Ants part 2!

I don't know if anyone else down here in AZ has been having ant infestations, but we definitely have..the most recent outbreak took over our couch, cushions and all! These are the biting kind too. It's been fabulous to say the least!
Anyway...My landlord's wanted me to find out if anyone else has used an exterminator that you'd recommend?? We need this taken care of ASAP!
Here's a picture of the little buggers.

My 30th birthday!

This year was a wonderful year, with celebrations spread out over the course of a week.
First was my fun birthday party over at the fabulous Taya's house. Susan got the most wonderful chocolate cake from Costco and we had good food and great fun with friends. All of us girls and our kids went swimming and just ate and chilled. Thanks so much girls!
Next we went out for a quick dinner at Rubio's mexican Grill for some awesome fish tacos. Kristen had fun eating on the limes. Then Taya watched our girls for us while we went to the movie Tropic Thunder...it was pretty funny. The next night we went out for an official birthday dinner to my favorite spot in town...Oregano's! We ate way too much and of course had to top it off with their awesome Pizzookie! Slighty baked chocolate chip cookie dough (crisp around edges, soft in the middle) with a ton of vanilla bean ice cream melting on top...it's pure heaven.
Then Jen, Liora, and I went to get pedicures! It was a first for Liora and I and it was fantastic...We even were treated to hot stone massages!

Then a couple of weeks later my Mother-in-law Debbie came to stay for a few days. We had so much fun shopping and sewing and just hanging out. I think she played Barbies with Lauren more than she ever has in her whole life! Thanks for spoiling all of us Deb! We miss you.
I've also been doing other miscellaneous projects around the house...check out the slideshow for pictures!

The Big 3-0

Sooo...I'm turning 30, holy cow! I want to get something good for this birthday but of course it can't be too spendy. I have no idea what to get! I thought I would take a poll. I want everyone to put in their 2 cents and tell me what you think I should get! I'm thinking less than $100. What would you spend the money on???

Heather you are missed!

I just HAD to share this e-mail that I got from Heather today...I sure do miss her!

Jodi when I went to the fair and saw this.... I laughed and thought of you.... Miss you Mrs. Perky.

Kristen's walking

Kristen says hi!

Kristen's latest achievements

Our little Kristen is quite the little stinker these days, it might have something to do with non-stop teething! She is starting to walk, the most steps she's taken is probably4. She absolutely loves walking around with her "walker" as we call it. She totally looks like a little old lady and she's so happy now that she knows how to turn in different directions. Her newest word is "ug" when she came to give me a hug yesterday. She had her 1 year check-up and nothing much is different...her head still measures off the charts (thanks a lot Cory!) And she weighs 24 pounds...little chunker!

She also has been interested in drawing lately. I can't believe she's old enough to be doing this already...this is how I found her this afternoon.