Purses!

I have not had a purse in quite some time. As a mother of 4 (which I can hardly believe sometimes), my purse is my diaper bag. And as much as I love my diaper bag, sometimes it's nice to have a different option for going out.
My friend picked one out for me at the Nine West Outlet store while she was there. When she texted me the picture I for surely thought it was some bright neon yellow (she has really good taste so I was alittle confused but trusted her judgement). I was nervous until she brought it to me and discovered that it was NOT neon yellow but more of a lovely mustard yellow (or about that colour). I was so excited!
Then when I was at the mall the other day I needed a new wallet, Bentley was having a buy 1 get 1 for 50% off. I had just gotten the yellow one and didn't think I really needed another but then found a super cute one for $10 but marked down it was only $5. You can't go wrong with a cute $5 purse, so I got it.
I am kind of excited because now I have 2 options for purses so I don't have to pack my big diaper bag around. Yeah for fun purses!!!

my 2 new purses and new wallet

The Most Beautiful Children in the World

Ha, Ha, Ha.....I know there are many beautiful children in the world and how could I ever boast to have THE MOST beautiful children????
I took this picture today and reflected upon looking at it how blessed I am. I am so thankful for my calling as a wife and mother. I am so thankful for a husband that supports us so that I can stay at home with them. I am so thankful for the beautiful faces that look up at me and drive me crazy some days. They are amazing spirits and I am blessed beyond words. I thank God daily for 4 healthy, crazy, spirited, determined, sweet, kind and beautiful children to call my own.

The Most Beautiful Children in the World

Fun at the Wedding

My cousin Ryan got married to his best friend Stephanie this past weekend. They became friends in high school and have been together ever since. They officially started dating 9 years ago when Steve and I got engaged. While Steve and I are preparing to celebrate our 9 years of marriage in a couple weeks, Ryan and Stephanie began their journey after 9 years as husband and wife on Sunday, July 1.
It was held at the Arbutus Ridge Golf Club in Cobble Hill, a lovely setting that I have never been to. The girls were so excited to go and celebrate. Lindy wanted to know about cake (ha ha, my little sweet tooth) and Nicole asked about dancing. They were not disappointed!
The girls played and danced till 11pm (Steve and I took Renae and Nathan home just after 9). They were tired the next day but had so much fun. Congrats to the happy couple!

All ready to go!

Anxiously waiting for the pretty bride to arrive

My cousin Ryan and his groomsmen

And she arrives



little family picture

with Grandma

keeping Renae busy while we wait for the dancing to start

say Cheese!

playing outside

Nathan was soooo good that night!

my main squeeze!

Ryan and Stephanie Allester!

Let the dancing begin!

Nicole danced the night away with cousins, Aunties, Uncles and whoever would dance!