Flying to San Diego

I want to write a little about our Jenks Family Reunion trip that we just got back from. This year will be 10 years since Garrett's dad was killed. So his mom wanted everyone to be together. What a wonderful gift it was to our family. We had a great time. We enjoyed every minute of it, seeing family and visiting places we have dreamed about for a long time. I'm going to take it day by day. So here we go....................

Our flight left Spokane Sunday at 8:00am, because of it being early we spent the night in Spokane. This was the first time the kids have been on an airplane, they were very excited. The day went very well. Natalie fell asleep for 2 1/2 hours so that was a big plus. She didn't like the landing and taking off. It scared her. We flew with Justin and Heather, it was really nice. The girls love spending time with their kids, they were a big help to us.

The girls all set ready to go. I decided that I would try and make the trip special so the kids got something new each day of the trip. Day #1 was new things in their bag packs. New games, books, coloring pages, work book pages, treats.

When we arrived we had dinner at the Bahia Resort where we were all staying at. Mary did a great job to make things stress free for us. That night the kids enjoyed playing in the sandy beach with cousins we don't see enough.

Last day of school

Today was Madalyn's last day of preschool. They had a play day, what a great time the kids had. We meet at school around 11:00 for a BBQ. The kids had fun with all the water slides.

Madalyn really enjoyed school this year. She loves to learn new things and she loves being around friends. I hope she always enjoys learning. She cried all the way home because today was the last day, she wants to stay at preschool forever. I want to thank her teacher Mrs. Gray she loved her a lot and Morgan can't wait to have her next year.

Yes, another birthday....

Happy 28th Birthday DADDY!!! We love you so much. Tonight at dinner the girls told Garrett what their favorite things to do with him was: wrestle, make pancakes, play games. We had a nice dinner at home tonight.

The kids woke Garrett up early this morning before he had to leave for some Fire Training. They wanted him to open his gifts. We didn't do to much for his birthday, we are calling his boat his birthday present. The girls didn't like that. They wanted to have some thing to give him. I did buy him some socks, and new swim shorts, and a key chain for the boat. Your a great dad, and husband.
All the birthdays are finally over, now we can get ready for Disneyland. ( About a week away)

Finally 4

Our Princess Morgan turned 4 years old on Tuesday May 19th. She has been looking forward to this for a long time. She is so cute, now that she is 4 she can do so much more on her own. She thinks she has grown alot taller now that she is 4. She is looking forward to going to Pre School next fall. She loves to learn, sing, paint her nails, pick flowers, ride her bike, wear PINK, and play with her two best friends her sisters.

Morgan has seen this doll in the store for awhile and really wanted it. I keep telling her to ask for it for her birthday and so what a nice surprise to see it on her birthday cake.

We had all the family over for cake and ice cream on Sunday to celebrate all 3 of their birthdays.

Morgan opening her gifts Tuesday morning.

She loves these, she looks so sweet.

Morgan got spoiled this birthday. Her big gift was the doll house, she is loving it. Every little girl needs one of these. It is so fun to sit and listen to what they are saying while playing. SOOO cute the things they come up with. Morgan had a good day, in the afternoon we went to Red Robin for her birthday. She wanted to pay for her and dad's birthday dinner, she brought her money with her and when we sat at our seat she gave the waiter her penny. She was so proud. Morgan is our dreamer, she loves to be a princess and especially loves Cinderella. She is so tiny, she could wear 24 months pants very tiny around the waist. We love you Morgan. You have such a kind and gentle heart.

Grandma Eppich

Last week the girls and I went to my grandma Eppich's grave. We meet some of my mom's family in there, then we all went to lunch. It was a great time. The girls had lots of questions, the older they get the more they understand. They wanted to know all about her, it was nice to be able to reflect on her. She was the was the best grandmother ever, we miss her a lot. I can't believe that it will be 9 years this year.
Natalie was asleep in the car.

Birthday Girl

Today is Natalie's 2nd Birthday. She is such a joy in our life, she brings lots of laughter to our family. I went into labor with her on Mothers Day and what a treat she has been. I love her so much.
We started the day by opening gifts, the older girls wanted her to open them as soon as we got up. Natalie was really excited about her cake. She loves butterflies so we tried a butterfly puzzle cake. It didn't turn out as well as I hoped but she loved it so that is all the counts right. (at least I keep telling myself that).

