Our Little Boy!
Yesterday we found out that we are going to be adding a little boy to our family! Mia is so excited to have a brother. And we are excited to be expecting a healthy baby boy!
Now to agree on a name...
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Rest In Peace Officer Jones
This was written by Phoenix Police
Sergeant Phil Roberts.
Anyone wonder what happens to a police officer "after" he is killed in the line of duty? Unfortunately, I had the sad opportunity and yet the privilege to find out firsthand. Several days ago 27 yr. old Glendale Police Officer Brad Jones was shot in the line of duty by a suspect who is not... worth the dirt we walk on. From the moment his ......"brothers and sisters" arrived on scene he was never alone. While the fire department treated him, transporting to the hospital and during his final moments here on Earth he was surrounded by family and fellow officers. Then when he left the hospital, as a matter of reality he had to go to the M.E.'s office. Escorted the entire way by officers from St. Joseph's Hospital and never left alone. 24 hours a day a Glendale Officer was posted at the M.E.'s office. Brad was never alone. When he arrived that fateful morning at the M.E.'s office every available patrol officer in South Mountain Precinct in Phoenix, where the M.E.'s office is located, lined the streets with overhead lights flashing, stood outside there cars and rendered a hand salute...at 3:30 AM. Glendale Officers stood the watch with Phoenix Officers constantly checking if they needed anything. A sandwich, a drink or maybe just a brief break. Brad was never alone. Then yesterday afternoon it was time for Brad to be delivered to a funeral home. I was privileged to be part of an estimated twenty police cars formed at an impromptu moment just from South Mountain Precinct in Phoenix to pay what respect we could. We lined 7th Avenue at the beginning of rush hour, stopped with overhead lights on and standing at hand salute. As the procession pasted the Phoenix Police Department's Crime Lab over twenty lab technicians came out to the side of the street and paid their respects to the M.E.'s vehicle with Phoenix Officers saluting, led by two Glendale Motorcycle Officers, a Glendale police car and two Phoenix Police Cars as they made their way to the funeral home in Surprise Arizona. Respect, total respect is what happens to an officer "after" he is killed in the line of duty...as it should be. Tonight a wife and two little girls go to bed without their father and daddy. But Brad is not alone...he never was, never has been and never will be.
Anyone wonder what happens to a police officer "after" he is killed in the line of duty? Unfortunately, I had the sad opportunity and yet the privilege to find out firsthand. Several days ago 27 yr. old Glendale Police Officer Brad Jones was shot in the line of duty by a suspect who is not... worth the dirt we walk on. From the moment his ......"brothers and sisters" arrived on scene he was never alone. While the fire department treated him, transporting to the hospital and during his final moments here on Earth he was surrounded by family and fellow officers. Then when he left the hospital, as a matter of reality he had to go to the M.E.'s office. Escorted the entire way by officers from St. Joseph's Hospital and never left alone. 24 hours a day a Glendale Officer was posted at the M.E.'s office. Brad was never alone. When he arrived that fateful morning at the M.E.'s office every available patrol officer in South Mountain Precinct in Phoenix, where the M.E.'s office is located, lined the streets with overhead lights flashing, stood outside there cars and rendered a hand salute...at 3:30 AM. Glendale Officers stood the watch with Phoenix Officers constantly checking if they needed anything. A sandwich, a drink or maybe just a brief break. Brad was never alone. Then yesterday afternoon it was time for Brad to be delivered to a funeral home. I was privileged to be part of an estimated twenty police cars formed at an impromptu moment just from South Mountain Precinct in Phoenix to pay what respect we could. We lined 7th Avenue at the beginning of rush hour, stopped with overhead lights on and standing at hand salute. As the procession pasted the Phoenix Police Department's Crime Lab over twenty lab technicians came out to the side of the street and paid their respects to the M.E.'s vehicle with Phoenix Officers saluting, led by two Glendale Motorcycle Officers, a Glendale police car and two Phoenix Police Cars as they made their way to the funeral home in Surprise Arizona. Respect, total respect is what happens to an officer "after" he is killed in the line of duty...as it should be. Tonight a wife and two little girls go to bed without their father and daddy. But Brad is not alone...he never was, never has been and never will be.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Over already
I can't believe it is already November 1st. I think I blinked twice and October was over.
Making Papa and Daddy get their workout in!
So high!
A nap on Daddy!
Cal was suppose to be a pirate but did not want to dress up!
Carving our pumpkin!
I did not think she would eat the seeds again this year
Time for pictures!
Attitude!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
No more "B"
Little did we know Saturday would become the big day that Mia would no longer get her binkie or B as she calls it. We were at Target and she found a giraffe, aka moo cow, hugged it, kissed it and said me? My response, if Mommy can have B then you can get moo cow.
Nick was at the start of his work week so it was perfect timing... He is one to give in quickly. Shocking I know! I thought for sure Mia and I would have been up all night and have a very hard 3-5 days. But she has done great!! She has impressed us so much. Here is Moo Cow !
Nick was at the start of his work week so it was perfect timing... He is one to give in quickly. Shocking I know! I thought for sure Mia and I would have been up all night and have a very hard 3-5 days. But she has done great!! She has impressed us so much. Here is Moo Cow !
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Our 2 Year Old!
On the 21st Mia turned 2. For her actual birthday we did a family day and went to the Phoenix's Children Museum. At the museum Mia loved the noodle room. They had pool noodles hanging from the ceiling to the floor for kids to run through. Nick and I and both thought Mia would be afraid to go through it, little did we know it would be her favorite activity. There was also a grocery store, kitchen, sock room and a massive tree house. Unfortunally there were a lot of older kids running wild that we had to pass on the tree house.
On Saturday we had Mia's birthday party with a few close friends and family. It was so much fun to watch Mia open her gifts and get excited about them. Uncle Kris and Aunt Nichole got Mia a jeep. I do not know who was more excited about it... Kris or Mia! Kris talked Nick into putting it together that day. I am so glad they did. The face that Mia showed was priceless. Mia made sure her cousin Tessa was in the jeep next to her when she started to drive. I will post video of them driving later.
Thank you for celebrating Mia with us!
On Saturday we had Mia's birthday party with a few close friends and family. It was so much fun to watch Mia open her gifts and get excited about them. Uncle Kris and Aunt Nichole got Mia a jeep. I do not know who was more excited about it... Kris or Mia! Kris talked Nick into putting it together that day. I am so glad they did. The face that Mia showed was priceless. Mia made sure her cousin Tessa was in the jeep next to her when she started to drive. I will post video of them driving later.
Thank you for celebrating Mia with us!
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Our Big Girl!
Mia has moved into a big girl bed and loves it! Her baby has become her new sidekick. Once Mia and I get back from Vegas, Mia is getting rid of her binkie. I am hoping baby will come in handy and fill the void.
If you have not heard already. Mia is all about wanting to go potty in her potty. Anytime anyone is in the bathroom she thinks she has to go. We have tried and tried to go and it finally happened! It caught us all by surprise! Nick and I were so excited. I never would have guessed we would have been that excited!
Our handy helped! There is no more doing anything by yourself in our house. Mia has to have a hand in it one way or another. I caught her outside helping Nick with yardwork.
If you have not heard already. Mia is all about wanting to go potty in her potty. Anytime anyone is in the bathroom she thinks she has to go. We have tried and tried to go and it finally happened! It caught us all by surprise! Nick and I were so excited. I never would have guessed we would have been that excited!
Our handy helped! There is no more doing anything by yourself in our house. Mia has to have a hand in it one way or another. I caught her outside helping Nick with yardwork.
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