Parker's Kindergarten Graduation!!

Today was Parker's Kindergarten graduation! It was so cute...each child got called up and given a diploma and the teacher called out what they wanted to be when they "grow up." There was every occupation you could imagine...One kid wanted to be a super spy. Another wanted to be an Edward Jones consultant. Another a Wal-mart manager. There were lots of wanna-be doctors and nurses. Several girls wanted to be Queen. And one little kid even wanted to be a Subway sandwich artist. When our little Parker was called, what do you think his chosen occupation was?

Ta-Da!!

He wanted to be a teacher!!! Following in Grandpa's footsteps, I guess. We couldn't be prouder of our little graduate. On to First Grade!!

Brady's Preschool Graduation

Brady is stylin' in his graduation cap!!

Brady & his AWESOME teacher!!

See my diploma??

Even Daddy got in on the cap action!

Today was Brady's preschool graduation and, as you can see, it was a smashing success! They wore graduation caps made out of paper bowls & yarn and got to do a march to receive their diplomas. They sang all of their favorite songs for the parents and the teacher even made a DVD for each of the parents of pictures and songs from throughout the year. We had a really fun time celebrating the fact that my baby is growing up!! Next week is Parkers kindergarten graduation, and before I know it they'll be wearing black and marching for real!!

Kindergarten Homework...AAARRGH!

So Parker's homework for kindergarten this week was to make a pinata! Who knew that homework for a kindergarten class could be so complicated!! We started out with the intentions of making a mouse but soon realized that the grey metallic tissue paper we bought to cover the whole thing was indeed green. So plans quickly changed. Parker wouldnt get his hands in the goop and so the whole thing ended up being another "mommy project." In the end, we got a palm tree (something seen often here in the desert oasis)! Hope you all like how it turned out!

HAWAII!!!

So here are some pictures of our trip to Hawaii last anniversary......James took over 200 pictures so I just posted the best. Enjoy!!Our hotel lobby...

Cars that got stuck and couldnt pass on the road to Hanna. What a mess - and we're right behind in a Hummer!

A black sand beach and blow hole on the road to Hanna.

We saw dozens of waterfalls - so beautiful!

One of our many "hikes" on the side of the road...just for fun.

We had a great time and cant wait to go back! This year for our anniversary we are taking a cruise to the Caribbean!

Christmas - 4 months late!!

Brady & Parker playing with SPIKE THE DINOSAUR!!!

Look at that grin!!

Carly got Pixie Hollow Fairies from Grandma & Grandpa!

Carly unwraps her American girl books (that were accompanied by a Felicity Doll!)

As you can tell, we had a great Christmas this year, I just wish I had gotten the pics posted sooner!

Parkers Birthday

Ok, Ok, so I know its 4 months after the fact, but I still wanted to post some pics of Parkers birthday party. We had a fun time at Ridemakerz (a build a bear for RC cars)!! Here are some pics of the highlights....

Hooray for giant cupcakes!!

Oh Goody...a HUGE tub of LEGOs!

The big surprise was a Leapster and games!!

Spoooky!

Last night was Halloween and we had a blast! Here is Brady as Bumblebee the Transformer. Carly was a Vampire Princess. Unfortunately, Parker did not get to dress up because of a tragic dinner eating incident. No dinner, No candy. I must admit, I'm getting a little concerned about Parker. We went shopping for our "winter"clothes (which consist of long sleeve tee shirts) and he is still wearing a size 4! He and Brady are now the same size! He is not growing and I know it is because he doesnt eat. Well, the other two got enough candy to last the entire family for a whole year so I am sure he will find a way to sneak a few pieces in. Hope everyone else had as great of a Halloween as we did!