May Cuteness

May Photo-A-Day

#photoadaymay

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Home!

My all time favorite shoes: Reef flip flops. And my current favorite earrings: H&M hoops

My sister Sara + Running into old friends at the Hollywood Bowl + Coldplay = F - U - N!!!

My bird home!!!

All three of my sisters inspire mea great deal! Each one of them is a fierce, determined, hard working, intelligent, beautiful, and amazing mother and sister. Grateful often that I'm lucky enough to have friends that are also family!

Smells I adore: the breeze off the bay when I land at SAN, pumpkin spice, cinnamon pine cones, almond liquid soap in public bathrooms. (must be almond!)

Our nap time routine: read two books, sing two songs, get tucked in snug as a bug in the rug...night night Jenna

When I see the word cleared it means I made the flight off of the stand by list. I love getting cleared to fly. Doesn't matter where I'm going, just so long as I'm going somewhere.

This is my life. Crafts on the counter and dishes in the sink.

Watching Jenna hold her pinwheel high as we walked in the Cotton Days parade on behalf of Lee Ann Riddoch for Utah House District 74! 

Happy Mothers Day! Love you, Mom. Thanks for all you've done for us.

Our first stop on the drive to San Diego. Can't wait to see the fam.

Or rather...re-reading...don't judge...

Ahhhhh...home, on a plate...

Congrats to my Brother in Law, Chris Quarders on a degree well earned!!!

My home away from home; my room at my sister's house & her pool!

My two loves; Case and Jenna (not Jenna and Rapunzel).

Still firmly in his corner...Obama for America 2012

Everything is pink with this one these days...  {yeah...this was supposed to be day 22...oops}

Jenna's enjoying a little Sleeping Beauty while I play catch up. Got my email down to 36 from the 98 I had in my inbox!

Newly finished Dr. Suess bumper pads for my friend's nursery. 

I was working with iPhoto today and tagging faces, and I was struck by how much our adopted daughter (right) looks like my biological niece (left). I'll say it again, genetics is a funny thing.

I was dead asleep for nap time at noon today. So the only thing I saw was the inside of my eyelids.

My sweet girl with her must haves: blanket, sunglasses, pooh, and "tigger too". 

It's a sun hat wearing kind of a day!

Two: The number of curtains I finished for our bedroom.

This was a tough one for me; so I did what I always do when I get into a sticky wicket...I called my sister Sara @squarders. And of course age had the perfect solution. My shoes really do say it all for me. They're eclectic, bright, fun with undertones of seriousness, and ridiculously organized (by both style and color). There's a shoe for every piece of me. Sneakers (not for working out, mind you) for working on projects, leopard print for when I want to be outspoken and crass, sequined converse for my extroverted behaviors, and plain black uggs for my dark side that I hope no one but Casey has to see.

Are you getting sick of pictures of J Rose yet?! 

Just Keep Swimming...

My cousin Ashley and her three came to St. George for a couple days and Jenna and I went down to their community pool for a little swim time. As you can see, Jenna got all dressed up for the event. She really is getting more confident in the water. I am so grateful for that. I really her to have a love for water like I do. And so far, so good.

Wordless Wednesday

San Diego

My step-father, Bob Chambers ended up passing away from a heart attack on May 10. My mom and his family had a memorial service for him on the 21st. I was grateful they chose that day because it meant we would be able to attend since we were already going to be in San Diego last weekend for my brother in law, Chris' MBA graduation. 

It was very busy, fairly draining trip this time. I was very tired and emotional drained. There were some good times as well. My youngest sister,  Megan, Megan Bo Began aka Jose Bo Began is the story time lady at her local library. I love that she does this and it was so fun to go watch her do her thing. 

I am crazy proud of Chris. What a huge commitment, getting an MBA. Well done, Chris! 

After the actual graduation, Sara and Chris hosted a fabulous party at their house. It was such a good time. I know Chris was a little uncomfortable with that much attention being directed his way, but I was so glad to see so much support and love around him. He deserves it. 

Sara gave a really tender toast. I am incredibly grateful that my sister married her best friend and for how much love they have for each other. They have a very special relationship. 

Cutie Patootie Chloe

Cooper and Chris. So darling! 

Grandpa and Shiloh

Casey and Jenna aka Rapunzel 

Chris loving the taco cart vendor (how cool is that). Sara, my cousin Dori, and me. Chris' aunt & family. My motherhead. And cake stealing Shiloh.

The memorial for Bobareno was very nice. Afterward, there was wake/open mic at Bob's mom's home. 

After a "quick" stop at my Dad's {who did his fatherly duty to make sure the car was ready for the trip} we got home late yesterday. Jenna was a champ, once again. Which I was very grateful for. I had really strong winds and lots of traffic, so I'm glad she was good since I was driving by myself. 

What Do You Do With Your Free Work Swag?

If you're Casey, you bring home a magnifying glass for your two year old to read her bed time books with. Seriously, so darling. 

Cotton Days Parade

A few weeks ago I went to a campaign meeting for the democratic candidate for our utah house district 74. Her name is Lee Ann Riddoch, and the next thing I knew, I was the treasurer for her campaign. It's just another small way I can get involved and so far it's working out really well. All of the democratic candidates we walking in Washington City's Cotton Days Parade this morning. Jenna was absolutely darling, waving at everyone and swinging her pinwheel around. So cute. 

After the parade we spent a little time at the carnival. Jenna was loving the blow up obstacle course. Though, she still gets a little overwhelmed when other kids join her and started passing her by.