My little baby turns 12 on 02 March 2009. I cannot believe she is growing up so fast. Brianne took her out for the day today and took her to a beauty salon to get her hair done. She got highlights put in her hair and got it curled. She looks so grown and different to me....crazy.

We got all the kids signed up at the YMCA and we LOVE it! Alexis has swimming & conditioning & fitness. Isa has swimming. Elijah has Itty Bitty sports and Toddler Discovery. Olivia has swimming and Toddler Discovery.

Oly going through the obstacle course.

Running and jumping on the trampoline. This was the funniest thing ever! Olivia kept falling every 2 seconds and she would fall flat on her face then b/c it was bouncy her back end would pop up. Then she would get up and do it again. I almost peed myself it was so funny.

In the foam, square block pit thing....took them like 10 minutes to get out. I need one of these at home to throw them into when I need a break.

Elijah on the obstacle course. He LOVED it!

Oly Bear and I in the pool. She did really well, I was surprised. The class sang ring around the rosie and then we dunked the kids under the water. I tried to tell her I was going to dunk her but I guess she didn't understand b/c when she came up she looked confused and looked at me like"Why would you do that to me mommy?" She had fun though.

We have been so busy lately that we hadn't made any plans for Valentine's Day. Then Brianne, Jeremy's sister called and asked if we needed a babysitter!! So freakin' awesome. We took her up on it and went to the Stake Valentine's Day dinner and dance. We had a great time! I love my hubby! Isn't he H.O.T.!!!!

I AM

by Isabelle Ybarra

I am an artist.

I am a photographer's daughter.

I wonder how mom's feeling.

I hear mom say "I love you".

I see birds.

I want peace.

I pretend to be a fairy.

I feel happy.

I touch my hair.

I worry about my family's safety.

I cry when I am sad and scared.

I am an artist.

I understand things are going to be okay.

I say "I love you too, mom."

I dream about having a pet unicorn and pegasus.

I hope that we will be okay.

I am an artist.

Isa wrote this peom all by herself! Her school had a poetry night and each of the kids got to read a poem they wrote. She had written this poem when the school was in a lockdown so that is why she was worried about our safety. She was so brave. She thought she would be too nervous to get up and read her poem, but she did fantastic!!! She is sooo cool.