September Happenings

September has been a good month. It brought the realization that I'm not going back to work this year which was pretty neat. It was nice to be at home and play with my girls instead of going back to work. We have kept pretty busy this month. Erick took a quick trip to Vegas with Stephan to the Mr. Olympia convention. It was a nice break for him and I enjoyed a day of shopping with my mom and sister. We had our primary program today and it was really nice to see the kids singing their little hearts out. I really liked seeing our hard work pay off. We have been having fun with the cousins being in town and are so excited they decided to move to Yucaipa. Its pretty close! All in all life is good. Here are some pictures to highlight the month. They will probably be on top because this website likes to do that now.

Sophie's Blessing

We were very blessed to be able to bless Sophie yesterday. It is amazing how much peace and joy I felt as Erick gave her her name and a blessing. As I was listening I realized that it is my job as a parent to make sure the promises given are fulfilled. What a big responsibility it is to be a parent. The more I am a parent the more joy I feel in the journey and the important role of being a mother. Heavenly Father loves us and will guide us through the Holy Ghost, Scriptures and especially praying for guidance. I am so grateful that I have all those available to me to help me as a parent. It truly is the most important job I will ever hold. Here are some pictures for you to enjoy of our little family. My little bit of "Heaven on Earth."

Kaylie is getting cuter everyday. She has been saying some rather funny things lately. Here is a sample of what I am now recording as "Kaylieisim's"

I got Kaylie a corn dog for dinner and just gave it to her. She looked and it and told me open open. I took a bite gave it to her and she proceeded to take the corn dog peel off the breading and it it.

We were watching Alvin and the Chipmunks and it was at the point where Dave's song was rejected and Kaylie said don't worry we'll help you sing songs.

Sophie Marie Cortes

Sophie is here! She was born July 23rd at 3:22 A.M. weighing in at 6 lbs 11 oz and 19 inches long. She is a little doll, overall a very good baby but tends to spit up a lot! We really love her and are adjusting to life with two kids and enjoying it. I have really been enjoying being at home with the girls and find there is plenty to do to keep busy. I truly feel blessed to be able to be at home.

Waiting for baby update

We are waiting for baby Sophie (Hopefully she looks like a Sophie because we don't have any other name options!) to come. Summer is not a fun time to be pregnant as you can probably guess. Kaylie and I have been trying to stay cool and really enjoying our neighborhood pool. It is fun being able to stay at home with her and I am really excited for what the next year will bring. I've been trying to be energetic but that pretty much is gone! So mainly I'm trying to get her to nap when I need to. Kaylie had fun riding the carousel at Victoria Gardens and also visiting the Apple Store to get my Iphone fixed because she set a passcode on it and I couldn't get into it for almost a week (Perfect timing to not be able to make calls. Right before you are about to give birth!) All in all we are having fun together.

Mother's Day

I want to write a tribute to the great woman in my life I am able to call mom. Not everyone is as lucky as I am. I have had a mom who has always supported me, encouraged me and been my best friend and shopping buddy for years. I know I gave her trouble as a teenager but she has always loved me regardless of what I have done or how I have acted. I especially appreciate the sacrifices she made when we were younger to stay at home with us when I know working outside the home probably would have been easier and we would have had more money. I know that because you stayed home with us you have taught me the importance of staying home and caring for my children. I truly appreciate your sacrifice and know that I am who I am because I had a mother who was so willing to be there for me. Thanks Mom. You are the best and I hope you realize it!

I had a great Mother's Day. I woke up thinking ummm Lindsey you're 7 mos pregnant why did you ever consider having so many people over to your house for dinner? Fortunately I have an awesome husband who BBQ'd and everyone brought side dishes so really my work wasn't too much. It also helped that I had a wonderful Mother in Law who helped me to clean my house yesterday! I really enjoyed myself. We played my favorite game Rummikub and Kaylie joined in and it was so adorable. It made me happy because hopefully she will be a game player like her mom when she gets older.

April Happenings

Kaylie's latest picture face.

Kaylie toilet training her doll

More toilet training her doll

We have had a good month. Erick was able to perform in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with or Stake. He did a great job and even had a solo! I was really really proud of him. Kaylie loved it! So did everyone who saw it. We were able to take a trip to Disneyland (I know I know we go all the time). It was also my birthday which makes it special. It was an extra special day this year as I was able to go out shopping with my mom and leave Kaylie with her dad. What a nice thing. Erick and I decided that I am going to take a leave of absence from work next year after the baby is born. I feel so blessed for this decision. My time at work has been so much easier knowing this. I am actually enjoying my job again! Thank goodness because I was pretty worn out on it. I look forward to spending some time with Kaylie and the new baby. Here are some pictures to update our blog. I'm kind of worn out on blogging lately so I need to get back into the swing of things.