One year older

And wiser too. Really. I feel like it. I have learned a lot in these past 31 years. I feel like I could offer advice on just about anything.
2 days before my b-day I did some celebrating with my new CO friends at Cheesecake Factory. I'm not sure if they came for me or the cheesecake.
I told Daegan it was my birthday week. Too many people want in on this celebration I have to split it up to be fair.
I'm kinda a big deal.

Mel, Jentrey, Jen.
Dawn and Carolyn

Katie K, Katie S, Jen, Pili

My sister-in-law and her little boy Carter flew in on my birthday (like I said, I'm kinda a big deal)
They actually flew in to be here for Mason's baptism (post on that day later......me first)
We went to dinner to Texas Roadhouse.

On my actual birthday my sweet friend Melanie baked me a cake. How cute is she!

First days of school

Wow. I am way behind on getting these on the blog.
Camden started Kindergarten. Full day. Not so happy.
I know, it sounds perfect right? Now that she is gone I only have Eli at home.
Exactly......I only have Eli at home.
Who is going to play with him all day? Who is going to get him water and snacks while I am reading The Mockingjay? Who is going to take care of him?
Kidding. I take care of my children.
The truth is summer went by way to fast. School started Aug.5

1st day of Kindergarten The school has a dress code that they must be in a collared shirt. It's been kind of tough finding some cute things for her. Ya know, because that's what's important.


Camden and her cute friend Eden. She lives by us and they are in the same class. Fun!!

7:30 a.m. The sun is right in their eyes.


Eli is in a Tiny Tots class 2 days a week for 2 hours. He loves it and has a couple buddies that are in his class.

You-Da-Ho

I went to Idaho for a visit with the family. Daegan flew out the last couple days to make the drive back with me. While we were away he went camping.......alone........who does that?
These are my good buddies that I met while I was a nanny out East. Yes, I used to get paid for doing the mommy thing.
We are all from Idaho. They both work at the same gas station. Fun girls!!

My Mom and Dad with some of the grand kids.

My Sister had some dirt bikes and we would take the kids for rides.
How Idaho is that?!

Eli didn't like it at first. He was probably afraid my Dad would try and pop a wheely like he did when I was younger. Well, my dad did in fact did pop a wheely later that week and broke his shoulder. Nice Dad. Nice. Poor guy.


Shaved Ice. One of the best things in the summer. I could eat one every day. And I almost did.

My sister built this rope swing in her back yard. It was way fun! We would climb the ladder and then jump off with the rope.
No, I didn't do that with Eli. We were just swinging safely.

This is where Idaho Falls get it's name from. We walked by the river and fed the ducks.

So, it was a good trip.

Orr happenings

I am such a blogging slacker. Here is what we have been up to the last couple months.
Camden graduated from pre-school. Each of the kids got their own special reward and Camden got the 5th avenue reward for her sense of style! We are so proud..

My great gifts for Mother's Day.

Mason......nail polish
Camden......earrings
Eli.....yellow beaded neckalce.

Daegan got me some of my favorite candy and a nice card. He must think I need to gain weight. Ahhh.....that's sweet.



We got a season pass to Elitch Gardens. The first time we went I took Mason on a big roller coaster that he really wanted to go on. When it was over I looked at him and he was covered in blood. He bit his lip because he was so scared. It was crazy!
Camden and Eli having some ice-cream while Mason and I were waiting for the ride.





I signed Camden up for dance for the first time. She liked it but she wants to give soccer a try next.
Last weekend we (Daegan) set up the tent in the backyard and we did a little camping. I came in around 1am because I was freezing. The kids lasted the night and then did it again the next night by themselves.

It has been super hot here so we have been hitting our community pool about every day. Summer fun!

Girls Trip to NYC

Last weekend I headed to NY with 6 friends from Dental School for 4 days.
WOW! We had so much fun. I love these girls. We became friends in Philadelphia and now we live all over. One New Mexican, 3 Coloradoans, 2 Utahans, and 1 Philadelphian.

We ate and ate and ate. And when we weren't eating at restauranst we were snacking on Peanut butter M&M's and Starburst at the Hotel.
It. Was. Awesome.

Mexican Food w/ Awesome Guacamole


Frozen Hot Chocolate


Rode bikes through Central Park. I had a broken bike. Not so fun.


Time Square.....we were there for the bomb threat



Mid-day snack at Pinkberry


Italian


Saw a Broadway play......West Side Story



Hot dogs after our LONG bike ride. Well, at least it was for me.


A list of some memories that I know you won't get unless you were there. I'm only putting them so I don't forget all the laughs and good times! (Thanks Carlee)

My broken bike

Carlee jowler pic

PB m&m's

rats in the subway garbage

never ending search for Ashley's flower purse

Val's b-day texts and phonecalls

shoegasm

Carlee's annoying obsession with gays

HAND SANITIZER

table side guacamole

Brooklyn Bridge walk @ 1 am

lack of sleep (except for Amy)

frozen hot chocolate

$9 tip to awful waiter

Amy's tired best friend

Amazing food

Crystal's Hotty Fireman

Bike Ride bliss

funny camera closeup pictures

Time Square bomber

NO Dale and Thomas popcorn

Thinking we saw the cast from WEST SIDE STORY at the Stardust Diner
Ashley "fishing" the gay guy in.
Snoring
Searching for Pinkberry
Ashley and I buying matching rings
Band Aids
Cardigans
H&M H&M H&M