KANSAS :)

We have been in Kansas for a little over a month now and it has been pretty fun. I have gotten tons of great photos but sometimes it takes forever to upload pics and I just hate waiting. Pics will come soon I promise.

What we have been up too...

*Staying inside for the most part because it has been very hot. So hot in fact we had to buy another AC for our trailer(the window kind).

*Driving to the YMCA about every other day to go work out and swim at their water park. Tori loves it and is even getting used to their little daycare system that they have while moms work out. Down side to going is I am putting miles on the jeep and I am eating more yummy stuff cause why not if I work out :)

* Walking around the trailer park so that gizmo can get a little exercise and not feel like we don't love him.

*Going to the Mall with aunt Jordan who came to visit and Cassie and the Boys. Also McCalisters which is an awesome Deli!

*Sundays are great too because Justin has the Day OFF!!! YAY. Usually we go to Wichita and have lunch and do a little shopping. Still have not made it to the church here but I will eventually. I love meeting new people and see how the church is a little different due to the different state.

That's about it but hopefully I will get pics up to show a little more of our life here in Kansas :)

Come and Gone...

Here are some fun Photos from the past few months we were around our Family and Friends!

4th of July

Lovin on Collin!

Play date at Cousin Capri's house :)

St Ge and Tiff's Baby shower weekend!

18 months old and such a cutie pie!

Well...we have been From Cali to Evanston and now to Kansas since march. I love this traveling thing for now but wow how I have started missing all my family and friends after only a few short days. Kansas is fun so far but like I said it's only been a few days :) It is so warm here and I love that! Evanston has been nice but even the 4th of July was pretty chilly!


Tori is going so fast. Once I took away her binki about 1 month ago she has become such a chatter box and has progressed more then I could have ever thought! The dr asked me at her 18 month check-up if she knew at lest 20 words. I was shocked because I bet she knows at least 200.


The other day we asked Tori if she wanted a brother or sister...she said Brother :) We may just have to think about another little baby at our place. Tori loves babies but who knows how she will feel when she looses some of my attention...WE SHALL SEE!!!

We will keep every one posted on our new jourey!

MOTHER'S DAY

The Gift of Life

I didn't give you the gift of life,

But in my heart I know.

The love I feel is deep and real,

As if it had been so.

For us to have each other

Is like a dream come true!

No, I didn't give you the gift of life,

Life gave me the gift of you.

*I love this Poem and can not explain how lucky I feel to be a mom.

I am not sure that I should be one or that I am the best all I know as my daughter sure makes being a mom seem easy. I see other mom's and do not know what I would do if I were in their shoes. Through all these changes we have been going through this past year Tori has been such a trooper.

Justin and Tori made today special by just being with and there for me. We went to Santa Cruz with my Father-in-Law and enjoyed the day. Rode on rides like we were at the carnival.

Today was great and I expect many more AMAZING Mother's Days to come.

*Ps...If you didn't already know my mom shaped me to be the person I am today. I love her and still have so much to learn from her. I am so glad I got to be back in Evanston for three months enjoying her company!

Cali:) and Late Easter...

This not what I expected to see in California but so beautiful!!

Fresh Fruits stands everywhere... this one was awesome...could have spent all day there~Casa De La Fuita(I think that was the name)

Bubba Gumps is awesome. If you love seafood. If not just order an Avocado and Smoothie and you will be great. Just ask Tori :0

Ok..yes it is a leash. And yes I think people that have their kids on them are crazy but...I have turned into a crazy mom. She wants to walk and doesn't like to hold hands sometimes so this is what works. I can't believe it but YES.

Monterey Bay. We didn't spend much time at the beach because it was slightly cold but we all enjoyed it anyways. Brandon Butters, Paul Newby and my Honey ( in the photo)

Gotta have a family photo and remmeber all our adventures :)

Starting the long journey to Cali.. Gustine/ Santa Nella is the town we are living it. It is not a big city Like Fresno, San Fran or LA but it seems nice. But, lets just say we are definately the minority here.

