ILCY'S NEW HAIRCUT

Yesterday, I got a hair cut. It had been over 2 years since I had gone to the hair Salon.

I'm still getting used to it but I love it. I had a similar style the last time i cut it and I missed it so much so I cut it like that again. My friends Stacey and Cherie went with me during our girls get together. Now all 3 of us have new hairstyles!

Service Auction at Enrichment Night

This past Tuesday August 26Th I had the chance to attend Relief Society's Enrichment night.
We had a service Auction. It was such an awesome event!
Each sister had the chance to donate a service or talent for the auction. There were many things to choose from, Baby sitting, baked goods, home cleaning jobs, ballet lessons and the list goes on.
We all had to earn points to be able to participate in the auction and each service was worth certain amount of points.
Let me tell you, I came home so excited and very thankful.
I won 4 different services and I'm so excited to use them all. Here is the list of the services I won.

• 2 dz home made cookies
• FHE treats for 1 month
• Baby sitting overnight on the Friday of your choice
• Plan and supervise a child's birthday party complete with invites and thank you's

I was definitely blessed that night and I'm thankful to have so many kind and caring sisters. All of these services will bless our family so much. It is great to be able to share our talents and our time with others. Relief society has taught me so much and I'm eternally grateful for that.

Officially a Soccer Mom

I Am Now Officially A:

And I love it!
Both Asha and Bryce have started their soccer season. They are happy and busy in their practices and I became the assistant coach for Asha's team. Soccer is my all time favorite sport and I had the privilage and honor to play soccer my senior year at West Highschool. It is so much fun to practice those forgotten skills once again.
Here are some fun pics of the practices.

Soccer Rules!!!

Legacy Photography in action

I am a co-owner of Legacy Photography. I am always available to book your appointment for any special occasion you might have. Our business is constantly growing and we are enjoying the fruits of our labor. We've had the privilege of photographing weddings, schools, high school seniors, Models, families, babies and expectant mothers. As a passionate photographer I receive great joy when I get to celebrate the special moments of life with every person I photograph. It brings so much satisfaction to my life. I hope soon I get the privilege of photographing you and your family as you celebrate life's milestones or simply decide to capture life's special moments of you and or your loved ones.

Following, are some photos of Beautiful Tracie, Legacy Photography's latest photo shoot.

Back To School the first day

Today was the first day back to school at Virginia Ave Elementary school.
Asha Started 2ND grade in Mrs. Camps class. Bryce Started Kindergarten in Mrs. Munzlinger's class.
Now Bryce and Asha get to Attend school together in the same school. They were so excited last night. We all got ready for the big day today. Made sure uniforms, socks, and shoes were laid out and ready to go. The kids took night showers so they would be clean and fresh. They brushed teeth, said prayer, and Bryan gave each of the kids the usual and very special blessing for the school year. Those blessings are always special and we couldn't go with out them. Thanks Daddy!
This Morning was a little tough to get up. Not for the kids but for Bryan and I. I really couldn't sleep to well last night and I wanted to stay in bed a little longer. We got up at 6:30 and were out the door by 7:15.
The kids had breakfast in the school cafeteria and headed for their classroom when the bell rang.
Bryan and I were glad to see the teachers were pretty nice and super friendly. We all hope it will be a great school year. Here are some pictures of this morning .
After we dropped off the kids, Bryan and I went to Dennys for breakfast. This is our yearly tradition on each first day of school. It was fun going on a little date with him.

Having Breakfast
Ready to go to their classroom
Bryce in his classroom

Asha in her classroom

Hello! It is 3:07pm.

I picked up the kids from school a few hours ago and I wanted to post each of the kid's day highlights at school to remember this day.

Bryce:

• He met new friends and he is so excited that he found a friend that had chinese eyes.
• There is a kid in his class that was smiling at everyone. Bryce thought this was funny
• He got to color a picture about a boy going to school holding a book and he colored the book red because this is mommy's favorite color. Thanks Bryce ;)
• He went to recess and went down the slide many times.
• He found a big tree in the play ground and called it the Monster tree. It has a big hole in its trunk. "Bats live in the hole" he says.
• In his classroom he got to play with clay and made a two headed human.

