Why am I always "catching up" these days?!

Easter egg coloring

The Easter Bunny brought a Rapunzle doll that she has been wanting

1st egg hunt - in the house

2nd egg hunt- community egg hunt at the park

3rd egg hunt - outside home

Salomon's parents and brother on his birthday

Happy Birthday Bebe!!

Pinata fun!! (Salomon always manages to decapitate any and every pinata we get him - its so funny!)

His handy work

Pic of us as we were leaving to go see Yanni in concert (I got salomon tics for his bday - AWESOME concert!!)

My Mothers Day gift -and tradition- my pic with Liane. Happy Mothers Day to ME!!

Catching up... AGAIN! (December)

The lights on temple square

A night in Bethlehem activity at church

Loving the snow!

The Cano Family Can Do Hard Things

I have been inspired by a story I read about an amazing group of young women and their leaders and a "hard thing" they challenged themselves to do and completed. (http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/60011/Latter-day-Saint-Young-Women-In-the-strength-of-the-Lord--I-can-do-hard-things.html). I decided that we as the Cano Family can "do hard things" too, and so this year our family motto is "The Cano Family Can Do Hard Things". In December we sat down and discussed some "hard things" we wanted to focus on and set goals to accomplish them. They may not be things like walking 22 miles to the Salt Lake temple, but they are things that will keep us focused on good things, on the Savior and keep us progressing as a family. We are taking one day at a time and will try not to get down on ourselves if we are not perfect at it. We just want to keep moving forward. I guess this really has been my motto for life... I can do, have done, and will continue to do hard things in my life. I know that I am not alone in doing so. I have family and friends who support me and most of all my Savior and Heavenly Father backing me up and even carrying me when it gets especially difficult. I know that God will not send me any trial that I cannot bear and overcome with His help and I am so grateful for that! So, we are excited to work on these goals that we have set and cannot wait to see how we have grown as individuals and as a family as the year goes on. I know we will be (and already have been) blessed for our efforts.

Its been a while...

Life has been so busy for me lately and I have had to prioritize my time and energy. Sadly blogging has been cut for a while, but I am now going to attempt to quickly catch up and get everyone up to speed.
First of all... I have been so busy lately because back in the middle of October I started a part time job at Target. Why work and why Target?? Well I went back to work to help out at home for a bit to help us get ahead and prepare for the future- especially while Liane is young and we only have one child. And Target because it helps meet my two main criteria for a part time job... 1. it allows me to stay home with Liane still (I work the 4am-8:30am shift) and 2. it doesnt affect the fact that we have one car right now. I get home before Salomon needs to go to work. It really is perfect!! I LOVE my job and even though it has been a huge sacrifice on my sleep. It has truly been a blessing for us in more ways than one. My mom always says "whats a blessing for one is a blessing for all"... meaning God will not only bless you for doing what is right, but the others in your family as well. He wont bless you while the others suffer. It is so true!!

So onto the catching up!!

Random Happenings...

Breast Cancer Walk

Fall Festival

Halloween

It was cold but fun!

Liane's 3rd Birthday September 14, 2010

Princess party all the way! Liane has been into the Disney pricesses (esp Cinderella) for over a year now and so it would only be appropriate to celebrate princess style! Liane had a wonderful day (well bday week it turned out) and was spoiled by everyone who knows and loves her. Thank you all for making her big day so special!! Check out the way cool (but not professional by any means) cake I made her!! I totally just printed off the princess pics and castle onto paper and tapped a craft stick to the back to help it stand up in the cake. So easy and FUN!
Liane and her cousins hitting the two pinatas!

California Trip September 2010

When we got home from Montana we had a week before we left for California. We were so blessed this year to make a few trips as a family. We love traveling and getting away - so we had a wonderful time doing so this summer!! We worked hard for these trips and enjoyed every moment of them! Corona Del Mar - the Tide Pools

Newport Beach Temple

Sea World

My favorite animals at the park

Disneyland!!

Can we say "heaven"? Liane was in awe of the Princesses - so precious!!

We hit the character jackpot!!

Montana Trip - August 2010

We took a trip to Montana with Salomon's family. We had a wonderful relaxing time. Montana is beautiful and the people there were great! Makes me want to move to a small town- love the feeling!! Yellowstone

Old Faithful - amazing!

Lost Creek State Park

Pool time!

Liane overcame her fear of the water and had so much fun walking around in the pool all by herself!!

Liane's 3rd Birthday!!

Liane Alicia Cano born September 14, 2007 8:39pm 7lbs 13oz 20 inches

Most amazing day of our lives!
September 14, 2008
One year old
Loves baby dolls, books and Backyardigans


September 14, 2009
Two years old
Loves baby dolls (still), books, movies, art, talking, and Elmo/Abby

September 14, 2010
Three years old
Loves baby dolls (STILL), movies, talking, talking, talking, books, going to church, traveling, shopping, playing, dressing up and anything PRINCESS!


Our little girl turned 3 this week!! I cannot believe how fast time has flown! Liane is such an angel. She is learning and growing faster each day. She is sweet, funny, creative, smart, and gorgeous. She is our little princess. This week has been/is full of birthday celebrations. More pics to follow...

Ward Pool Party - August 2010

Each year our ward holds a pool party at night at the community pool across the street from our neighborhood. We took Liane this year thinking she would love to play in the water... um guess again. She wasnt a huge fan, but we had a good time anyway. Maybe next year right?