Donovan is 4

On Monday Donovan turned 4! I cant believe how big the boys are getting! We waited until Daddy's day off on Wednesday to have presents and cake. Donovan got a new bike, helmet, and pads from Mommy and Daddy, and a new movie, some clothes, and a monster truck toy from Grammy and Papa Bob. He loved them all!

waiting to open presents with a crazy hat on (Bella was sitting on the table ready to help!)

such cuties!

Bella getting in on the crazy hat action

so like his Daddy he requested a chocolate cake with chocolate icing!

the big birthday boy

Haircut!!!

I FINALLY got up enough courage to cut my hair short! It was in such bad shape, and I was very ready to get all of the colored hair off. I am still getting used to it (the girl cut of at least 2 inches more than I wanted!) but it is definetly alot healthier and now all my own color!

Before

After

Day at the Park

eating popsicles

trying to learn how to throw the frisbee

even from behind she is adorable!

more frisbee fun

and ofcourse some sliding fun!

Spaghetti

Jackson's first day of Kindergarten

I cannot believe it, but my baby started his first day of school!!! He was so excited and insisted on wearing his Valle Verde Vikings t-shirt!

walking towards the school with Daddy, Bella, and Donovan

standing in front of the gate where he meets his teacher everyday

talking to Mrs. Cuneo on the first day

I had to hold back the tears (good thing I was wearing sunglasses LOL) as he walked away!

he was so cute trying to figure out if he should put his backpack in too, he stood there and watched about 4 other kids before he got the courage to add his in the bin

watching their brother walk to his class

poor Van was devastated that his brother gets to go to school without him (reminds me of Alexis's face on Kailey's first day! to see it click here for Jennie's blog)

Belated 30th Birthday

I turned 30 on Saturday, but because Corey wasnt here we waited until tonight to celebrate. The boys picked out some lotion and body wash for me, and some new shirts, a new wii game, a gift card to Olive Garden for Corey to take me out, and the 2nd book in the Twilight series. My parents gave me a new necklace and earings, and Jen gave me the matching bracelet, and Mom also made me a yummy mudpie. Thanks everyone!!

Mrs. Cuneo's class

We went to Valle Verde to meet Jack's kindergarten teacher and see his classroom before schools started. Mrs. Cuneo had a paper with a treasure hunt for Jack to fill out. He loved it and is so excited for school to start!

finding all the items on his treasure hunt ( there were things like the science center, computer area, bathroom, sink, etc.)

here he is with his finished paper

after he was done he showed it to Mrs. Cuneo who gave him a sticker and some playdough to take home!

Cal Football Fan Appreciation Day

GO BEARS!!! The Cal Berkeley Football team had a fan appreciation day where everyone was invited out on to the field to meet the team and get autopgraphs. It was a lot of fun.

the boys went in the bouncy house

We took a picture with Oskie, their mascot

the boys in front of the cannon that goes off when the Bears score

meeting and talking with some of the players

Coach Tedford

Kevin Riley the starting quarterback with my Mom and Dad

GO BEARS!!!!

Happy Birthday Jennie!

Happy 30th Birthday Jennie! You are a great sister, wonderful mother, and beautiful person! Hope you have a fun day with your gorgeous girls!

Beautiful Flower Gardens

The grounds at the wedding we went to were absolutely goregous! Here are some pictures of the flower gardens.