the best, truest friends I have ever had. She is my "sister from another mister!" (Lacey taught me that!) We have laughed together, cried together, and shared life's highest and lowest moments. Words can not even express how much we will miss the Klingler's. Good luck guys, we love you!

Only 5 more days till Rob is done with school FOREVER!!!! (not like we're counting!)

The house

I have billions of pictures I need to put up from our trip....so here are a few to start out with. Here is our house we are renting!!!! The backyard...big enough for a trampoline!!!!
The kitchen

And this is what happens when you are trying to pack boxes and your baby sucks on a black marker....Goth baby!

WE GOT A JOB!!!! (a real one!)

We went to Idaho to escape our job hunting blues, and came back with a great job in Idaho! Rob is the branch manager for ICCU (Idaho central credit union.) He starts June 15. It is absolutely amazing how things just fell into place. We had applied for this job awhile back, and just happened to be in Idaho when they called for an interview. Rob had 3 interviews in one week, and then they offered us the job. His boss told him they usually don't move that fast, but Rob really impressed them. (hey it's my blog, I can brag!!!!) Then we found the CUTEST house to rent (I will put pictures on tomorrow I'm too tired right now.) It's only 3 years old, and has 4 bedrooms/2 bath, and a huge backyard. And the best part... only 30 minutes to Grandma and Grandpas! Life is good!!!!!

Cute Kids!

Here is a tiny preview of the pictures we took yesterday of our good friends kids! The kids were so well behaved and we got some GREAT shots!

Fun Week

We had a fun and busy week. First their was the Riverfest, which we visited both days! On Friday the girls got to play in the bounce house all by themselves! We got tons and tons of free pens, water battles, suckers, etc. Then on Monday our wonderful friends scored some free tickets to the baseball game. We had such a Great time! Me and my hot hubby at the Riverfest
Brooklyn enjoying a sucker

Our great views of the baseball game.....:)

My sweet, adorable family!

Happy Mother's Day

I just wanted to wish my wonderful mom a Happy Mother's Day. I miss you lots and I'm grateful your my mom!

Brooklyn is all over the place now. She has started pulling herself up on things which means a whole new set of adventures! She HATES getting her diapers changed, wiggling and crawling away the entire time. So Rob solved that problem by having her hang on his arm. Such a Rob thing to do. (She was not to happy about the arrangement.)

Loving this pictures!

Hanging out....

Brooklyn decided to boycott her afternoon nap and 'help' Mommy with the laundry, and what a help she was! She emptied out all of the clean clothes and then scattered them around the room.

Parkinson karaoke! Ava loves to sing us songs on her "stage" while we all clap and sing. Mommy and Daddy even get turns once in a while!

And she's off!

Brooklyn has started crawling! She is so much happier that she can get around to terrorize her sister and undo all of mommy's cleaning!

Donner Museum

A few weekends ago we decided to check out the Donner Museum since it's so close. It was kind of a disapointment. It was a tiny tiny place that had you pay $7 dollars to park. And the only mention of them eating each other was one sentence on a tiny plaque in the corner. (C'mon you know that's what everyone goes to the museum for right? :) And to top the whole experience off, Rob told Ava that this freaky looking mannequin was going to come alive.... which scared Ava to the point of shaking and crying...rather screaming that she did not want to go around the museum. So Rob and I had to take turns looking at the displays.

(Ava making sure the mannequin was still in it's place) Afterwards we took a beautiful scenic drive to some tiny towns. We stopped at one and played on the playground to get wiggles out. This is poor tired Brooklyn who refused to fall asleep!

Fun Playgroup

Today we had an extra fun playgroup at Whole Foods. The kids got to make bread and then we had a tour of the store where we got free flowers, watermelon, carrots, crackers, cheese, energy bars, and cupcakes. Then it was back to the baking room where we had pizza for lunch, and the kids got their baked bread. SO FUN! We had such a great time. And did I mention it was all FREE! Thanks Shanna and Kris for putting it together.

My little sweet baby...notice that nasty bruise on her head? Ya....that was daddy's fault! :)

I wish I could say Wiggles spent most her time here...but she didn't. She wanted mommy to carry her so she could see and touch EVERYTHING within her grasp! Notice Ava's purse...inside was her ever present lipgloss and sunglasses...so grown up!

Ava made heart bread!
Her finished product!

Yummy Pizza