Quote of the day...

We are in Santa Barbara for a few days with Trav for a work trip so I have no pictures to post yet but and I thought I would share some of my favorite quotes from Logan today. She is a two year old little sponge. Especially since she is out of her normal environment and experiencing new things. Here are some of my favorite little Loganisms from today.

We were driving on the freeway in the middle ag-country (in the middle of no where) and Logan says, "Look at all those fountains!!!" At first we had no idea what she was talking about because clearly there were no water fountains in sight. But after 3 or 4 times of her saying it we figured out she meant mountains. 

We were in the hotel and trying to find our room and about to get into the elevator Logan says, "I want to push the button in the alligator." (she meant elevator) 

Lastly, after 4 hours of driving and one little anxious girl that is ready to get out of the car, at first glance at the ocean she says, "Look I see the lotion!" (she meant ocean)

I love my family and my little girl. What a great age she is at. Trav and I laugh a lot. 

A Mothers Thankfulness...

This Mothers Day was one I will remember for a long time. Not because of what we did or any type of gift that I got. (although that was so thoughtful and awesome too...I have the best husband)  It will be one I will remember for a long time because of circumstance and the perspective that tragedy often brings. 

On Saturday I attended a funeral for my friend Anna's mom. Her mom was killed in a car accident two weeks ago. She was hit by a drunk driver on her way home from visiting her sick Dad. Anna is a year younger than me. I can't even imagine not having my mom. My heart just broke for Anna and her loss. Even though her Mom is in a better place dancing and laughing with Jesus, it was still a sad new reality that she was called home much sooner than anyone expected. This made me want to call my mom just to hear her voice. I am so thankful for my mom and her love. And to my mother in law, Tana for her unconditional love. What a gift. 

We met a couple many years ago through The Well (our church) named Sol and Monica. Monica and I led a bible study together in college. Monica has been battling cancer for over a year and is in a lot of pain recently. They have talked about hospice for her to help manage the pain.  She is a wonderful Momma to a little boy named Kai. He is about a year older than Logan. Through it all she has remained incredibly brave, gracious and at peace with what God has for her life. She has taught me so much about prayer and joy in the midst of no answers and pain. If you are a praying person and would like to join us in praying for Monica, you can follow her blog by following the link on our blog. (Titled: Sol and Monica)

Reading Monica and Sol's posts has made me incredibly grateful for the time I have on earth here with my little girl. I love being her Momma and am so grateful for the time the Lord has given me with her no matter how long or short. I held her tight last night as I put her to bed. Thank you Monica and Mona for a lesson I hope to never forget.

The truth is, we will all die someday. Some will die unexpectedly and some will die with warning. We all have to the opportunity to do two things with that now. 1. Where are you going? 2. Are you making your time here matter? 

Hug your loved ones often.  Happy Mothers Day. 

A little of this...little of that....

Life has been somewhat eventful in the past month and a half and I have been slacking in the area of our blog lately. But we have had some wonderful things that we have been apart of lately so I thought we would do a "catch up" blog. Is that allowed? Well, I'm gonna share anyways. I thought I would share some of my favorite moments and pictures of the past few weeks... Have I told you I LOVE TAKING PICTURES???

Aubrey Rose turned 1. Our dear friends Blake and Cherie's little girl turned 1. We have had the privileged of doing life with the Smittcamps for over 10 years and it is simply amazing to watch how God blesses our families with new babies and birthdays. Cherie (and Blake) did such a great job of decorating and hosting Aubreys birthday. What a creative creative ladies is she. (I wish I had taken more pictures of that) But this is the best picture I've got. Aubrey is top left in this picture. She could possibly be the sweetest, smiley, joyful little girl I have ever meet. We love you Blake, Cherie and Aubrey Rose.
Its Spring and that means the ZOO! We have taken a few trips in the past couple weeks. Logan loves the zoo. Her favorite animals are the Elephant and Prairie Dogs. Here are pictures from two of our trips with the Scalzos and Smittcamp Girls and a trip with Noni. Grace and Logan are feeding the Giraffes in the bottom one.

Grandpa Dave and Grandma Vivian (Trav's grandparents) came to visit on their way home to Oregon. We had a wonderful dinner and played a few hands of Pinochle. Trav and I need a little more practice together if we ever want to compete with Grandpa Dave and Grandma Vivian. I guess they have a few years on us. Lolo loved the time with her great-grandparents.


Logan started School. Kind of. She started a two hour Mommy and Me toddler class at Fresno Montessori. So far we have missed a few classes due to sickness. But I thought they were cute first time pictures. Logan's teacher is Ms. Donna. She thinks she is pretty nice. Check the fake smile. Nice Logan.


Here are some of my favorite pictures of my family from Easter that I thought I would post. Those are some good looking people.

Two weekends ago we had our Selah Womens Retreat at Hume Lake. It was a blast to get to know the ladies on the planning team and then attend the retreat. Thanks Trav for letting be apart of it and watching our little girl while I went and "Selah-ed".

Lastly, this past weekend Nana (Tana, Trav's mom) came to visit from Oregon. On Monday when Logan and I took her to the Airport, Logan was determined to watch Nana, "fly in the air plane". So we sat in a field and watched a plane, (not Nana's cause Nana wasn't leaving for another hour and a half) take off. I am pretty sure she talked about it for the rest of the day. It was pretty fun to watch it to be honest. It was fun to slow down and watch something that amazed her so much. Nana, she did say though...that you didn't wave to her. I told her she would have to talk to you about that. :) Nana and Grandma spoiled Logan with a new toy this weekend. She loves it.