Night Out

My Grandpa threw my Grandma a 70th birthday party at Nora's, a great Italian restaurant here in Vegas. We left the kids with my mom, got dressed up and enjoyed a night out just the two of us. It was so nice to be out and able to actually visit with family without the interruption of our kids. As much as I love having kids, its moments like this when I remember how fun it is to be just us.

Water War Picnic

Every year Zachary's TKD studio has a picnic at the park where the kids and the parents get to have a water war. It was a lot of fun and all the kids had a blast despite it being so darn hot outside!! Zachary also found out that he had passed his midterm black belt test which he has been working towards. Overall we were hot and exhausted by the end of the day but it was well worth it!

Princess Shoes

The girls are always wearing my high heals and "pretty shoes" so I decided I should get them some dress up shoes. I found a great deal on Ebay for four pairs of brand new princess shoes. It was the best $18.00 I have spent in a long time. I have the happiest little girls clicking around in their new princess shoes all day long!

On my head!

If it looks like it will fit it is going on their heads. They have been going through a phase lately of putting hats ect on their heads. It is pretty cute to see all the different things they want to put on their heads!

The Paci is History!

I had my mind made up that I would allow Maile to keep her paci until her third birthday. She was only using it at night and it wasn't causing any speech delays so I was ok with her having it to sleep. The twins had started wanting one for bedtime thanks to Zach, so one night about a week ago I could only find two and I was fed up on looking anymore so I made the decision that we were done with paci's! Maile thinks we gave them to Oliver and Jacob so she is happy being a big girl! She does cry more often at bedtime but that is something I think she will get over with time. The twins don't even notice they are gone.

Finally!

Well we did it! We finally went to church! If anyone knows me I have sorta been on the fence about going to church for a long time. I guess I believed that one day I would just wake up and know the answer but that really hasn't happened so with some guidance and a very good timed phone call from a couple missionaries we went to church. And I really enjoyed it! Besides a little stress trying to keep the kiddies quiet during the sacrament meeting the rest of the day went great. The girls didn't cry when we took them to nursery and they were so excited to tells us how much fun they had. Zach and I met some really nice people in our classes and I am looking forward to next week!

Just Because...

.....I love finding them hanging out together.

Twilight, New Moon and Eclipse

My sister Anna and a few of my friends told me about these books so I decided that I should try the first one out. Needless to say I pretty much neglected my kids for three days to read these books. They were really good. I am sorta mad at myself for not taking my time to read them because now I have to wait two months before the last one comes out and that is like torture! I would say that even if you are not a big reader that you should read these books. It is such a great love story with lots and lots of surprises!!

Lake Las Vegas

Last weekend Grandma threw a party out at Lake Las Vegas. It was a lot of fun hanging out in such a pretty place. The girls especially loved the view from the sixth floor room. Mommy and Daddy, not so much kinda scary with three toddlers! The day after the party we went back to enjoy the pool at the resort. It was the best pool I had ever been to for kids. It gradually got deeper so the girls were able to play in the shallow part! Over all Grandma threw a great party and we had lots of fun!

All About My Sexy Husband!

All about my sexy husband...

1. What is his name? Zachary Keokolo Schweitzer (Zach for short)
2. Who eats more? He does

3. Who said I love you first? Zach did, and it took me by surprise! (A good one!)

4. Who is taller? Zach

5. Who is smarter? Book smart, ME! Electrical, technological, anything that has to do with cars, etc. my handy hubby!

6. Who is more sensitive? Me for sure.

7.Who does the laundry? Zach says "what's laundry?"

8. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? What is strange about us is we like to switch it up some nights I'm feeling the right, some nights he is!

9. Who pays the bills? Again Zach says "what bills?"

10. Who cooks more? I am the top chef in our house

11. What meals do you cook together? Thanksgiving Zach makes a killer turkey!
12. Who is more stubborn? I would like to say he is but... I am too on certain issues.
13. Who is the first to admit they're wrong? Probably Zach. I am never wrong!

15. Who has more siblings? I have one more than him

16. Who wears the pants in the relationship? Zach, or at least I let him think it once in a while :)

17. What do you like to do together? Just about everything. He makes everything more fun.

18. Who eats more sweets? Me.

19. Guilty pleasures? Things we both love.... Outback Steakhouse, Lotto Tickets, Ice Cream Xbox live, Oakley Sunglasses.

20. How did you meet? We worked together at One Hour A/C for two years before we started dating.

21. Who asked who out first? We went out as just friends a few times so it was mutual

22. Who kissed who first? I still remember sitting on his couch we he kissed me. Haven't left his side since.
23. Who proposed? He did. It was over the phone, I was in Florida on business when he asked.
24. His best features? His kind eyes and big smile. It just melts me. I love his strong arms too!!
25. What is his greatest quality? Just one? Zach is my family man. He lives for us and that is all I can possibly ask for!

Big Girl Cups

So I just recently decided to let the girls drink at the table with big girl cups. This was actually a decision prompted by the goodie bags they got from Josie's party. There were big girl cups in them and the girls wanted to use them. They actually did pretty good, no spills but we will have to work on putting food and forks into the cup!

Grab the Camera!

