Spring Fever!

The weather has FINALLY warmed up and the boys were able to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. Carlos, Danny & AJ have been waiting and waiting to try out their new Big Wheels and tricycle, but because of all the snow, we weren't able to play with them until Saturday. We spent several hours outside this weekend and had a great time, and are looking forward to even warmer weather in the next few days!

Crazy Hair Day

Danny had some fun at preschool yesterday at Crazy Hair Day. He wanted his hair to stand up in mohawk-fashion. It was a little too curly to be truly spiky, but you should have seen how big he smiled when a friend told him "You look funny." His face completely lit up as he yelled "THANKS!!" Apparently, to a 3-1/2 year old, looking "funny" is a great compliment. :-)

Playing in the Snow

It finally warmed up a little bit so it wasn't so bad to play outside. The boys loved having snowball fights and finally even got to build a snowman with Daddy!

Cousins!

In November, we drove to Ohio to visit my family. My boys had a blast wrestling with their cousins Eli and Jarrod. In the second picture, my newest nephew Matthew looks like he is trying to wrestle with his daddy (my brother)! Third, is Jarrod with his mom/my sister Debbie with my cousin Barb. Debbie's daughter Amber is the beautiful girl in the last picture.

Superheroes Unite!

We had a visit from some superheroes today... :-) Carlos, Danny & AJ tried on their costumes and went to a Halloween party. AJ has a mask for the costume, but refused to put it on... sunglasses were as close as we could get! Spiderman and Batman had a blast being dressed up and can't wait to really go trick or treating! AJ even carries around his pumpkin basket and says "Treee"! (treat)

Coach JC

JC absolutely loved coaching! He was great at it too. The kids really learned alot and had a blast. They won their final game 7-6 and then celebrated by going to McDonald's to eat and play. Carlos looked forward to playing so much, that for the last two weeks, he couldn't sleep the night before his games! Then, on the way to the playing fields, he was just exploding with noise and motion in the van... psyching himself up to play, I guess. I am just glad that Carlos loved playing and that he did well, and JC gets the credit for that.

Danny's Soccer Class

Danny had a great time at his soccer class this year! On the last day, they did the traditional "Kids vs. Parents" game and showed off their stuff for mom and dad. (That's why JC is in the pictures) Meanwhile, Carlos and AJ had a great time playing on the playground next to the field, even on the cold days.

EXCITING NEWS!

No picture for this, but this biggest news that we have to share is... We're having another baby! Baby #4 is due on May 2nd! Total shock to all of us, but still very exciting. It will probably be another boy, and we are happy with that. I figure, if I am having 4 kids, then having all boys will keep things a little simpler. We told the boys and the family a couple weeks ago. It has really been fun watching people's reactions! Most people can't contain their shock at all. And then, inevitably, they assume we tried for a girl, or that we "need" a girl. Of course, a daughter would be fun, but let's be realistic... the odds are just against us!! And we really are happy with our boys. Another one would just add to the fun.

Too Much Testosterone Here...

Yep, this is my life! This Baby Blues comic strip was out last week and cracked me up. Just hits a little too close to home, I guess!

AJ is 15 Months Old!

He's walking, he's talking, he's into everything, and he is so cute that I can't stand it!

"Huh? Yeah, be right with ya.... Just grabbing a quick snack here before Mom realizes I got into the frig..."

Carlos & JC's First Soccer Game

GOOOOOOAL!!!!!!!!

Carlos scored the very first goal on his team in the first game. He is fast! As you can see, there was no one on the other team that could keep up with him once he took the ball and ran to the goal with it. Daddy & Mommy were just a little proud. :-)

Carlos Turns 6!

Our Super-kid is 6 years old!

Crazy Hair Day

A crazy little kid deserves a crazy little hairstyle!

(Think it is time for a haircut yet??)

The First Day of School

Well, this was a big day for us! On the same morning, Carlos started Kindergarten and Danny started Preschool. Both were so excited that they just couldn't stand it. They woke up early and ready to go, and Carlos was practically dancing in the driveway while he waited for the school bus! The only tears came when Danny realized that he wouldn't be going on the bus with Carlos. :-) Carlos is enrolled in the Dual Language Program through the school district, so his class is taught bilingually. He rides the bus with two of his best friends at school, Diego and Alejandro, and comes home everyday with stories about them and how much fun he has at school! Danny is going to St Luke's, which is the same place that Carlos went. He even has the same teacher that Carlos had. He loves going to school too, and has never once been clingy at the door or hesitated at all. Just walks right in and makes himself at home! Danny attends two days a week, but that is enough for him, as it wears him out! Even though he gave up naps months ago, he usually takes a nap on school days, and still falls asleep easily at night. Gotta love that.

The Soccer Team!

Here they are...! Carlos' first soccer team! This picture was taken in August at their very first practice. They are... Carlos, Conner, Tommy, Gabby, Evan and Jaron, with Coach Emily on the right side. Coach JC is unfortunately absent from this picture because he was busy coaching, I guess. There is one other girl on the team (Lilly) but she wasn't there that day. The kids are doing GREAT and really perfecting their moves. And JC is having an AWESOME time coaching... he is SO made to do this. The kids learn alot from him and he just has so much fun with them!

Carlos & his bike

Well, Carlos finally wore the tread off his training wheels, so now we are teaching him to ride a two-wheeler on his own. So far, so good. It will take awhile for him to get the hang of it, but he is pretty excited about it!

We Love Gogurt!

AJ helped himself to a tube of Gogurt one day... and thoroughly enjoyed trying to feed himself!

AJ's Big Owie

8/9/2006 AJ did a nosedive out of the back of the pick up truck and landed on his head in the street! He had a nice set of bruises for awhile. Like they say, the youngest kid grows up the toughest!

My Birthday

JC and the boys took me out to my favorite Mexican restaurant for my birthday this year. My BIG gift was a new camera... one I had been drooling over forever. It is going to take us awhile to get used to it... so many cool features that you have to know how to use, not just "point and shoot"! :-) Anyhow, here is Carlos and me at the restaurant!