summer!

This summer, we bought the boys a pool so we can stay home and relax! It's perfect! The weather has been super hot lately, and I just finished my professional certification, so it's time to enjoy the rest of summer with my kiddos!

The end of kindergarten...

I can hardly believe that my oldest son just finished kindergarten! Tyler will be 6 in August... he's just growing up so fast. This year, he started T-Ball in the Spring. He turned out to be quite the little ball player! And, I must add, quite handsome! He looks so much like his daddy... and many people say he looks like his Grandpa Rick, too! He did really well in school this year and is looking forward to first grade. The beginning of July brings swimming lessons, and he is certainly looking forward to that! This weekend, we are taking the kids to the Great Wolf Lodge for a getaway. Andrew has been working alot with his new job transfer and it's a much needed vacation, even though it's only 3 hours away!

May 2009

Brandon trying to do a somersault! Tyler learned how to ride his bike today without any training wheels!

Just got out of the bathtub! who is this handsome kid looking at me in the mirror?

After our bikeride on the greenway.

Playing in the tents!

Some April Family pictures!

Walking through Mickey's house

Grizzly Mountain Canyon

Handy Manny!

More Handy Manny!

the entrance to the Park

Disneyland 2009

In February, I FINALLY finished my masters! After 20 months of hard work, we decided to celebrate by going to Disneyland! The kids have gone twice now in one year! We took them last June for the summer. I have to say that I would go again for Spring Break any day over the summer. The weather was perfect, and we had a blast! Andrew's sister, Jen was able to come with us, too! Brandon also turned 1, so it that was another reason to celebrate! This was the first year Tyler was able to go on most of the rides. He really enjoyed himself and was so excited! Our family loves to go to the beach, but it's about a 4 hour drive. Tyler hates long car rides, so we told him we would fly to the beach instead! To his surprise, we were actually going to Disneyland!
On the Buzzlight year ride

Waiting in line for the new Toy Story ride at California Adventure

Tyler sitting on the edge of the stroller... it worked out quite well!

Looking out the big window, waiting for our airplane to arrive!

Brandon turns one!

I can hardley believe it, but my little boy just turned one! We had a little get together at our home with our closest friends and family. Brandon got lots of great new things and he really enjoyed his cupcake! I think he ate almost the whole thing! He was not afraid to get in there and dig in! Children grow up way too fast! It seems like just yesterday we brought him home from the hospital! He began walking on March 9th, just 2 days after my sister's birthday. Now, he's walking all over the place.. with a few bumps and bruises on his face I might add! Sometimes, he'll walk with his hands in the air for balance!