Zeke is Three!

Our little Zeke Turned THREE today!  I can't believe he is three already!

 The loot!  Zeke was very upset on Derricks birthday that the pile of presents was not for him so this was his favorite part of the day!

 Look at that Happy Three Year Old face!  So cute!

 Zeke loved all his presents!  Thanks to everyone who sent fun things!

 The cake....I know I know...as previously discussed in the post about Derrick's cake I admit again to not being a professional in this department, but hey...enough candy and sprinkles and it's like Disneyland to them right?  What a happy Kid!

We love our litle Zeke "ster"!  He is full of life!  He is always going going going, and always hungry!  His favorite thing to do is say, "Mom, I hungry!"  He loves to be right by me.  He is happy to sit and play with toys as long as he can see me and I am stationary.  He gets very bugged if I am moving all about doing things.  He loves to come and snuggle in the mornings and he is working VERY hard at potty training.  I admit most of his birthday was spent in the bathroom and he was not happy about that, but he is catching on quick.  Even quicker when Dustin bribes with with trips to the Maverick to get "canny" as Zeke puts it LOL!  He loves cars and coming with me to the store.  He thinks he's as big as Dallin and wants to do everything himself.  We love you Zeke!  Happy Birthday to You!

Let Freedom Ring!

I love LOVE LoVe the 4th of July!  It is one of my favorites!  I love the heat (well at least the heat that's not so hot in Fillmore LoL!)  This year we went to Dustin's parents and we had a ton of fun!  Here's what we did...

 Because the actual 4th of July fell on Monday we had the whole weekend to "Gear Up" for the parade!  DenniAnn and Kristi helped the kids make all their cute shirts and bags.  By the time parade morning arrived they were dressed to the nines and VERY ready for the candy!  So fun!

 Getting ready for the flag to walk by.  Derrick was a good sport, even though he argued the point that his heart was on the other side.  Yes...Dustin is picking his nose...on purpose.  Found this out after I downloaded the pictures to the computer! Sigh.

 Getting ready for the candy...they can hardly wait!

 Making a mad dash for all the goods...What Fillmore lacks in floats they make up for in Salt Water Taffy...Yummy! It's funny how the kids are at different stages.  Dallin has finally figured out how to grab all you can and stuff it in your bag later, while Zeke would try to put each piece neatly in his bag and then move onto the next.  He didn't get as much as Dallin.  LOL!

 They were very serious about watching for the next float...so cute. 

 Here comes "Yogi Bear"!!!  I will never live that down!  They toss out the best Frisbees!  We look forward to them every year...so does Cloey.  She can't help chewing them all up!  They drive her mad.

 Hanging out in the yard after the parade counting the loot. So Fun!

For the second year in a row now I have made all the kids P.J's.  I have to admit I am impressed with myself yet again for getting all the sizes just right without being able to measure anyone.  They are so cute and the kids love them!  We get them all washed up after playing in the dirt all day and put on their new jammies and head to the park for fireworks.  This works great sense most of them fall asleep there after diving uner the blankets because they are scared.  So fun having all these cute kids together.  The boys loves thier cousins!

 Does it get cuter than this?  Say cheese!

 Funny Faces!

 Four Cute Boys!

Awe!  Last year we got a cute pictures of Shannon giving Zeke a kiss so we tried again this year...Zeke was not impressed, but he was a good enough sport to let her give him a little love.  These two are a riot together.  A very fun age.  Great pals

I consider these little gals my own.  They are darling.

 Zeke is loving getting his picture taken right now.  Every time I have the camer out he begs me to take a picture so he can see.  This is one of my favorites.  He is getting so big...I can't believe he's almost three!

 Dustin and the pupps...what can I say...he's an animal guy.  Do you think we could get anymore black dogs????

 We spent most of the weekend on the tramp...I am happy to report my bladder survived the trama LOL!

Derrick is 5!!!

Our little Derrick turned 5 today!  He is growing up so fast!  He said, "Today was the best day of my life! Mom!"  

 He woke up to a pile of presents and a new bike!

 This is what our little Derrick looks like most mornings...he's always got some sort of glasses or costume on the minuet he gets out of bed.  It's hilarious!

 We went to Jumpin' Jacks with all the kiddos to celebrate and Derrick invited his "best pal, Jack."  They had a great time.  It was a VERY HOT day...even the little guys were sweating from all the jumpin' and running!  Yuck!

