Hazel Pop

 Look at this cute picture of miss Hazel. She is such a happy baby. 

 Here she is eating her daddy's hair. Grandma is nervous with her up there. 

 Here is Addie tickling Hazel. 

I am trying to find times to book a flight out to see her this fall in Nebraska with her mom and dad.

Party Time

While in Napa I was able to go to my brother and sister in law's house warming party. When I got there, Addison came running up to me with the biggest smile on her face and gave me a big hug. It was so fun to see her again!

 Then I went over to Dean. Dean doesn't know me as well and it takes some time for him to warm up. He was not into taking a picture with me. It took multiple rounds of "rolly poly" to get him to smile and have fun with me. Even if I am not his favorite Auntie (who is??? Claim it!) I will sure try my hardest to become that.

I can't wait for my family reunion next month where I get to spend a week with these kiddos!  I love them!

Desert Breeze Park

The last day Ashley and Addie were in town we finally had some time to play. We took the girls out to a BBQ for Rich's work at a park close by. 

Addie had fun with the bubbles. 

Cara and Addie and Snoopy liked riding the old school rides. (we did go on the train in the background too) 

 Ryann especially loved the splash pad. 

 Of course the horse ride was a stellar hit as well. 

 And they ate all the food and Cheetos and cookies that they wanted.

Addie Visiting

 Addie and Auntie Ashley are visiting with us this week. I had mentioned how the girls hadn't been fighting and it was awesome.  However, on about day 2 that was all thrown out the window.  This cute little stinker can hold her own.

 But did I mention she was potty trained in 1 day? Okay, so the first day she had one accident but has been dry ever since. AND she has been dry through the night. I am so proud of her. Every time she goes pee pee in the potty she comes running to me and asks me for a chocolate.  Which I happily give her :)  that is what aunties are for. 

 Here is a picture of Addie and Ryann playing tug o war. Serious though, we had to intervene on this one. The bubble machine is a big hit. 

Princess Time

I think this is the first time ever that Addie and Cara have actually played well together. They are cute and have fun and today Miss Mary said she hoped that Cara didn't rub off on Addie because Addie is so sweet. 

Really? My Cara kay not the sweetest thing ever??

Either way these girls had a lot of fun today.A

Morning Pictures

Sometimes when the girls wake up really early in the morning... like today... I send them down the hall, farthest away from my bedroom, so they can go color. Ryann colored about 5 pages that she printed out from the computer (on her own) and then taped them up to her wall. 

 Look at how long Ryann's hair is getting! Time for a haircut from Auntie Devyn I think.
Whenever we do Cara's hair in just one ponytail we say we are doing her hair like "Addie."  We say it is Addie hair because Addie always has her hair in a back pony tail and my girls hardly ever wear their hair that way. 

 I am not sure what Cara was so excited about in this picture, but it just makes me laugh when I see it. 

Hiking in Pictures

Yesterday we headed down for some major hiking in Tucson to celebrate my cousin's birthday. We were watching some friend's kids so we brought them with us. It was fun and exhausting and there weren't many major melt downs.

I love Cara's hair in the picture above. She was mid jump.

Everyone was very interested in uncle Bob and looking at his pictures.

Cara had a lot of the hike in style- on my back.

And finally the real reason we went hiking. To spend time with my aunt, uncle and cousin. It was a great day and we celebrated by having root beer floats after. Delicious.

Thanks for a great day!!

Pictures for Grandma

Impromptu photo shoots don't work out very well.

Sorry Grandma. We tried and we sure love you.

Seriously... I took over 25 pictures.

We had to bribe with whipped cream.

Memories. It is all about the memories.

Day at the Lake

On Friday we went to Lake Berryessa. I grew up on this lake. I remember the boat dying, I remember the car dying, I remember losing hats, glasses, food, and even the time my little brother pooped in the lake.

Lots and lots of good memories of sun-in, sun burns, dehydration, the ski-bob, and more.

This time was much more fun. I loved watching my cute girls play.

Here is Cara helping Addie work on her tan.

Cara is trying to drive the boat- don't look too close or else you will see boogers in her nose.

Ryann wore this cute life jacket with the buckle underneath- remember those? Yeah, hated them, but oh so handy if you are a mom and want to make sure your child stays in their life jacket.

Me and the hubby. We both wakeboarded and it reminded me of how little I use those muscles now.

His sunburn is from the Giant's game a couple days before. We both kept out of the sun and tried hard to keep on top of the re-application of the sunscreen.

Happy Birthday Ethan

This week has been packed with birthday parties!!

We had a surprise party for Ethan on Thursday. Happy 7th Ethan!

Here is Ryann (and friends) singing to Ethan with his Cars cake my mom made for him.

I love how animated Ryann is when she sings. The birthday boy in his Justin Bieber Fever shirt from his auntie Erin. He has worn it almost every day since his party.

Cara is a little chilly in this northern California weather.


What a stud. Ethan was not too happy with Rich when he came and stormed the bouncy house. He threw Ethan up and Ethan pulled a muscle. Sorry bud!

He and his friends did have a fun time with Rich until then :)

Bouncy House

I had to include this top picture because I am babysitting sweet baby Dean tonight. He is finally warming up to me. The first day I was here he wasn't too fond of me. But now- well, he still prefers his other aunties, but at least he will go to me and snuggle with me. These next two pictures are of of Ryann enjoying her time in the bouncy house. It completely exhausted her so hopefully she sleeps well tonight. (please don't wake up before 7am!!!)
Thanks daddy for playing so much with the girls today. Even though a little boy stepped on a not so nice place and you rolled around in agony for like 10 minutes.
I didn't see you cry though- way to hold it together in front of all the birthday party kids.

All Clean

Seriously these girls are monoplolizing the camera this week. I need to remember to share the camera love and take pictures of something besides these nuggets. Thanks Grandma for keeping us all clean!

...and...Happy Birthday Grandma Great!

Happy Birthday Addie

We celebrated Cousin Addie turning 2 last night.

Look carefully. Cara is trying to prevent Addie from blowing out the candle before the song is finished being sung.Here is princess Addie eating her cake and ice cream. And what child's party would be complete without 4 of them trying to open a present at the same time.

Love you sweet girl!!

No More Monkeys...

...jumping on the bedOne fell off and bumped its head (Cara acting out the bump)

Mama called the doctor and the doctor said...

"NO MORE MONKEYS JUMPING ON THE BED!"

Addie and Cara are having a blast playing together. It is so much fun to see them interact. What a sweet thing it is to have cousins.