The Cobras

Dustin has decided to play soccer again this year.  His team name is "The Cobras."  Awesome name, I know.  The first game was today and Dustin did amazing.  He seriously made  the last goal, the winning goal of the game.  We were so proud of him, and he was quite proud of himself.  

Dane wore Dustin's cleats  and shin guards from last year and kicked a ball around the entire game.  Dane is going to be an amazing soccer player next year when he is old enough to play.

The first week of school

We had an exciting first week of school.  Dane is back at Mrs. Shirley's going three days a week, and Dustin started kindergarden.  Both of the boys love their teachers and are so happy to be back in school.  I am also glad school is back in session.     

Here is Dane on his first day of school with the amazing Mrs. Shirley.  

Here is Dustin at his first day of kindergarden.  He has grown up a lot this summer, in height and personality.  He gets super shy when girls talk to him.  He looks down at his shoes and tries to ignore them.  It is so cute.  He is also the tallest boy in his class.  What a catch he will be in 12 years.     

The last week of summer

We had a blast the last week of summer.  The kids and I did something fun everyday.  We went to Disneyland twice, the beach twice, the pool twice and Big Bear once.  I didn't capture all the trips like I should have, but I did get some cute shots.    

                                   

Justin and his Dad took Dustin out surfing.  If you look closely at the third shot you can see Justin's Dad and Dustin (on the yellow board) sharing a wave.

Here is our family at Disneyland enjoying a Dole whip.  If you have never had one, you are missing out.  Also if you notice my tummy is sticking out a little past my pants (hot).  For those not in the know,  Justin and I are expecting our fourth and finale child in April.   

Our Beautiful Princess Calie

So... the other day, I asked the boys what they want to be for halloween.  Dustin wants to be Indiana Jones and Dane wants to be Batman.  I didn't think to ask Calie because I didn't think she was old enough to tell me.  Wrong... Calie speaks up and says she wants to be a "bodiful pincess."  So cute!!!!  As she told me that, she did this dance where she puts her arms up and spins.  Now every time we call her a beautiful princess she does the dance.  She really is such a special little girl.  We are glad that we have a beautiful princess in out family.       

Last day of swimming lessons

The boys started swim lessons back in May, before school got out.  They were going 4 days a week up until their last day, July 31st.  They are both such good swimmers now.  Dustin was able to swim when we started the lessons, now his swimming skills are more refined.  Dane on the other hand, was a little uncomfortable in the water.  He did not liked to be let go, but now... holy cow he is so comfortable in the water.  He can swim all the way across the pool. We are so proud of the boys and how well they did this year in swim lessons.  Justin is most excited because they are now that much closer to going surfing with him.    

    

This is Dustin  and his swim instructor.

This is Dane and his swim instructor. 

This is Dustin doing a canon ball off the high dive.

This is Dane jumping off the diving board.  

River Va-ca

We went to the river this last weekend with our good friends the Borgquist family.  We all had such a great time.  Justin took the boys on a paddle board ride.  He and Steve also went on a few paddle board rides solo.    

Myrna and I also did our share of paddle boarding.

We pulled the kids around on a tube behind the jet-skis.  I don't know how much they enjoyed it, but they did it.   

Calie, on the other hand LOVED the jet-skis.  The faster the better for her.

We also fit our whole family onto one jet-ski.  We had Justin and Calie trying to get us to go fast, while Dustin and I where saying slow down, and Dane was just along for the ride.

There was also a little beach to play at, so we spent a lot of time hanging out there too.

When we didn't feel like being in the water, which was most of the time for me, there was a nice grassy yard to hang out on.  I did a lot of catching up on my gossip reading there.  

Steve's birthday was on Monday and we celebrated there on Sunday night.  Myrna made an amazing dinner and dessert.  One of the best meals  I have ever had, it was sooo good.  Justin, who has been on a health kick for awhile now and never eats sweets, was literally finger licking the dessert pan.  I would have too if he didn't beat me to it. 

We really did have a great time with great friends, thanks Borgquist family for the amazing vacation!!!!

We love James Hatch

On July 16th we had our super fun cousin/nephew, James over to spend the night.  The boys stayed up late telling each other Captain Jack stories.  The next day we braved the Spectrum with four kids under the age of six and one adult, me.  Lucky for me, they all behaved really well.  We ended our trip with lunch at Red Robins.   Thanks James for being a great kid, we love you!!!!!!