The things we did not know.

The other day we pulled out the wedding album and we were all commenting on how young we looked. On your wedding day, your future seems bright, you feel unstoppable as a couple.

On our wedding day, our future looked like many things, an adventure in Hawaii, hopefully children, love, joy, happiness. We knew there would be tough times,

but I wonder if we knew the end from the beginning would we have gone running and screaming in the opposite direction....I am sure glad that we didn't. There has been trial and heartbreak and sometimes life has just plain stunk, but I am so glad we did not run away. That we had so much faith on that day!

4th of July!

Better late than never had turned into my blogging motto. I had an unfortunate accident on the 3rd. I sat on some scissors and had quite the puncture wound through my hookus. We called a trusty EMT friend and after I vehemently said no to stitches, he used tape and taped the hole back together, so needless to say I laid on my side for about 24 hours so that it would heal enough that it would not pop back open if I moved. I did not hurt as bad as I thought being stabbed in the butt would :) Luckily I was raring to go to fireworks on the 4th. We headed out to Boulder City for a fantastic fireworks show. It was one of the best I have ever seen!

Since the 4th was on a Sunday I had to make sure the kids looked patriotic. I made Samarrah a little tulle skirt, and made Ayo a "big boy" tie that ties just like his daddies. They looked so cute and festive, and Sammarah came home and bore her testimony to me, something she learned while watching people at church...she is to precious.





We had a great time with friends in Boulder City.



Ayo rocking his Aunties blue hair!


Samarrah almost burned a hole straight through her skirt with a sparkler, I had a mild coronary.


The 4th of July is definitely one of my favorite holidays. I LOVE this country and all of the freedoms we have, and am so grateful for all of those who fight to keep it that way.

Birthday boy!

Our baby boy turned three a few weeks ago. I cannot believe he is 3. Time flies by so fast. He is funny, witty, rambunctious, and full of joy. He is such a little boy sometimes bouncing off the walls. He woke up a few days after his birthday and did not want to wear diapers anymore, and has done quite well since. We had a little party for him on his birthday. I made him a train cake, his only request was a choo-choo birthday.




I made him a car holder, it folds up into the perfect travel size.


His Daddy got him a super cute Handy Manny shirt


Auntie Melany got him a baseball mitt and ball that he LOVES.


His sister got him a dump truck, he loves it because it makes awesome noises.


every birthday Auntie Alyson gets the kids a book, I think it is a great tradition. This book is nursery rhymes twisted, all the rhymes are about cars and trucks.


I made him a rocking birthday shirt.

We are so proud of who you are and the joy you bring to our family. We love you Ayo!
Love, Dad, Mom and Sister

Ayo's Birthday Part 1

Ayo just celebrated his third Birthday. I CANNOT believe he is 3 already WOW. He is so smart and witty and funny now a days. His Birthday was on a Sunday so Saturday night we took him out to see Toy Story 3 and then to have dinner at Red Robin (his favorite) We had so much fun together as a family celebrating Ayo. Here are a few pics from the night.





I will post more pics of more birthday fun ASAP!

The bestest Daddy ever!

Today we celebrated Daddy! (and Ayo because it was his birthday, but that's for a later post. Prince is such a great dad! Me and the kids got him this Nigerian soccer jersey complete with his name and number ( the day we were married) It is rocking, and he looks so frickin cute in it

My beautiful sisters got him a Lakers Basketball, they definitely hit the jackpot with this gift.

Daddy also got one of these today :)

The kids love that their daddy always takes them outside to ride their bikes and he tickles them, He is an amazing father, I can't wait to see what comes up next for us in the wild roller coaster of parenting. Love you babe! Happy Fathers Day!

HAppy Fathers day to my Dad too, he is a great man who would do ANYTHING for his family.. I am lucky he is my dad!

As I was driving with the kids to JoAnn's tonight ( it is a common occurrence) it was really quiet in the car and I had the opportunity think about my life, and I felt overwhelmingly blessed. I have the most amazing children. They are well behaved, kind, loving and the best of friends, I could not ask for more. They have beautiful little testimonies. I have a husband that is more amazing than I ever deserved. He works so hard for our family. He has put his whole heart into going back to school to do something he loves and support our family. He does all of the ironing and gets upset if I don't wait for him to come home to do the laundry ( who does that :) He has never once said anything negative about me as a homemaker, mother or wife. After a long day he never comments on how the house looks, or the kids, or me for that matter, he just jumps in and helps. He is a fantastic dad! His kids adore him. When he is gone they always talk about him, and if we go out somewhere all they talk about is how they need to bring daddy next time. He gives them all of their baths and puts them to bed every night that he is home. I treasure this time we have now. Once he graduates we know we will not see him as much. We know how special this opportunity is for our family. There are things we want so badly now in life, but we know that the Lords timing is best for us. We have learned to count our blessings and be grateful for what we have. We are so blessed to be an eternal family! Sorry that was long but Prince deserves it.

Here are a few pictures from his birthday 2 months ago. My mom had knee surgery that day so she was down and out, but we all went to P.F. Changs for dinner and then did dessert and presents at home! We got him some new things to help him wash the cars, something else he insists on doing often :)

Nightime Reading

A little nightime reading! She is so funny.

and just because they are so cute!