Happy Birthday Benson!

Today our beloved yellow lab Benson turned 12 years old! Where has the time gone! He continues to be the best dog in the world and adds so much joy to our lives.

To celebrate his birthday, the kids picked out some yummy dog treats at our local feed and garden center. We all wore birthday hats (much to Hunter's chagrin) and sang happy birthday to which Benson joined in (he loves to sing along by barking during his favorite songs). We then took Benny and Hunter on a long walk around the neighborhood.

Happy birthday Benny...we love you so much!

As you'll see in the pictures, Benny and the kids proudly wore their birthday hats. Hunter...not so much.

More Soccer Pics!

Soccer Mania!

During the spring season, Maya fell in love with the game of soccer. This season, she learned the following: the location of her team's goal and how to get the ball there; to have absolutely no fear...even when her competitor is over a foot taller than her; how to pass the ball to her team-mates; how to run like the wind; how to jump right back on her feet after hitting the ground, and how to have FUN!

She was such a fierce competitor and was so fun to watch. She's already looking forward to the Fall season.

More Graduation Pics.

Maya's Preschool Graduation!

Today, Maya officially graduated from preschool. I can't even begin to think about Kindergarten which is just around the corner. When did she grow up?

Her school had a lovely ceremony for the graduates which included diplomas, the moving of the tassles, signing autographs, and cake. It really was so cute to watch all of the kids proudly walk over the "bridge" to accept their diplomas.

Congrats Maya on a job well done.

Karate kai!

Kai asked to join Karate a couple of months ago and absolutely LOVES it. He asks every day "Mommy, what day is it again? How many more days until karate?".

Kai is one of the youngest in his class and definately the smallest. Miss Debbie praises his wonderful listening skills and his efforts to try everything...even when things are really difficult for him. Today, towards the end of his class, Miss Debbie approached me and asked is Maya and I would like to come back to the classroom to watch Kai receive his yellow-white belt. I was so surprised and excited for Kai.

After the short ceremony, all of the kids congratulated Kai. I've never seen Kai shine so bright and wear such a proud smile as he did today. Contrats Kai. We are so proud of you.

Not Necessity, but Assessory!

Maya and Kai recently earned a special treat. When I asked them what they wanted the treat to be, Maya mentioned that she wanted a pair of "real" glasses. Of course, Kai wanted a pair also. So that very evening, we took a trip to Claire's and we all picked out a pair of very real looking glasses (without the prescription lenses of course). Maya picked a beautiful rainbow pair while Kai chose a grey/black pair. They begged me to get a pair also...how could I argue? So I picked out a very stylish black pair.

We all wore our new glasses out to dinner the very next day. I have to say, I quite enjoy wearing this new assessory.