Birthday Party Time!!!

We had a birthday party for Holden and Maddie at Jumping Jacks in Rancho on Sunday. Holden and Maddie invited 15 of their friends and we had lots of fun!

 these kids love bounce houses

 singing to the birthday kids

 we went to amma and ampa's house after to open gifts and swim in the pool  

 wow, so spoiled. Lucky kids

 even Ray Ray got to open a gift 

We had a great day. Thanks to all our friends and family for coming

Graduation Party

On Saturday, the kids and I headed out to Orange County while Ryan stayed home to take a final and finish up some school work. It was my cousin Nick's high school graduation party. The kids were in the pool  for most of the afternoon

 birthday gifts from aunt Debbie and uncle Sam

Holden is 5!!!!

I can't believe that five years has gone by. Seems like just yesterday we were meeting you for the first time (15 day's late I might add) you were well worth the wait though.

Here are a few things about you at 5

*wearing 4 and 5T clothes

*you are obsessed with Star Wars and Star Wars Legos

*loves watching the Star Wars movies

*Loves playing outside with Max

*Loves the pool

*You are obsessed with the ipad and would play it all day if we let you

*You love any kind of pasta and broccoli is still the only veggie I can get you to eat.

You have such a great personality and we love waking up to your happy smile! Love you to the moon and back Holden Noah!

 1 Year

 2 Years

 3 Years

 4 Years

 good morning and Happy Birthday!!!

 opening the light saber he has been wanting

 opening presents from gramma and poppa

 we took the kids to toys r us to spend some of their birthday money. Maddie picked out this life size barbie doll that she named Melissa 

 Holden got a couple Star Wars Legos (of course)

 after lunch and shopping we came home and had dinner. Holden requested ice cream so we put a candle in his dessert and sang. 

1. What is your favorite color? Blue

2. What is your favorite toy? Star Wars Legos

3. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Pop Tarts

4. What is your favorite TV show? Star Wars Yoda Chronicles 

5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Nutella Sandwich

6. What is your favorite movie? Star Wars Empire Strikes Back

7. Where is your favorite place to go? Toys R Us

8. What is your favorite animal? Giraffe 

9. What is your favorite song? "imperial March" (Darth Vader Song)

10. What is your favorite book? Star Wars

11. What makes you really happy? when I get new Star Wars Legos from mommy and daddy

12. What is your favorite dessert? Chocolate Cake

13. What is your favorite thing to do outside? blow bubbles

14. What is your favorite drink? Apple Juice

15. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas

16. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? My Star Wars Pillows 

17. What do you like to eat for dinner? Mac and Cheese

18. What do you want to be when you grow up? Star Wars Lego Collector 

Maddie is 4!!!

Happy 4th birthday to our beautiful princess Maddie. Your personality is so awesome and unique. You are very stubborn but also have the biggest heart. You love to share with Holden and Sadie.

*Wearing 3 and 4T clothes

*33.9 lbs

*41 inches tall

*Still sharing a room with Holden

*sleeps from 7:45 or 8 to 6:30 or 7

*Loves Barbie and baby dolls

*Loves playing dress up

*Very picky with food, very hard to find a meal that you eat all the time but you do love fruits and veggies

*Loves the beach and sand

*Holden and Sadie are your best friends. The three of you do everything together, you argue a lot but love each other more then anything! 

We love you so much beautiful girl!!

 1 year old

 2 years old

 3 years old

 4 years old

 Daddy made a sign for Maddie to see when she woke up

 excited to open her presents 

 yay, new Barbie's 

 opening gramma and poppa's gift 

 after dinner we sang happy birthday

 crazy razy 

I am starting a questioner for the kids on their birthdays every year. It will be fun to see how much they change

1. What is your favorite color? Pink

2. What is your favorite toy? Barbie

3. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Pop Tarts

4. What is your favorite TV show? La La Loopsy

5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Nutella Sandwich

6. What is your favorite movie? Little Mermaid

7. Where is your favorite place to go? The Shoe Store

8. What is your favorite animal? T-Rex

9. What is your favorite song? "ABC's"

10. What is your favorite book? Cat in The Hat

11. What makes you really happy? When dad sings the ABC's with me

12. What is your favorite dessert? Strawberries

13. What is your favorite thing to do outside? Go on the swings and the pool

14. What is your favorite drink? Water

15. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas

16. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? My blankie

17. What do you like to eat for dinner? Spaghetti

18. What do you want to be when you grow up? Hairdresser (I swear I did not influence her)

Camping in Yosemite!

We took our second camping trip of the summer from the 17th to the 21st. I have learned that camping with kids is A LOT of work but it is worth it. The kids had so much fun and they can't stop talking about all the adventures we enjoyed. Holden informed me that he loves camping but he loves his house more because there is more privacy 

 time to get this huge tent set up once again

 this is a view of the river right across from our campsite 

 the kids wanted to take a little dip

 making dinner on our fist night

 mmm, campfire shrimp 

 enjoying the crisp morning air

 this is the hotel my parents stayed at 

 beautiful front porch 

 pictures from Glacier Point 

 a view of the Merced River

 Ryan, Mike, DG and Nay took a hike to see the Sequoia's 

 getting ready for our rafting adventure down the Merced 

 the water was absolutely freezing but that did not stop Ryan

 dinner after our adventure 

 Holden tried to order a drink LOL

 ice cream before heading back to camp

 loaded up and ready to hit the road

 we made one last stop at Pioneer Village before heading home

 we had such an awesome time in beautiful Yosemite! Can't wait to go back.......I might have to do the hotel thing next time though