Luke

Luke just turned 4 months old and is getting SO big! He weighed 15 pounds and was 25 1/2 in long. He is playing with toys, finding his toes, and starting to eat cereal. I just can't believe how fast it has gone. He is such a great baby!

Hey-where did this cute baby come from?
I've finally found my toes!

Everything is going into his mouth.

First time with cereal. He did pretty good but was really hungry and not very patient.

I'am 3!!!

Jake's birthday was August 19th. He was the big 3. He was so excited and ready to party. We started off the day with cinnamon toast crunch-his favorite cereal, and then played for awhile. We decided not to have a big party for him this year, so a couple of the neighbor kids came over for lunch and we had a little party. Then after nap, we went to Red Robin for dinner. His sister LOVES Red Robin so I'am pretty sure that he was talked into that one. After dinner we went to Chuch E Cheeses for some games and running around. He had a great day and loved all of the attention. After it was all over he asks " When do I turn 4? "

Here are the boys eating pizza. Can I tell you how crazy a house with 5 boys can be?

He asked for cupcakes ( without egg of course ) and was able to blow all the candles out the first time.
Here we are at Red Robin. I told the kids he probably wouldn't be here on a weekday, but there he was. The kids were very excited.

Jake got very embarrased when they started singing to him. He was trying to hide.

He loves Bob the Builder and was excited to ride in his front loader.

And so here's the kicker. What 3 year old wants a skateboard? My son. He wants to be so big.

Jake is into Superheors and anything dangerous. So, here is where superhero meets extreme sports. You gotta love it-until he falls and breaks his head!

The Mountain

When Josh and I were first dating we loved going up to the mountain for just a drive or to hike. For some reason we haven't gotten up there too much lately...mmm Life seems to get in the way. So we decided to take the kids up for a hike and bike ride. The kids loved it and can't wait to do it more often.

Josh took the kids on a little walk through the woods. They saw a tree with some markings and Josh told Jake that is was from bear claws. Well, that did it for Jake and our hiking was over for the day.

It was so nice to be in quiet. Well quiet with our kids doesn't really happen but it was still nice.
On our way back to the car. Jake was getting really upset by the bugs and it was nap time!

Ocean Shores

The past 2 years we have gone to the beach for 4 days to get away. The kids love it and it is very relaxing. The house that we rent has no TV, radio, or microwave so it makes us really spend time as a family. We can't wait to go back again next year-only hopefully the weather will be just a tad nicer! ( the high was 62 )

Maddie and Jake were so excited and couldn't wait to hit the beach!

They love to fly kites and actually did really well-until Jake got bored and let his go...

There was a big piece of driftwood that was fun and the kids wanted to climb on it

Maddie LOVES the beach. I think she could live there if given the choice.

Her favorite part is the water. She loves to run in the waves-especially with her daddy.

Jake likes the beach too, only for different reasons. He likes the HUGH sandbox and could dig in the dirt all day long.

Here he is hiding his toys and then digging them up.

Can't wait until next year!