Zach thinks I never take pictures of him and his kiddo's so when they all sat next to him he wanted me to snap away. Here is Daddy with his girls and boy! This is the usual when Daddy gets home from work; everyone trying to crowd around to talk about their day and get their fair share of kisses and hugs! It really is cute and since he has to work hard all day, I am happy he gets to feel so special when he comes home!

Bonnie Springs and Josie's Birthday!

Monday morning we headed out to Bonnie Springs with Jasmine and family to celebrate Josie's second birthday. I will have to say that Josie is such a brave little two year old! My kids were scared of the train, scared of the animals but Josie loved it all! After Bonnie Springs we went home and took a nap. Later that evening we went to Josie's Grandmas house for a BBQ Party. Josie looked so darn cute in her party dress and the Lexi, Maile and Becca had fun playing with their friend! I enjoyed spending time with my friends too and Mare if you are reading this I hope you are ok! Overall it was such a busy day that Maile took a four hour nap the next day!

Rain Rain Go Away!

Well last Friday we were supposed to have a swimming BBQ with our friends the DelPrete's and of course it was a fabulous 57 degrees outside and raining. We still had fun playing inside and watching old home movies from when we were little kids. It is fun looking back at all the things we did together when we were kids. The food was great and we are looking forward to going back to swim next time!

My Special Day!

Happy Mothers Day to all the wonderful mom's I know! Today was a pretty great day. First we were off to breakfast with my Mom and Lezlie. It was crazy at I hop but we survied! After breakfast we came home and put the girls down for a nap. Zach was sleepy too, so I let him sleep and took off to have some much needed alone time. I got to go shopping by myself and got to get a manicure and pedicure. When I got home I asked Zach to do some things around the house that we keep putting off, like hang curtains and pictures. Let me just say my husband made my day special. He got the kids ready this morning before breakfast. He ironed curtians (what guy does that?) We had Outback Dinner outside (nice even though our back yard is dirt) with ice cream desert. Today was a good day. Zach didn't even get mad that I left my new nail polish in my purse for Maile to give herself and the carpet a manicure, he just cleaned it up! I even got an extra long back scratch while we were watching our shows tonight and the best thing, he stayed awake! I love being a Mommy and I love how special I get to feel on this day!

Ride um Cowboy!

This year for Zachary's birthday we went horse back riding at the Sage Brush Ranch in Hidden Valley. It was Zach, me, Zachary and three of his ATA buddies, Ashlyn, Justin and Turner. The Sage Brush Ranch that was featured online was slightly different than the one we pulled up to (the real one kinda getto) but it worked out in the end because they really let us have some freedom on the horses. It was really quite and experience, they mounted us on the horses gave us a two minute crash course on how to control a horse and we were off! I was a little concerned on how the kids would do but they were naturals! (I must point out though I should have never thrown Zach's hideous cowboy boots away because he must have been a COWBOY in another life!) We followed a trail that took us up some pretty steep hills and we got to gallop with our horses. I was so proud of Zachary and all the kids really, I was nervous having never gone faster than a slow walk on a horse to a full on gallop but they were not scared at all! A little over half way through we had a barbeque lunch and then finished off the rest of the ride. We then let the kids hike a bit and we stoped and they launched some fireworks on the indian reservation before we headed home. At the house all the family came over for some pizza, cake and ice cream. Zachary really had a great day and he named this the best birthday party he ever had!!

Cousin Pics!

Well tonight Lezlie and I took the kids to get their pictures done for Grandma. Lets just say it was pretty interesting. Lexi and Becca are not one bit amused by whistles, hoots, or fuzzy dusters in their face. Leila tried to dive off the table (good catch Auntie Lauren) and I ended up giving the girls gum so I could get them to sit for their last picture. Zachary, Jacob and Leila were definatly the best picture takers but even with only half decent participation we ended up with some pretty cute pictures! If you hit the link below you can view the unedited pictures. This is a risky post, I know my mom has seen my blog before but I don't think she checks it very often if at all. So Mom, if you are reading this I am sorry that I spoiled your mothers day present. Act surpried so Lezlie does not get mad!

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Our Turn

Unfortunatly pink eye has been going around lately and we are the latest casualty. The girls all have a really mild version of it and they don't even need medication but my poor hubby has it so bad! Hopefully his eyes feel better soon, it just looks so painful!

Girls night out

Last night I got together with some of my best friends from highschool. Maren had us and the kids over for some great guacamole and pizza. The girls got to play with all the kids and then I dropped them home with Zach.

I met back up with the girls and we had a blast!! It is so nice seeing everyone and just catching up! Not to mention anytime that I have to myself is much needed and appreciated!!

My Nephew

Jacob David Mangold was born this past wednesday. He weighed 8lbs 7oz and was 19 inches long. He is very adorable and has a head full of dark hair. I am soo happy for Lezlie, Dustin and Leila, they are going to love their new addition.

While Lezlie and Dustin were busy having a baby Leila got to come and spend some much need cousin time at our house. Leila is so sweet and the Maile, Lexi and Becca all crowd around her when she first comes over. By the end of the day poor Leila had been tackled and pushed by her rowdy cousins but she was still smiling!