My Chaos -

Bryan and I just watched a movie called Stardust. I was surprised to see it out on DVD already - I really hope it didn't tank at the box office. It was so nice to watch a movie that was sweet, charming and had a happy ending. It really was like a fairy tale. I know that some of the movies that come out are trying to be more "realistic", but man... I live in reality every day and really like a totally "unrealistic" espcape every now and then. So... if you get the opportunity, watch Stardust. It was a lot of fun - Michelle Pfeiffer was an awesome villainess and Robert DeNero had me laughing till I almost fell out of my chair. And of course, Claire Danes was sweet and pretty as usual (I have thought so since way back when she was in "My so called Life". My little boy and I liked it! But, if you want reality, it definately isn't for you... :)

Dear Family and Dear Friends, I know I say this every single year, but this year has just flown by! (Yet again!) We sincerely hope that 2007 has been good to all of you. It seems like a lot has happened in the last year, but when I stop to reflect on it, it just seems that way because our kids are getting busier. It isn’t us so much. :) Brandon is on his 9th year at the same company. It has changed names so many times that I’m not all that sure what to call it anymore! He did receive a promotion this year. He has moved out of the warehouse and is now a Project Coordinator. We are so proud of his achievements with this company and are lucky that they know his very considerable worth! He is currently working on a 16 month project that has him working the late shift. It hasn’t been very convenient for the whole family, but if it helps him grow his career, we are behind him and willing to sacrifice a bit. (a bit hehe ) I am rounding out my third year at XO Communications. This yea

I am so happy that my parents are out there exploring the world. They recently went on a trip to Slovenia to celebrate their anniversary. I had to share this picture since it is so beautiful!

Scout Night at the Mesquite Rodeo was a lot of fun! Unfortunately it was the same night that I started to feel REALLY sick, but we stayed for all but the last 30 minutes. The boys had a blast - the rode ponies, Joshua had his face painted and they both HAD to have cowboy hats and have been driving me nutso ever since with "YEEHAW" being yelled at random intervals throughout the house.

Joshua is so funny. All of the sudden he wants to have his hair spiked. And he looks so stinkin cute and so much like a big boy. I have a question though - what is it with boys and the whole sticking their tongue out like that thing? It is like a natural instinct... boys are weird.

He's NINE YEARS OLD NOW!!! He had a great birthday party - even if it was pretty small. His birthday is at the perfect time of the year for a pool party! He got a face full of birthday cake since his mama doesn't mind making a mess!

Bryan got TWO new 1300+ piece Lego projects to work on. He decided to work first on the one sent for his Birthday by Grammy and Papi. It is a transport ship from Star Wars. I think he has finally learned to take is slow and enjoy the process. Thank goodness! It was a little frustrating for us to watch him speed through the big projects in EIGHT hours!

Here is my baby boy again. I have a feeling that I am going to have to really look hard for these moments very soon....

He so does not look like a three year old in this picture. There are days like this one that he looks way older! Where did my itty bitty baby go?

I was really upset that I didn't get my usual picture of him walking up to school, but I did get this one before we left the house. He was super excited about going to the 3rd grade, especially since meeting his new teacher. Mrs Parrish is really sweet, excited, bubbly and pretty. Bryan really wants to impress her and show her how smart he is. He was just as excited when he got home from that first day! He has been in school now a little over a month now and with the exception of just a couple of poorly thought out choices, Bryan has been making a pretty good impression and she thinks of him as responsible and very intelligent. I am so happy about that - just say a prayer that is lasts all year long.

They are all a little on the big side, but the boys still look really handsome in their new clothes!

Bryan tested for his Red/Black belt today! He did phenomenal job! I am so proud of him. He answered all the questions correctly and knew the moves he had to demonstrate. He was the only red belt testing too! I think he has found something that he can really excel in. I can't wait to see his test for BLACK belt!

It took long enough, but it is finally done. I don't think I like how it looks on the computer screen. It looks much better in real life. It wasn't what I was expecting, but I like it.

This is where Brandon found Joshua sleeping one night when he came home very late from work. Joshua had decided he needed to be closer to his big brother????