Mom and Natalie

This is the puzzle cake, they are different shape cupcakes. It was fun for the kids, it looks like a cake but they are cupcakes.

For Her birthday she got: new sandals, jacket, slip n slide, barbie car, and princess stickers. She was excited to open the gifts and wanted to do it all by herself.

We love our little girl so much, we realize she is no longer a baby any more. When you ask her if she is your princess she will say "No daddy's baby". Here are a few fun things about Natalie

Favorite food: shrimp, (she will eat more than Garrett can)

Favorite color: pink or blue

Favorite song: songs from the movie Annie, or "spider song"

Favorite book: any book that talks about babies or has pictures of babies

Favorite person: Sarah or Dad

Favorite treats: fruit snacks

Favorite movie: Annie or Super Why

Favorite Words: Please, snacks, mommy's bed

She loves to be rocked like a baby.

She loves her 2 blankets and real looking baby, she has to sleep with them every night. Then finds the tags on the blankets rubs them against her face before she can fall asleep.

We love you so much Natalie and are so happy you are a happy healthy little girl.

Here are a few pictures of our first fishing trip with the new boat. We finally got the cover made for it so we could take it out and keep the kids warm. We went to potholes. We came home with 3 walleye. I caught the biggest one. It was great to beat Garrett.

Dad and Madie enjoying the fishing, and some treats.

Can we drive the boat dad??????

Natalie doing what she does best.........sleeping. It was really nice to have lots of room to move around and have a place to put her when she fell asleep.

Garrett and the kids in the boat. Garrett spent one afternoon buffing the outside of the boat, it looks great. It's funny how much time we spend trying to take care of the boat. I guess when you have saved money for a long time to buy it you take better care of it. We are going to love this summer fishing.

Field Trip

On Tuesday Madalyn and her preschool class went on a field trip. Their teacher wanted to teach them about fire safty and what firefighters do. What a fun few hours it turned out to be, the kids just loved it. Throughout the tour the kids eyes were so big, and smiling from ear to ear. The fire station is every kids dream place to be.

Morgan got to squirt the hose, it about knocked her down. The class got to try on clothing, see where they sleep and eat, watch a fire safty movie, go inside the fire truck, and look at some really cool things. Morgan also got to go on the field trip, she thought she was a preschooler. It was very cute. It was fun for them to go and see Garrett and show their friends around. When we got in the car to leave Madalyn said "Mom, my dad is the coolest". After that we went to the park for a few hours for the kids to play. The weather was not that good but the kids didn't care.

Mothers Day 2009

Garrett and Kids got up early Friday morning to make me breakfast in bed. It was great to sleep in an extra hour. I was not expecting this, we usually make each other breakfast in bed on mothers day and fathers day but Garrett was going to have to work on saturday so that would mean that he would get home just in time to make it to church sunday morning. Can you believe that he thought about it and planned to do it a few days before? What a great treat. The kids always love doing this, they made different shape pancakes.

Yesterday was mother's day and I really enjoyed the day with family. I'm so glad that I'm able to be a mother here on this earth, my heavenly father has blessed us with 3 wonderful kids and a great husband that I love with all my heart. Being a mom is one of the hardest jobs in the world, but I really love it. I want to express my love to my mom and to Garrett's mom, they are the best. We are very blessed to have two wonderful women that love and support our family in all we do.

For mother's day I told Garrett not to get me anything cause we just bought a boat and are going to disneyland in a few weeks so the money is needed to go elsewhere but he just could not resist. He bought me a new skillet which was very badly needed in our home. Madalyn made me the flower container at preschool. She was very excited to give it to me. Overall I had a great day, Thanks so much for making me feel special and loved.

Aunt Emily's House

The 3 girls went to Emily house a few weeks ago. She took the kids for a little while so I could get some painting done. They just love their aunts, it is really nice to have a few of them live close. We will miss Emily & Brock when they move this Winter.

The boy with the girls is Brock's cousin Collin, he lives by them. The girls just thought he was the coolest thing. Madalyn and Morgan spent the night but Natalie came home to sleep with mom. My kids are always asking if they can go sleep at someones house. They love sleepovers.

The girls getting ready for bed, Emily said they didn't fall asleep until 10:30 pm. What a Party!!