Summer Fun

Summer is officially upon us! We have so many plans this summer and hope that we can do them all.

Last weekend we went to a minor baseball game...the girls had so much fun. Payeton kept asking what the score was and would laugh when I told her the visiting team was losing. It's amazing that at the age of 6 she already understands what it means to be a loser. Anyways, the Tri-City baseball team is called the Dust Devils. Payeton and Conner were shouting all night 'Go Devils'. It was too cute...although, a little funny hearing the word devil come from your child's mouth. Now I know how my parents must of felt when we moved to Dietrich and our mascot was the Blue Devils. A 'blue devil' I guess that is what the devil looks like when hell freezes over.

We also went cherry picking. We got 11 lbs of Rainier and Bing Cherries. We have so many cherries that I've started giving them away! Payeton was the seeker...she looked in several trees until she found the perfect cherries to pick. Harper was the eater...every time someone put a handful of cherries in the bucket she ate one. I think she ate at least 5 pits. The girl was pooping cherries for days. We can't wait to go back to the orchard for peaches and apples!

We are going camping over the 4th of July weekend and then are headed to Montana as I will be competing in my first half marathon. Should be lots of fun! Although, I haven't done a lick of training...oh well, I'm young...I can rebound, right? We also have a family reunion at the end of July but not sure if we will make it. For August and September we have no big plans at this time besides going to LA's wedding. We hope to see most of you this summer vacation...if not hopefully we can get together during the holidays.

Love,
Cid and the Girls

Before I was a MOM

As most of you know I recently went 9 days without my kiddos. It was the longest 9 days of my life...not something I want to have to go through again but I know as they get older it is bound to happen. During this time I was bored out of my mind. Yes, I did lots of projects, ran errands, took a little time for myself and got a massage. But during all of this it made me realize how grateful I am to be a mother to two beautiful little girls. Here are bits and pieces of a quote that touches my heart.

Before I was a Mom: I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed. I brushed my hair and my teeth everyday. Before I was a Mom: I had complete control of myself; My thoughts, My body, and My mind. I slept all night. Before I was a Mom: I never held down a screaming child so that doctors could do tests or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep. Before I was a Mom: I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew something so small could affect my
life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom. Before I was a Mom: I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment, or the satisfaction of being a Mom.

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Payeton's Ballet Recital

Payeton had her ballet recital at an outdoor venue along the river. It was a nice day and she did really well. She had lots of fun showing off her dance moves and got a SnoCone when she was all done. Little sister had fun entertaining the crowd (as usual) while we waited for big sis to perform. Payeton will be joining a summer camp this year called Sleeping Beauty Ballet Camp. She is so excited and can't wait to learn more 'princess' dances!

Seaside Oregon

Hello fellow readers! It has been a while since I've posted anything but we've just been crazy busy. Anywho....we just got back from a great vacation from the Coast.

We went to Seaside for Memorial Day weekend and had a blast. We got to spend some quality time with our bestest buddies the Gunderson Clan. We played in the sand and water. We went swimming, shopping and sightseeing. We of course ate lots of great local cuisine. Payeton's favorite part of the trip was swimming and of course the Tilt A Whirl...we went on it at least four times! Harper's favorite part of the trip was playing in the sand and of course hanging with the adults after hours! My favorite part of the trip was spending time with friends. It is so great to have such good friends that you consider family. I lean on you guys more than you know and can't imagine my life without you. We are going to make Seaside an annual affair over Memorial Day weekend so if anyone wants to join us...the more the merrier.