Ivan's 5th Birthday ~ December 2009

He wore that hat for 2 days!

It took a bribe of cupcakes to get all the boys to smile...

Finally remembered to use the pinata I got for his 3rd birthday!!!

4 boys + 3 balls + 1 parachute = CRAZY!!!

Legos anyone?????

Ivan had more of a birthWEEK than a birthDAY. His actual birthday was spent getting off of the cruise ship, getting on a couple airplanes, and getting to his bed around midnight. So we did some celebrating on the ship (which I will post later) and we had a family party and a friend party. Here are some pictures from his friend party.

Snow Day ~ December 2009

We had fun with a very random snow storm. I think it's the first one this winter. The kids built a small snowman with their best buddies and a couple hours later built a BIG one with the neighbors.

School Pictures

Here are Mila & Ivan's school pictures. I took pictures of the pictures so the quality is not very good. Ivan's pictures were taken in the garden of the preschool.

Circus ~ September 2009

Driving to the circus

Elephants doing tricks

The tigers were Ivan's favorites. He especially loved the white ones:)

My dad was a good sport and came with us...he supplied the treats:)

Cool tight rope tricks

As soon as we walked through the doors Ivan picked out a big bag

of cotton candy and a wizard hat

He also picked out a HUGE snowcone

We had a great time at the circus. It was really fun. The kids really got into it and loved the

animals, clowns and other performers. We had great seats and a great night.

Soccer ~ September 2009

Mila and Tianna goofing off

Ivan and Chase with sticks and a ditch

Mila and Tianna waiting to do something....

Thanking team for a good game. At this level they don't track scores. Everyone is a winner!

Mila has started her first season of soccer. We are more of a softball & basketball family but we thought we would give it a shot. She is on the team with her best "sister" Tianna so they have fun goofing off together. It works since their team name is the "Goofy's".

Ivan's First Day of Preschool ~ September 2009

Ivan was very excited for his first day of preschool. He made sure we didn't forget his rock and roll shirt, rock and roll backpack and his rock and roll hair. Gotta love boys!

Mila's First Day of 1st Grade ~ September 2009