Summertime Fun

Last summer the kids discovered the joy of a Slip n' Slide. At some point in June this summer, we had some friends over and we got it out for the first time. The kids had a blast. I think they were out there for about 2 hours. I love that my kids love to play outside.

Maya loved playing in the water, but she wasn't interested in going on the slide.

This is one of my favorite pictures. She decided to just lay there and let the water sprinkle on her and she has such a big a smile on her face!!

This was Maya's first chocolate popsicle and she loved it. I loved it when she would try to put the whole thing in her little mouth!

I love the ruffles on the bum of Maya's swimsuit- in face, that is why I bought it. I just had to take a picture of the ruffle bum because I think it is so cute. And it is the only time in her life that a bum ruffle is cute!!

Happy Birthday to Me!!

My (Sharyn) birthday was next in June. We celebrated by going out to dinner at California Pizza Kitchen- one of my favorite restaurants. I wish there was one closer to us. And then we headed home for cake and ice cream. I love my birthday for the simple fact that I can eat all the cake I want... because it is MY birthday and MY birthday cake!!! LET ME EAT CAKE!! Although, I will share with you if you ask nicely!!

Jacob turns 5!!

The first part of June brought Jacob's 5th birthday and he was so excited. He got to have his first birthday party. In an effort to keep it simple and cheap, we took the kids swimming at our neighborhood pool. It turned out to be a nice, hot and sunny day. The kids had a blast. During one of the breaks at the pool, the kids sang Happy Birthday to Jacob and had cupcakes. Then we headed back to the house where they took turns hitting a pinata. Check out the pictures below....

Here are the kids at the pool after they at cupcakes.

Maya loved her cupcake

Here is Jacob taking a swing at the pinata.

And here are the boys waiting for their turn to hit the pinata.

And the best part of the pinata is scrambling for the treats after it breaks!

From my Baby Boy to my 5 year old boy....

For Jacob's birthday we had a family party and then later got to have a friend party. It is amazing how fast the time flies by. I remember when Jacob was born, I was so surprised he was a boy because David had me convinced it was a girl!! I remember asking if they were sure it really was a boy- I guess I needed to see the proof for myself. And then we had to come up with a name for him, since we only had girl names picked out. But I remember feeling so excited to have a little boy. He was such a great baby, so easy going and happy. He made us laugh all the time as he grew into a toddler. He was always up to something and his antics cracked us up. He was fearless and curious and busy and we were sure that he would bring us our first trip to the ER. Fortunately, he did not!!

And now he is a big 5 year old and will be going to Kindergarten this fall. He has survived 21 months as a diabetic. And he loves his sisters, most of the time.

Jacob loves pizza and that was what he wanted for his birthday dinner. I love an easy meal!!

His favorite color is red and he wanted red frosting, but this was the best we could do with what we had. And he decorated it himself.