Happy baptism/birthday, Cake-a-doo-doo!

More eating...

More baptism pics!

We had yummy brunch after the baptism!

**Erin's baptism/8th birthday celebration**

What a special day it was for Erin Kay. Mama and Kong came from Californa and Daniel and Monica from Rexburg, also close friends and neighbors attended the baptism and celebration. We all had a great time. Erin received baptism and birthday gifts including an engraved Book of Mormom with her name on it, a baptism memory book, money from Mama & Kong. We all such a wonderful time! We miss E-Pa and wished she was here with us! So, these pics are for you, Pa.

Erin Kay's 8th Birthday...Yay!

My amazing, intelligent, and beautiful daughter turned 8 years old today. She is also getting baptized on Saturday. We are all very excited for her. Two weeks ago, she sat in Bishop's office for an interview and she was in there for 40 minutes. I don't know what the discussion was about, but she is a very curious minded person and asks lots and lots of questions. Needless to say, she has always been a precocious child! Last week, she received a Super and Academic Achievement Award and lots of perks to local family activity places and restaurants. We are all so very, very proud of her. She is my bright child and every time I hug her, I wish she would just stop growing up too fast for me! Happy Brithday my sweet cakes. Mommy loves you soooo much!

Fourth of July parade in Rexburg to Ca's briday shower

My little sis' bridal shower. Amy was a great host! Thanks Ame's for always taking care of us! We love you!

My baby sis had a busy summer! She graduated from BYU Idaho in July and then got married in August!

So, we tried this BBQ restaurant in Utah that Guy Feiri went to - I'll have to say that the Blair's BBQ tops theirs.

We watched the 4th of July in Rexburg this year - it was pretty awesome. I liked in better than last year in Sandy, UT.

My little Erin just loves to take pics of herself. I think this is a cute one!

We're alive!

Hello, friends. We have arrived safely in Provo, Utah. Not yet settled in an apartment, been checking mail from the library right across the street from our temp. stay, and searching, and searching for jobs! We have done some fun stuff here and have been spoiled with the busy shops and restaurants! Miss ya & keep us in your prayers as we are trying to adjust!

Pain, searching, partying, and training...

So, last week the dentist extracted my wisdom teeth. One was still impacted, so they had to cut through my gums and take it out! The next day, it swell up so big that it freaked me out. Plus, I was in a lot of pain & I threw up everytime I took pain meds. Comes Monday morning and the swelling hasn't gone down. Ends up, I had an infection. Yeah, not fun at all!!! I have to go back in acouple of days to get stitches removed.

Rico is always on the computer searching for apartments. We are anxious to move into a bigger place, hopefully...

Erin has been invited to so many princess birthday parties. She wore this Cinderlla constume for her 4th bday & I can't believe that it used to down her ankles. Look at how tall she's grown!!!

We have been attempting potty training with Eli. He'll tell us that he needs to go "poo-poo" or "pee-pee," gets on the toilet, sits on it for a while and then flushes it. Flushing is his favorite part. Sometimes he'll stick his hand out of the shower curtains while bubble bathing and just flushes the toilet!

Drum rolls please...

After waiting & lots of prayers! Rico got accepted to San Jose State, Cal State East Bay, and BYU, Provo. We have decided for Rico to attend the EMPA (Executive Masters of Public Administration) program in BYU, Provo this fall. We are excited and at the same time sad because we will not be moving to California where our families are. My husband asks me, "Are you ready for Utah?". My response was, "Is Utah ready for me?"

Tony bought a triple decker strawberry shortcake for Rico!

Rico and cousin Paul!


Jacob: Ooh, la la...E-Nang is so pretty!

I had so much fun in the 1 1/2 feet deep pool with Erin & Eli.
Rico is always telling stories...

Summer fun in the Bay Area~

My sister Pa and I at Tracy Thai! The last day we spent together. I love her so much!

Jacob Thomas and Eli Jacob!

We went for a splash in the swimming pool at E-Pa's house!

Rico and my sis and friend at Rico's graduation party!

Decisions, decisions, decisions!

Okay, so we have been waiting and waiting to hear from grad school. Rico has been accepted to Cal State East Bay (in California) where it's close to families and lots of sun!!! He has also been accepted to BYU. We are praying that we will make the right decision for our children in the long run since where we decide to go will ultimately be where we'd like to settle down as a family for good!

Art in the Park

This was our first year Erin experienced "Art in the Park" at Lincoln Elementary. Either we missed it last year or I wasn't aware of it! This year's theme was art of course and mom's volunteered to be in charge of an art or craft project. Projects that were included were making kites, lizard beading, painting, stamping, making tissue flowers, stenciling, sidewalk chalk and many many more! I had tons of fun and enjoyed spending the day helping and being with Erin.

Paint stamping with her best friend.

They decided to make beaded bracelets instead of beaded lizards.

Boot Camp - Field Day

Eli at Erin's field day at school. The theme for this year was boot camp! So, there were relay races, tug of war, jump rope, push ups, bike races, and the tire thingy that you have to run through!

They also had a dunk tank. Eli and Rico had fun watching the students get dunked!

One of the obstacle courses was a bike race. Erin did pretty well. She finished 2nd in Mrs. Hawkin's class. She bikes everyday, so it paid off!

We also got to see Erin do push ups effortlessly!

The Mask...& red velvet cake....mmm

That same night, I'd just finish sewing ties for the boys for Ca's wedding and with some left over fabric, Erin cut out a mask and had me sew it for Eli. He's such a big goof!

Oh, yes...it was a virgin drink!

On Cinco de Mayo, E-Ca brought some tacos and burritos she had left over from her party at her apartment. She also brought some yummy daquiri which Eli loves, loves!

My first red velvet cake with butter cream frosting. This is also for Ate Emily who was also craving for red velvet cake. We ate a peice for you!

Erin was making cupcakes from her toy bake set she got from Isabel from Christmas. She made this red velvet cupcake and was so yummy that I decided to make red velvet cake the next day!