An oldie but a goodie

I found this video of Hudsen at the sweet age of two, wearing a butterfly net on his head hamming it up for the camera. I'll do the mommy translating in case you can't understand him. He is saying hi to his Grandpa Horner. It amazes me how you forget how they were when they were younger.

Some of Addie's Birthday pictures.

My awesome, super-talented friend Monica came over to our house and took Adalyn's 1st birthday pictures. We transformed our front living room into a mini-studio. The natural light in that room is so awesome and Adalyn actually put up with our tutus, beads, bows and all other things girlie! We were exhausted after the shoot, but it was SO worth it after I saw these shots. I'm so lucky to have these pictures of my little girl to cherish forever!

Some of Addie's birthday shoot photos. 

I'll post pictures and video of her actual birthday celebration soon!

The Honkers 2010

Here is a short video of Kaden playing basketball. His team this year was the Honkers.

PHOTOSHOPPING!!!!!!!!!!!

My work trip to Argentina Sept. '09

Old ship in Puerto Madero

Daddy and Huddy talking on Skype, 6000 miles apart!
Galerias Pacifico in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Women's Bridge - crossing over the water in Puerto Modero
San Telmo street fair - every Sunday in Buenos Aires
Plaza De Mayo
Church at La Recoleta - Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Pilar
Me at La Recoleta
Evita's mausoleum
Having dinner at La Brigada - Tenderloin and Buffalo
Having drinks with my class
Having "Baby Beef" at La Brigada
Church at La Recoleta
On stage at Cafe Tortoni
Artist making a picture for my wife - he's painting it in this photo

The President's House "The Pink House"

Coming home! The boys wearing their futbol jerseys from Buenos Aires, holding their Boca Soccer Ball

My birthday

So, I turned 32. Wowsers! My crew made my day so great. Kaden had his 3rd day of school...he didn't want to go. He thought he was going to miss out on all the fun. HA! I don't think he realized that mom's birthday isn't quite like his. It's pretty much just another day at the Horner house. Still laundry to do, diapers to change, meals to make, etc. etc. etc.! However, this year Jeremy took the day off and spent the day at home with me. I don't know if he fully understands how that, alone, can be the best present! Just having another pair of hands in the house is golden. He felt SO bad that he didn't get me some lavish gift. I told him I just wanted a break from my usual routines. I didn't want to fix breakfast, give the morning bottle, change diapers, wash bottles, do laundry, EMPTY the dishwasher (ick), and all those glorious things.

DISCLOSURE: I do love all these things (except emptying the dishwasher) and do not want to sound like I am complaining. I LOVE my life as mommy and wife and wouldn't trade being home with these three precious little ones for anything, BUT a girl needs a day-off once in awhile! :)
Digging in to my Daube's carrot cake. I wait for this EVERY year. I love this cake so much and anticipate this part of my birthday so much in fact, I ordered this cake for Jeremy's birthday last November. He will never forgive me for ordering MY favorite cake for HIS birthday. ;)Mmmmm.....
I love these little people with all of my heart. I am SO blessed to have them in my life!
Jeremy took the boys shopping for me. This is the shirt the boys picked out for me. They thought for sure it looked like something I would like...I think I'll wear it on Cinco de Mayo!!!! They were so excited to give me all of my presents.

Jeremy took a video of Kaden shopping for me. This video might be my favorite gift.

My favorite girl


One of my cards. The boys also made me one, it was ginormous.

Sweet boys, relaxing on the couch with me. A great end to a perfect day.

You guessed it...blogging again. Wow.

First days of schoolWhy do they have to grow up so fast?

My big man. 2nd grade. 7 years old. Sept. 8, 2009. Jefferson Elementary. Mrs. Sharon Erickson.
Hudsen was SO excited for Kaden to come home from school. He asked me "where is Kaden" all day. He missed him a lot.
Kaden gets off the bus on the top of the hill and always runs down to our house. Always smiling...
Happy to see each other after a long 1st day. (pic isn't so great, but I don't care, this hug is priceless)
All ready for another year of preschool at Bethany! Hudsen started the day after Kaden.

Lining up with Mrs. Ketch to go home.