4th of July

This was our clubs 4th of July celebration. Usually it would be packed at the pool but it was cloudy and cold that weekend. So only about 10 families made it out. It was still fun for the non pool games!

Elizabeth and Gracie doing the 3 legged race. Don't fall sis!!

Tug of War competition. Luke and Alex were the strongest.

Lucas and his girlfriend Madeline. She says she loves Lukey.

This was Elizabeth, oh I mean Lizzie's 6th birthday party. She had all the girls from her class over for a girly time. We made Flip Flops, and played games. I think she had a lot of fun!

Another fun creation! It was about 2 feet long! The stem itself is 13 inches long!

The Americal girl doll was a huge hit from Grandma and Grandpa! She looks like Elizabeth, with freckles and blue eyes! She named her Katie. She can't wait to take her to lunch in Chicago with Grandma sometime this summer!

Lucas's 3rd birthday was a huge hit! He wanted "cars birfday" so I attemped a Lightening McQueen Cake. I will say those are a little more difficult than my plan use your imagination cakes! He liked it though and that is all that matters!

Lucas singing

Lucas Laughing

Making some cupcakes on our Easy Bake oven!

CHEESE!

Just having lunch!

Elizabeth on the Magic Carpet at ski school.

Lucas just visiting. He really wanted to go to Ski school he said.

Alex and I at the TOP of the mountain!

We went to Colorado over the New Year with my family. It was the first time the kids skiied. THEY LOVED IT! Alex really took off and was great! Elizabeth loved it but preferred the Bunny Hill. My parent did great! They tried and my mom finally succeeded at getting off the lift!! As Alex would say, "So that's why the lift stops all of the time!". Aside from my brother hitting a tree and landing in the ER with 2 broken ribs and a concussion, we had a great time!

Fall 2008

Christmas day Lucas decided to moon us. He thought it was pretty cute!

Christmas 2008 was spent with just our family this year. We had a great time and enjoyed our time together.

Just a fun "relaxing" dinner!

Here is the Black Cat, draculla and the Pig. Lucas refused to wear it!!

Alex was Dracula. He won best costume for the 2nd year in a row! He is already working on next year to win again!

Halloween was fun this year. Elizabeth was 3 things. For Halloween night she was a Hawkeye cheerleader, her school party she was a witch and for another party she was a black cat. Being a 5 year old girl sure can be difficult making choices! Good thing we had all 3 costumes!!

Trey, Lucas and Alex trying to stay out of trouble!

Maddi and Elizabeth getting ready to walk down the aisle.

This is a family picture from my cousins wedding. Elizabeth was the flower girl. The boys were just the entertainment of the evening!

OMG, it really has been 6 months since I have updated this site! SORRY! We have been busy with school stuff, vacations and well just life. Enjoy the update!