Ella's in Gymnastics

Today was Ella's first day in gymnastics. She just loved it! I felt bad cause i accidently brought her to the earlier class and she ended up having to wait and watch that group till it was her time. She was super excited though. She had the biggest smile the whole time and just did amazing. she runs the balance beam. She isn't afraid of trying anything new and maybe a little scary. Miss Donna even asked when she is going to move up, even though this was her first day. She said she is ready for the big girls class. I am excited to see her in the weeks ahead. Off to more adventures.

Robin & Cole's visit 9/2-9/7

Always so fun when they come up. We are always on the go taking them somewhere fun. First stop is always In and out burger for Robin. Friday we took Noah to school and had breakfast at Mimi's cafe with Sue. Then picked Noah up and headed to the adventuredome. This has turned into tradition, the kids love that place. we rode a few rides, Ella got to ride a few for the first time with the boys she loved it. Then back to in and Out and fun at the park. we let the kids have fun and get wet and Robin and I got to relax a little on the grass. It was beautiful weather out. Then Saturday we took them to the Mirage to see the Dolphins which turned out to be a great show. dolphins spashed us and did some tricks. After that we went to Macayos for lunch and Tim met us there then we took the kids to Yaya and Papa's so Robin could go with us to look at houses. Sunday we went to church and after robin, mom and stephaniew went for our tradiotional pedicures. Ahhh, so nice and relaxing. Then to mom and dads for a BIG family BBQ. then to the park to play and run a little before bed. Monday (Laboe day) we took the kids to Lieds childrens Museum where they had a great time! Then later we took the kids to another park to get wet and eat pizza. It is always so nice when they are here, I love hanging out with my BFF just always goes by too fast.

Noah starts Kindergarten

Bitter sweet, our boy is growing up. Seems like all summer long we looked forward to this day. Now that it is here, I felt like I wasn't quite ready for it. He was so happy and far from nervous. He was opening up the doors to the school saying 'this way mom". My boy is ready...I thought. So off he went. We watched him find his chair and he waved bye and that was that. He's in KINDERGARTEN. so proud of my big boy so brave and excited. The walk home I just was remembering him as a newborn and tears came to my eyes. I just can't believe we are here already.

My 30th SURPRISE!!!

Wow, finally I can say I am in my 30's. feels good...So I wake up in the morning and get a startbucks delivered bedside, and kids are cuddling me. Pretty awesome so far. Then we get ready and go to lunch with the kids at jersey Mikes. Enjoying my family time. Mom, dad and Ryan with presents and pick up the kids so Tim and I can go to a movie. We go watch the Other Guys (Funny) and then go back to mom and dads to get kids and go to dinner. But, to my surprise there's a party waiting for me. Wow, I never thought I could be surprised. Of course i tried to clue on to anything that might be going on but, since we were all pretty wound down from the wedding trip didn't expect this! I open the ddoor to so many faces I love. What a feeling...My mom and dad are the best and Tim too! Everyone really for going all out just for me. it was soo much fun. a Mexican fiesta full with fun miusic yummy food and my very first pepper pinata. Then another surprise my sweet friend abbey made me a video montage that made me cry. I just felt so blessed by all the great people I have around me. I really couldn't have asked for a better way to celebrate my 30th than w/ all my favorite people around me. thanks all! I TRULY will remember that for the rest of my life...I LOVE 30 so far...

Dad's 50th

We celebrated at famous dave's for dad's 50th. Well to back up a little we were singing to him at midnight stuck in the airport tunnel traffic coming home from Robbie's wedding in Michigan. Then later on that evening went to eat the best BBQ at Famous Daves. This was my first time there and it was pretty awesome. I tried beef brisket and yum! i couldn't believe I actually tried it and liked it. Anyway it was good times dad had his best friends there and most of the family some missing still away from the wedding. mom surprised him with his gift of 50 envelopes to open and the last one #50 was their itenerary for a trip to Maui! He was soooo surprised. We had a great time celebrating with him! Happy 50th dad!

Robbie & Molly's Wedding ~ 8.9.10

Robbie and Molly finally did it! We all traveled to Kalamazoo, Michigan and had a great time celebrating their special day all weekend long. We took a red eye flight Friday night/sat morning. the kids couldn't be more excited for the airplane. Poor Noah tried staying up for take off and fell asleep about 5 min before, when he woke up we were walking off the plane in Minniapolis and he thought we were still in LV. Ella didn't awake till we were in Michigan. Mom had us booked at a beautiful hotel/suite so it was so nice and comfortable. however the rehersal was sat. afternoon so we couldn't rest just yet. Sunday was fun, after church some went to a baseball game while mom, gg, Lisa, Ella and I stayed to help prepare for the rehersal BBQ at the park. that was a blast cause it was on a beach with a lake also. Kids got to swim and make sand castles. then Monday was the Wedding day. Such a beautiful day for 2 families to join as one. Molly was such a pretty bride and Robbie was so grown up and looked happier than ever. Tuesday morning we met everyone at cracker Barrel for breakfast (my first time ever) loved it! Then we went to a park so the kids could play before heading back to the airport. We had a great time and couldn't be happier to have Molly join our family. congrats to my little brother and my new sis n law!

Noah's 5th Birthday

We had such a fun time celebrating with our big 5 year old! His actual birthday i made him a special breakfast pancake (kinda tradition) It was his pick of plans for the day and wanted to go ride his bike and get wet at the park so we did. His uncles and papa joined us. That night we took him to one of his favorite new places Mac shack for dinner and surprised him with a Toy Story cake. After dinner we went to mom and dads so he could open a couple gifts. He had a great birthday! Then on Sat. July 10th he had his 3rd annual Bowling birthday party. He had a blast bowling with all his friends. thanks all for making his birthday this year so special with all the wishes, calls and coming out for his celebrations. We love you all!