As soon as I started the washer this morning, Jacob decided it was as good as time as any to start the day off with a little rhythm!!
6 hours ago
Friday, June 27, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
"Where is your belly button?"
....and if you ask Jacob where his belly button is he pulls up Mia's shirt to show me!!! (we have to get that on video!!)
Monday, June 23, 2008
Family Reunion 2008
You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them. ~Desmond Tutu
Saturday, June 14th, 2008 Benson/Bush Family Reunion
My mom is the youngest of 7 babies born to an amazing woman, my Grandmother Stella Marie Bush. She was an amazing Godly woman, a pioneer of sorts...if you consider that she raised her self as a child (her mother died shortly after giving birth to her) going on to being married and having 5 kids and then having your husband suddenly pass away at the dinner table, marrying again and having 2 more babies and then being left alone yet again to finish the raising of her 7 children. She moved her entire family from Illinois to California in 1963. She was blessed to see all 7 of her children marry and go on to give her 7 granddaughters and 7 grandsons and we are currently on 19 great grandchildren (just for fun thats 12 girls and 7 boys!) Some of her favorite things were being with her family in her very small house, at every family gathering it seemed to be busting at the seams with kids crawling everywhere... all over her property, chasing rabbits, picking rasberries or climbing on old trucks. She loved the Lord, her bible was always out ready for reading,
Sunday morning church was not an option and yes we walked... and of course the great lunches after church. Her legacy continues and we still enjoy getting together to talk about old times and new adventures!
Saturday, June 14th, 2008 Benson/Bush Family Reunion
My mom is the youngest of 7 babies born to an amazing woman, my Grandmother Stella Marie Bush. She was an amazing Godly woman, a pioneer of sorts...if you consider that she raised her self as a child (her mother died shortly after giving birth to her) going on to being married and having 5 kids and then having your husband suddenly pass away at the dinner table, marrying again and having 2 more babies and then being left alone yet again to finish the raising of her 7 children. She moved her entire family from Illinois to California in 1963. She was blessed to see all 7 of her children marry and go on to give her 7 granddaughters and 7 grandsons and we are currently on 19 great grandchildren (just for fun thats 12 girls and 7 boys!) Some of her favorite things were being with her family in her very small house, at every family gathering it seemed to be busting at the seams with kids crawling everywhere... all over her property, chasing rabbits, picking rasberries or climbing on old trucks. She loved the Lord, her bible was always out ready for reading,
Sunday morning church was not an option and yes we walked... and of course the great lunches after church. Her legacy continues and we still enjoy getting together to talk about old times and new adventures!
Daddy & Daughter....
I was snapping away while John and Mia were playing at our town center and couldnt help but notice the resemblance in their walk, notice their footsteps and how they walk with their arms!! so cute!! Most would say that Jacob is a "little John" but if you really saw Johns childhood pictures Mia looks much more like John than Jacob does........(jacob looks just like Johns brothers)
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Happy Daddys Day!
i know, i know, i know...it will be a week tomorrow but with two toddlers running around all day all I want to do is drop into bed as soon as they go to bed. So every evening it usually comes down to blogging vs bed...and bed usually wins!!
When John and I first met we knew we wanted a family, we couldnt wait to hear the patter of little feet scampering around every day, laughter, giggles and new discoveries that only a baby can bring. We never anticipated a year later that our journey to have a baby would prove to be difficult. It only made the yearning to hear midnight cries, stinky diapers, tantrum throwing fits and sticky everything more desired. So as John celebrated his 2nd "Daddys Day" we feel so blessed. We never could have imagined the scampering of 4 feet at the same time, screaming x 2, tantrum throwing, stealing toys and so on such a blessing...and through it all there are twice the hugs, twice the kisses, twice the sweet calling of "daddddddddddy" and then giggling.....we are blessed! and Mia and Jacob are so richly blessed to have such a devoted, caring, compassionate daddy that strives everyday to teach them more and more about the God He loves.
