Happy 9th Birthday, William

Thumbs up to the muffins. Mmm, mmm good! Awe come on Mom, not another kiss!
This is William showing off his birthday "badge" I made him when he was in Kindergarten. He still loves to wear it every year!

Monday, April 21st was William's 9th birthday!!! He was so excited when he woke up that morning. I was going to get donuts but he requested chocolate chip muffins instead. Of course I said yes, it was much easier for me. So we had muffins and sang Happy birthday. It was fun. We are having a party for him in May. He wants to have his first sleepover party. Of course it will be a Pokemon party!!!!

Finally a video!!! Just remember it was 7 in the morning! Happy viewing :)

Caught, again!

Nana feeding Madison but where's Madison?
Who knows what was going on in this picture! It is of McKensey, though. :)
She's getting better! This is our dog, Shadow.

Wow, even better. Nana holding Madison.
Oh well, back to our old tricks. Nana's elbow.
If you like close ups, McKensey's your girl!!!

McKensey has been caught playing with the camera again. Maybe with enough practice she could learn to take really nice photos but until then we will just laugh!

Opposites make the best of friends!

Little Lydia and Big Lidia
Best of Friends!

Imagine having a good friend with the same name!? Well Lidia has a friend named Lydia. They are so complete opposites. One is tall and the other short. One is blond and the other is dark haired. Even their names are spelled different. For being so different they really get along great. They are both in Kindergarten so it's pretty interesting when we have to call the school to say that Lidia is getting picked up by Lydia's mom or vice versa. We have nicknamed them big Lidia and little Lydia. It really is quite funny.

Carnival

This was the game I was in charge of.
Lidia's butterfly she had painted on her cheek. William got a shark but for some reason I didn't get a picture before it got washed off!

Our school had a carnival to raise money for the PTA. It was really fun. We actually went and had a pancake breakfast at the school in the morning and visited the health fair. Then we had a soccer game and a birthday party so we promised the kids we would come back. I actually volunteered at one of the games during the carnival. My game was really simple. For 1 ticket you got to pick an egg and open it. You keep whatever is inside!!! It was pretty fun to watch the kids choose and open their eggs.

Pokemon

William's latest obsession is Pokemon. ANYTHING Pokemon!!! It's crazy. This is him playing Pokemon on the gameboy while I was crafting. He and his friend Grant make a perfect team because Grant knows all of the Pokemon by facts and William knows them by pictures (and facts!). It's kinda fun when William starts testing me on my Pokemon skills. Every once in a while, I can surprise him with a correct answer.

Jumpin' Around

When Drew came over he and McKensey immediatly went to the trampoline. They had so much fun. Here's the proof!!!

McKensey and her friend Drew

Drew came over last week to play and McKensey was so excited. She loves to play with Drew. It has been awhile simce they played and they have both changed quite a bit. They are so funny together. They remind me of an old married couple because McKensey is barking the orders and Drew just keeps on going!!! It's really hilarious.

Madison and the Abuelos

Can you believe this is their 7th grandchild in 8 years?!!! She is loving the attention, especially form Abuelo.

7 year Itch!!!

The past 7 years have not been dull thanks to Mario. I Love you!

Mario and I celebrated our seven year anniversary last Sunday, April 13th. Well, we actually went out on Monday but who's keeping track. My mom came over and watched the kids while we went to Los Cabos for dinner. Thanks, Mom!!! I tried to get Mario this really nice TU shirt from Khol's but when we went they didn't have his size. These pics were taken on Sunday at the Abuelos (Mario's parents) house. I can't believe he has put up with me for 7 years but I guess he's here to stay. I told him I wanted more than just dinner on our 10 year anniversary so he better start saving!

Photography by McKensey

FYI... Don't let McKensey take your family photos this Christmas!!! These are the pictures she was proud to show me that she took of herself. The main thing is that, it looks like she had FUN.

A love like this...

I love this little girl!!! She is such a sunshine in my life. No matter what she is always happy to see me and her brother and sisters. Isn't this a smile you just fall in love with. I feel so blessed to be able to see it everyday.