Parks & Fun

Jensen came to play for 10 days. He is younger than Kira but most of the time they get along really well. We played and played and played. We hit a couple of parks for them to get wet and I had to show this video of Kira dancing. I am singing Mama Mia so I apologize for the shaking at the first and I'm glad there's no sound. Mama Mia is her favorite show. Allie & Reed took a lot more pictures than I did so maybe I'll post some fun ones later.

1st Week of School

Jonah is in 3rd grade and can't stop talking about his teacher, Ms. Grubb. Luke is in 1st grade and won't say anything about his teacher, Ms. Taylor. That is their personalities. They've been in school 3 weeks and we miss them during the day.

Having fun with girls

The boys have gone to school for two days and I haven't taken a first day picture yet. I always forget my camera (bad mom).

I took the girls to Thanksgiving Point today. Kira had such a great day! She danced and fed the animals. The pony ride line was very long but she made it and was very happy to ride on a little pony. She got mad every time I tried to help her. I forgot snacks (once again, bad mother) and so she was hungry, too. Morgan sat in her carseat most of the day but on the pony ride, I was holding her, trying to help Kira and get pictures.

FYI: Thanksgiving Point has $2 Tuesdays in August and it is very crowded. It was fun but I don't think it's worth the lines in Farm Country to save only $1.50/each. Kids three and under are free (so I only saved $1.50). I think the dinosaur museum was even more crowded.

Summer's Over

I can't believe that summer is over. I'm happy but just surprised. Jonah & Luke start school next monday. Kira is still extremely active. She just got her first haircut. It's a little short in the back but I hope it will grow back. Morgan is very excited about the world. She'll be crawling any minute.

Disneyland

We took the kids to Disneyland for three days. Most people advised to leave the 5 month old and the 2 year old home. But, they were both really, really good there. Kira was tired on the third day and only saw the princesses before spending the afternoon in the stroller mad or asleep. Here are the pictures. My kids are SOOOO Cute!!!! Kira was so excited to see the characters but then she acts cool in the pictures (she's following in Luke's footsteps).

Kira's Birthday

Kira turned 2 today. She found her presents and knew they should be opened but I found her before there was too much damage. She took a nap at my parents so I could get things done and when I picked her up she was very excited to see the balloons in the car. She was very excited at all of her presents (Aunt Lara helped her so the kids wouldn't open all of them). I'm surprised at how girly she is. She loves princesses and I would not have expected this much pink in my house. She made us sing happy birthday three times so she could blow out the candles again on her bunny cake. And, she tried and tried to ride her bike and scooter. She didn't like me taking pictures (she kept yelling stop with her hand up and everything). She's pretty cute and we love having her around.

Easter

Here are Easter pictures of my kids. Kira had already spotted a sucker and there was no way to take pictures of her if it wasn't in her mouth. Morgan always looks a little scared (I think she's thinking about where her sister is and what she's going to do next). Here's Kira searching for easter eggs at Grandma's house.