July 4th

Today was another great family day! The kids and I started with a 4 1/4 mile jog (them in the jogging stroller, me pushing). Sadie decided to run with me a little today. She would jog until she saw a white car then get back in the stroller. Then she would get out and jog again when she saw another white car...after that we came home and rested a bit. We turned on the sprinkler and let the kids play while we prepared lunch.

The kiddos love to fill whatever container they can find with water, then go "water" the flowers for me!!

The menu for the day was: fresh grilled corn on the cob, hot dogs, homemade mac n cheese, watermellon and chips and guac. Yumm!!

Ahhh...summertime!!

After lunch we toasted some marshmallows over the open fire of the gas grill and enjoyed some smores!!

Little B got to have a toasted marshmallow inside of his graham crackers. No chocolate for him as we are still battling his dairy allergy!! He didn't know the difference and was quite happy!

Yumm!!

Sadie enjoyed her smore open-faced. She wasn't much of a fan of the graham cracker, but loved the filling!!

Evidence of a love of the filling!!

After naps and baths, we headed out to join the rest of the city at the Yorba Linda fireworks show. We decided to walk the 1 1/4 mile since we would probably have had to park that far away anyway!

Mersadie enjoying one of the inflatable obstacle courses at the park.

The wonder in her eyes just amazes me!!

Sissy and Mommy!!

Our sweet family! July 4, 2011

It was a good night with an amazing fireworks display!! We had great seats and the kids LOVED it! Braden was scared right at first, but then he settled down and wouldn't stop jabbering about everything he was seeing. It was precious. Sadie just sat and watched and took everything in. I love how our kids are so different, yet so wonderfully themselves!! What a wonderful day!

July 3rd

Last night, Mersadie and Braden's little friend, Bennett, spent the night at our house. I was a wondering if we would actually make it out the door and to church on time, but surprisingly, everything went super-smooth and we even had about 30 minutes to play before church. Here are the 3 kiddos in the backseat of the car. So happy together!!

The funniest thing happened this morning as we were heading to the car. It was just me and the 3 littles as Brian was already at church for 1st service. I told the boys and Sadie to go to the car, so we all headed to the garage. I buckled Sadie in first because she was in the middle, and when I turned around to get one of the boys, they weren't right beside me. With the garage door wide open, my first thought was that they had run outside and I didn't realize it, but no, there those two cuties were sitting in the car. Afterall, that is exactly what I had told them to do. Only thing was, their car of choice was Sadie's little Mustang!! Silly boys!

July 2nd

Today we went to Sadie's little friend, Audra's, birthday party. These girls have been friends since their family moved here 3 years ago. I am not looking forward to the day this coming spring when they have to say goodbye to each other as Audra's family will be moving. :( In the meantime, we are going to keep things happy and share some pictures of my silly girl and her precious friends.

I love it when I capture keepers like this right in the midst of a normal day!!

Sadie decided to wear her party hat as a "pirate" - her words. :)

Here are the girls. L to R - Isabella, Audra, Mersadie. When we got home and I showed Sadie the picture, I said, "why didn't you smile?". Sadie's response: "I did!" Hmmm.

July 1st

July 1st was one of those days I wish could bottle up and replay over and over. Started the day with an 8 1/2 mile jog, then took the kids to preschool for water play while Brian and I worked on goals together and went to lunch. After lunch we picked the kids up from school, played a little and then it was naptime. When the kiddos woke up we wrestled around on our bed a little. Tickles, giggles and a little WWF!! After a dinner of waffles and fruit, we played outside and then took a walk. This time Sadie wanted to ride her scooter, so we just put Braden in the stroller and walked around enjoying our family time.

I feel so blessed to have a loving husband and healthy children. My prayer is that we will honor God in everything we do and say!! Thank you, Jesus for my family!

Braden and Daddy enjoying some "after nap" snuggle time on the bed.

Summer, Summer, Summertime!!!!

The sprinklers came on today as the kids were playing in the backyard and since it is so incredibly beautiful outside, I ran upstairs to get their suits and my camera and just let them have some fun!! Enjoy the pics and your long weekend!! Welcome, Summertime! Please stay for a while!!

Braden got into the dirt and then decided it wasn't so tasty.

The Ones Who Call Me "Momma"!

Today we spent the day at church for our 3 services and then went to lunch afterward and home for a much desired nap after that. Here are some pictures of me with the kiddos that I had Brian take before we went to church.

My sweet kids...

Sadie and I matched today. I figured I had to have her match me at least once in our lifetime and I better do it now rather than later. She still thinks the idea is fun!!

Braden did not want to give up his bagel or soy milk for the picture. Oh well!!

Mom's Spa Day at Preschool

Today Sadie's preschool held a spa day in honor of Mother's Day. It was probably the cutest thing ever!! The moms were invited in and there were different stations in which we could go to receive different services...all performed by our own children!! I'll walk you through my wonderful morning!!
Our first stop was the hand/foot massage and lotioning!

Here I am getting some lotion. Sadie took her job very seriously. I wouldn't have expected anything but seriousness from this girl!!

Here is the back massage station. I didn't get a picture of me getting one, but Sadie did that too! You can see the other stations for mani/pedis and the hand and foot massage.

Here is my precious manicurist painting my nails. Again, notice the concentration!!

So happy to have such a fun day with my girl!

Pedicure!!!!

Sadie just couldn't resist and had to ask if I would paint her nails. So, I did!! She also got a back massage from me. I'm a sucker!! ;)

What a fun day with some wonderful memories!!