Updated Blog

Okay okay. I know I've been bad about updating the blog, so here it is. New pics for everyone to see. News in our lives???? Hmmmm. I have gone back to work part time at the day care in Auberry. It's a blessing to have a job where I can take my kids to work with me and have a place to leave them when need be. My friend Tiffany took over MOM this year so I am not as busy with that but just as busy with other things in my life. Warner Troy is still working hard and building his 4x4 rig. Everyday he finds something new to change/modify/make better. He has gotten the Shelby bug again and is dreaming of starting an Eleanor sometime soon. So what so I hear about all the time???? GT500. Guess it's a change from 4x4. Hopefully this year will be more about family and less about the things that make out lives hectic. Sometimes we just need to remember not to stop and smell the roses but examine the bug sitting on the petal with our little ones or find our inner Pteter Pan and learn to fly again. Here's to this year's great adventures!

Tea Party!

Shelby's first tea party with Grandmommy's tea cups. It's wonderful to work at a day care where my children feel safe and loved. Charlie decided to stay at school today so Shelby and I had our first tea party with finger sandwiches and fruit.

The pink hat???? Well, every proper lady wears a hat to their tea party. Right Ali???

Curves Works!!!! Really!!!!

For those of you who have talked to me recently, you have heard about my resolution to become healthy and fit. Well consider this:

Loss of weight: 10 lbs and still going

BMI: down 2 percentage points

Cholesterol: Down 100 point

Diabetes Level: Good

I also notice I have more energy and better moods when I get to the gym daily. I'll keep you updated as I continue my journey towards a great looking me!!!!

My Handsome Boy

Tis is Charlie (Warner Charles) in the front yard looking so handsome for Christmas. Charlie is all boy: full of energy and loves trucks. Yet he is also very locing and takes care of his sister. I am so proud of my son and love him more than words could express.

Once I thought that children were conditioned to be either feminine or masculine. While we do influence this behavior in children, I'm beginning to understand what parents say when they exclaim that boys will be boys. It just goes to prove what a wonderful God we serve who truly created seperate creatures when he created Adam and Eve. I can't wait to see what God molds my children into as they grow day by day.

My Precious Princess

Shelby is growing into a lovely little girl. This was taken in our front yard right before Christmas. Shelby the the traditional little girl who loves tea parties, dolls, and dresses. This was her first really fancy dress for Christmas this year.

Valerie Furby

This is our lastest member of the family, Valerie. She is our new sister who has moced in with Mom and Scott. Valerie is such a lovely young lady with a beautiful spirit. She has brought a breath of fresh air to the home. Can you believe Scott has a Myspace and listens to Justin Timberlake? We love you Val and are glad you have become a part of our family!!!!

Daddy's Girl

Katie and Dennis on Christmas Day, Susan's husband and daughter. Katie is becoming quite a busy young lady with her dance performances, soccer, and now violin. She is a beautiful and wonderful addition to the family!!!

Susan is back working at Mickey Cox as a noontime assistant. She loves coaching the school teams and being involved in Katie's School.

Dennis is working hard and traveling a lot but when he's home he loves to coach Katie's soccer team, play golf, and spend time with his Family.

Jason graduated this year and works full time at Sonic. He is back at home with the family as he he decides what he wants to do after high school.

Elias and Charlie Christmas Day

Even though they don't look it, the boys had their first real time to play together as boys instead of baby and big cousin. Long live cousins who like each other!!!

Happy New Year!!!!

We went to San Francisco for New Year's weekend and had a great time. This was our dinner out New Year's Eveat Cafe Claude, a seven course French meal. Yum! Now I can truly say I've tasted Foi Gras (YUCK!) and Truffles (OK).

Thank you Nama and Poopa for taking the kids for the weekend so we could get away and enjoy some couple time.

P.S. Kelley and Tray and Chris and Kristen: This just goes to prove that there really is life after twins eventually.

Good Bye Old Friend

The parts truck is officially going away!!!!!!
Warner Troy got someone to take it and give him more parts for the 4runner. One less run down truck in the yard!!!!! Now to find a home for the military trucks and all the parts that go along with it. Good bye old friend. I'll miss you. NOT!!!!

Making Juice with Daddy

Now that it's orange season in Claifornia, Waner Troy has started a tradition of making fresh squeezed juice with the kiddos. This was their first time making juice with Daddy thanks to a coworker's orange trees at Warner's work. The kids thought it was so funny to put the oranges on the juicer and had a great time starting a tradition with Daddy. I love having a hubby who wants to spend time with his kids.