When John and I first met we knew we wanted a family, we couldnt wait to hear the patter of little feet scampering around every day, laughter, giggles and new discoveries that only a baby can bring. We never anticipated a year later that our journey to have a baby would prove to be difficult. It only made the yearning to hear midnight cries, stinky diapers, tantrum throwing fits and sticky everything more desired. So as John celebrated his 2nd "Daddys Day" we feel so blessed. We never could have imagined the scampering of 4 feet at the same time, screaming x 2, tantrum throwing, stealing toys and so on such a blessing...and through it all there are twice the hugs, twice the kisses, twice the sweet calling of "daddddddddddy" and then giggling.....we are blessed! and Mia and Jacob are so richly blessed to have such a devoted, caring, compassionate daddy that strives everyday to teach them more and more about the God He loves.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Grandpa's on patrol....
While Mommy & Daddy were vacationing in Palm Springs Nana got some help from Grandpa at lunch time!! They loved that Grandpa came home from work to feed them lunch but they didnt like the police car, lights or sirens...maybe next year they will find it more exciting!
Rancho Las Palmas Resort
Last Sunday morning we dropped the kids off at my parents and headed down to Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs!! The weather was perfect,the resort was beautiful and we were ready to do some serious unwinding! It was a great time to reconnect, celebrate our birthdays and get a tan!!
Friday, June 6, 2008
Party, Party, Party
Over Memorial Day weekend John and my parents had a surprise party for me at my parents. My parents always have a memorial day BBQ so I wasnt expecting anything different then the usual group...SURPRISE it was a whole birthday party for me. It was so great, we had so much fun celebrating and everyone got to see the kids too!
Yesterday I took the day off of work to spend my first day in my "30's" with the kids. We loaded up in the car and headed off to the LA Zoo.
"Mommy look kangaroos"
...and when we got home Mommy got flowers delivered from Auntie Traci and Uncle Colin
We also got a dozen long stemmed roses from Daddy too......so beautiful!!
Were already for Mommys Birthday Dinner!
Expecting a phone call..
Dessert!
Mommy's Birthday Dinner...I hardly remember what it looked like because anyone with a 15 month old let alone 2!! Knows that you "EAT AND RUN" :)
...and mommy's dessert :) I think this was the best pomegranate martini I have ever had!
Yesterday I took the day off of work to spend my first day in my "30's" with the kids. We loaded up in the car and headed off to the LA Zoo.
"Mommy look kangaroos"
...and when we got home Mommy got flowers delivered from Auntie Traci and Uncle Colin
We also got a dozen long stemmed roses from Daddy too......so beautiful!!
Were already for Mommys Birthday Dinner!
Expecting a phone call..
Dessert!
Mommy's Birthday Dinner...I hardly remember what it looked like because anyone with a 15 month old let alone 2!! Knows that you "EAT AND RUN" :)
...and mommy's dessert :) I think this was the best pomegranate martini I have ever had!
Thursday, June 5, 2008
The BIG 3-0!!
I can't believe I turned 30 today, it seems so surreal. I anticipated that it would be like any other birthday, another joyful day praising God for all the blessings around me. I always thought it was so silly when I heard people say that "this year was a rough one..intending the actual number. So silly...........and then I turned 30!!! Why is this one so hard to swallow? Its more of a melancholy emotion I guess, its so hard to put into words. I'm thrilled to celebrate my 30th birthday with two of the most precious babies around, a wonderful husband and incredible family and friends, I am rich in love and friendship... and yet "30" is still hard to swallow. Oh well I'm assuming that this feeling will work itself out...maybe over the weekend at a resort sipping some martinis, tanning and going to the spa with my hubby..that should do it!!!
One of my friends had this on her blog for her 30th..(today too) "HAPPY BIRTHDAY LISA!!!" and I loved it so I'm going to go through 30 things I am so thankful for....
1. My salvation!! even when I'm unlovely HE still loves me!!
2. My husband, My best friend!
3. My babies.....ohhh I never knew you could love so much!
4. My family.....I feel like the richest girl in the world with family like this.
5. My friends....I am so blessed to have true friends, we laugh, we cry, we share!
6. My job.... I get to do something I love and help others on their journey
7. My home....filled with love and laughter.
8. My car...transportation to go anywhere I want to go!!
9. Our church...we met there, proposed there, got married and now our babies
10. Southern California....It a beautiful fun place to live!
11. Our health, we are healthy, breathing, walking
12. Email...I can stay in touch with anyone anytime anywhere..how great is that!
13. Worship music....loud and in my car, nothing like praising God out loud to put things in perspective... Thanks Dad for my new David Crowder CD today!!!!
