Father of the Bride

So tonight after the kids went to sleep, Todd chose a movie for us to watch and I chose a card game to play. The movie: Father of the Bride, the game: Crapface, it's a card game...I won a lot :)
During the wedding scene, Lauren woke up and she wouldn't go back down, so we decided to have her join us downstairs for a little bit. She sat with daddy and shared a blanket. After Steve Martin's character gave away his daughter Lauren asked, "What's he doing?" Todd responded saying, "He's giving away his daughter. It's the worst day of his life. Will you stay with Daddy?" "Yes" Lauren replied, not knowing the verbal contract she has just made with her father.

Todd picked her up and started dancing with her, which ended up in a giggle fest for Lauren. All I know is that my purse will be chock full of kleenex at Lauren's wedding, not for me but for the Father of the Bride.

Our kids

Every day is a new day, I learned that from my kids. Children's memories are very short especially when they're so young. I try and talk to my daughter in the evening about the activities we've done for that day and see if she remembers, and the plans we have for the next day. Sometimes she amazes me and brings up things she did the week before, she's mentioned details and I can't help but be proud. Even when we're staying in the whole day, I try to do something new with her and A.J. It's a hard job but being parents has been the most amazing blessing.

A day at the park

Last week we decided to go to the park for family time. Lauren loves the wading pool.

A.J. decided he needed a nap.

So Todd decided to join him.

Our story begins...

Todd and I live in Claremont, CA. and in the center of Claremont is The Village. I fell in love with The Village when Todd took me there on one of our first dates, and after getting married decided we couldn't live anywhere else, we still feel that way. I grew up in Brigham City, UT which isn't very big and after moving to Southern California, where the cities are one of the largest in the country, I longed for a small community, well lo and behold I found it, in Los Angeles County of all places.
Today Todd and I have two small children, Lauren who is almost 2, and A.J. who will be 7 months in a few days. Now that we have kids, I feel more a part of the community now than ever. We've been going to the wading pools that are in three parks here then going to the library to cool off and listen to story time.
On another subject, I'm currently planning Lauren's 2nd birthday. My parents and one of my brothers will be visiting for a week and I've been planning the itinerary, there are so many fun things to do around here!