Noah's first day at preschool

Noah had his first day of prescool today and loved it. He was really shy when the other kids tried to talk to him which was strange for me, he has always been pretty outgoing. He although loves being with his best friend Jaydon who is in the photo with him. They played with toys, sang songs, played with instruments and made black cats. Noah was very excited to bring something he had made home to Daddy. He always see's the girls showing their stuff to Daddy and was finally excited to have it be his turn. Were off to a great start. Way to go Noah.

Tagged YAY!

It's who I am...



I am... Barbara
I Want.... a new wardrobe
I Have.... so many things to be thankful for.
I Wish..... I could make everybody happy all the time.
I Hate... not always being in control
I Fear... that I am not making the best decisions for my children. I am always asking myself what if..
I Hear.... lots of mommy this mommy that
I Search... for the phone everytime it rings. I never put it down in the same spot.
I Always... love to visit my family!
I Usually... am late to everything
I Am Not... good at saying NO!
I miss... my family!
I love... Andrew, Lexi, Haeley, and Noah.
I Never.... want to clean my house
I Rarely... take time for myself
I Cry... sometimes
I am Not Always... on time.
I Lose... my patience when my children don't listen the first time.
I'm Confused... all the time.
I Need... to be more relaxed and have fun with my kids
I Should... tell my husband how much I appreciate him more.
I Dream... about being in Bora Bora on vacation in a bungaloo with a glass floor and the ocean right underneath me.

I tag.. Jennifer M.,Jennifer B., and Melissa

Disneyland-- Disneyland-- Disneyland

I just can't seem to get enough of disneyland. We bought season passes this year and have really enjoyed all the oportunities that we have had to go. Seeing disneyland at Halloween time is amazing.To bad this isn't real treasure






Noah sure loves his sisters






Cruella De Vil

Fun times

We had the chance to meet up with our good friends (the moore's) who we lived by in Montana. I guess that is one advantage we have with moving to California. We get to go and have a blast when friends come to visit. Thanks for the fun trip to California Adventures.

Times of trial

Life around the holmes family has been pretty challenging. Our trip to Utah was a blast and since that day everything has gone down hill. We had our car break down on us in Vegas. We were stuck in the heat for about hour, mind you it was about 110 out. The water pump went out which then made the car overheat and it killed the engine. Our car is still in vegas. We ended up home from Utah about 5 hours later then planned to find our house had been overtaken by ants. They were everywhere. So I had to spend the next several days trying to kill all of the nests that they had created in our outlets. The kids have been up and down with sicknesses, and now Lexi is struggling with a mean bully at school. I tend to ask myself how much more can get thrown at me. I probably shouldn't be asking myself that. Anyway I know things could be worse and thats how I am getting through it, just to take it day by day.

Our Vacation in Utah

We had the best time. There is nothing better then being around the ones you love. We visited grandma, went to a water park, had a family surprise birthday party for me, watched a Hannah Montana concert in 3-D, and of course did a lot of shopping. Thanks for being such a wonderful family.

First day of school

Lexi was a little nervous about this day because they put her in a split 2/3 grade class. She thought maybe her other friends might laugh and make her feel like she didnt pass 2nd grade. Thankfully though they did away with her class and is now going to be in an all 3rd grade class. So until we get her all situated she is still being a little anxious.
Haeley on the other hand couldn't wait to go. Kindergarten is a place that little kids dream about during their early years, a place of happiness, excitment, learning and adventure. Haeley always has wanted to go to school, a place her sister went everyday. A place she knew contained so much adventure and fun, and this day has finally arrived.