Gordon's First Pinewood Derby

Gordon built his first Pinewood Derby car and raced it recently.  He was so pleased with his car.  He was hoping to place 1st but he made it into the top 10 - not bad for him building and designing his car himself.

Ruby and the Rock Climbing Wall

Ruby the Rock Climber!  Ruby was invited to her friends birthday party a couple of weeks ago and all she wanted to do was rock climb.  It was darling and she just kept getting back in line for another turn.

Love my little Ruby girl so much!  It's hard for me to believe that she is already 6 years old!

Lily and that Hair

 3 1/2 year old Lily and that gorgeous hair.  We try to keep her hair up in a bun but when we take it down to wash it is is so beautiful!  She still has not had a hair cute yet.  Love this little angel.

Gordon and the Spandex Pants

Gordon got dressed and ready for church the other day and as he came running out the garage he says, "Mommy these church pants feel so funny!"  Turns out he had my black, spandex, workout pants on!  Silly boy, we both got a good laugh out of it!

The Library

I have had a vision of creating a library in our house where the kids can come and read books.  Recently, I revamped the library by organizing it and then getting some pillows for it.  In the morning, I have heard Ruby and Lily get cozy in there and start reading, my visions are coming to fruition and I absolutely love it!

Fridays are Fun with the Twins

Friday's the twins stay home with me and we are trying new things.  We usually start our Friday morning out by going to Carrillo and volunteering for running club.  Then we hit the gym for a little bit, then head over to Jamba Juice and then off on an adventure.  The last couple of Fridays we went to the children's museum in Escondido and then to Legoland.  The kids enjoy being home with their mama!

 Dallin and that laugh and smile - just so cute!

That smile!

2 New Sports for Gordon

We are in uncharted territory.  Gordon started 2 new sports this spring - Lacrosse and Baseball.  He is enjoying them both.  He is on the Red Socks for baseball and the Warriors for Lacrosse.  It's been a learning experience for us all.  Didn't realize how LLOOONNG baseball games and how late they were.  45 minute warm-up before the game and 2+ hour game twice a week.  It's been an adventure keeping the little kids entertained too.

Gordon is enjoying Lacrosse but says it is really hard and he is getting use to all of the gear - me too!  I had no idea he needed a helmet, mouth guard, chest protector, elbow guards, a cup, gloves, a stick... holy moly!  Let the fun begin!

Raining, Cousin Time, Everbowl

This year it has rained more around here than I remember.  I love the rain but it's nice to see the sun again!

Everbowl is my new favorite place to splurge on.  They opened up one right around the corner from my house and it's been a weekly treat!

Crystal, Cousin Avery and Cousin Lincoln were in town the other week and we were able to meet them at Legoland.  Ruby and I just went for a couple of hours but it was precious seeing these darling children together.  We gave Avery that little red purse and some tiny books and she didn't take the purse off her arm the entire time - must be genetic!  So so cute!

These little cutie pies just melted my heart.  Ruby Rose 6 years old and little Avery 2 years old.

Dallin - 3 1/2 This Boy!

The Fold Up Wagon - Great Purchase

Thank you Costco once again for this amazing find.  For years I've wondered if I would really use a fold up wagon, well the answer is a resounding YES!  We have only had our wagon for about a month now but it has gotten a ton of use.  The littles have turned it into a bed, we bring it to Lacrosse games, baseball games, it's gone to the beach and on walks around the neighborhood.  The $49 spend on this wagon was money well spent.

 Lily (3 1/2)

 Dallin and Lily

6 Year Old Princess Rue!

 Bobbi got Ruby this Hawaiian dress and Ruby loves anything Hawaiian!

Ruby was so excited to celebrate her birthday in class by being the "Class Helper" of the day.  She is so dang cute and insisted on making goodie bags for her classmates and passing them out before recess.  It was darling.  She didn't mind a bit sitting in the teacher chair (Mr. Isambert's) as well and wearing her birthday crown all day.  I love this Ruby girl so much!