Cute Vacation Pics

Our visit with my parents was a little dampened by the flu, but we did get out a little. The kids love going to all the parks in Pleasanton, there's always at least a few they haven't been to yet. We loved the colder weather there. It was a nice break from the scalding heat in Las Vegas.

Jackson riding the horsey.

Jackson and Brandon riding the horsey.
This is a long loved baby toy my mom made herself in college. Awww.

Who could resist this face?

Another cherished toy, building blocks! We used to make houses for our Cabbage Patch action figure dolls. Oh memories!

My one child that looks like me.

Jackson was afraid of my dad most of the time we were there. He seems to have a problem with men that aren't his daddy. Anyway, he finally warmed up to him and decided "Grandpa can be fun!"

Hailey wore these skates whenever she got a chance, she must take after her mom!

Hailey, the model.

I think Jackson really enjoyed the swings.
The long slide at "the long slide park."

Ah, the great outdoors.

Ian at the Farmer's Market.

Adam's mom gave Ian "real baseball stuff." He practiced a lot with my mom at the park by her house. He's getting pretty good! It looks like I'll have to sign him up for baseball this season!

Ian Turns 6!

My baby boy is 6 years old! Crazy huh?

Ian's birthday party was a blast! He wanted a Star Wars theme, of course, so we did "Jedi Training." The kids made light sabers out of foam swords and duct tape, they were a huge hit. Then we practiced our light saber skills and used the force so we could destroy the Death Star. Oh the joy that lit up my boy's face :)

Here are all the partiers with their light sabers (minus Hailey)

Ian got pretty creative with his.
My dainty niece Ashlin.
"What do I do with this?"

"Ah Ha!"

"Pin the light saber on the Jedi"

The Death Star. When Ian said he wanted a piñata for his birthday, this was my first thought. Thankfully my artistic sister Jill helped me paint it, I was really happy with how it turned out!

The twinners

Ian's cake had a dark side and a light side, with corresponding characters. I thought this was a cute idea that I found online, and we really liked how it turned out."Oh yeah! This is delicious!"

We got Ian a scooter for his birthday. It was a long debate between this and a bike, but we loved that we can fold this up and take it to the park with us, and he can ride it on the patio in the backyard. He was really excited to have his "very first scooter!"

And who could resist the joyous smile a video game brings? I bet you can guess what he's been doing since he opened this one up.

Happy Birthday Ian! We love you!