HAPPY '7TH' BIRTHDAY TO MY KAYLA!!!

Happy Birthday Kayla (my) Shay;) I love you so much more than you know=)
Another year has passed and it is just so crazy that My little princess is '7'!!! It is so amazing seeing the changes she has gone through in the last year. She is just the most amazingly loving, caring, sweetest daughters a mom could ask for!!!

update

Alright so as my mom so lovingly pointed out I need to update my blog... I am so lousy at this thing but hopefully I will get better...
Anyways....
So this summer we have been busy doing fun family things and it is not over yet we have a few things planned in the coming weeks that I think will put a huge smile on someones face... Can't say much as it is a surprise... But since the last update we have had a few family fun days going to Disneyland a couple of times and to legoland... We have been swimming to help the kids improve a bit seeing as they are in swimming lessons now, which they are doing awesome in. Kayla started in level 2 just 3 weeks ago and has graduated to level 3 already! She is already jumping off the diving board and she loves it, but this week she promised me that she will jump off the high dive, but we will see=) Wes is doing great but he is being really stubborn at the same time. He will not put his head in the water, but he has taken a huge step forward by not needing a towel every time water gets in his eyes. But I think he will stick with level one for a bit longer. One thing that is way exciting is that Wes is finally potty trained!!! He had been pulling the stubborn card with that too but We finally got it down!!! I am so excited because this means no more diapers for me!!! Ever!!! On another exciting note Kayla is now in second grade as most of you know and even after a month the improvements she has made are amazing!!! She is now reading harder books with very little help, so this makes me very happy and I think her seeing me read is showing her that reading is more enjoyable than torture;) LOL
Lets see...

We also had a Birthday party for Kayla with her friends last weekend which was a blast but oh so exhausting... It was a more traditional Birthday party, with the games , (and yes pin the tail on the donkey was included as you can see from the pics), birthday cake (cupcakes), piniata, and goodie bag feel... And it was oh so fun, but I am glad it is over. But I would like to thank Tish,Ry, Mom, Carl, and Ernie for all their help without them I don't think I would've been able to handle all those kids... BUt it turned out great and the best part is it but a smile on Kayla's face=)

With me I am still going. I am still on summer break from school which has been torture on my mind as it often wonders when my mind is on hiatus... HAHA but I start school again the end of this month and I will be pretty busy with that as I am attempting 16 credits this time. But I will get'r done and hopefully with my running 4.0. (crossing my fingers)! The last month I have been able to enjoy a lot such as Disneyland and Legoland and swimming, but I have also had the opportunity to go to Faith Hill and George Lopez which were both amazing and so much fun=)

I think that about sums up this update.

Loves, Hugs, and Kisses
Ambs

Back from Utah and so glad

So as some of you know My kids and I were up in Utah for a week and we have now arrived back home so little miss Kayla could get back to school... She started 2nd grade today and I just can't believe it...
They are both growing up so fast...
Anyways....
We had a great time in Utah and had a blast with our friends and family... The kids spent some time with their dad and had a blast with him. I am glad we got down there even if it was only for a week it was fun for all... I only wish I could have seen more of my friends, but I decided that next time I am there I am going to plan a huge party and we will all just get together so we can see everyone at once. It is so hard trying to see everybody... I miss you all!!!
On another note because I went to Utah I missed the summer semester of school and will have to tack on another semester of school but what a do I think I am doing it the right way it keeps me sane!!! I work my butt off but it all pays off when I see a 4.0 on my transcripts at the end of the semester!!! WOOT!!!
Well I hope you enjoy the pics!!!
Loves, hugs, and kisses
Ambs, Kayla and Wes

I also wanted to share with you some of the other things we have been doing the last few months... So here is another slide show with various pictures from Disneyland, The Christmas Carol train tour, Reagan Library, our Camp out in moms room, visiting with aunt Mandy and Dallas, Cup cake Creations from Kayla, Wes and Auntie Tish, Picnics, The Beach, and also Stage Coach... It was all so much fun!!!

Its been toooo long...........

So I woke up this morning and one of my first thoughts was that I have not done a post on here in almost 2 months... So I just thought I would let you know that we are all well and doing great. But we have been extremely busy (well more me than the kids ) and this has become the last priority. But I will try and get a few updates and pics up here as soon as my school ends which is next week. Then I won't be so caught up in school work....
I hope you all are well and I hope to see you all soon=)
Loves, hugs, and kisses
Amber and the kids

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY WESLEY!!!!

So My little man turned '3' today and I can not believe it!!!!
Again I am reminded at how time flies!!! OY!!!

