Fire Station

Paige's class took their first field trip. We went to fire station #1. The firemen were great answer all of the kids silly questions. The kids had a great time. Her is Paige's class posing with one of the firemen. Oh, and the boy standing on Paige's left is her "Sam". He gave her a bracelet and necklace with a cute little card that he made for her, very sweet. I was able to meet him and his Mom. Just to let you know they both are good solid people for our Paige. ;)The silly face picture. If you look at the photo closely all of the kids making the same face are all Paige's friends. I wonder which one did the face first?!

Izzy is a rockstar!

Well Little Miss Izzy was rockin' out big time. I didn't get her best stuff but it is still fun to watch and listen to. She did all of this by herself. She also likes to stand up in front of the fireplace and turn on the light (like her spotlight) to belt out a few tunes. Her favorites are "ABCCC", "Itpsty Pitsy Spider" and "Random Loud Noises".

Her self titled ablum will be out in the spring.

Lots of Firsts

Paige had her first day of Kindergarten! She was super excited. Her teachers are Mrs. Asher and Mrs. Drake. She has a few kids in her class from last year so that was pretty exciting for her to see some of her old friends. Her old classroom is just across the hall, so every morning she stops in to say hi to her teachers from last year. We have definitely be blessed to find such a great school for our girls.

Izzy's first day of school was on Friday. I was surprised at how excited she was. She really wanted to go the first day that Paige did. Paige was really excited to drop Izzy off at her classroom too. Izzy's is a Parents Morning Out program at the same school Paige attends so I drop and pick them up at the same time and place, which is really nice. Izzy goes 2 days a week and that is plenty for me to get all of the things that I need to get done without kids hanging off of me. I am just really glad that they both enjoy it so much.

Izzy the little daredevil decided that she was a big enough girl to climb up this all by herself. I am not so sure that I am ok with this one, but Dad was just fine with it. Later, I told him that I wouldn't of let her do that. He said Oh! Look how proud she is of herself.

Paige's first soccer game. She played so well. She went after the ball and almost scored twice.

Look at her go! This was one of the almost scores. When she got to the goal she fell down. She also played goalie for a period. She saved 2 balls from being scored, but also found some time to pick the grass and check out the butterflies. We were really proud of our girls this week and all of the new things that they have accomplished. Next week homework for the first time!

Izzy's 2nd birthday party

My little girls is 2! Where did the time go? We decide to have a beach party for the birthday girl and it couldn't of worked out better. Sammies, cupcakes, beach toys and ocean what more do you need. We had a lot of fun! Happy birthday Izzy!

Sammy and Abi playing in their buckets

Grammie Bonnie and Colten enjoying some sun

The Mayer family joined us as well.

Mia's castle in the sand

and of course the birthday girl herself with big sister Paige. It was a great day and we were so happy that 3 of the grandparents were able to be here for the party. Grammies Debbie and Bonnie and Grandpa Ron

Long time no see

Well it has been a long time since I have blogged and I am sorry for that. I haven't been real good with taking pictures lately and we have had a lot of visitor. In June we had the Voltin family out for a nice but too short visit. Looking forward to our next visit!

Jaida celebrated her 14th birthday while she was here and we were happy to celebrate with her!

Girls escape night out!!!

4th of July, we spent it at home bbq'ed and topped it off with some ice cream. The weather was so nice that we ate outside without melting or being eaten alive by bugs. Very nice day!

Grammie Debbie's visit, she took Izzy through gym and was able to watch Paige's class right after. I am not sure who had more fun in this class, Grammie or Izzy!

Trip to the aquarium. I must have forgot that I had the camera because this was the only picture that I took. It's a cute one!

Izzy girl!

Izzy enjoying one of Paige's cupcakes. She eats all of the frosting first ofcourse then the cake.

I love that frosted smile!
Strawberry picking with Paige's class. Izzy picked her first strawberry and stuck it straight in her mouth. She wasn't very happy with us when we would let her eat anymore until they were washed.

Playing out back. She wants to be a big girl, so no more baby swing!

Paige's April

Our little girl is 5! We let her decide where her birthday dinner would be and she chose Red Robin. She had a great time, they sang their birthday song and gave the girls balloons. Paige had a great night.

Look at the face, she is so happy!

These are the shoes that the Voltin's got her, I just had to share them because we can't get them off her feet. We got her a big girl scooter for her birthday. She is having a ball with it. Thank you everyone for all of the wonderful gifts that you gave her. She loves everything and has played with it all. Thank you, thank you!!!

So, Mike has been on leave and his goal is to teach Paige to ride her bike. We'll he has been successful! I can't wait for all of you to see her go, go, go! Oh, in the video this is her first day and the knee pads are from riding her scooter. Today after dinner she rode her bike all by herself from our house around the big loop in our neighborhood back home. We are so proud of our big girl!