I think she had a fun birthday....

What do you think??

Happy Birthday Princess!

I am so blessed to have Nichelle in my life. She wasn't planned on my watch but Heavenly Father is in control if you do let Him. A year ago today I was at Tacoma General at 6am...waiting for my planned C-Section to begin. And at 8:40am Nichelle Rose entered the world. And then the rest of the world was a blur. All I know is that, I had great food and was able to eat real food by 6 that same evening. Which is awesome if you've ever had surgery. I am thankful for both of my babies of course! Happy Birthday Nichelle, we love you!

Am I the only one who gives my kids....

Bad things???? I hope not. Just thought I'd share this picture. Jordan's birthday was on the 11th as I have shared. He brought home his favorite Root Beer. Nichelle wanted a drink and now she and Nathan have done nothing but play with these bottles all week!She actually liked the Root Beer, which is a surprise. Nathan isn't a big fan of the Root Beer anymore, but that's okay. As usual there are 20 million toys on the ground since we don't clean up until 2 seconds before going to bed.

Nate's walk in the rain

Tonight for some of us Northwestern'ers we got some serious rainfall. I wasn't expecting the clouds to open like they did, but it was pretty serious at our house. Nichelle was taking her afternoon/early evening nap so it was Nathan, Grandma and I. I was very impressed Nathan wasn't afraid with all the natural activity going on. After getting Nichelle up, Nathan put on his Doggie(It has a dog attached to a leash, let's him feel a little more independent) and was parading around the house. Next thing you know, he's pointing to the door say "Go!" For 10 minutes Mom and I tried to distract him with other ideas, but it was time to go outside. I fancied a walk and it was only sprinkling, so I thought it would be a pleasant break for him. Let's join Nathan as he takes us for a nature walk around Lincoln Park.

No mom, this way

A house we found along Thompson. Your guess is a good as mine!

Please excuse the added cuteness. He had a Twix before our walk!

Can we go home yet? I'm just too cute for Nature!

Happy Birthday dear Jordan

My husband is 26! Wow, how time flies. And since it's past midnight, I have to come up with an idea for his birthday. Oh yeah we're doing dinner later on tonight! Love you honey!

Grandma's new favorite picture!I love it too!

MJ

As if all the media coverage and constant viewing of music videos by me wasn't enough, look what I captured yesterday.

"Spiritual Commitment" vs Marriage

A little disclaimer before I start. Anyone who is in a committed relationship and it works for you, rock on! I'm just reacting to a few reports I've heard is all........ :)

All my life I have wanted to be married. When I was 14 I met a guy who became my dream. He could sing, had blue eyes and was brunette and he had the most beautiful smile blah blah. From then on I knew I wanted to be a wife. And one day I became a princess and the rest is history as they say. I've also learned marriage is hard but rewarding work. Those ideals being said....why does everyone not want to be married? I'm not one who focuses on celebrities and their lives, but channel surfing the other day I heard some commentator giving his view on why so many in the Hollywood world doesn't want to get married. I had to agree. I've heard a lot of A-Lister's say in the last few months..."Having a Spiritual Connection and Commitments is all we need. No need to get a piece of paper to say we're married when we know were each other heart lies..." I thought to my self, are you kidding? If your living together, sharing and income and working towards the goal of having a great wonderful family life with dependants(children, dogs, other family members) why not get married? You're playing house anyway, might as well get some matching jewelery out of the deal.

I think taking the plunge and getting married is a great example to the children that have come from that commitment and I'm not sure why so many people, women in particular want to make sure a strong stance about not being married! Halle Berry; never again she says. Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carey; our relationship is great and wonderful without a piece of paper(both of them are divorcees). I love and applaud any couple that is willing to acknowledge Heavenly Father in their relationship, but I think it would make Him even more happy if they would get married. Marriage is hard, but why not go through the struggles and rewards of life with someone you know is going to be there. Or, if they get married, don't say you're married just say your domestic partnership now has a tax deduction. Something clever. Our wise older generation seems so disappointed in the direction of the world and is just hoping that some of us "youngsters" will do a few things that they did. Either way I wish that Hollywood would sometimes give a little more credit to marriages that work and work hard on keeping great relationships going after children!