Field Trip to Big Trees

Ashlyn's first grade class went up to the Big Trees last Monday. Rob was able to take the day off work and go with her. Unfortunetly Ashlyn wasn't feeling too well. She threw up shortly after she got off the bus. She was able to make it most of the time, then Rob ended up just carrying her. Luckily he was able to bring her home with him instead of riding the bus back. She slept the whole way home and the rest of the day.


You can tell from the picture that she just wasn't feeling well.

Libby Lou

Kennedy went to her friend Ashlynn's B-day party at Libby Lou on Saturday. She had so much fun getting her hair and make-up done. She even got her nails painted! She felt like quite the princess.

Happy Mother's Day

I woke up to breakfast in bed and lots of hand made cards and pictures from my girls. It was a good day. We had his mom and sister over for dinner. Rob barbequed chicken and made a good potato salad and Cindy made a yummy fruit salad. It was so nice not to have to cook!

Jaxton meets Colorado cousins!

Jaxton and I spent a few days in Colorado last week. I'm thankful for good friends and family and a wonderful husband who made it possible for me to get away. We had such a good time. It was nice to be able to spend some time with my mom and sister's kids. (My sister and her husband went to Mexico, so my mom was there watching her kids) Jaxton was perfect on the airplane. He even slept the whole 2 1/2 hour flight on the way home. He is such a good baby. I always get a little nervous flying, so I was grateful Jaxton was so good and that my plane didn't crash!!

We left 80 degree weather for this!?!
I know, I went a little over board on the pictures, . . . but just wanted to share them with my family. :)


Brinlee wanted to style Jaxtons hair. Doesn't he look handsome?

Me with my "boyfriends" Jake & Cayden

Jaxton misses you guys!!

Madison's Field Trip To Micke's Grove

I didn't think I would be able to go on Madison's field trip with her because it happenend to fall on the day I was leaving for Colorado.
My plane was leaving at 5:00,so I was going to have to leave here before 2:00 and they weren't susposed to get back until 2:00. Madison really wanted me to go, so I got all packed the night before and decided to take Ashlyn out of school so she could help me with the younger ones. (and since I wouldn't be around to pick her up after school) So, we packed our lunches and left our house a little before 9:00 and all headed to the zoo and made a day of it. We all had a good time. Ashlyn was such a big help. Her and Kennedy took turns pushing Mckinlee in the stroller for me. Then from there we headed to Manteca to meet Rob at work so he could take Jaxton and I to the airport. It was a crazy day! I was grateful to get on that plane and relax and just hope I didn't forget anything that morning .

Pet For a Day

What started out as an innocent trip out to the Valks to go swimming turned into much more than we were planning on! After swimming, the girls asked Don for a ride on the four-wheeler. So Don took them out to the ranch and back. Imagine our surprise when Madison came back with a baby chicken! (Don told them they could keep it if Mom said it was OK - thanks Don!). Well, Mom finally agreed to one night with the chick. They were so excited! They even decorated its box so it would be cozy. Rob and I were just praying that it would survive the night in the garage (the chicks like it WARM). Unfortunately the girls didn't get to spend as much time with "Robbin" as they would have liked, since they had school the next day. But Robbin was awake and chirping "Good Morning!" to them when they got up. After school they let it out in the kitchen so it could get some exercise - you'll have to click on the video below. Sadly (for the girls, at least) the day came to a close, and Robbin had to be returned. I'm sure it is doing quite well back at the ranch, and is telling all of its friends about its exciting adventures at our house, right Don? :)

The All Purpose Lip Gloss

Columbia

Our family took a little day trip up to Columbia State park. The girls had a fun time walking through the little town, bowling, and especially liked climbing on the rocks. It was a fun day.

Mother- Daughter Activity

Madison had I had such a fun evening the other night! Her achievement day leader, Carla Valk put together a darling little Tea Party for the girls and their moms. We decorated hats earlier in the week that we got to wear that night. Madison and I had fun doing that together. When we arrived the girls interviewed their moms with a fun questionnaire. Madison enjoyed learning a couple new things about me. Then we took an etiquette manners quiz. I learned a few things myself! The food was delicious!! I wish I would've taken a picture. Everything looked so pretty. It was just a fun-filled evening! Afterwards she had beads set out so the girls could make a bracelet for their mom . Madison had picked out some pretty beads for me that she had been working on at her last activity.

Jaxton 4 months Old

I can't believe how fast my little guy is growing! It seems like not too long ago I was trying to adjust to the idea that I was even pregnant, let alone having a boy. Oh, how I'm thankful for that little surprise! I can't imagine my life without him.

Oakdale Rodeo Parade

The Marler Family finally ventured out to the annual Oakdale Rodeo Parade this past weekend (it's the first time since we've been married!). Madison and Ashlyn got to participate in the parade through their dance studio. Ashlyn got to ride the float - she smiled and waved the whole way! Madison's jazz group did a dance routine behind the float (FOR THREE MILES!). Needless to say, she was a little tired by the end. It was a beautiful day for a parade, all the kids enjoyed themselves immensely. Now that they've had the experience, I have a feeling we'll be going every year from now on. Who knows, we might even make it to the rodeo next year!

Happy Anniversary!!

Rob and I just celebrated our ten year Anniversary! This is a video he made for me. It was the best gift I could ask for! I absolutley loved it!! The funny thing is I had been working on a video for him as well of the past 10 years together. Needless to say, I didn't finish mine in time. His is a shortened version of of what mine was going to be. Enjoy. . . Great minds think alike. :)

Kennedy's first trip to the Dentist