Family Time in Hollister

As part of our 6 week vacation we visited family in Hollister. We spent a couple of days with Phillip's parents as well as with my parents. We had yummy food, went for walks, went to the park and flew a kite, went to the ocean, went to a car show, we managed to put in 3 runs for the week and we relaxed. Here are some pictures from our trip.

Here we are at Moss Landing before having dinner at Phil's Fish Market.

Here we are at Phil's.

Maya flew her kite (and we did too).Addy enjoyed the sunshine.Downtown Hollister at the car show.

How I love Primary Songs

I was raised Catholic and in my teen years I joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I became a MORMON. My first calling was in Young Women, then I was moved to work with the little ones in Primary. Ever since then I have been in the Primary. I have come to the conclusion that my favorite part of it is the music. I love to hear the little children's voices. It always sounds so beautiful to me. Today, I had one song stuck in my head and found myself singing it through out the day as I cleaned and gave Maya a bath. I kept singing, "My life is a gift; my life has a plan. My life has a purpose; in heav'n it began. My choice was to come to this lovely home on earth. And seek for God's light to direct me from birth. I will follow God's plan for me. Holding fast to his word and his love. I will work, and I will pray; I will always walk in his way. Then I will be happy on earth and in my home above." I love this song... it makes me feel so happy to know that I have a purpose in life. I need to be a friend to Phillip, a loving mother to Maya and Addison, a good daughter and sister. I need to help those around me and love them no matter what. I need to be a good individual and follow Jesus Christ. I would be a hypocrite if I told you that every day is good and easy. I make mistakes constantly. I struggle with many things. I have bad habits that need to go. And even though I am not perfect one bit, I always feel God's love. I know that when I am doing God's will I am the happiest, and my relationships with family and loved ones are stronger. I just can't imagine my life without God. He really is the best part of me. And oh how I love the Primary children. They have taught me more than what I have taught them.

This has nothing to do with Primary. But it inspired me nonetheless, ah and Maya loved it.

While daddy works, we play.

Phillip has been working extra hours for the past couple of weeks to make some extra money for our 6 week vacation. As I mentioned it earlier, I love the day shift. Our day began early. I fixed some breakfast, we all ate together, and then Phillip left. After he left, we got ready for the day. I needed to get some shopping done... diapers, formula, wipes, vitamins, etc. I promised Maya that after our shopping trip we could stop at the park. She was so excited. She had a lot of fun, except it was way too hot :(

She wanted to make silly faces.

Addy can balance herself for a little while. Then she folds in half like a taco.

She loves to slide, but it got hot too quick :(

Then she wanted to take pictures of mommy. So here they are. Not too bad for a 2 yr. old.

After my photo session, she got hungry from all the hard work. She needed a snack.

Then she said, "I see something. I catch the birdy."

Then after realizing it was too hard to catch a bird, we packed up and headed home. Now, time to fix lunch for my handsome hubby.

I love Polka Dots

Aren't these one piece bathing suits so cute? Found them here.

Independence Day Celebration

We had a good 4th of July. We spent it with great company and had fun. Except our little Maya was sick and so she was not very cheerful.

In the morning we got some shopping done, and cleaned the house while Phillip worked. This is not our usual schedule, he works the evening shift and I must admit that I would love for him to work during the day. It just felt more natural to me. But for now, the evening shift it is until I finish school.

Here is what we did:
We got wet.
We ate some yummy food.
We talked.
We played.
We chased children.
We melted. It was 106 degrees Fahrenheit.
We watched some awesome illegal fireworks and then our little ones.

Happy 4th of July from the sticky, Tomlinson family :)

The Prophet of the Restoration

A motion picture about the life and legacy of Joseph Smith, the founding prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Will be watching this video with my hubby. Perfect for a Sunday evening :)

This is why I was born with straight hair. I have always wished for my hair to be curly like my mother's. But I guess I will kiss that one good bye.
I will keep my hair just the way it is.
You can give your self a makeover here.