I am so grateful to have such an amazing fun spirited little guy in my life it has been so great to see him grow and learn... From the first moment I held him to now I know what an incredible joy was added to my life... He has such the personality that can get anyone to smile from ear to ear!!! His way of thinking and talking is almost like a mini comedian at times... LOL He brings so much joy and laughter to my life and many others... He is the most incredible, sweet spirited, fun loving, inspiring, happy, little guys you will ever meet... (He too has a slight attitude and sneakiness about him, but I wouldn't trade him for the world.)



Wesley, I love you more, mostest, ever, always, too infinity and , BEYOND!!!
Love your Mommy=)

An Update

So I have come to the realization that I am horrible on keeping up on this blogging... While some of my friends can update daily or at the very least weekly I can maybe manage like once every month to 2 months... After kids and school and everything else I just don't find this on my todo list...
Anyways....
Quick update...
Lets see the kids are doing fantastic they have been growing like weeds and learning so much the last few months its been fun... Kayla is having a blast with her friends and school, she is improving on her reading everyday... Wesley will be 3 on Saturday and he is well aware that its almost his birthday and he is very slowly taking to potty training but he is being very stubborn... But he will get there...
As for me I have just been going to school taking everyday as it comes... I myself just had a birthday which was one of the best I have had in years:) I had so much fun at Disneyland with my kids, Ry, and Tish... The best part was the Birthday button =) LOL Oh yeah and the $69 gift card I received was cool as well... (for those of you who don't know on your Bday this year you get to get in free to Disneyland!!! Or if you have an annual pass you get a choice of a few different things, one being a gift card for the amount of a ticket)
Anyhow, it was a lot of fun... I also got a lot of really great gifts=)
We also went to Goofy's kitchen again for mine and Wes' Bday dinner which was a lot of fun as well, even though Wes was a bit crabby at first...
Everything else is moving right along we still enjoy living out here and can't wait to hit the beach again...
I hope all is well with everyone...
I will post pictures soon, but I have run out of time and have to get ready for school...
Loves, hugs, and kisses
Ambs

Dec '08 - Jan '09

Okay okay I know how lazy I have been with this the last few months but I like to add a slide show of pictures as well and frankly I have not wanted to do it... But I will...

So Lets see the last month well as most of you know we went to SLC for christmas which was great, but I do have to say I do not miss the snow or being cold, there was so much snow it was ridiculous... The kids had a bit of fun in the snow though... Christmas was great and for the first time I actually didn't feel stressed... How ever giving up my kids for part of the day was really hard for me and I feel bad for the kids because they have to go from house to house to house to please everybody... It sucks when you have to revolve your life around others to please them... But all in all in was a great time and I know my kids had a great time... It was good for them to see Jeremy...
I am so grateful to my family for helping us to get up to Utah for Christmas so we could be together for the holidays... I got to spend a ton of time with my Grandma and Grandpa Lukes and I actually learned things about my grandmothers past that I never knew... I can honestly say that they are some of the strongest people I know they are incredible people and I am honored to call them my grandparents. It was so great to see my family and friends that I got to see... I wish I would have had more time to visit with more of my friends but I will be down often.
We also spent a lot of time visiting Kylie, Kayla's bestest friend and it is just so much fun to watch them together and Wesley tagging right along... ( I think Wes has a crush on Kylie he always has to sit by her and be close to her, Its the cutest thing ever!!!) But it was so great for me too because I got to spend some much needed time with my Bridget, we had so much fun and made so many great memories, I also got to meet Brooklyn for the 1st time and I enjoyed it so much.
I also got to go back to my roots at Sucasa a few nights while I was down and it was so great. I didn't think I would miss that place but I do... I saw so many of my regulars and friends and I was reminded of how great people are and why I stayed as long as I did... Sucasa will always be considered a second family to me...

Lets see what else... oh yeah I got to meet up with some friends that I haven't seen in years and we had a great time hanging out I only wish I had more time with them... I got a lot of family time in and met my new niece Hailey, but I didn't get the chance to meet my nephew Bennet but soon I hope... BUt it was great to be around the family...

New years was bitter sweet for me it was sort of like an turning point in my life, It pulled at my heart in so many ways... I was sad to experience it alone in a sense, but I was so happy that I have gotten "ME" back, that I have my kids and that I have a whole lot of incredible people in my life... I reflected on the last year And I realized that even though I lost a lot, I gained a whole lot more... I got a lot closer to my family, I found out I have a sister, Alex, who I am excited to get to know along with my niece Catherine, I truly found out who really mattered in my life and who my true friends are, I gained some great friends whom I owe tremendously for what they have done for me, but most importantly I gained a new out look on life and a new meaning and understanding of who I am and who I want to be which will in the end help me and my children to grow so much as a family and individuals...

