Fathers Day Present!!

For the past 4 Fathers Day's I've wanted to get Joe a grill

This year that is exactly what he got!

I think we grilled every night the week he got it!

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Look at the tasty feast we enjoyed! Steaks, Corn and Kabobs!

Stell and Max played with each other on opposite sides of the glass

Me and the kids after dinner... stella's face proves she enjoyed it.

We even made Smores on the grill. Stella really enjoyed them...

and so did Mr Max

YUMMY!!!

Our Crawler

Max started crawling a while back. One day I found him crawling up the stairs to his sister.

He made it all the way to the top with his sisters encouragement.

And boy was he ever proud of himself!

So he turned the corner and went up the second set of stairs.

With his sister telling him "Good Job Buddy" the entire way!

Swimming Lessons

Stella went to two weeks of swimming lessons in June.

She LOVED them and she did an AMAZING job!!

They played lots of "games" that made learning to swim lots of fun!

Stella was always going under water and blowing her bubbles. She was a great student!

She learned how to float on her tummy and her back. She even jumped of the diving board and swam to the side of the pull. Her teachers called her the deep sea diver! She loved that title!

This is Stella and her teacher Grandma Raynee

And Stella with her favorite teacher Brittany!

She had so much fun at lessons! And she is doing so well at our pool!

A Fun Summer Day

At the beginning of the summer we headed to the park to fly a kite.

But the winds were a little strong.. and the kite had a hard time flying high.

While daddy kept trying.. Stella kept busy rolling...

rolling...

and rolling down the hill... while Max and Mama took pictures.

Even though we never got the kite flying..... we still had a very fun time.

After our attempt of flying the kite we headed up the canyon for a picnic lunch.

We had fun.. though it was a bit chilly. We cuddled up in blankets.

Max wanted to be crawling around... but daddy kept him secure.

We had a very fun day!

Cowgirls

Stella and Kaya had a Cowgirl Roundup at preschool.

They had so much fun!

Don't you think they were the cutest cowgirls in town!??

Luck Of The Irish

We had the best St Patrick's Day EVER!!
At least that's what Stella thinks!

The Leprechauns visited our house in the night. The changed the color of the toilet water to green. Stella could not believe her eyes.
They left some stickers and treats for her as well.

She dressed in green for Preschool. I won the cute little clover on a giveaway at http://www.holidaysnobs.blogspot.com/ and also got the arm warmers for free in a giveaway. She looked darling!

I had to go to the dentist while Stella was at Preschool so my mom kept Max for me. She dressed him in some green attire so he didn't feel left out! He's such a sweet boy! He has not been feeling well the last few days (i think he may be teething), but he still managed to smile for the camera. He's obsessed with his tongue this week.. its always sticking out.

Here is a picture of Stella and Kaya just before they went to preschool. They are such good friends! I'm so happy they are so close in age.

Next year we may have to set a leprechaun trap to see if we can catch those sneaky leprechauns. Stella really wants to see a leprechaun!

{Max, my little charmer}

Max is already 6 1/2 months old! I can't believe how fast time goes by! He is the best baby in the world. He is always so happy and smiles at everyone! He laughs at his sister, loves bath time, smiles at everyone and is an amazing sleeper! I don't know what we'd do without this boy, he charms everyone who looks in his eyes. Even strangers ask to hold him (thats a little weird I think). Thanks for bringing us so much joy Max - we love you so much!! xoxo

{Be Mine}

Max's Blessing

I did not get any family pictures on Max's Blessing day.Joe gave Max a beautiful blessing and we were surrounded by our family and friends.It was a very special day for us. We had a wonderful afternoon with friends and family.Here are some of the people who came to support us!We love you all!xoxoxo

Preschool Christmas Program

The girls were in a Christmas Program at Preschool. They were so darling! They sang lots of songs that melted their mama's (and Mimi's) hearts! They were so adorable and the songs were so cute.

Stella and Kaya really are best friends! They love each other so much!

Their favorite Aunt Heather came to see them perform and of course brought gifts for the girls. We love you Aunt Heather!!! xoxo

Christmas Pictures

I'm finally recovering from the holiday season. It was so busy for us!
We had a few pictures taken to send out Christmas cards.
We took the pictures, ordered the cards, picked them up.... and never mailed them.
It was just one of the things I never found time to mail!
Here are some pictures of our little family... we sure love our kids!
Merry Christmas Everyone!

Anyway

The version found written on the wall in Mother Teresa's home for children in Calcutta:

People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered.

Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives.

Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies.

Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you.

Be honest and sincere anyway.

What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight.

Create anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous.

Be happy anyway.

The good you do today, will often be forgotten.

Do good anyway.

Give the best you have, and it will never be enough.

Give your best anyway.

In the final analysis, it is between you and God.

It was never between you and them anyway.

-this version is credited to Mother Teresa
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