Mellow days!

Just a few photos of our weekend of family time! We kept our days as mellow as possible.

Saturday evening we got a great dose of laughter with the fam!!! I just love these times when we all get together.

Our sweet Tyson!!

"Dogs are not our whole life, but make our lives whole."

Our sweet dog, Tyson, was our 1st dog. He had been with our family for over 6 years. We purchased him at Christmas time from the pet store in the mall.....our little doggy in the window!

This week he abruptly developed intervertebral disk disease and in a matter of hours, the active quirky pup we love, was no longer the same dog. He became paralyzed in his hind legs and the life that he knew and loved was no longer the same. This morning our brave dog passed away....

Ohhh, our house seems quiet, our hearts are missing a piece that was once there, and Scot and I are filled with so many memories of our dog that was our best friend. Tyson was our baby before Landon blessed us. Kenzee, our other pup and Tyson's shadow, has already noticed Tyson's absence. She was always 1 step behind him and at his heels and we worry she is going to get depressed. Our wonderful T-Bear...we will always miss him !!

It doesn't get any better than this!!

The celebration of my 30th birthday with Scot was magical!! My entire day was surprise after surprise. My amazing husband and son took me to the Wildlife Zoo and Aquarium, allowing me to strecth my wings or lens with my new camera. He knew this was the perfect location for me to practice my photography technique. I was in camera heaven for the afternoon. The scenery and my company was ideal. Landon enjoyed watching the fish tanks and "oooh" -ing at the waterfalls.

Are we there yet?






Looks refreshing, until the shark swims by!

My mom met us at our home to watch Big L, as Scot whisked me away for a shopping spree, before our dinner plans. We arrived home and what did I find.......my husband has hired us a personal chef and attendant for dinner. He knows me so well, my love for food, cooking, the comforts of home, and a lot of spoiling!!! Our evening was so romantic, just the two of us, completely relaxed. Did I mention our menu was French cuisine, my favorite!!!

Chef Cynthia and Server, Scott of Entree Nous (www.entreenous-phx.com)


Formaggio platter and champagne on the patio


Main courses served in the dining room

Do I look surprised?

Oh, the day was wonderful, but my husband, without a doubt, is the most generous and thoughtful man!!

2 Little Monkeys

Such a fun afternoon!! Landon had a much needed play date with Beckett this afternoon and the moms got the much needed time to catch up. These boys are 2 little monkeys...climbing up and down everything. All the other kids in the play area seemed a little too hopped up on sugar with no manners and the parents to compliment them. Becca and I naturally knew our 2 boys are the most well behaved kids. They were quite content playing, sliding, and sharing snacks. Landon has never been too fond of slides, until recently. Beckett taught Landon how to slide on his tummy, which Landon proceeded to perform repeatedly. No fear at all...lots of giggles and smiles. The boys move around that place at lighting speed, so getting photos was a difficult task, but I managed to sneak a few snapshots in. Can't wait to do it again next week.

"You play with the top and I'll do the bottom!"


"Where am I?"


"Hi friend!"

I just had to get a video of Landon sliding to show Scot.

It's all about me...

Just for today, just these 24 hours, it is all about ME!!! As all of you watched the Super Bowl, I celebrated my 30th birthday! How am I you ask (as everyone else asks me how do you feel now that your 30?)? I feel overwhelmed with contentment! Thirty is not scary...it is just the opposite. As I was telling Scot, a few weeks ago- I have everything and then some in my life- Everything I have wanted to do or try I have had to opportunity to experience all before 30. I am so grateful and overjoyed with what life offers me, everything else is just a bonus!

My amazing husband, escaping work to come home and give me my dream camera!!

Champagne and cupcakes with Mom!

Landon dug making cupcakes!

Yes, I did appreciate the Cardinals in the Super Bowl.

I wanted a relaxing day, and I got it! My birthday goes all week with festivities!!! YEAH for me!