I hope you all have a great year this year...
I miss and Love you all!!!
Ambs

Just a note

So really quickly I just want to say how excited I am to be able to come up to Utah for the Holidays... It's been 6 month's since we have seen everyone one and we are so grateful that we are able to make it back up for a small break. I am hoping that we will be able to see as many of you as we can...
On a side note I am dreading the freezing cold weather everyone is telling me about... That is for sure one thing that I do not miss about Utah. Oy snow.... Oh well it is all worth it to see all our friends and family.
I hope you all have a great next week and you all stay safe...
Much Love,
Ambs

Things I am Thankful for...

So I took this post idea from one of my bestest friends Steph....
THINGS I AM THANKFUL FOR
Here it goes:


* MY KIDS 2 of the most amazing people in my life I never knew what love was until I experienced them... They are the 2 who can ALWAYS make me smile when I am sad. They are my heart and my life... And with them by my side I know I can conquer ANYTHING life throws my way....
* My Mom and Carl the 2 people who have always been there for us and who never cease to amaze me. Thank you for always understanding and loving us no matter what... Thank you for everything you will never fully know how grateful I am to you both for what you have done for me and the kids...
* My brother Ryan and Tish who are always there for my kids showing them a great time. They are incredible examples of an aunt and uncle.
* My Grandma and Grandpa Lukes who are 2 amazingly wonderful people who have shown me what strength is.
* My dad and Jill for supporting me in everything I do and for always loving me no matter how intolerable I have been in the past.
* Bridget who has been my best friend for 15 years and counting... She has been my rock and my other half and I know that she will always be there for me no matter what because she has proven it over and over again...
* JoAnn my newest friend who from the second we started talking has been my guardian angel... She has shown me that it is okay to feel the things I need to then to let it all go... And that I can do it all with a smile... She will with out a doubt be a life long best friend...
* Every single one of My friends! They have been here for me from the start and have never left my side no matter how much I was going through. They kept my head above water when ever I wanted to sink. And for that I am grateful... ( you all know who you are)
* The opportunity to be ME with no holding back
* The chance to go to school to become something more
* My strength I am thankful that god has given me strength to endure all lives curve balls.
* My extended family members for all the times they were there for my kids and myself. They helped us so much. (you know who you are)
* For all the luxuries in life that some people never have the chance to have.(clothes, a roof, and transportation.)
* For the opportunity I had to work with some of the most amazing people at Sucasa I had some of the best times of my life in that little restaurant. Every second that I spent with you guys was amazing and I am so glad that we have become so close... Sucasa will always hold a special place in my heart.
* Also for all the incredible life long friends I met while serving at Sucasa... My regulars That I had the pleasure to serve for years. You guys are the best and I am so glad I had the chance to meet each and everyone of you... Each one of you have taught me so much... Thank you for always being there for me through the last 10 years.
* I am grateful for all my life lessons I have learned thus far... Because without them I would not be who I am today.
* Laughter one thing that I think is really important in life. If your not laughing your not living...
* The ability to Love and be Loved it is truly an amazing thing
* God
* Life
* Everyone who has stood up and fought for our rights and others and given us the opportunity to do just this.
* I am thankful For a lot in life and this is just a small portion of what I am Thankful for...

To all my friends and family you have no clue how much this thanksgiving means to me because of you... This last year has been one heck of a ride but it was all so worth it. Each and everyone of you have taught me things that I can take with me any where in life and for that I thank you... You have all shown me love and strength and also helped me to become who I am... Each of you have a special place in my heart...

I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A GREAT THANKSGIVING! Remember to embrace those you love and be grateful for them...

I love you all!!!
AMBS

Halloween 2008

This Halloween was a lot of fun because both the kids were actually into it... We carved the pumpkins and had chili dogs for dinner then we were on our way to score some candy...

Wes was as you see BUZZ LIGHTER "TO INFINITI AND BEYOND"... It was so much fun and he had the light ray that made the sounds even... He had so much fun with it... when he saw cars he would shoot them with his light rays... LOL aw it was great...Unfortunately Wes Fell asleep at like the 2nd to last house before getting home... He was exhausted. (Well wouldn't you be if you were Buzz Light year!!!) HAHA he loved it and at least he lasted that long...


Then we had our little Princess Jasmin who was absolutely Beautiful... She loved dressing up and playing the part as Jasmin... She actually got mad at me because I didn't refer to her as "PRINCESS"... It was so funny... She had so much fun trick or treating, but after her bucket got full and heavy she called it quits... I asked her if she was sure and she insisted that we go home... She wanted to pass out candy to the tricker treaters at home....

Now me I went back to the 70's again Which was fun... I never dress up and I wanted to go all out and go buy me a new costume and all but I just did with what I had and had fun...