9 Years of being Elizabeth Roth

Wow, I can't believe I have now been married for 9 years, the time just flies. I don't know what it's like to be without my other half. Marriage continues to get better, and I can't wait to go away with my sweetheart this weekend to celebrate God's grace of each other.

9 Things I love about Steve

1. He only has eyes for me, reminds me of that regularly and expresses his love often
2. He provides for our family with great sacrifice and maintains a great testimony at work
3. He'd rather spend time with His family than anyone else
4. He is my greatest fan and encourages me in talents, goals, hobbies
5. He does daily devotions with the kids to lead them to Christ
6. He likes to run and keep in shape and encourages me to do the same
7. The excitement He has to be with God's people
8. After these 9 years together he still surprises me with things about himself that make me smile
9. He regularly esteems my role as a Mom, wife, friend, and encourages me to excel more in these roles

I love you sweetie and can't wait to spend more years together with you and grow in His grace!

Jack's 2nd Birthday

Yesterday was a great blessing for me and the whole family. We celebrated our little guy's 2nd birthday. It was not so much what we did as we did not even plan a party but seeing Jack excited about everything was such a joy. He is at a fun age where he's talking and expressing his delight over everything. He said "Oh Wow" over so many things yesterday and he notices all the little details just like his Mom so it make it even more fun. He loved watching his cake being made, looking at his birthday banner, opening his presents, hearing us sing Happy Birthday over and over that day, and the list goes on. It was also fun since the older kids could participate even more and make it special for him. I am so thankful for this little blessing that is growing up so fast.
Very tired waiting for him to be delivered.

Jack at a few minutes old

Jack on his 1st birthday

Helping mommy clean the spatula from the mixer to make his cake.

Jack opening his gifts at breakfast.

We got to see a power pole replaced early yesterday morning so we had Joy and Grant over to watch to start off our day.


Jack was so delighted to receive these balloons from my friend Joy who celebrated with us yesterday. Thanks Auntie Joy for making his day special.




We went to the mall a couple times that day. The first time we looked at the Koi ponds and did the carousel and the second we had dinner at Red Robin and did more of the rides.



These are Jack's cake. I decorated the first one and the kids added more after I finished.

Trip to the mountains

We were able to go visit my parents for several days and had a great time with my family celebrating my Dad's 65th birthday. As you can see we enjoy all his toys! Jack is now at the age that he can even ride in the go-cart or we call it the "buggy". I had a fun time going on a motorcycle ride too with my Dad and he showed me my grandfather's old cabin that I used to go to as a kid. I had been running in the area before with Steve but could not identify it since all the cabins look so different now. I am thankful for the fun memories my kids are making visiting my parents in the Sequoias where they live year round.

Birthday Morning

These are not in order but I had a great birthday morning/breakfast. My hubby went and got me a tall skinny Cinnamon Dolce Latte and a Feta/spinach wrap to split from Starbucks and the kids donuts. My family was kind enough to come to the table before 7am so we could celebrate before daddy left for work. Everyone spoiled me! And best of all Mom is not taking back any of her gifts. Yes, I do take back gifts since I hate money wasted! My hubby and kids are fine with it but I was so happy that everything was usable or wearable. There was a cooking theme with my husband/mother/sister in law. I really needed some fun bakeware since I only have the pyrex so my Mom got me a red one I saw on clearance from Sur La Table and my hubby got me a fun oval one from Food Network. The apron too is so cute that my sister in law picked up in Maui. Although our day was normal with school and such we did celebrate the next day at the Aquarium and Steve took the day off which was one of the best gifts ever since I miss him so much during the week.

Aquarium

I celebrated 34 years of life and we decided to go to the Aquarium since the last time we went it was Katy's 3rd birthday and she is almost 6 now. It was such a delight to see the kids enjoy it, especially Jack who is almost 2. He squealed all the time and kept saying "Hi Fishy" to them in the tanks. Katy had no fear of touching all animals that they would let you. It really was the perfect birthday seeing my kids enjoy God's beautiful creation. We got passes so we can go back and enjoy it a few more times.

Griffith Park

We had a great day a couple weeks ago at Griffith Park. Katy has been asking to do the pony ride for a while now. Then we went over to travel town to ride the train.

A much needed trip to Nannie and Papas

We were able to go to my parents for some family time. We have wanted to stop and take pictures by this carriage that is on Hwy 65 since Katy loves them. And I too was curious about it. It was such a beautiful day and it was near some wheat fields. As you can see my parents still had snow on the mountains above them and the day after we left they had snow at their home.
Not sure why but when I upload my photos now it does not show them until it is published so it's hard to put a description by each one since I can't see it but the last ones are of us at our favorite Mexican Restaurant that I went to as a kid and it's one of those "can't leave town without going there" places. On the way home I took a picture of each of the kids. Katy is holding the doll that my Mom and I made. We had a fun time sewing while the boys rode motorcycles and go-carts.