SUU played UNLV last Saturday so we took the whole family to the game. We had amazing seats (3rd row) and it was such a fun time. The kids even got to enjoy a party before the game started.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Friday, September 09, 2011
Cooling Off
The weather is FINALLY cooling off, so the kids are excited to play outside once again. Luke and Ella decided to go in the backyard after dinner and I sat out there with my camera, taking a time out from my household chores, to enjoy this simple moment with them. Here are a few of the photos I snapped. These are the moments I love the most. They make Motherhood feel amazing!
Poor Ella didn't get her hair done today. Not so glamorous, but still super cute.
I asked Ella to show me her belly button. She knows exactly where it is. I'm so proud!
This is Luke's "funny face".
Giving me an air kiss. Love it!
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Cole's 7th Birthday
On the second day of school, Cole celebrated his 7th birthday. So that night, while he was sleeping, Mia and I decorated his room so that he would wake up to a party. She made special streamers for the doorway, that turned out really cool. Anyway, the next morning he requested Crepes for breakfast, (just like Mia did), so that's what I made him. Then I sent him off to school with a bunch of goodie bags to give the kids in his class.
Mia helped me make the birthday cake. She actually took candy melts and melted them in a ziplock bag. Then squeezed the words "Happy Birthday Cole" on Waxed paper and let it chill in the fridge over night. On his birthday I made the cake, then transferred Mia's decorations over to the cake. He thought it was pretty special that Mia made it for him.
At 4:00pm, Drew picked up Cole's buddies Jake and Michael and took them mini golfing and to dinner at Cici's Pizza Buffet. Then Drew brought them back to the house for cake and ice cream and to open presents. What was so great, is that the boys really loved this party. They kept calling it a "guys night out" and I really think they had a wonderful time.
Cole got some amazing gifts. Harry Potter Lego set, and a Harry Potter Lego sticker/activity book. He also got a remote control car, and a spy watch. It was a really fun day.
Mia helped me make the birthday cake. She actually took candy melts and melted them in a ziplock bag. Then squeezed the words "Happy Birthday Cole" on Waxed paper and let it chill in the fridge over night. On his birthday I made the cake, then transferred Mia's decorations over to the cake. He thought it was pretty special that Mia made it for him.
At 4:00pm, Drew picked up Cole's buddies Jake and Michael and took them mini golfing and to dinner at Cici's Pizza Buffet. Then Drew brought them back to the house for cake and ice cream and to open presents. What was so great, is that the boys really loved this party. They kept calling it a "guys night out" and I really think they had a wonderful time.
First Day of School
THE KIDS ARE BACK IN SCHOOL!!!! HOORAY!!! Last week the kids started school again and we were ready. It was a long summer without Dad around, so now that he's back, we're ready for routine again. Mia is in the 4th grade, and Cole is in 2nd.
I walked the kids to the bus on the first day. I love to get the photos and see all the excited kids.
Ella rode in the wagon.
And Luke ran all over the place with his buddy Ammon.
Mia and one of her BFFs, Aspen.
Off they go. Ready for another year of learning.
Then one week later, little Luke started his first day of Pre-school. Don't let this photo fool you. He was really excited. I told him to give me a big smile for the picture and this is what he gave me. Little stinker! He's always making me laugh.
He was a little nervous but Miss Patricia and Miss Naomie are so sweet that he really had a great day.
Mia and one of her BFFs, Aspen.
Then one week later, little Luke started his first day of Pre-school. Don't let this photo fool you. He was really excited. I told him to give me a big smile for the picture and this is what he gave me. Little stinker! He's always making me laugh.
Sunday, September 04, 2011
Surprise trip to California
Drew is a really fun Dad. He always loves to take the kids fun places and watch them have a blast. So it was hard this summer when (due to the deployment) he missed out on all the fun trips we took and the days at Lagoon. So he decided to squeeze in one last trip before the kids started school.
We drove to San Diego on the Tuesday before school started. We left early enough in the morning, to get to Sea World that afternoon. The kids had a lot of fun. I had taken them to Sea World last October, but Drew couldn't come with us. So this was his first time back to Sea World since we went there on our honeymoon 14 years ago.
Ella did a whole lot of sitting in the stroller. We let her out several times, and she had fun running all over the place.
That night we drove up to Carlsbad and spent the night. The next morning we went to LegoLand. It was our first time at this park and the kids had a great time.
They have several cities built out of legos. The kids we THRILLED to see Las Vegas! And I must admit, it did look pretty amazing.
Luke was so nervous at first to drive the little cars, but once he got a hang of it, that was all he wanted to do.
They all earned a "drivers license" and proudly wore it the rest of the trip.
And it wouldn't be a vacation without a trip to the beach.
We drove to San Diego on the Tuesday before school started. We left early enough in the morning, to get to Sea World that afternoon. The kids had a lot of fun. I had taken them to Sea World last October, but Drew couldn't come with us. So this was his first time back to Sea World since we went there on our honeymoon 14 years ago.
Ella did a whole lot of sitting in the stroller. We let her out several times, and she had fun running all over the place.
That night we drove up to Carlsbad and spent the night. The next morning we went to LegoLand. It was our first time at this park and the kids had a great time.
And it wouldn't be a vacation without a trip to the beach.
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