Wal-Mart Special

Owen tried BMX racing for the first time last week. He LOVED it! Joe said he did awesome! The first time he went down Joe said that Owen was so scared but he just got up there and did it. I am so glad I wasn't there because Joe said it was very scary to watch. Nate(my brother) was asking Owen when he was going to do a race and if he was going to win. Owen replied "I won't win the race. I will come in 8th place because my bike is a Wal-Mart special". We all laughed. If he keeps it up and likes BMX he can get a new bmx bike for his birthday - then maybe he will win!

Emma's first day of school!

Today was Emma's first day of pre-k. She had such a great time. I love her teachers. I think she is going to have a great year! When I picked her up from school her teacher told me that Emma was so good and so smart. I love Emma!

Emma has lost her mind!

Today during our Sunday nap time we all climbed on Owen's bed(does anyone else have family nap/snuggle time?) and were all just goofing around and of course Emma was a little crazy! Joe said "Emma has lost her mind" and then Owen said "I found Emma's mind. Here Emma". We laughed so hard! Owen is pretty funny. I remember one time Joe told Owen he was a crack up then Joe told Emma that she was a crack up. Owen's light bulb went on and he said "hey, we are the crack up family"!

Up to ten

I just have to share this website with all of my friends and family who have small children. When my nieces were little (they are now 14 and 12) they were visiting my mom and dad in CA and my mom found this website. It is such a great site for little kids! There is a free section where you can play hundreds of games, color, play music and make crafts. Emma LOVES it and could play on it for hours! If you haven't already checked it out you should! Here is the address www.uptoten.com

Oh. I forgot to tell you when you get to the website click on up to ten free and then select Boowa and Kwala. It is kind of silly but kids love it!

Daria's blessing

Sunday was Daria's blessing and it was such a nice day! After the blessing we had all of our family over for a little party. We had such a great time and we are so grateful to all of you who came to share this special day with us.

Pinetop 2008

I kind of think Emma and Sophia look alike. What do you think??
Just the girlies!!
My prince and princess. Daria in the hiking backpack - she loved it!

For Joe's mom's 60th birthday we went to Pinetop and stayed in a very large cabin! We had such a great time hanging out with everyone. The weather was so nice and the kids just loved it. Here are a few pictures from the trip.

Owen's first day of school!

Owen started kindergarten on Monday. He was so cute. He was worried that he would be late so he only let me take one picture! He made it on time and was excited to see some of his friends from last year in his class! When I picked him up from school he was very confused - he said "it isn't night time yet. I thought I would be gone all day". He is so funny! I miss him when he is at school but I have to say it is nice and quiet around the house!