Caitlyn....no longer a preschooler!!!!

Caitlyn has FINALLY completed her 3 years of preschool! This past week I really felt that change in her life....that milestone of becoming older and moving forward! On the day of her preschool graduation she looked older, more mature and soooo happy to finally be a kindergartener! I'm not sure what it was but most of the time you look back and ask where did the time go, but on that day I really felt the moment! On graduation day I realized at that moment that she was growing up way to fast for me! I felt that experience of reaching a new level in her life and it was bittersweet! I'm sad and get teary eyed more often maybe because it's time of the month(yeah I know women are emotional) but I am excited that she is eager to move on and learn more! The Maloy's gave her some school supplies along with a notebook and immediately that night she started doing homework so she could show her new teacher! I'm a proud momma so will probably cry on her first day of kindergarten, but until then I asked her to not grow up and stay my baby for the summer!

Congrats baby...we love you bunches!






































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Baby Cakes!

Aunt Lupe sent us some stuff to make cupcake treats. She had a blast making and trying these baby cakes! Thanks Tia Lupe for making our Valentines a special one! These are for you!





Especially for Daddy! We love you!




Happy Valentine's Day

Caitlyn Practicing Folklorico!

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She loves playing with her skirt and even tries to do what the BIG girls are doing. Surprisingly sometimes she catches on! She's a natural!

Serving it Right!

Blogs are like testimonies. Sometimes when you hear a testimony given it's like it was meant for you solely. Just the same for blogs. My friend Lesly posted a blog on menu planning for dinners...and well it was meant for me because I needed help in that area of organizing my dinner nights. With dance 3 days out of the week and Young Womens on one of those days I was pretty stressed each night on what to make and pull together. Dinner's were not planned and of course not healthy. Well, Lesly came to the rescue by setting a great example for me and my crazy nights! Planning every two weeks has worked great!I think this new way ends up being cheaper(using ingredients more than once), healthier(more wholesome foods) and definitly more satisfying on introducing new foods at the table!
Thanks Lesly for bearing your blog!

Here's a sample of one of our well organized dinner weeks.

Week #1
Monday - BBQ Chicken Pizza
Tuesday - Chili & Cornbread
Wednesday - Ham Dinner(Leftovers into future meals)
Thursday - Turkey Dinner(Leftovers into future meals)
Friday - Grilled Ham,Cheese & sauted onion sandwiches& Turkey Soup!
Saturday - Fish Tacos(Rubio style!)
Sunday - Turkey pot Pie(Turkey Left overs, even had enough to freeze one for later!)

Week #2
Monday - Pork Cacciatore
Tuesday - Turkey Enchiladas Suizas(Turkey Left overs,has enough to freeze one too!)
Wednesday - Split Pea Soup(Remember Ham Bone, just froze)
Thursday- Cabbage Roll-ups
Friday - Mooshu Pork
Saturday - Asian Pasta
Sunday - Ham & Pinapple Pizza

Caitlyn's video debut!

So this has been the song of the week(s) this past month...in the car, on the radio at home! It doesn't stop! Now you get to see her in action!




Sorry this one is a little hard to watch, but worth it!

Annie!

My old Annie dress came in handy and I think Caitlyn fit the character! Curly hair, loves to sing...it was just right!

Here she is as ANNIE!









O.k So I got the message from this picture...."Enough pictures already mom!!!!!!"


Happy Halloween!

The Maloy's Halloween Haunt

Our 2009 Halloween Party was a blast! We all had a great time and as always was fun to see everyone dressed up and in the Halloween Spirit! Of course Heidi and I think the best part is decorating so we once again used our inventory and drove in full force. OK so the best part is the company and everyone jumping out of their eveyday shell and playing thier character!Look for Heidi's blog post soon...because I know she will get around to it soon enough and also Nicole(Paparazzi)has great pictures of every guest!

This year our theme was the Maloy's Hollywood Halloween Haunt! Once we have a theme, the fun begins even if it's only two weeks prior! So here it is. See what your missing family far away. You know who you are, Mike, Michelle, Jody, Scott! Your family misses you and wants you HERE!!!!

Of course we greeted our guest in the most glamorous Hollywood way!




What's a little witch craft and some Hollywood stardom potion to help set the mood!


Heidi and her connections paid off for our theme this year!!!


Yes we had that many people! But when you put my list of friends and Heidi's list of friends together you get a PARRRRRTTTTEEEEEEE! The best thing is we all become friends and when you cross paths with them at church or out in town, it's funny to acknowlege them as "Hey Tiger, how are you and the wife Lynsay doing!!!!!!"


Tiger Woods and Lynsay Logan.....(The Peterson's)


Danny and Sandy(The Olsens)


Fred and Wilma (The Hemuli's)


The Bobbit's (The Neilsen's) Take a closer look at the exhibit!


The Cereal Killer and the Pyscho path or man that was just runned over!!!
(The Whitney's)


The Party Poopers...Really!!! We love you guys and expect a GRAND entrance next year!
(The Keisel's)


So I forget.....Actor's from Grey's Anatomy????? (The Albright's)


The Simpson's!!! (The DeSantiagos)


The Outlet and Plug in....(The Shelby's)


The Red Carpet's.....(The Gowans)


The Cool Rebel Dude and Dudette...(The Laypath's)


Napoleon And Deb....(The Grants)


Frenchy and her sexy boyfriend!!!! (The Maloy's)


The Cute Jedi and Her hubby Glen Beck!(The Shelby's)



Our Hollywood Spirit's..... can you see them!(The Sliders)

O.K, So this one is for you!!! Silly but just letting you know we missed you guys and look forward to seeing you in costume and character next year!

Unfortunately I missed the Bollywood's(The Maloy's)
and Hugh Hefner and his girlfriend(The Callister's)

Check out Nicole and Heidi's Blog soon for more pictures!!! No pressure girls!

Thanks everyone for an awesome night and tasty treats!!!! We are already looking forward to next year!!!!!