Take me out to the ball game!!!

Jack played Coaches Pitch Baseball this year. He felt so big to not have to use a tee anymore. He did really great and loved to be catcher and first base (where most of the action is at this age!).

Ice Cream with Papa Mike, Grandma Janet, Sarah & Esther

This picture on the above left is Andie trying to pee on a tree! She saw Max do it (there was no bathroom at the Farr Ice Cream shop!!!) so she needed to go. Too funny :)

End of the School Year! Seriously!?!

AWARDS ASSEMBLY

Jack got the "Reading Achievement Award"

(It is fun getting a phone call from school because your son got an award ... hopefully it stays that way for a while ... I don't want a phone call for anything else!)

 Jack and his awkward smile ... shesh

GRADUATION DAY

 Jack and his friend, Pete

Family photo (Andie did not want to cooperate... little stinker)

Mrs. Stuart, Jack, Max, Peter, Xander

Ms. Stuart (Jack's Kindergarten teacher) 

MAX PRESCHOOL GRADUATION

This is what Andie was up to during the graduation ... haha!

Not sure why this is so blurry ... grrr.

Max and Miss Jill

I can't even explain how much I love Miss Jill!

She is a very sweet and caring teacher!

Ogden Half

OGDEN HALF MARATHON

Finished in 1:55 min

Soaked from head to toe!!

The Ogden course is my new favorite!

IF I ever do a marathon this is the course I will choose.

LOVED it!

Ogden is so beautiful!!! 

Hi - Ya! Ninja Time!

My baby boy, Max turned 4 years old on May 25th. Wow, that is crazy to think he only has one more year until Kindergarten. My smarty pants is definitely ready now though. 

BIRTHDAY CAKE #1

BIRTHDAY PARTY AT GRANDMAS

 Below is Max's very masculine ninja kick ... haha! I love his timidness :)

Ninja Pinata ... this was a big hit with all the little kids and the BIG kids :)

BIRTHDAY CAKE #2

 (Aaron gave me a funny look when he saw Max's cake. He said, "4 Max .. really? That's all you are going to write?". He thought it meant "FOR MAX"  instead of  "4 (as in he turned 4!) Max". I had a good chuckle about that conversation ;)

Rice Krispie Sushi!!!

This was the easiest thing to make and so cute!

Ninja Sugar Cookies

 These were worth the time it took to decorate. Max told me over and over how much he loved the cookies. This is why we go through all the work for birthday parties. To see those cute little excited smiley faces!!

What Max has been up to this past year and what makes him so special....

*He learned to READ (biggest accomplishment for sure!!) You have to be patient and it takes him a while to sound out the words but he can do it!! 

*He learned to ride a bike - this took ONE day and he got it! Learning to use his breaks took a few more days and he is still learning to start on his own. Definitely a shining moment to Aaron ;)

*Favorite color is Blue

*HATES loud noises. You won't catch him anywhere near fireworks. Every 4th of July he is in our car watching them!

*Favorite thing to do is play with cars, airplanes, baseball, soccer, ride his scooter, play with his best friend (Jack)

*He weighs ... and is ... tall

*Has become less shy thanks to his amazing preschool teacher! We love Miss Jill!

*Favorite food is hot dogs and pizza

*Favorite treat is Reese's candy bars. (Man, he really is an exact replica of Aaron!)

*Loves to read books and write words. He will sometimes want to write and trace his letters for an hour or more ... it's awesome!

*Doesn't love going to church but will always go if he gets to ride the trail-a-bike with Dad

*He has always had brown eyes but lately they are turning green. I am not sure if they will stay green but it is so handsome on him

*When he runs he always kicks his butt :)

*He is genuinely great at sports. He is so excited to do outdoor soccer in the Fall.

* Loves playing video games ... ugh! I despise video games lately but my boys love it...

* Loves to cuddle 

* Has such a sweet voice he could convince anyone to do what he wanted ... seriously!

I am sure there is more I could tell about my sweet Max but this will be all for now. This boy melts my heart!

*Update: I forgot to post this birthday morning pics ... that sword in the picture is the cardboard sword Jack made Max for his birthday. So thoughtful :)

18 months going on 16!

Andie turned 18 months old in March (Hey, at least I am remembering to post at all!!)

I have been a little behind lately :(

Here is what she is up too:

Height: ?? (I can't find my paper from the doctor. I will update later)
Weight: ?? around 24lbs ish

• Always trying to take her clothes off (she has to wear a onesie or else she is successful!)
• Naughty ... gets into everything! Colors on everything! Very mischievous!
• Great at cuddles
• Gives the tightest best hugs I have ever gotten from a toddler :)
• Loves animals
• Loves other little kids
• Wants to be outside all day playing
• Constantly wanting to sit on the potty like the boys (hopefully this a sign potty training will go well)
• Beautiful brown thick hair. I can pull it back in one ponytail with ease!
• Enjoys singing songs to herself. This is probably one of the most adorable things she does. The boys never really sang out of the blue like her. I need to record this so I remember her sweet little songs :)
• She is talking up a storm and finally will call my "Mommy". She knew how to say mommy a long time ago but she just didn't ever use it much. Instead she would say "Daddy" ALL THE TIME! Drove me nuts that when Aaron would come home she would run down the hall yelling his name over and over but all day she never said mine once! What a stinker! Well, she says it now a lot and it sounds so sweet :)
• Loves food ... but mainly all over her body and in her hair!
• Plays great with other kids unless they want the same toy (naturally)
• Loves to try on several different shoes a day. I think her love is boots though!
• Favorite food is probably string cheese

When Aaron dresses Andie she looks a little like this ....
Pink tutu, green leggings tucked in to her bright blue socks with some mary jane shoes ... classy, eh? Of course he goes more for the I just woke up hairdo also :)

Andie still loves to sit and stare out this window when she longs to be outside and I won't let her. 

 Andie is sporting a new headband I made for her. Do you like? I made 5 or 6 in different colors. She will only wear it for a few hours. Still, crazy cute on her right?

The classic face I get when she doesn't like what's going on ....

 To say that her Daddy is her favorite is an understatement!! She adores this guy, maybe as much as me!

 Shopping with Andie for clothes is seriously a bonding experience. I can feel the connection we have just because we are girls ... it's precious. Most of the time she wants to try on shoes, ALL the shoes. If you want to win her over then buy her some cute boots :)

Always want to be on the boys bunk bed because she knows she isn't allowed unless I am with her. Of course, she always tries while I am not looking!

She loves this pink skirt and would 

wear it everyday if I let her!

  Andie getting angry at me as always when she is done eating in the morning. This girl is beyond impatient. That is a quality she gets from me unfortunately.

I am in love with this little girl. She has added a sweetness to our home. The boys seem to really enjoy having a little sister and that they are different from her. I have started to see lately that Jack loves helping her and being a big brother to a sister. It melts my heart to see him interact with her. Love my kiddos!