can't do it all...

So as you know, a few months back I was hired on as SPHS coed cheer's asst. coach, yesterday I had to tell them I would no longer be able to fulfill my duties for their team. My job offered me a great opportunity to transfer to another store, one that does 4X's the volume of the store I was currently working at. I have come to really like the company (Gymboree) as an employer. They are comparable to Starbucks with their benefits, advancement and growth with the company opportunities. Even though it means more work, I just could not pass the offer up! Then with Kaden and Kohl both starting their practices next week it was making me nervous and sad thinking about missing out on any of their games and practices. So no free Florida or Vegas trips for me this year! It is the right decision and it felt good when I realized it was all going to be too much and I would quit. So on the the next challenge, helping get my new store get back in order. As of right now, I am the only manager, or employee for that matter, on the schedule that plans to be there next month (they had issues with the old manager who ended being let go which caused many of the girls to leave). And although I have only been with the company for 4 months they are pretty much throwing me into the middle of chaos, but I am excited at the chance to get my foot in the door even more with this great company and keep working my way up :)

Another Fun Weekend!

This weekend Kaden had his first football event. San Marcos Pop Warner held a Hike-a-Thon for the kids to raise money instead of having to sell candy or wrapping paper (thank goodness!!!) Jason and him walked from Richland Elementary, around the school then all the way to Mission Hills High School ( it was about a 2 mile walk). They had hot dogs and drinks for the boys when they arrived. Jason said Kaden did great, but man was he tired after!

That night Jay and I attended our 10 year reunion. Before the actual event, we met up with some friends for dinner in Seaport Village. Laura (in the middle), I've known since 6th grade. I remember making up dances to Michael Jackson's "Black or White", and having our first few co-ed parties and playing......yep, Spin the Bottle! HAhaha...(Sorry Laura!) Beckie (on the right) Geez, I think I've know her since 1st grade! Lets just say we came into our rebellious teen years together with many fun, crazy stories of our freshman year in high school! The kind that make us say "yay, I wonder what kinda stunts our kids are going to pull!" haha. (There is a few more pictures I will put up soon.)

We had such a great time! Wish we all lived closer so we could do it more often!!!

Surprise!!!!

My parent's celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary this July. My sisters and family threw them a surprise anniversary party over the 4th of July weekend. We were so fortunate enough to have the generous McBride's open their home to us, even though they were at their vacation home in Belize. This is where my parent's had their wedding reception just a short 25 years ago!!!
Everything turned out amazing, they arrived at the house blind folded to all their closest friends and family. We surprised them with the opportunity to renew their vows and even blindly picked out a dress for my mom to wear. She had a bouquet and the whole 9 yards! We all ate catered dinner in the beautiful banquet room and relaxed to enjoy the company and special moments with everyone there. I know there is some very close family and friends who wish they could have been there to share this with them so here are all the pictures we have of the event!
The first slide show is more the details and setting. The second slide show is the arrival and ceremony in chronological order and the last one is the reception and rest of the evening....enjoy :)

5 years married....13 together!

Our 5th wedding anniversary is actually tomorrow, July 12th, (13 years together in September). I figured I better post this now while I have the time or the day will most likely just come and go. Tomorrow we'll be at the fields at 8am! to collect Kaden's football gear and have his first team meeting, then we'll be off to the beach for Zach's 13th birthday party. It's crazy to think that Jason met Zach back when he was only 10 weeks old and he is now 13! Life is flying by! We're going to celebrate on Sunday, my sisters are going to watch the boys for us and Jason has made reservations for somewhere (I'll find out when we get there). I'm stealing my friends anniversary blog idea and have thought of 5 reasons (5 for the years married) why I love being married to Jason!

5. There is no "his" and "her" jobs in our relationship/marriage. Together we work as a team to get whatever the given task: laundry, dishes, baths, diaper changes, taking the trash out, clean the toilets, he even makes me coffee on the weekends (even though he can't stand to drink it!)...whatever it may be. I just love that there is no line between us when it comes to raising our kids and taking care of our home.

4. I love that he is a man's man (figure of speech) He is not afraid to get dirty, when he's sick, there is no complaining, no babying needed or wanted. He knows how to change the oil in my car, tie weird kinda knots, tow a trailer like he's driving a mini coop, stick his hand down the yucky garbage disposal, pick up crazy wild animals and bugs.

3. I love how he loves me. He is so generous, thoughtful and considerate. He wants to make sure I am happy and taken care of.


2. He makes me laugh, even if I am upset (which at the time is very aggravating!) But it is a natural gift he has and it's such a great part of his character.


1. He is the BEST dad I could have ever hoped for and been given for my children. There is not a day that he doesn't put them before anything else in his life. He is their mentor, their fishing partner, driving buddy, coach, wrestling opponent, playmate, their protector and their best friend.

Special Birthday

This weekend we celebrated my Grandmother's 80th birthday! It was a great family gathering with all of her nearest and dearest friends and family, about 40+ of us! She had such a good time, we LOVE her So much!!!My grandma with my brother Zach, me, my sisters Amanda & Tara

Omar & Pop-pop with their Great Grandsons

Meet the team

So here I am! (Don't I just look like another high school girl! LOL) This past weekend we had our Cheer Camp, which was our first official meeting and practice. What a great group of kids! I am excited for the upcoming season, lots of HARD work and good times ahead!

First Lost Tooth!

Kaden had a loose tooth for about a month and tonight was finally the night! He wanted his tooth out soo bad, it was barely hanging on! We tried the string around it which loosened even more. Then pop, it fell out! He was so, so, so excited, his first baby tooth gone!

Breakfast with Daddy

Kaden and Kohl had a very special Father's Day Breakfast at their school. They had yummy fruit and pastries on blankets in the grass. They had such a good time all together and of course showing dad all their cool games and tricks and their buddies.
We Love our Daddy!!!

Breakfast picnic with my dad

Kohl loves the tire swing (ugg, makes my sick just watching it go around!) Unfortunately, Kaden got that from me and does not enjoy going on it.

Kaden's best school buddy, Caesar