Disney?

I think this might be Jessi asking Grandpa to take her to Disney World. She can't stop talking about Disney World after learning one of her friends went. FL may be our next family vacation!

Happy Birthday Joey

This past week we celebrated Joey's birthday. The kids helped make a poke cake which we ended up having for desert all week. There are no pictures because I didn't have the card in the camera, but you should have seen how excited the kids were to help blow out daddy's candle. Joey and I took some time off work to have some kid free time and to enjoy a birthday meal without kiddos.

Happy Birthday M

Jessi's friend M turned four in late September. Once M's birthday comes around, Jessi always thinks her birthday is tomorrow. Here are a couple pics from M's party which was a lot of fun!

Rapunzel

Jessi met up with a couple friends in September to see Rapunzel at the Scottish Rite Children's Theater. Two of the friends don't live close by anymore, so Jessi loved seeing them. After the show the girls were treated to lunch. Such fun!


Coloring before the show


After the show

Random Pics from our Summer

Rope swing at Mama Lipa & Papa Sus' house


Look at my cool shades


Trying out a splash pad


Swinging at a nearby park



Splash time with friends

Harlingen Bound - July 2011

The Fourth of July found us visiting my parents in Harlingen. My sister and my brother and his family were also there. During our visit, Josh decided he was no longer a crawler and took off walking. I think he wanted to keep up with my nephews.

Part of our visit was attending July 4th festivities in La Feria which included a BBQ cook off, kids activities, and FIREWORKS! This was the first time for the kids to see fireworks and they loved it.





A trip to my parents is not complete without a golf cart ride to the resaca to feed the ducks.


And, of course, we hit the beach. This was Josh's first time to the beach. Both kids loved jumping the waves and playing in the sand.

Summer Happenings

We are still alive. We've enjoyed most of the summer from the comfort of our home with a few trips (Illinois and Harlingen/SPI), play dates with friends, and get-togethers with family.

The hot weather has forced us to play indoors for the most part except for our many trips to the pool. Painting sums up their personalities...Josh is all over the place and Jessi is a bit more patient.


We have also become a bit creative. Here the kids are playing "car"...From the looks of this game, Jessi is the driver because she always has the pretend keys, both have pretend wheels, and Josh is in charge of music.


More pics to come from our summer.