Amazed by my kids...

Some MAJOR milestones! Jake learned how to ride his bike WITHOUT training wheels. It's been about 2 weeks now and everyday we have to go practice. So, I watch him riding around and I think, "he's growing up so fast, pretty soon he'll be all grown up". So, I'm praying that I really focus on my kids and appreciate these things and the time I get to spend with them. And, Sophie is POTTY TRAINED! She's been wearing chonies for about a week/half now. All day and at night too and no accidents. I knew she could do it. I am so proud of them. Deon was so happy to have that moment with Jake. When he first took of the training wheels and taught Jake to ride. 

Jake riding

The girl loves to play in the sand at the park

This is what we do almost everyday...go to the park and practice our riding skills and play.

Went to lunch the other day and Sophie tried onion rings...she loved them, pulled out the onion and ate the whole thing

My Easter Bunnies

HAPPY EASTER! We had a very happy and blessed Easter. The Easter bunny made a stop at our house. We spent the day with our cousins; barbecued, had water balloon fights and an egg hunt. It was a very nice day. 

The New Mexico Easter bunny sent us a brand new snow cone machine. Mmmmm

Coloring eggs...messy! 

Look at our perdy eggs

Sophie got some new goggles and decided to wear them 

Hulahoop! 

Jake wasn't sure about all that hulahoopin'

Jake got some new super soaker guns...

and the Monkey too

Thank you God for blessing us everyday. We are truly grateful and hope that you continue to watch over us. Hope everyone had a Happy Easter!

Kids!

So many photo opportunities, so little time! My kids have been trained, since birth to smile for the camera. Just some pictures of things we've been doing around town.

Big Bro - Little Sis

My little cowboy at Tempe Town Lake under the train bridge

Went to the mall and they had this 2 story merry-go-round, so you know we had to ride it 

Whoa, we never rode a tiger before

We found a dollar theatre. Sophie sat threw the whole movie and then they played some video games. But, she was mad because Jake wouldn't let her play too.

Jake found the lawn mow (as he says) he wants

Dad bought VANS for everyone

Went back to San Tan Flat for lunch one day and they were pretending to drive the tractor

And the monkey too

Always having fun...

San Tan Flat

We drive by this place everyday...and everyday it's packed. The locals kept telling us about it, so we finally went and had so much fun! The perfect place for a little cowboy. Country music blaring, good barbecue, roast marsh mellows over the fire and a live country music band. There's a big ole dance floor where the kids play and show off their moves. It was really cute. So, anyone who comes to visit us will be having dinner there with us. 

Marsh mellow roastin' time.

Hi Sophie

Um, Sophie what kind of face is that?

Dad & Jake

Double fisted...water & soda...busted! 

Party girl

Miss Sophie had quite the birthday celebration. We took a last minute trip to California. Sophie's ninos threw her a little pizza party. We had fun! Then we had the big party at Nana & Grandpa Bob's and then on her actual birthday we continued the celebration. 3 years old! The girl is beautiful, full of attitude, a big personality, smart, loving and fiesty too. Hmmm, where does she get that? 

My gorgeous girl

Jake went to the golf course with Grandpa Bob to practice his game

Nina got Sophie a new guitar...Thank you Nina ;) 

It came with cool rock star glasses and a microphone...I think I like playing with that thing even more than Sophie.  

Love this one...My osobear, Alec (now 18 years old) with my kiddos

Sophie's beautiful Dora cake...she was so proud

Happy Birthday! 

Cousins and Friends (left to right) Bella, Clarriza, Ariana, Jake, Aris, Sophie, Bella, Juniper and Maya. Jake said he was the only boy. I told him that was a good thing to be surrounded by the ladies. There were boys there too, they were just too cool to pose for my picture. 

Me and my girl, Clara and our baby girls. 

Build a Bear! 

Sophie named her bear, Princess Isa (after Isa the Iguana from Dora)

Playground fun! 

Until Sophie bit a kid, then we had to go home...

Dad brought Sophie a princess cake

Make a wish

Sophie's first bike! 

Jake had to get something too...John Deere of course

Happy 3rd Birthday to my gorgeous girl, Sophie.

May God Bless you and keep you, Always! 

We love you! 

Poolside...

My friend, Suzi was in town visiting. And, she happened to be staying at this really nice resort in town. It was a beautiful, warm, sunny day. So, we got to hang out poolside with her and the kids. It was great to see them. Thank you to Suzi for making time for us and inviting us to hang out at the pool. We had fun! 

Jake making his rounds...

Bathing beauty

Jake & Sophie, and Gemma on the side there, sitting on her Mama's lap

Jake, Jasper & Sophie

Kid stuff...

Slowly getting to know our surroundings...and found a restaurant called, Jake's. So we stopped in for a bite to eat. Jake said it was his restaurant and was very proud, so you know us...we had to take a picture. 

Jake's restaurant

Acting silly for the camera

Quick visit back to Albuquerque for the rest of our stuff...Jake & Sophie got bunk beds. So, when they visit Coco & Pa they have a place to sleep.