What a man!!!

Although Cason is my MAN...here are some pics of my little man!!! He gets bigger everyday and is finding out more about himself too!!! I'm not sure what he weighs but today he is 5months. I can't believe it. It's crazy how I'm not as strict and paranoid as I was with Ella. He's been doing the whole rice cereal thing for a while but now I'm thinking he's ready for more.

4 Year Anniversary!!!

On the 22nd, Cason and I celebrated our 4th anniversary. I feel like it should be more (not in a bad way). This last year has been so exciting. We've had a lot happen with Cason starting a new job, having another baby, moving into a new house, etc...

All fun things that have brought us even closer together!!!

I am so grateful for him and for all the fun that we have. I don't think a day goes by that he doesn't make me smile and feel like I'm the most important thing in his life! Cason truly is

ONE-OF-A-KIND!!!

Every year we switch off on who plans the anniversary...this year was mine so I thought it would be fun to leave the kids for a few days (thank you mom & dad) and spend some good, no interrupted, quality time. Cason, being skeptical that I would find the cheapest hotel, made the hotel arrangements and I got to planning the rest!

We got to Marina Del Ray on Thursday, layed out by the pool for the couple of hours that it was sunny. Then we got ready for the night and drove into Hollywood where we ate dinner and saw "Wicked". I have been wanting to see it since it first came out in New York but never had the chance when my sister lived there. Friday...in the rain and cold we spent the day at Universal Studios. We got front of the line passes (the best thing in the world) and all you can eat braclets!!! Saturday we met up with one of my old roomates, had lunch and met her fiance, then made the drive back.

At Venice beach! Our tattoos...don't worry...of course they're fake!!! And a cute seal that was next to the Pier!

Happy Birthday Mom!!!

Happy Birthday!!!

I am not very smooth with words and hopefully this post will let you know what a great mom I have! For tradition, every birthday we celebrate in the family, we go around and say things we love and appreciate about that person. Some of the things that were said were:

• is selfless
• compassionate
• a "Great" grandma
• appreciated now more than ever now that we have kids
• fun loving
• easy to talk to & a great listener
• her grandkids light up when they see her enter the room!

My mom truly is the greatest!!! I can't think of a time that she hasn't been there for me! When I was up at school, she would be there without hesitation if I needed a shoulder to cry on or groceries in my fridge. She made every hard time in my life so much easier. Growing up and even more today she has always been a true friend and someone I can always talk to and get advice from. She has taught me so many things about myself and who I want to be. She is someone I look up to and want to be like!

I LOVE YOU MOM!!!

CUTE COUSINS!!!

(Melinda, Bentley, Aunt Peg, Addelyn, Ella, & Me)

Before Melinda went back to Milwaukee, we were able to "sort of" able to get a picture of the 3 cousins. I wouldn't say they were at their best, but still fun that we got them together! It was a blast having my sister here in town (under the circumstances). I would give anything to have her closer but I know that her living so far away has only made us closer. I'm lucky to have her and I only hope that our kids will grow up as close as we did with all of our cousins!!!

GIDDY UP!!!

At my Grandpa Heaton's funeral my cousins had one of their horses from the ranch follow his casket to the graveside. It was so neat!!! Ella kept wanting to go for a ride. After the services, she finally got her chance to get on and feel like a "REAL" cowgirl!!! I guess you could say...

IT'S IN HER GENES!!!

CINDERELLA!!!

I got this idea from my friend Melody...way too fun to pass up!!!

You Are Cinderella!

Dignified and hard working. With a gentle and soft-spoken manner you have something many people don't. Patience. Even through the moments of heartbreak you're still able to hold onto all of your hopes and dreams. Bide your time; your dream will come true.

Which Disney Princess Are You?

REMEBERING...

Gilbert Verdon Heaton

November 1st, 1927-April 13th, 2008

This morning my Grandpa Heaton passed away. Today I have felt such gratitude for the person that he was. As all the family was reflecting today my thoughts turned to his cute little smile and funny sense of humor. He was a true cowboy from his boots to his hat!!! I can't help but think of what a great example he left for all of his posterity to follow. As one of his granddaughters I saw firsthand the love he gave to all of us.

One of my favorite memories was when I was out at the ranch visiting him. It was just the 2 of us there and I was pretty bored. He said he'd be right back and I just sat in front of the lodge moping. Here he comes riding up on a white horse to take me for a ride.

Although a simple man, the treasures he had came from his heart...LOVE!!!