Rooms With a View

A TEENAGER NO LONGER

This year, I was lucky enough to share Mother's Day with my son Patrick who happened to turn 20 the same day. I do not feel old enough to have a 20 year old but it is what it is.

I am one lucky mom!

After church, we went to my favorite Italian Restaurant.

Big sister Megan found a card that matches his new car!

Another card from mom and dad.

What is with this face.

The card had a family of mom, dad, two boys and a girl with spoons on their noses. In the background, all of the photos have people with spoons on their noses. 

I forgot to buy candles.

So, we decided to make him 954. I had these old candles in a drawer.

All in all it was a great day for both of us! Hope you had a great Memorial Day!

MR. GENEROUS

Now that Patrick is making some money, he decided to treat his brother and sister to a gift. 

First, he surprised Mitchell with new speakers for his truck!

For Vinny, he gave her $80 which is all she needed to buy something she has been saving for for 2 years....

An IPad!

She and Mitchell are both very happy and lucky to have such a great big brother.

SCARLETT

Patrick has been without a car for over year. We are so happy for him now that he has been able to buy himself a car. Meet Scarlett...

Taking Mitchell and Vinny for a spin.

My boys and their toys. Don't you love how their shirts match their toys?

I PROMISE~

This Thanksgiving saw Patrick leave us for lunch and dinner. He and Maddy first went to Maddy's mother's for lunch, our house for linner and Maddy's Grandmother's house for dinner. I was so proud of myself, I did not shed one tear. I took some photos of them all dressed up for their first holiday meal together.

Yes, it was a beautiful day.

Can you see Maddy's finger? On their 6 month anniversary Patrick gave her this...

It is a promise ring. He had the inside engraved with their initials and a loving sentiment. He promised her the next ring from him would have a diamond. He also promised to always be true, faithful and kind. So romantic. I could not ask for a better future daughter in law.

Cannot type anymore, the tears are blurring my vision.

CRAFTY KIDS!

Patrick and Maddy got creative this weekend...

Painting frames!

Maddy used a kiss stamp on Patrick's cheek.

The next day they made a dream catcher.

The proud crafters.

And the finished product, Pretty impressive. I still need to take a photo of the frames. I will post those this week. 

JUST CAN'T GET ENOUGH!

A few more photos of my adorable Patrick...

Tennis anyone?

Or would you prefer a little golf?

Merry Christmas.

Visiting Aunt Anna in Venice Beach.

Riding the Ferris Wheel with daddy in Venice Beach.

This kid loves things on his head!

Those eyes could melt your heart.

Second Halloween. I made this costume. The arms were too heavy for him so I had to help him hold his arms up.

Climbing his upside down sandbox.

Walking the balance beam.

And swinging from the bar!

Don't you want to pinch those cheeks?

A Christmas Elf! My favorite photo of Patrick!

Happy Friday! A week from today, Mitchell will be 15 and a licensed driver!

HE HAS NOT CHANGED ONE BIT!

More photos of my adorable little Patrick...

First trip to a mall at 4 days old. We went to the Forum to meet his Aunt Anna.

Who says it is not fun to dress little boys?

First trip to New Orleans to meet Aunt Christy and her family.

First trip to the Utah State Fair.

Learning to take off his shirt.

 Blowing kisses at the Utah State Fair with his cousin Nicki.

Skipping stones with Uncle Pat.

Having fun with daddy at The Little Gym.

Looking fresh for a violin concert.

Riding in a 4th of July parade with Mitchell.

More old photos of Patrick tomorrow!

In 9 days we will have a new driver in the house! Yes, Mitchell will get his driving permit on the 14th!

BABY PATRICK!

Now, for some photos of a small Patrick!

His first Christmas.

Fresh from a bath.

Learning to walk.

First Easter.

Second Christmas.

Such a rock star!

Happy Tuesday!

PATRICK SWEEPS!

Saturday was Patrick and Maddy's 2 month anniversary. He asked if we could make her dinner and then the idea snowballed into quite the event. 

It must be true love if Patrick is sweeping the floor.

Charlie dressed up as a driver and he and Patrick went to pick Maddy up. I forgot to take a photo of him in his attire. He had flowers for her (Maddy's first flowers from a man that is not her dad) when he picked her up. Charlie took the camera with him and got this photo...

Maddy thought they were going to a restaurant so Patrick told her he forgot his wallet and that I would want a photo of them. When they came in through the front door they saw this sign hanging.

Vinny made this beautiful sign.

 The table.

Vinny also made menus.

The inside of the menu with a couple of misspelled words.

We served homemade guacamole (yes, I made something from scratch), Enchiladas and brownies.

Allison and Vinny were the waitresses.

A close-up of the beautiful waitresses.

She had the giggles for the first 5 minutes. In case you are wondering, that is Root-beer in the wineglasses.

 
Brownies al a mode.

I made her this frame for her dorm room. It was such a great night for them and for us. We also ate this great food, just outside away from the love birds. Patrick has already planned their three month anniversary!

My husband turns 64 today! Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband. Too bad he never reads my blog.

REUNION!

Patrick's beautiful girlfriend spent 7 days at the beach with her family. Patrick went a little crazy without her. I had my camera ready when she over.

So happy!

First kiss in a week!

We all missed her and hope she never leaves again!