LIVING THE DREAM

Friday, December 28, 2012

Happy Turkey Day

Playing air hockey with Bob

We had a lot to be thankful for this year! Jake was so excited to have both of his grandparents here for Thanksgiving. We had a wonderful visit with Nana & Grandpa Bob and Coco & Pa. Nana and I made the turkey and all the fixings. It was a delicious meal, but the company was the best part. It was a warm 80 degrees here on Thanksgiving...we wore tank tops and shorts. We also had a surprise visit from Clara and her family. They were driving back to Cali from Texas. I can't believe I didn't get a picture of them.

Nana Pat cooking it up!

Love my Jake

They love them some Pa

Taking a dip in the pool at Pa & Coco's hotel.

Bob's Birthday

Nana & Grandpa Bob came to spend Thanksgiving with us. The day before was Bob's birthday. We all went out for a Birthday dinner or party as Sophie called it. Any excuse to go to San Tan Flat. We had fun! Then we came home surprised Bob with some yummy cupcakes.

Grandpa Bob, Sophie & Jake

Cowboy up!

Bob & Nana

Our fam

My beautiful babies riding the saddle

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Happy Birthday dear Bob

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Halloween

We had a very Happy Halloween! Jake went dressed to school in his costume and had a party. We went to our first Trunk or Treat at a local nursury. It was a lot of fun. They had a jumpy, games, hay rides, face painting, food and plenty of candy. Then we came home to trick-or-treat. We got to meet some of our neighbors for the first time. Turns out Sophie's classmate lives on our street.

Officer Jake on duty

Lil' Dino and the cop

A scary skull

A pretty butterfly

Going on a hay ride

Um, the cop's not supposed to be locked up?

playing some games! everyone was a winner!

My sleepy dino

my cool cop

Jake's Field Trip

Jake's class went on a field trip to Schnepf Farms. We had lots of fun. I got to meet some other Moms

and see Jake interact w/ his classmates. We rode some rides, went down the big slide about 20 times, had lunch together, played and picked out some pumpkins. Sophie was not able to go since they did allow siblings to go. But she was so happy to go to work and spend the day with Dad. The only problem was that she wouldn't use the restroom there(out houses only). She said they were stinky! Such a girly girl.

Getting ready to go in

Our group; Jake, Rachel, Aidan, Olivia, Isaac

Hop on the bus

Having fun!

The king of Schnepf Farms

look at those little cuties

Train ride!

Isaac and Jake posing in the sunflower field

Pumpkin patch

Saturday, September 15, 2012

GOAL!

Jake started soccer today! He is on the Sharks this year. I think Jake was the only one with experience. The other kids were rookies, scared or crying. Jake attempted to make a goal 3 different times...he almost had it! He did really good. It was only the first game, so I'm sure the team will get better and better. It was fun, that's all that matters.

Getting ready to go...Jake says he's practicing kicking in this picture

Hanging out before the game...

Sister relaxing on her blankie

KICK IT!

Action shot

Most handsome player ever...

Sophie was having a snack talking to some new friends.

And, just a side note but something that has to be mentioned. We got through our first summer here in Arizona This morning it was about 86 degrees w/ a COOL BREEZE. Thank you Lord! The highs are still in the mid-90's...but nothing compared to 117+.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Jake is 6

HAPPY 6th BIRTHDAY to JAKE! We had a very wonderful day celebrating with Jake. He had a party at Peter Piper Pizza (much better than C.E.Cheese). We had lots of fun with family and friends. Jake's such a big boy now, so smart and becoming more and more amazing with each year. We love you Jake!