Life On the Ponderosa: June 2010

6/28/10

Our Chalk Fest

Aleksandra Drawing with the chalk

Aleksandra's drawing.

My drawing, not much better then Aleksandra's lol.

Aleksandra at age 1 year and 1 month old.

Chalking and loving every minute of it even in the blistering heat.

Lasagna Facial

Yep, this is about how dinner goes anymore. Welcome to the world of 2 baths a day and lots of shampoo and soap. But boy, do we love this lasagna loving girl,

6/23/10

Party Hat

Camille really knows how to set a table.

Miss Sofi, so cute.

Jess, Camille, and Lola.

Daddy with his fathers Day hat on.

Aleksandra with the hat on.

The boys pretending to love wearing the father day hats.

Justin, "misplaced" his hat, so he is trying to fit in.

Aleksandra trying to hold Lola's hand.

We decided to go cheap this year for fathers day so dad's gift was a hand made hat that Aleksandra and I made for Dad. All the Moms and I got together and made them for the Dad's and it was a blast. We all are being cheap since we are all going on the cruise together and we all would rather spend money in Mexico then in Utah. Well once again Happy Father's Day Dad we love you again and again.

Carousel

Aleksandra at a month old at the Bronx's Zoo 2009

Aleksandra finally riding solo at the Hoglo Zoo, Slc 2010

She picked the Penguin, well she said "Flap Flap" That is a sound of a Penguin for her.

My beautiful girl, growing up too fast!

I just hope Daddy knows he started a bad tradition. Because ever since he put her on the Carousel at the ripe old age of one month she can't seem to get enough. And I can see it now depleting her college fund because every ride is a $1.50 and we are at the zoo every week.

6/21/10

F is for Miss Finley

Sometimes you just need noodles and company with your girlfriends topped off with lunaberry for dessert. We missed Miss. Finley and Fae, a lot. And Aleksandra apparently couldn't get enough of her friend. She chased her around and had a blast, or maybe she was over dosing on all the sugar?

Husband, Father, Grandpa

Yes, I am one lucky women to have a husband that would be this happy and excited to begin a family even though this family began when we didn't plan it. My husband is man of strength, laughter, joy, patience, sacrifice, honor, service, integrity, compassion, honesty, friendship, and best of all he is all mine. I could have not picked a better man for me in my life. We fit each other so well. He compliments my weakness and strengthens them. He builds my confidence when I don't always feel like the prettiest. He makes me feel of worth all the time.

I know for Aleksandra she just thinks the world of her Daddy. Those two have a bound between each other that I can't even break. all she has to say is DA DA and he comes running and she usually gets what she wants. She loves to read with him, if those two could read all day and night and I would let them, they would. She goes and picks out her book and takes it to her Dad and of course he reads it to her whenever. I know Aleksandra thinks the world of her special Dad and couldn't and wouldn't change him for anything!We have one special man in our life and our grateful for him!

The next man in our life is Mike's Dad. WE can tell you this right now this man has taught Mike everything there is to know about patience. This man is the most calm, patient, understanding, and most easiest man to talk to ever.He would give you his shoes, shirt, hat, pretty much everything off his back to make you feel at ease. The most selfless man I have ever met in my life. And I know Mike and I pray ever day that we can incorporate that into our family. He is the kind of man you look up to and always strive to be better around. He has the spirit around him 24/7. We love him so much. Aleksandra loves her Grandpa and every time she sees him she lights up with joy. She runs to him with love and can't seem to get enough of him. Pretty much we are chop liver. We are so glad she loves him so dearly and we can't wait till she can continue to grow more of a relationship with Grandpa.

This is my father, and man I love this guy! He has taught me a lot in life. I would not be the crazy, happy, outgoing, loud person I am today if it wasn't for my father (blame him)! Our family motto growing up was "Aragon's Never Give Up" as a family we have stuck to this motto through thick and thin. My father is the on who has in distilled in me this motto and it has affected my whole life. It has got me through school. jobs, family, marriage baby, church callings, and anything that seemed hard or over whelming at the moment. I am so grateful for the testimony my father has always had and has taught me to create for myself. He has been such a great example to my life.

All these wonderful men in my life have done more then they will ever know and for that I am truly grateful Happy Fathers Day 2010, We love you tons, love Hollie, Mike, and Aleksandra

6/20/10

Father's Day Breakfast 2010

Aleksandra and Mike in front of Ruth's Dinner.

Mike's Amazing breakfast, please try not to drool!

My amazing banana walnut french toast so amazing, weird it was on the light menu lol.

Couldn't ask for more amazing friends!!

Cute Miss. Lola and Jess

Aleksandra enjoying breakfast.

Ivins (look I can spell) the happiest and most accepting couple ever.

Wheatleys + Sofi the nicest most genuine couple ever.

Me and Aleksandra enjoying the beautiful patio.

Our cute little family.

Jess and I.

We got to have a great day for father's day, we began by sleeping in and then joined our good friends for brunch at Ruth's diner. We ate until our hearts were content. Conversation was delightful we had good laughs and really enjoyed ourselves. It was Mikes first Saturday off in months so of course we put this day to good use. After breakfast we sent our friends off to the zoo because Mike is a bit of a wuss when it comes to the heat and we went home took naps and relaxed. Thanks friends for a great day!

BOMB fire, yes I said BOMB

Aleksandra and her good friend Lola. We did have do give both of them a chip to take this picture.

Aleksandra in her 25cent yard sale chair, she loves it so much.

Two of our favorite friends Ever.

Daddy Enjoying Dinner.

All of us and the kids.

A Great fire, done by the husbands!

The kids and us (Sorry Cindy).

Mike being a nerd!

We had such a great time in the mountains by the fire and the water. We made some food (well some of us did). We joked around we made memories, we just had a great time enjoying one an others company. Thanks Jessica for putting this together! Such a fun way to start summer and a weekend.