Our new home!

Slowly but surely our house is being built. When we signed the papers our house sat like this for a good couple months. Things were getting done just not the construction part of it. There are TONS of houses in this neighborhood. A lot bigger houses than ours. Houses that already have flooring, painting, counters, grass and many other upgrades. 

 The problem... They are all short sales. I have no idea why they call them short sales because they are everything but SHORT! The bank has 3 months to approve your offer. They could say no and then you are at sqaure one again. So.. we went with this nice beautiful lot of dirt and a floor plan from a piece of paper. It was a tough decision. Yes, having a brand new home that is all ours is a dream come true! I am so grateful and I can hardly wait another day.

 There is a ton to be done once we move in but I am so excited to have our own home. Having 4 kids we had to pick an area that had homes for our needs. Orange County was to expensive but CJ still works there so we had to pick something close. Corona is the next city over so we searched and finally found this neighborhood. It has everything we need! 

 Sooo here is where it all started. A piece of land.

Here is our street. We are on a double cul de sac
Here is looking the other way.
A few weeks after we bought the house we headed to the home gallery to pick out everything for the inside of the house. Of course we were on a budget so im sure it wasn't as fun as the people that don't have a budget. Actually I was getting a little confused. They had about 200 grout colors and they all start looking the same after a while.

And so it begins.....

We added a game room which is like a loft. It was either that or a deluxe master bedroom. Yes, that would have been nice but we have 4 kids. This loft is for them and for us so we can relax!
Here is looking out into the backyard.
and another view of the backyard.
If we are in the area we stop by. Every time we do there is so much done! Once they started the building it has gone really fast!
From the back yard looking towards that back of the house
Front of house

This was about 3 weeks ago. I can only imagine how much is done now! It's getting close. As of now our move in date is Dec. 3rd 

 We will know more soon:)

Jackson starts preschool

This year Jackson started preschool. He loves every bit of it. 

I know he was excited when we went to open house and his teacher was introducing herself and instead of shaking her hand he jumped in her arms and gave her a huge hug. What a little gentleman. Made me tear up. He is getting so big!

His school put on a big open house and had a BBQ and jumpers. It was great and he loved it!
Rylee really wanted to walk him to school but her class started before his. We dropped her off then headed to Jackson's school. I know when I have all four in school my head will be spinning! 
Here is his at his new school. 
With his teacher Mrs. Malasco. Being in a Christian School I love how they focus on God first. He came home one day and said look at how tall God has made me. They let the kids pray about what they want to. He told me that he prays for his mommy and daddy. I heard one kid praying for Toy Story 1...... and 2!! lol they are so cute at that age :)

Rylee's first day of school

A new school year is here already. Cj and I made a huge decision actually the week before school started. Since her school was on Furlough that week no one was working in the school office. 

 So on the first day of school I had a meeting with the principal before school started. Every thought was jumping in my head but CJ and I were both positive about our decision. We retained Rylee in Kindergarten. Now that she is in her 3rd week of school I am so proud of the decision we made. We did this for many reasons. When we move she will be missing a month of school, she young and last year she seemed to get a long better with the younger kids. I just thought she was growing up way to fast. I would much rather her be the older one and be doing younger things than the younger one doing older things. If that makes since. She has a different teacher this year. It is all working out great! I am so so happy with our decision. I know God has been right beside us every step of the way! 

 So here is to a great school year Ry Ry :)

Rylee celebrates her sixth birthday at AG place

....Happy 6th Birthday.....

After hearing about this little girls birthday for well over 8 months, the day had finally come. Rylee had one of her good friends that she has known since preschool come with her to American Girl Place. This is by far Rylee's favorite hobby right now.  Rylee had Nichole spend the night. I took them to get manicures and pedicures the night before. Not sure if they got any sleep that night but the next morning we were off to The American Girl Place.

The Grove is one of my favorite malls. It reminds me of Disneyland. Every store is at least 2 stories. Gorgeous!

We finally arrived after hearing every 2 minutes by these crazy 6 year olds.. Are we there yet?? Are we there yet?
This was Nichole's first time and I think she was in awe by all she saw. Our first stop before lunch was to find Nichole a doll that she wanted so she could take her to lunch in the AG cafe. She found a doll that looked a lot like her that she named Mya.
We then waited in line for the Cafe. 
Gramma lea, Ama, GG, all came to celebrate with the birthday girl.
The American Girls got their own high chairs at the table. Haidyn even brought her American Girl twins. They each got a cup of tea. ooo la la!
Nichole and Rylee thought it was so special.. the whole experience. 


Rylee is very thankful for all the birthday love she got that day.
Finally after lunch it was time for CAKE! This is a big deal at that Cafe. I think the waitress' go to singing lessons. 


Rylee enjoyed it and hopefully made a special wish.
Very Huge and Beautiful cake.
They presented it with cute ice cream cones.

After lunch we did some shopping. That store is just way over whelming. I think you have to go in there knowing what you want. Especially when you have 5 kids all under 6.

After going up and down the escalator we found everything the birthday girl wanted. It was time to call it a day!

That was one memorable birthday for Rylee. Thanks for everyone that made it special for her :)

Rylee Brought home a very special doll (Julie) Everyday since her birthday Julie has been right by her side. ( If she could take her to school, she would) lol



Happy Sixth Birthday Rylee Paige!

End of summer favorites

This summer was very mild weather. Every time we went to the beach it was overcast, windy, or both. We couldn't ever get a good day in. Finally when summer was almost over the weather was perfect! A couple days I took the kids during the week by myself.  These kids just love the beach. Many people ask me how I take 4 to the beach by myself? " I can't even take one." 

 To tell you the truth they are better at the beach than at home. They just love it and find anything and everything to do there. The part that is hard is taking 5 people's worth of stuff down there. I promise myself to stay a long time so it's worth it. 

 I am sad that summer is over but I just love fall! Here are some of my favorite pictures from the end of summer.

Three sister with their toes in the sand.
Girl talk
Haidyn wanted to be down by the water so bad but she wanted sissy to make sure she was safe.
I sure love these four!
Presley getting sooo big!
Beautiful Newport waves
My baby learned to crawl over the summer. 
At lake Mission Viejo having a cold treat on a HOT day.
Presley's first taste of ice cream. Of course she loved it!

Dolphins so close to shore. Even Haidyn spotted them.
My big guy Jack. He is the sweetest!
Beautiful sunset in Huntington.