"i wanna pocapol mommy"

this is what we hear all day long from miss molly

and when we ask her what color she wants she always says 

"blue"

happy 4th

we had a fun 4th of July

spent with great friends

we had an awesome lunch, took naps and then watched fireworks

at Tubac Golf Resort

it was a great show and the kids had a ton of fun!

we will definitely go back next year

(i didn't take too many pictures but here are the few we got)

piggie fun!

look at these little piggie tails

she looks so big with them and i'm in love

i try to put them in everyday

but she doesn't always let me

she's getting so big and is so bossy to boot

i can't believe what a big girl we have

mater mouth

cousins

these are connor & molly's cousins...

from my side of the family

(they belong to my sisters)

they are super helpful and we love spending time with them

we had their picture taken for father's day

to go on a tie for my dad

unfortunately, my kids did not cooperate 

and i didn't get any shots of just them

but these are the best pictures we got

when we started molly was fine but connor

wanted nothing to do with the situation

so we took a break and when we came back, molly was the one not having it!

i couldn't win...but that's what happens at their age so like i said before these were the best we could do despite all the bribes of milk shakes, play time and candy

 we loved this picture and thought this is the one...and then we noticed that connor wasn't in it :( 

 This is my favorite :) shows our true colors, how things really are. 

happy father's day

happy father's day!  

this guy is getting a lot of attention from these two kiddies today.

breakfast in bed and present/cards so far

james came home yesterday and connor yelled

"daddy, we got you a shirt and golf balls!!"

so, the presents weren't that big of a surprise, but he still loved them.

we are looking forward to a nice day together visiting and calling family...

happy father's day to all the great dads in our life, we wish you a wonderful day!

Rocky Point 2011

i took the kids to mexico a few weeks ago 

with my family to celebrate my brother's birthday and Memorial Day weekend.

we had a great time and the kids loved the beach and the pool

molly absolutely loved walking my mom's dog

and connor was so brave and loved the ocean

the water felt great and the weather was awesome

we made sand castles and laid out

most of us got sunburnt the first day

and watched movies and ate great food

the girls even ventured out to the new store they have in town for cake and ice cream

*as usual thanks to my family for helping with my kids!*

fun fun burring uncle zach

matt & maddie's castle creation

walking Princess all around the beach until they both pooped out

the waves were perfect for the kids to play in for hours

no candles for the chocolate tres leches cake
but it was a happy birthday anyway

we were so obsessed with mangos they sell on the beach!
beyond delicious!

otter pops were the kiddies obsession on this trip...all day long!

on the last day molly decided she was out and headed up the beach to the car
with her purse.

thanks to papa who convinced her to at least ride in the wagon!

doing some light reading on the beach.

playing with his "guys" always

connor

connor is a lot of fun to hang out with

he's always coming up with silly things to do and say

and there are never a shortage of laughs when he is around

 i love my boy!

*trying a wink*

this guy had a birthday last week and turned 29!

i'm pretty sure it was the best birthday to date...

he gets more handsome every year

happy birthday james

we love you!

Easter Sunday

Connor isn't into having his picture taken lately
and he really wanted to dive into his chocolate bunny

we had a nice Easter Sunday

the Easter Bunny came and went and left behind

a trail of jelly beans and a few little surprises

the kids were so excited they tried to eat their way from their rooms

down the stairs into the living room

they dressed up cute for Church

and we visited family 

it was a great day.