A couple of projects, a visit from the Sperrys & some random events

So I've been awol for awhile now.  I just really haven't felt like blogging.  But lucky for you I've finally gotten my bloggin mojo back so get ready for a long one!

Alot has been going on at our house the past few weeks.

First project: The backyard

We (when I say we I really mean Brandon-heehee) finally finished our backyard!  YEAH!!!  And it looks great!  Mya loves its and we get to play in it and enjoy it everyday.

Brandon working on the backyard.

Mya loving all the new rocks to play in and throw.

A view of the patio.

2 of our very cool palm trees.

Brandon worked very hard in the backyard.  He planted every bush, tree and shrub all by himself.  He also installed landscape lighting so the yard looks really pretty even at night.  He had a little help with laying all the landscaping rock and lighting (thanks Aaron and our new friends from south of the border) but besides that he did it all himself and it looks great!  Good job babe - thanks for working so hard to make our home look so nice!

Brandon & Aaron working on the lighting.

Second project: Mya's bathroom

I've had this shower curtain for over a year with the intention of painting Mya's bathroom.  We finally got around to it a couple of weeks ago.  Brandon painted the entire bathroom a nice sky blue then I came in and painted grass, flowers and cute little bugs all over.  I still have more flowers and bugs to paint and I want to do some clouds on the ceiling so it's still a work in progress but I think it looks cute and Mya loves it.  She loves to point at all the bugs and flowers and she gets really excited about it - very cute!

I am not an artist at all but I did freehand everything.  And I have to say that I am pretty proud of myself! :)  Good job Bonny!

Isn't this bee so darn cute?  Love it!

Next up: A visit from the Sperrys

Last week my sister, Nancy, and her family (husband: Sean & kids: Sydney, Colin and Taytum) came to visit us from Utah over their Spring break.  We had so much fun with them and were so sad to see them go. 

The first night we had a cookout in our newly finished backyard.  Brandon BBQ'd some babyback ribs and a brisket and he also made dutch oven potatos -mmmmmmmm good!  Mya had so much fun playing with her cousins and she loved all the attention!

We also got to do alot of shopping and eating out and a little swimming while they were here.

Sean, Mya and Taytum.  Sean was trying to get Mya to pat her head and rub her tummy at the same time.  They were also playing a "bonk on the head" game with her.  Mya thought Uncle Sean was funny - but the rest of us think he's just a big goof ball!

Sydney - isn't she a pretty girl?  I just love her!

Taytum - the baby of the family, so cute and sweet.  She loved chasing Mya around, picking her up and giving her lots of hugs.  We love you Tay Tay!

Mya running around the yard with Tay and Colin.

Brandon just hanging out.  He worked really hard on the yummy food.

Mya and Aunt Nancy

Colin (Isn't he so cute, he's also very funny and he always smells nice!), Syd and Sean just chillin'.

Mya modeling Colin's baseball cap.  So cute!

We went shopping at this really cool outdoor mall called Town Square and they have a fun play area for kids.  Mya saw this stage and ran right to it, got up on it and started dancing.  It was so funny and so cute.  I think we might have a little star on our hands! :)

Mya showing everyone her hat.

We also got to go swimming at the pool where my sister was staying.  It was pretty windy that day so Mya didn't get in but she looked super cute in her swimsuit!

Mya dancing and having lots of fun!

I wanted to get a group picture of Mya with her cousins before they left but she didn't want to cooperate so this is what I ended up with.

Luckily this one turned out really cute. 

Thanks Sperrys for coming to visit.  We had so much fun!  We hope you can come again soon.

And finally:  Mya's first time trying fry sauce, playing in a baby bassinet and a playdate with friends.

Mya LOVES fry sauce!

My mom gave Mya this baby Moses basket - Mya loves to put her baby to sleep in it and sometimes she gets in too! :)
I watched 2 of my friends kids the other day.  Isaiah and Kate.  Kate is 3 months older than Mya and Mya just loves her.  She kept giving her hugs and she would grab her hand and try to take her all over the house.

Playing in the backyard on Mya's slide.

Mya and Kate hanging out at the wagon.  We took a few wagon rides around the yard. 

And that about raps it up!  Hope you enjoyed. :)