 Dustin met us there after work.  He had them all going crazy jumping and running and playing ball.  He's a big kid at heart!

 The kids were fearless going down the big slides.  They would jump and flip as they went down.  Scared me to death.  Zeke was the only one who did it the "mom way"...sit down first then slide.  LOL!

 Such a happy kid!  So full of life!

 As birthday cakes go I admit I am no good.  I try...I have good intentions, but it is not an art I posses.  I got this idea off of google and it worked out pretty good.  Derrick was impressed and that's all the matters right?  I've learned with enough "M's" as he calls them and candy bars you can impress even the toughest food critic (a.k.a. Alex...LOL!)  He was very impressed and what it lacked in looks it made up for in chocolate!

We cam home from jumping and had a pizza party with all the timmings!  We are so glad Derrick is in our family.  He is a riot!  Love you Derrick!  Happy Birthday!

Rub-A-Dub-Dub!

Tub Time!  These little guys are so cute...when they are ALL CLEAN!  LOL!  I loves tub pictures they are so fun...so here are my favorites!

 The "Two Musketeers!"  They fight like dogs and protect each other to the death when they are in trouble.  They are a team when getting into mischief.  What would we do without 'em?

Zeke...The tub is his favorite place to be!  He makes a mess in there...loves to splash, but hey you only have one chance to be two right?

End of the Season

These pictures mark the end of the Season for this year...and we are actually sad they do.  Dustin was depressed for days...LOL!  The kids are already counting down the days until next season.  They really had a lot of fun and learned a ton!  We are so proud of our little league(ers) and all they do!  Here are a few of my favorite pictures.... 

 Doesn't this say it all?  All those cute little hats and bats lined up...makes you want to yell "Play Ball!"

 

Dallin #6 - Mets

 

Dallin's team showing support for those up to bat!  Their coach was really good to team them team spirit!
 

 

Waiting and waiting and waiting for his turn to bat.  He's growing up way to fast!

 

Alex -Teeball - Yankees

Tee Ball was the only league that got trophies this year.  Alex was ecstatic. They were also the only league to get team treats after the game...Dallin didn't care, he said his team was "more serious" LOL!

 Alex's Team

(Loved watching these little guys!  A few of them are in my primary class and they are a hoot to teach and watch.  Alex is the second from the left on the bottom)

More often than not I would loose Zeke at the ball field.  He would usually be found watching a different game or trying to sneek onto another field.  This is where I found him the very last day of games!  On the pitchers mound at a different field playing with some other kid.  It was so cute!  He got that mit at the DI and carts it around everywhere.  I guess we're not done with T-Ball yet.  Love him!

A not so lazy day...

 We have been keeping up with the park this summer.  Every time we pack all of us up and head to the park I am always thinking..."This will be fun, I'll sit and be 'LaZy' and the kids can play."  Hahahahahah, I get to be anything but lazy chasing these boys around!  They are VERY full of life.  Curious, THIRSTY all the time, need help pushing the swing, or pulling them down from whatever apparatus they have found themselves stuck had fun.  Sheesh...I really think it's more of a work out than the lazy afternoon I always have planned, but we sure have fun!  I have yet to bring them all home and have them pass out on the couch like I want to though...full of life...that's the only way to put it.  Here are some of my favorite moments...nothing like a little fresh air and green grass to put a smile on your face right?

 For some reason Dallin keeps getting bigger and older every day...I can't believe how much he's changed this year.  Two sizes bigger and taller and way to smart for his own good.  LOL!

 Alex is a monkey...love to climb...no fear!

 I won't tell you how many times Derrick almost fell out of this thing... he didn't give up though until he spun around on it himself.  Go get 'em Derrick!

 Zeke was a hoot in the spin chair...

 This one is my favorite!!!  So cute!

 Up and down the hill a zillion times...they loved it!  I admit I was surprised we didn't end up in the ER.  They were falling and running and rolling like crazy!  LOL!

 This makes me laugh...it's like you can hear them yelling and laughing their heads off!

 Exploring the river bed looking for bull frogs (I am happy to report we didn't find any...that day)

 Funny faces!  I have more pictures like this than cute smiles.  They loved to make faces when I'm begging them to smile.  It's hilarious!

I am still trying to practice with my camera.  These are my favorite flower and the only thing that looks decent when it heats up down here.  I'm embarssased to say I don't even know the name of it, but they are everywhere this time of year and they make me smile.