14. My new favorite MC'Ds Vanilla Iced Coffee, if you havent had one yet they are sooo GOOD!
15. Sipping great wine with my husband
16. 1000 thread count sheets....this is where we splurge :)
17. Shopping for my daughter, there are just too many cute dresses, skirts and bows!!
18. Ann Taylor Loft.....there isnt anything I dont like in that store and its petite!
19. Movies at the Theatre, I have to have my popcorn and a coke or its not a movie
20. Flip that house, were addicted we love it and we TIVO it...
21. Baseball games, not so much for the game but the hotdogs, coke and peanuts :)
22. The Spa.....do I have to say anything else
23. COACH...I love coach, I have like 4 of them in my closet, I always think I'll pull them out again and re-use but I never do.
24. Seared Ahi...my favorite..along with a good glass of white wine.
25. Long hot bubble baths, its the best way to end the day.
26. Date Nights!
27. Sunsets over the ocean
28. Shopping trips with my mom! We always have too much fun!
29. Sushi!!
30....did I say sushi??
One of my friends had this on her blog for her 30th..(today too) "HAPPY BIRTHDAY LISA!!!" and I loved it so I'm going to go through 30 things I am so thankful for....
1. My salvation!! even when I'm unlovely HE still loves me!!
2. My husband, My best friend!
3. My babies.....ohhh I never knew you could love so much!
4. My family.....I feel like the richest girl in the world with family like this.
5. My friends....I am so blessed to have true friends, we laugh, we cry, we share!
6. My job.... I get to do something I love and help others on their journey
7. My home....filled with love and laughter.
8. My car...transportation to go anywhere I want to go!!
9. Our church...we met there, proposed there, got married and now our babies
10. Southern California....It a beautiful fun place to live!
11. Our health, we are healthy, breathing, walking
12. Email...I can stay in touch with anyone anytime anywhere..how great is that!
13. Worship music....loud and in my car, nothing like praising God out loud to put things in perspective... Thanks Dad for my new David Crowder CD today!!!!
14. My new favorite MC'Ds Vanilla Iced Coffee, if you havent had one yet they are sooo GOOD!
15. Sipping great wine with my husband
16. 1000 thread count sheets....this is where we splurge :)
17. Shopping for my daughter, there are just too many cute dresses, skirts and bows!!
18. Ann Taylor Loft.....there isnt anything I dont like in that store and its petite!
19. Movies at the Theatre, I have to have my popcorn and a coke or its not a movie
20. Flip that house, were addicted we love it and we TIVO it...
21. Baseball games, not so much for the game but the hotdogs, coke and peanuts :)
22. The Spa.....do I have to say anything else
23. COACH...I love coach, I have like 4 of them in my closet, I always think I'll pull them out again and re-use but I never do.
24. Seared Ahi...my favorite..along with a good glass of white wine.
25. Long hot bubble baths, its the best way to end the day.
26. Date Nights!
27. Sunsets over the ocean
28. Shopping trips with my mom! We always have too much fun!
29. Sushi!!
30....did I say sushi??
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Dave & Nicoles Wedding
A good friend that I grew up with got married this past weekend!! It was a beautiful wedding but more than that they are an amazing couple and we wish them all the blessings in the world!!! Here are some pics of our night out...and the kids did great at home and were sound asleep when we got home :)
(I forgot my camera so these were all taken with my blackberry)
(I forgot my camera so these were all taken with my blackberry)
rice therapy
Jacobs therapists have recommended for the last couple months to have some play time with rice, pinto beans or pasta. We still think he has some food texture aversions so enjoying some time with Mommy and Mia playing in food is good for him. Well since he's half asian and his daddy is looking forward to the day that they can share some rice at every meal...we started with rice!!!
first notice who enjoyed playing in the rice first!
Jacob jumped right into the fun!!
So much fun Mommy!!!
...and then Mommy made us clean up.
...and the box of rice is now outside to play in :) :)
first notice who enjoyed playing in the rice first!
Jacob jumped right into the fun!!
So much fun Mommy!!!
...and then Mommy made us clean up.
...and the box of rice is now outside to play in :) :)
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