Around the table

Just thought I would share some "at the table" moments.

If the kids even think that dinner is being started, they run to the table and wait.

Do these look like the faces of picky eaters?

And of course, dessert is always fun!

Trying something new

Michael has been working his buns off to get our back yard ship shape for summer! The grass is growing like crazy and with all the watering and mowing comes, you guessed it! FROGS! Michael brought Darren outside to see the frog. Darren wanted to hold it and of course, I was camera ready! Darren loved the frog so much that he didn't want to let it go. He even named it Sarah. So, here is a picture of Darren's friend Sarah that he asks about on a regular basis.

Darren thought that it was pretty cool that he go this picture taken in the dark with his frog. So, while he was supposed to be washing his hands from holding the frog, he took my camera instead. This was the product of Darren's discovery.
You would think I would have learned about leaving my camera out! Well, I didn't. Not only did I leave it out, but I also taught him how to use the timer on the camera. Equipped with a table and the camera, Darren has a little photog session with himself. Only one turned out.

Mother's Day 2008

WOW! So Mother's Day has come and gone and I wish the day could have lasted! We had quite the relaxing, fun filled day!

First and foremost, I got a nap! Wahoo! A very needed, much anticipated nap! What's better is that I actually woke up feeling refreshed and ready to party!

The day started with waking up around 7 as our little early bird decided that if she was awake, that the rest of the house should be too. Michael got Jaycee ready and took her grocery shopping so we could eat breakfast before going to Joan's for a barbecue. Although Michael spent quite some time at the grocery store, we decided that we would take the easy route and reheat pizza for breakfast as he got back closer to lunch time. We ate, washed the kids hands and faces and off for a nap they went!

I took a nap on the couch and Michael watched TV. We were waiting for Mitchell to get to our house before going to Joan's. I woke up, got the kids ready to go and off we went!

It was warm outside, but the pool sure as heck wasn't! Actually, it was pretty cold! That didn't stop Darren and his cousins! Darren of course picked the Sponge Bob floaties and was off!

Jaycee was a little more practical, choosing only one blue floaty.

She also chose to the kiddie pool that was set out for the smaller kids where baby Amhan chose to entertain he bunch! What a ham! The kids couldn't get enough of him. Uncle Kirk and Darren decided that they would do some stunts in the water. Normally Darren would be afraid of this kind of things, but he couldn't get enough!

Jaycee had some "accidents" in her swim suit so after 2 mishaps with no swim diaper and her continuously taking off her diaper, we decided that we would let her run around in her birthday suit instead. She took full advantage of that opportunity.

After eating and swimming, the kids decided that it was quad time! Darren and Jaycee patiently waited their turn to ride. Darren played with his cousins while he was waiting and Jaycee decided that although she is scared of Mitchell and his size, that she would wait on his lap.

Jaycee just sat back and relaxed as Michael took her around a couple times. Unfortunately my camera died right before Darren got on so I wasn't able to get any pictures of how happy he was to get to ride. But if you know Darren, you know the look!

All in all, the day couldn't have been any more perfect! It was one of the most relaxing days I have had in quite some time! Good times!

Jeepers!

This year, Ryhin turned 2 and Vance turned 1! They had a party at Jeepers and of course we were all about some fun! Although Michael wasn't able to come with because of work, we still managed to get some pictures in and have some fun.

Darren went nuts running around Jeepers with Ckyrah like they owned the joint! He loved the spinning barrels and the roller coaster. Jaycee had her fill of the carousel as I think everyone took her on it at least once!

All in all, the food was good, and cake was delicious and what better than to spend time with some of the people you love?

Bittersweet

Dare Bears last t-ball game was Saturday. He was so excited but sad to not be playing with his new found friends anymore. That day was the hottest by far of all the games. Even Jaycee stopped playing with her new found friends to relax for a minute on a chair of someones that we don't know. Shoot, she even kicked up her feet!

It seemed to be never ending too. Jaycee got to see a full game for the first time since her sports were over. She had the best seat in the house!

After the game, the entire team went to Barro's pizza, along with every other team doing YMCA sports. The coach handed out awards and all the kids played together for the last time as "Wildcats."

I am sad for the season to end as I also had made a few friends along the way. So here we come swim lessons! This should be interesting!

Farewell Itty Bitty

I am sad to say that Jaycee has completed her season with Itty Bitty Sports. It has been a such a joy to watch her try something new. She wasn't so excited about soccer and the very thought of not being able to touch the ball with her hands was beyond her. But tball, now that she loved. Although the bat was only the length of my arm from hand to elbow, she still had quite the time trying to swing it to hit the ball. She did though, and I ran the bases with her. There is nothing more adorable than watching her run, one hand on her helmet, the other in mine. I cant wait to get her involved in dance classes. They seem to suit her better, being the sassy little stinker she is. With time though, we will get there. So until next time, here we come swim lessons! Nothing like jumping into a pool at 8 every Saturday morning! wahoo!

I am going to miss getting up and getting her ready to go play for that half an hour every Saturday morning, running the bases with her and trying to squeeze an extra large helmet over her poofy little pigtails. So long Itty Bitty!

(team pictures to come soon)