MP Ball ♥

I have anxiously been waiting for a Military Ball to come up that we could go to! I soo wanted to play dress up and enjoy the evening ♥ I loved going dress shopping, doing my hair and getting ready. Also enjoyed seeing Arek dress up in his Class A's. The ball was nice. We met "RUDY" from the movie and Arek got to cut the cake with him. We had a nice dinner and couple drinks. It was a relaxing night and we enjoyed each other's company. :)

I think we both looked pretty good ;)

Fun at the Fair ♥

MaKenzie and Titan absolutely love when the Carnival comes to town. So of course we can't miss it! We ended up going on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday we went in the late afternoon but it was still ridiculously hot. The kids didnt care and loved every second of it. They ran around to all the rides and loved it! They went on almost every kid ride there. I thought Titan would be nervous on the catipillar roller coaster but he loved it. He got a little nervous on the flying animals one, but as soon as he saw Kenzie was enjoying he had started smiling and laughing. He definitely adores his sister! They won a stuffed animal each.. although technically both times neither of them actual won, the people just gave them prizes. Apparently they are too adorable to resist ;)

On Sunday, They had family day events going on. So the kids got free face painting, made sand things, a tote, got tattoos and made home play dough. They loved it. Then of course we had to let them go on all the rides again! They had a blast together. I absolutely loved just watching them run around and enjoy themselves ♥

Family Retreat ♥

One thing the Army does that I love is "Marriage Retreats". Last year we went to the retreat at Fort Drum in Lake Placid and loved it. So we definitely wanted to go again this year. This retreat was at the JW Marriot. The Army pays for your room, meals, etc. The hotel was absolutely beautiful. We left for the retreat Friday early afternoon. It's only an hour drive so we had some free time before dinner. We checked into the hotel room and took the kids down to the pool. As most of you should know.. Titan is not a fan of the water. He cries if we make him get in the pool and much rather sit on the sidelines. He is just terrified of being in the water. So we took the kids to the lazy river first. MaKenzie absolutely loves Lazy Rivers and they had a slide so she was excited. She was sliding down the slide by herself.. loving it. Titan would hold us tight the whole time and just kept asking to get out and go to a little pool. I just told him over and over again everything was okay, don't be scared and I'm proud of him. Apparently that worked because as soon as we left the Lazy River we went over to the splash area.. of course he loves that because he can play in the water without actually being in the water like a pool. So he loved every second of it. Then we took them to the main pool so Kenzie could swim and Titan could hang out on the Sunbathing part which was only a few inches deep. I stepped in the pool with Titan and he just out of the blue said "Let me go Mom, Me not scared!" So he kicked and swam and played the whole time.. loving every minute of it. MaKenzie was excited because she is a fish and loves to swim, so she was always trying to get Titan to swim with her.. now that he does she loves it! After hanging out at the pools for a couple hours we went up to the room, showered and got ready for dinner. Dinner was good then we took the kids for a walk around the hotel and to play in the grass outside.. very relaxing day ♥ & We were all passed out by 8:30pm!

Saturday morning.. MaKenzie and I were first to wake up. We walked out on the Balcony, sat and talked. She is becoming so mature and way too "grown" up. I love having conversations with her. We got ready for the day and woke the boys up. After breakfast we took the kids to child care while we went to class from 8:30am-12:30pm. The classes are fun and really you get some interesting and helpful information out of them. Even if you think you have the perfect marriage.. you learn things that can make it even better. I enjoy them! Titan didn't do so well in Child care though. We left him and he was perfectly fine good for this first hour or so but then didn't want anyone but Mommy or Daddy. Apparently one of the boys was "mean" to him and he didn't want to stay in the same room as him! Poor boy. I was proud how well he did though being the first time he has ever been left in a child care! MaKenzie loved it though.. she had a girl from her class there and our neighbor so she loved it. After class we had lunch then spent some more time at the pool. Part of the retreat was "Date Night" they set up credit for us at the restaurant of our choice and provided child care. The kids had a nice dinner buffet while we were at the Signature Grill at the Resort. We sat outside on the patio. I enjoyed the view and watching the sunset :) It was a relaxing dinner. Then we were both anxious to pick up the kids even though we had another hour and half of child care we picked them up early :) Enjoyed the night with them and let them swim some more!

Sunday wasn't so easy with Titan in Child Care.. he wasn't having it AT ALL. So we ended up leaving class a little early and checking out of the hotel early. We had a great weekend though. I love the marriage retreats and hope we can get one more in before Arek gets out. The kids also had a blast. We stopped by the Tucson mall before we headed home to look for a dress for me to wear to the MP Ball. We also got new cell phones, finally :) We loved staying at the hotel, but its always nice to get home in your own environment again!

Mini Photo Shoot ♥

I love playing with the settings on my camera and of course taking pictures of my two beautiful kiddos. So when we went to the Lakeside Terrace it was the perfect opportunity for a little photo shoot :) I love photography and taking pictures any chance I get. I plan on signing up for the next photography class at the college! My little side hobby I absolutely love and would like to get even better at!! Having two of the cutest kids in the world definitely helps make great photos :)

My sisters visit & Carrera Brock ♥

My sister, Porsche had gotten this adorable Pomchi (Pomeranian Chihuahua) from the breeder that she knew. I absolutely fell in love with her the moment I saw her picture. So Porsche said I could have her and would drive her down to me! I was beyond excited. We have our watch dog but I have been dying for a lap dog! So not only did I get to have this adorable little puppy but I would get to spend a few days with both of my sisters!! I was very excited to have them here with me. MaKenzie and Titan were of course excited. MaKenzie wanted them to take her to school and pick her up. She thought that was the coolest thing ever to have her aunts there :) Titan loved playing with them and just having them here. Porsche took the kids to Wal-Mart to pick out new toys which they both loved. MaKenzie got her first pair of roller skates and Titan got a new Thomas Train Set. They were beyond happy. We enjoyed their company and wish they could have stayed longer!

As for Carrera.. she fits into our family perfectly. By the way.. I always get asked where we got her name from. My mom actually named her. She is named after the Porsche Carrera car :) MaKenzie and Titan absolutely adore Carrera. Kera is so gentle and good with her. Simba and Carrera play together so cutely. Arek tried to act like he didnt care for her at first but he loves her. Always snuggles with her too. I spoil her. She is my little snuggle buddy. Everywhere I go she is in my purse with her blankey. Got her a new pink rhinestone collar, pink dog bags, pink everything! She is the perfect lap dog and I adore her! Although since Titan is home all day with her too he now claims that she is his dog and not mine! :)