***Sorry so late but this was just a few photos from our little Easter fun***

The bunny arrived...

These girls are so sweet together and we hope they will grow up to be very good friends. What fun they had during this special season!

Loves the chocolate...but what can't she have anymore? Cause she will turn out like mommy :) Sad to say but I don't deprive her. She does get some Choco every once in a while.

Day before Easter Egg Hunt. Inside due to bad weather but they had a blast and oh the mounds of candy they got. Lets just say momma did help eat it.

Thanks to Grandma and Grandpa G for all the fun. They definately spoiled the girls and made the day enjoyable for all of us!

Love our family soooo much!



* More updates soon from our new town Santa Nella, California*

March Funness...

Sunday before Easter~Such a girly girl!!

Potty Training..Kind-of

Little Vaca to Mesquite/St. George

Result of all the fun we were having at the Casa Blanca Pool :)

She will kill me someday when she sees this but I love it!

Project Completed! Grandpa Moon made this amazing Toddler Bed for Tori.

He did an amazing job and it will be something we can treasure forever!!

March was fun month for us. More Funness to come!

Walker Update~

Tori is getting so BIG and Smart!!!

15 months tomorrow...and here are some updates.

• Letting me finally put on her jewlery...braclets :)
• Saying "plesss"(please in such a sweet soft voice), "cado" (Avadcado), "shos" (shoes) "Dad" not dada :) "ape" (Justin is teaching her that and I remind her it's Momma :) "sacks"(socks).
• Still loves her shoes and her favs are Pink with furr at the top! Yes she picks out her own shoes. Most of the time.

All Dressed up~ No place to go but lookin good. These are the favorite shoes. I love them. They click all around the house while she walkes. I think TOri likes them cause she makes noise and gets lots of attention.

Visiting Grandma G at work...If it's nice we take a short walk. Grandma got somewhat of a kiss for giving Tori a sweedish fish.

Having a blast while visitng the Whicker family. Aren't they the cutest lil cousins??

I hate to admit this but she is starting to get the Cheesey Grin her momma has :)

Hanging outside on a nice Evanston day.

Also, TOri loves sidewalk chalk. She doesn't use it but loves to carry it around. She wont drop it until she gets something sweet...ie mm's.

In Star Valley~Trying on Great Grandma Hoopes's shoes.

Happy Valentines Day!!!

I swear they look more a like each and every day.
I will post more pics. soon that show this...the profile is crazy :) At least I think so.

Took Tori to the Ice ponds. Such a bad idea. She had no fun!!! Slipped!! and got a small Split lipVery sad...We learned our lesson!



Anyways....life goes on and we are all growing, changing, having fun, seeing family and planning new Adventures. LIFE IS GOOD!!

My Beautiful Girly Girl~

Time is flying by. Tomorrow my Torrance Sue will be 14 months. I can't believe how fast she is growing. I love to experiance life with her every single day. She is always doing new things that surprising me. How can such a little angel be so smart? I don't know. Although she doesn't say many words she understands most everything(not sure about the word "no" yet though). She knows that when I say, "go throw that away", she should put the item in the garbage. She loves to throw away her dirty diapers... Or when I say, "which foot should we put the sock on?" she will put one foot by my hand. My favorite though is when I say, "that is hot!" She will hold out her hand and very quitely say "hot" (at least that's what I hear.) And it really doesn't matter what I say is "hot". That word works well for out-lets :) Also when she has a stuffy nose and I say,"lets blow...blow" she grabs a tissue usually and blows. Somtimes a sock works or just her hand but she knows it will clear that stuffy nose.

Also Tori is such a girly girl. She has loved her purse since 12 months. Now loves necklaces but doesn't keep them on long. Loves to try on shoes that are by the front door. She also loves her bright pink crocks that almost fit. And loves the sweets! One great thing about it though is she loves not only chocolate but also fruit.

Oh and last but not least...she loves pop. Ya, not a good habit to already have but it's true and she knows when you've got it. She is such a guzzler :)

So much more.....