Warm Weather Fun

The weather has been so nice. On Monday, went went to the park to take some fall pictures of the kids. They turned out great. I only wish I could get the kids to smile. I would love to go back and try again. After dinner, Grandma and I took the kids over to the school to play. Drew was loving all the grandma time. If you asks him "Drew are you a grandma's Boy" he says "yes".

Today, we went to the apple orchard. Drew got to ride the pony's for the first time. Oh boy did he LOVE it. He was petting the horse while riding, he showed me his tail and ears. It was so cute to see him so excited.

TKD testing

Sofia getting her award.

Today, Sofia tested for her next belt. She did very well. She received another award, for positive attitude. At this rate her arm is going to filled with patches. Drew is so upset he can't be in class. When he is three we might do a trial to see if he can keep up with the other kids. We will just have to wait and see. We are so proud of you Sofia, keep up the good work. We love you.

Community helper day at Sofia's school

Today, Steve went to Sofia's school to speak to her class about his job. He said the kids were all so excited to ask question. He said they were all very good and when they wanted to ask a question they would hold up there hands. (Some of the question were way out there, but they are only 3 and 4 years old.) Sofia even had to ask her daddy a question. I know Sofia really enjoyed her daddy coming to school today, and Steve loved going. Anything for his baby girl.

I do know one thing, both of them told me to stop taking pictures. I wasn't able to go with so I had to take as many of them before they left:) :)

Happy Birthday Ty & Pumpkins

Ty and Wrigley enjoying there bones.

Our baby boy turned 7 today. Ty got to go for a long walk. We bought him a nice big bone. Ty your such a sweet boy, we love you.

The kids got there first pumpkins, from my cousins garden. Thank you Joshua, you save us some money. The kids always want us to buy them at the pumpkin patch, and the aren't cheap.

Anderson Japanese Gardens

The one group shot I got. (I got them all looking sort of)

All the kid loved feed the Koi.

On tuesday, our playgroup meet at Anderson garden. It is so beautiful and relaxing. Steve had never been and he enjoyed it. I would love to go back without the kids and have a nice dinner and walk through the gardens.

Basilica of Holy Hill

Some of the pictures I took outside the church.

Sofia got to put the Holy Water in the bottle. The girls also liked that they got to throw money in the water.

Today, we went to Holy Hill for the arts and crafts fair. Steve and I went a long time ago, before we were married. I love going to the Basilica. It is so peaceful and beautiful. I would love to go when the leaves are changing colors. We did buy a picture, from an artist with Holy Hill in the background. My mom has one that has snow angels in front of the Basilica. I was hoping I could get a good picture and get it framed to hang on my wall.

Drew's first Gym class

We signed Drew up for a gym class at our local fitness center. Drew had lots of fun, his friends Dane and Micah are also in the class. Drew did OK, it's his first class of anything. I think as he gets used to it he will listen better.
Tonight he did a somersault all by himself. So he has already learned something in the first week of class. Drew can't wait until next week. He was so happy after class he came home and told grandma "Gym Class Fun"


Drew and Dane learning how to do backward somersaults.

Drew and Dane running with Miss Sherry.

Drew's first haircut

I should say, first haircut that didn't involve us shaving his head. He did really well, until the electric razor came out. He is very sensitive around his neck and ears. We like how it turned out. The lady told us we could do a faux hawk (Fohawk). We might try one tomorrow and see how it looks. The ladies said he was so handsome, in which Drew said "Yes" He is becoming the little parrot he repeats everything, he is putting three word sentences together. Nothing gets pass him. And he has developed "The Look" Just like his mommy.

Lifelink Picnic

My attempt at getting a group shot.

Today, we went to our adoption agency annual picnic. We enjoyed seeing everyone. The kids see all there friends. We can't believe that it's been 5 years since the first time we went. I remember the first one we didn't even have Sofia yet. All the kids have changed so much.

Apple Orchard Playdate

Sofia, Dane and Michele got to ride the pony's. Sofia and Dane LOVED it.

The group picture we took. Every year we get a picture of the group. It's fun to look back and see how the kids have grown.

Drew loves the animals. They had a baby cafe, 3 day old goats, pigs, chickens and a turkey. Daddy showed up and surprised us. I like this one because it looks like Steve is given Drew a ticket. Both kids were really happy that Steve could join us.

Wow it's already September

Where has the summer gone? We have had a wonderful yet busy summer. I just can't believe it's September already. We have been so blessed this summer with such beautiful weather. We had a wonderful vacation, had lots of playdates with our friends. I'm sure we will be just as busy this fall. We might be going on another vacation. Sofia is enjoying school and next week Drew starts a gym class. I'll post pictures of our first day. Some pictures of what we have been doing.

After we saw Thomas we came home and Grandma had gotten all the Thomas train stuff out. Drew is still playing with it. He loves Thomas the train. (Someone tell my why we took him to see Thomas, he didn't know who Thomas was before that)

We went to a new place called Bounce O Roma with Steve's sister Stacy, Brandon, Lilly and Grandma and Grandpa T. It was a lot of fun. We already made plans to visit again.

One of the apple orchards opened up a week ago. We meet Erica and Micah out there. The kids had so much fun playing and eating the apples and donates. We already have plans to go

tomorrow. Fun Fun.

The house is completed. I wanted all of us on the front porch, but my mom won't get in the picture. I should of photoshop her in.

Thomas the Train

We went to A day out with Thomas. We meet Erica, Jeramey and Micah. We were not able to sit with them on the train, but joined them after the train ride. The kids really enjoyed the train. They also liked playing in the water. Thanks Erica and family for joining us, we had fun.