The power of advertising! Maleina got a new pair of shoes the other day. I never said what brand they were I just showed her that they lit up. She was so excited! Next thing I know she is showing Tyler her new "sketchers". Wow! I couldn't believe that she knew the brand. Now she goes around the house asking me, "Where Sketcher's mommy???"




Apparently Maleina couldn't wait for me to cut the watermelon!!!!




Maleina is quite an observant little girl. She was hungry and was trying to get an egg to have for breakfast and dropped it on the floor while I was styling my hair. I came in to check on her and found her cleaning up her mess!

A couple of days ago we had the opportunity to go and see a new baby that one of our really good friend, Carmen, recently had. She has so much hair and the kids loved seeing a new baby. Maleina kept trying to get Carmen to open the lotion. I thought it was because Maliena wanted to put some on herself. So Carmen gave Maleina a dab of lotion on her hand. Maleina came over to the new baby, whom I was holding, took off her sock and proceeded to put lotion on her feet. One of these days Maleina is going to be such a helpful big sister!

Tyler loves holding new babies and sometimes wishes Maleina was that small again so he can hold her on the couch. He is such a good big brother to Maleina and loves to read stories to her and play games.

Tyler's class had a program at school. It was a lot of fun to see and the kids did such a good job singing their songs and saying their parts. Well Done!!!!!!

10 Years and Counting!

Happy Anniversary to my wonderful husband! Ten years has gone by so fast it is crazy. We have had our ups and downs but you have managed to make me laugh everyday (not an easy task I know). I am so blessed to have you for my eternal companion you are an inspiration to me. You are a great husband and father. I love you with all my heart! Love Shauna.

Viva Las Vegas!!!!!!!!!!

Last Tuesday I went with the kids to Las Vegas to visit my sister-in-law, Shae, and her daughter Lucy while my brother went to Texas for his job. We had a blast. Shae was very gracious in taking us shopping to all the outlets, twice on some of them!

Since this was Maleina's and Tyler's first trip to Las Vegas we did the tourist thing. Tyler had a blast looking at all the elaborate decor that Vegas provides down the strip. The size of the buildings, lights, shows, and of course his favorite....M&M World. He had hopes of riding the New York New York roller coaster but was too short and ended up being thankful because I neglected (on purpose) to tell him it goes upside down. I love roller coaster and maybe next time I will ride it.

Mark flew down on Friday morning to join us in our vacation. We missed him while we were separated and I was glad that he was willing to fly down and join us for the last two days in Vegas. It was sooooo much fun.

The kids were troopers in the car and very rarely complained about how much longer we would be driving.

We had a lot of fun spending time with Shae and Lucy and can hardly wait to go back down there to visit them in July. We did get to spend a night with Chris on Saturday and had an enjoyable dinner at Archie's a Thai restaurant. Then we went to Yogurt Land for dessert the best frozen yogurt ever!!!!

Thank you Chris and Shae for your hospitality! We had a fantastic time!



Tyler and Maleina swimming in the very cold water. Unfortunately the pool heater was not working when we visited but Tyler was dedicated to swimming anyways.



Tyler, Maleina, and Lucy



Dad and Tyler touching the Manta Rays at the Shark Reef in Mandalay Bay.



Tyler's first car........LOL



M&M guys!

Broken Elbow

So a month after the anniversary of Maleina's first broken arm she did it again today. She was riding on a bouncy horse at Grandma and Grandpa's giggling and having a blast then she fell off. The fun ended and the screaming began. A trip to Instacare and a broken elbow to top off our night. Wouldn't you know it, she breaks her elbow 2 days before we take off for a vacation to Las Vegas. Bummer! She is quite the little trooper. Hang in there Maleina. Love, Mom.

Easter

As a family we had a delightful Easter Sunday. The kids enjoyed and Easter egg hunt around the house (since it had snowed a few days before). The got a bunch of sand toys and some clothes. Overall we had a great day with the family.