I'm Baaaaaaaaack!!

These past few weeks have been a little CRAZY for the Guiles Family!! School ended, Bridger celebrated his 8th birthday with a "basketball" themed party, I threw a surprise party for Kips 40th birthday, we had scout camp, baseball games, Bridger's baptism, basketball camp, and a week a Lake Powell. WHEW!!!! Here are a few pictures from our festivities......

8-year-old boys have sooooooo much energy!!

My attempt at making basketball cupcakes.

Make a wish!!

40 and FOXY!!!

A party just isn't a party without some Depends!!

Bridgee and his best cousin Chance on his baptism day.

My 3 sons.....handsome little guys aren't they?!

What an exciting day for Bridger!!

*Stay tuned for my Lake Powell post............

Mother's Day

This year, I was able to celebrate Mother's Day with my mom, my husband, my kids, and some very special mothers that I know.....

My mom (she's the best), my sister, and me.

My mother-in-law, Diann, and her boys, Kip (luv him) and Kasey.

Kenna, my sister's mother-in law (she smells really good!)

Bentlee...she is one of the reasons that my Mother's Day was soooo special!!

Two proud mothers/grandmothers!!

Tutu cute

I have a new cleaning lady. She is GREAT!!

She is available 24/7.....

I can pay her in Reeses Peanut Butter Cups...

She cleans in a tutu...

Who could ask for anything more??

Boo-Boo turns 2!

Bentlee (Boo-Boo) turned 2 on April 7. She LOVES Dora, so of course, we had to have a Dora birthday party!! Bentlee was in "Dora heaven." She got a Dora doll, Dora book, Dora pajamas, Dora backpack, Dora towel, and a Dora blanket. Dora was EVERYWHERE!! It is soooo much fun having a little girl in our house. She is a little ball of fire, but I can't imagine my life without her. She has added such a spark to our family!! We love her so much!!

It's hard to believe that in 2 years she has gone from this...

to this!

Mimi and Papa bought her a new pink bike!

She was nice enough to share her pretend makeup with her brothers!

She wasn't sure what to think about the candle, but after she finally blew it out, she yelled "again!"

I think she was tired of pictures!!

Tag...I'm it !

I have been tagged by my friend/hair dresser, Jessica. I have never done this before, so here goes...

4 shows I like to watch...
1. Dr. Phil
2. The Bachelor
3. Modern Family
4. 19 Kids and Counting (what is she thinking?)

4 things I am passionate about...
1. My family
2. Dressing up my little girl
3. Taking pictures of EVERYTHING
4. Locking doors

4 phrases I say a lot...
1. "Where's Boo?"
2. "Luv u!"
3. "Who stinks?"
4. "Buckle up!"

4 things I have learned from the past...
1. Don't sweat the small stuff
2. Don't let Bentlee play in the car with the car keys in it
3. Just because someone has a stop sign, doesn't necessarily mean that they will stop
4. My mom had soooo much patience when we were growing up

4 places I want to go...
1. New York
2. Australia
3. On another cruise...anywhere
4. Disneyland

4 things I did yesterday...
1. Went to church
2. Had a little nap
3. Changed several diapers
4. Went to Dairy Queen...oops!!

4 things I am looking forward to...
1. Easter
2. Bentlee's birthday
3. Bridger's baptism
4. Lake Powell

4 things I love about Winter...
1. My Christmas Tree
2. The Christmas Season
3. Hot chocolate
4. Island Park

4 things on my wish list...
1. Denim capris that actually look cute on me
2. Warm weather and sunshine
3. A personal trainer, chef and maid
4. A different entry way on my house & more room

4 people I am tagging...
1. Melissa W.
2. Tayli N.
3. Sydney C.
4. Wendy B.

Thanks Jess!!

Mexican Riviera

We're back!!! Last week we had the amazing experience of boarding a cruise ship, and setting sail for Mexico. We spent 7 wonderful, fun filled days with our boys and our great friends, Steve & Kelly Clark, and Mike & Audra Pike and their boys Jordan, Keaton, and Treyden. Bentlee stayed home with Mimi and Papa. (thanks mom and dad!!) Although we missed her a TON, it was fun getting to spend some quality time with our boys. We went on a pirate ship in Puerto Vallarta, toured the city in Mazatlan, and spent some time on Lovers Beach in Cabo San Lucas. This cruise was a surprise from Kip. He planned the whole thing...and surprised us on Christmas morning. What a GREAT guy...I am soooo lucky to have him!! Here are a few pics from our trip..

Every evening we would return to our rooms to find a new "towel animal" on our beds. The boys could hardly wait to see what the new animal would be. Here are a couple of their favorites...

Keaton, Brey, Bridger, Treyden and Branon

This was the pirate ship that we rode on in Puerto Vallarta.

The pirate ship made Bridger feel a little queezy...apparently a little tired too!

Branon patiently waiting for the waves. We dumped 5 lbs. of sand out of his shorts after we left the beach!!

Nintendo DS is a GREAT investment if you are looking for something to keep your kids quiet and entertained. We had several people tell us how well behaved our kids were. Thanks Nintendo DS!! :)

A view of our ship and a beautiful Mexico sunset.
( I took this picture while standing in front of a Mexico Wal*Mart)

Bridger...lookin' like a little monkey.

The Gang!

A cathedral church in Mazatlan.

Branon stood in the hall of the cruise ship one evening with his foam lizard and entertained a group of drunk college boys who came stumbling by. It was quite hilarious!!

The markets in Mexico are a little different than the markets here. They smelled funky too!!

Branon wandered off one evening while we were doing pictures and found himself a nice, quiet, comfy seat to lounge in!

Cabo!

What a group of handsome boys!!

The Little Tornado Strikes Again...

This is our "little tornado." We call her this because she is into EVERYTHING and leaves a path of destruction wherever she goes. Her latest incident involved a bottle of conditioner. Her hair, face, pajamas and the bathroom sink & counter top were caked with conditioner. She tried...most of it ended up in her hair...where it should be. It's hard to be mad at her when she looks so satisfied and proud of herself!!

No...those aren't false teeth. It's just Bentlee's favorite binkie. Unfortunately, it makes her look like a "hillbilly!" The boys think it is hilarious!!!

After helping me clean up, she went straight to the tub!