Asha:

• Asha learned the name of her teacher, Mrs. Camps right away.
• She was so excited because one of her best friends from last year is also in her class this year. her name is Gaby.
• She read a book that talked about different books. (that's how she said it)
• she got to play on her school's swings once again!!! She was so excited because she missed them during the summer break.
• She was picked to be the book helper in her classroom today
• She ate a chocolate chip cookie

Happy Birthday Bryan!!!!

Today we celebrated Bryan's birthday.
The family and I had planned to do a surprise birthday Party for him at Mat and Melinda's.
After many struggles we made it happen!. Bryan didn't have a clue and he was totally surprised!
It was so much fun to celebrate with him. The whole day he had been a little sad and disappointed since he had spent the day doing errands instead of relaxing plus I left him with the kids the whole morning to attend a bridal shower that I was invited to (Ali's). (This was the only way to keep him away and unaware of what was being planned for him. Sorry Bryan! I love ya! Thanks for keeping the kids entertained the whole day pretty much. you're such a good daddy.)
After all, it was all worth it to him. He arrived at Melinda's to supposedly deliver a CD with Photographs. (by the way The CD was empty and he didn't have a clue)
When He got to Mat and Melinda's we all came out from our hiding places and surprised him!!!
It was so much fun to see his face.
The party was not only a surprise in itself, but it was full of several other surprises.
As you will now see in the pictures.

getting set up before his arrival
Surprise!!!! Bryan's surprised face caught on camera!
Bryan had been begging me for years!!!!! for an XBox. I had been hesitant about getting the XBox or any other kind of game consoles. Just Imagine! With one of those things is like saying good bye to my husband for hours!!!! I wasn't about to give up the few time we spend together as it is, for him to be glued to this thing. lol ;D
So I decided to give him an XBox cake instead!!! Clever don't you think? hahaha.
I thought it was an awesome Idea.
Because of various circumstances for Bryan not to find out and catch me in the act of making this beautiful masterpiece, my dear friend Stacey took over this Job. Thanks a million Stace! It turned out great! You rock!

Although It wasn't the real thing, Bryan loved his cake.
Bryan playing with his controls. Deep inside he really wished It was real! poor Bryan :(
The cool green writing Jelly gave the cake an awesome effect.

The boys had to pick a control each! boys!!!! :)
He ate the whole thing! I couldn't believe it!
Bryan getting ready to open his presents.
He was like a kid who couldn't wait any longer!
More surprises to come!

sweet cards from the Parhams and his parents and brothers!

Thanks guys!!

OK so this was his major surprise!!!!

Bryan got the Wii!!!!

Weeeeeeeeeeeeee...for Bryan!

He almost cried out of happiness!

He could hardly believe it! He had been begging for something like this and his wish finally came true! Thanks Stacey for convincing me. Bryan is eternally grateful to you. I hope I don't regret it. hahaha.

After all you deserve it Babe! You give so much to our family! Te amo :)
Bryan was such in a good mood that we even got to see him act like a chicken and also dance the Macarena and perform some belly dancing for me! It was so much fun watching him. All of this acting and dancing was part of a fun game we played in Honor of Bryan. It was so much fun!
Dancing the Macarena.

Of course after the party, which by the way ended early so Bryan could go to Best Buy to buy some games for his new Wii. He came straight home to try it out!

He's still playing as we speak!

Have fun Bryan and please don't stay up to late because we have church tomorrow. Hope you had great birthday. We all love you so much.

Party Time at Pump It Up!

The celebration of Asha's 7th birthday took place tuesday August 12th at 5:30pm at Pump It Up. She joined some great friends and jumped and played until she could no more!
Everyone had fun, Young and Old! Even Bryan and I had a try at Boxing. He totally beat me :(
We want to thank our friends for celebrating with Asha another year of life. Here are some fun pictures of the celebration.

Her Hello kitty cake right after I finished making it.

Bryan and Jeff jousting
He thinks he won!
Asha getting ready
Asha and Angela having a blast at Jausting.
Like I said even old people felt like kids again.

There goes Neil!!!

There goes Bryan!!!

here comes everyone!!!

Some Fresh drinks to cool off. Getting the snacks ready for the kids
Group Picture of all the monkeys!!!

The Birthday queen at her throne!

enjoying the snacks

getting ready for the birthday song and cake!

Happy Birthday Asha!
make a wish!!!
Presents time!

Thank you Mama MiMi
Birthday Wishes from Texas!
Asha showing her brother some love
Thank you everyone!!!!