Luau, Dinner, and Camping

We live in the GREATEST neighborhood. I love it so much. We have so much fun with our friends out here.

My friends Cheri and Alysha put on such a fun luau. It was several months ago but that's ok.

Some girls in my neighborhood went to dinner.

We are trying to be serious in the first picture but that didn't really work.

Camping

Riding the 4 wheelers. This was so mush fun for me. I could've done this for hours. It is amazing how much the kids love camping! Sarah was in heaven! She kept screaming and laughing while we were driving through the mountains.

Cute Sam.

Time to get dirty. We left the kids and rode just the girls. Again, I was in heaven. I couldn't go fast enough.

We got a little muddy.

You haven't fully experienced summer until you've gone boating

I figures since it started SNOWING today I would finish up my summer blogging. Here are some pictures of us boating with Brian's family.

Brian, Sarah and Sam on the tube. The next picture is aunt Kellie and Sam.

How cute does Sarah look?

Danny's favorite thing is to drive the boat. Sarah likes to pretend to drive the boat.

Hanging out with Grandpa Paul

Tubing. Sam did not like tubing. He hated the sun in his eyes.

Happy 6th Birthday Danny!

Oh I love this sweet boy. Every time anyone would ask him what he wanted for his birthday, he would just say I don't care! He was so excited to turn 6.
Danny is doing so well. He does so well in school. I volunteer a lot and he is so social! That was one of my big worries but he talks to everyone at school. He doesn't care if he has a ton of friends but it just seems to come natural to him in class.
He has become such a good listener. He is also so obedient.
He thrives on learning. He loves to have a schedule with something to do. He loves it when I teach him something to do. When he was off track, he struggled because he was free to do what he wanted and got so bored. That is my fault. I need more for him to do.
I love how passionate Danny is. He gets so excited about anything new.
I love you Danny! You bring so much joy in my life.

Opening presents! Sam was right beside him like it was his birthday.

Sarah wanted a picture taken of her.

We invited our family over on his birthday. My favorite was my Granddad jumping in front of Danny outside and started singing Happy Birthday at the top of his lungs. Danny's friends were all staring at the ground with big eyes trying not to laugh.

Party with friends

My Dad's Surprise 60th Birthday Party!

We had a surprise birthday party for my dad because he turned 60. He had NO idea and it was so fun! We had it in a dance studio with the Joe Muscolino band and ballroom dance instructors to dance with us! What a great night!

My mom and dad were so happy.

Getting crazy on the dance floor.

Me and my sister in law's. Well Amy on the very right isn't married into the family yet but she will be :) I love these girls. I love Kelli on the very left in her back bend. I guess more like hip bend.

This was one of the dance instructors. It was such a blast because he just told me what to do the whole time. This was probably the only time that I wasn't dancing like an idiot. Although my face looks awesome, don't you think?

We love you Dad!

This was so funny. My Dad was so embarrased. I have never seen him so shy before. I also love Kelli (my SIL) dancing. That was her all night. I love it.

Sam Starts Preschool!

Sam started preschool a few weeks ago. He was so excited talking about it but the day before, he was really nervous. He kept asking me if I could stay with him.
It is funny how different him and Danny are. Danny was SOOO ready for preschool. He just wanted to learn and wasn't nervous at all. That is partly because Danny didn't really even notice the other people at school.
Sam, on the other hand would be happy just staying at home and playing with friends all day. He would much rather play than sit down in a class and learn. I have a feeling he will be more of a free spirit in class.
He ended up really liking preschool. Everyday I ask him what he learned in class and he replies, "Snakes." They haven't talked about snakes at all. I love this boy.

This is a picture of the kids when Danny started school.

Sam and Elliott

Sam and his friend, Elliott started preschool on the same day. They go to a different school but I wanted to get a picture of the two of them.

A Girl's Dress...

can never be too poofy.

Or too bright.

In my opinion.

Loving every minute of this girl

Sarah makes me laugh more and more every day. She does the cutest things:

This is how I found her when she woke up the other day.

Sarah is not saying a lot of words but I always know exactly what she needs. Especially when she is hungry.

She just stands there with her mouth open until I put food in her mouth.

Sarah could sit and read all day and be happy. This is her at the library. She was so excited.



This is Sarah's reaction when I ask her to take a nap.


Playing tee ball with Sarah.