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Special Surprise

My sister got these awesome matching 4-wheelers for the kiddos today!  Needless to say they are beyond excited. :) Our new house is literally two minutes from the community park and we are looking...

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Four Wheelin'

Needless to say the kids were ready to take their new toys out to play first thing this morning. We were up bright and early, got our grocery shopping done and went out to ride. They LOVE, LOVE, LOVE...

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Zoo & Baseball

We spent Monday at the zoo with our sweet neighbors and cousins. The kids had a great time as always. We have offically gotten our money's worth from the zoo pass this year with this marking the 12th...

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Good Bye, Bayonne Drive!

After one of the most exhausting weeks of our lives, we offically closed on our very first home this morning and said our final good byes to the house that will always be a special part of our family....

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Disney World

We have been counting down to our Disney trip and with only 12 days left the excitment is in the air. We received a wonderful package this past week from our Disney planner, Leslie. The kids were...

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The Avengers

We have had so much fun watching these boys learn and improve in soccer this season. They are doing great and I am beyond impressed with their skills. They are passing the ball during the games and...

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Phone pics I never published :)

Our V-Day family dinnerPrecious baby girl sleepingOne of our favorite "at home" family activities is playing hide and seek. It never gets old and it gets more interesting each time. Watching a 3d...

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May

How in the world is it May already???1.We have adjusted well to living with Mimi and Papa. They have been so gracious allowing us our own space upstairs as well as adjusting slowly to us taking over...

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Happy Tuesday

A few iphone pics from the past few days. My new...five day old...now screen shattered iphone....serenity now!  The boy and his dog. Kinsler has become such a cuddle bug, it is unbelievable. He loves...

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Disney World - Day 1 {Magic Kingdom}

{ Picture Overload} :) We started our day bright and early at 3 a.m. Not sure what I was thinking booking a 6:15 am flight but we made it out of the house on time and everyone was SO excited. The kids...

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Disney World - Day 2 {Epcot}

We woke up bright and early to make it to Epcot for our breakfast with the princesses at the Akerhous in Norway. Mia was so excited to put on her Cinderella dress and meet her favorite Disney...

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Disney World - Day 3 {Hollywood Studios)

This was our first morning to not rush out the door. Sooo nice to get extra rest after such busy two days. We slept in until 9, watched some morning cartoons, mapped everything out for the day and took...

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Disney World - Day 4 {Magic Kingdom: Part 2}

On day 4, we slept in because we knew we would need a lot of energy for our second day at Magic Kingdom. This was also Mother's Day and I would have to say my day was magical for sure. Before we left...

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Disney World - Day 5 {Animal Kingdom}

We ended our Disney adventure with a day at Animal Kingdom. Our favorites from that day include: Expedition Everest which we went on twice and loved. The Lion King show was amazing! Something you...

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Disney World – That’s a Wrap!

 After the most fun, exhausting and wonderful five days in Disney we are finally home and recovering from our Disney hangover. It is so funny how all of our energy went from  100 to 0 as soon as we got...

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Finally Home!

Last Thursday we finally moved into our new house. YAY!!!! We were so excited that we decided to sleep there that very first night. The kiddos have been easing into sleeping upstairs and other then the...

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Hello Summer!

  We have been working hard around here putting our house, garage and yard together but we have also managed to have plenty of fun. Here are the 3 crazy and wild people I live with:  And a brand new...

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T-Ball Champs

Tonight Luka's t-ball team played their last game of the season and WON!The Bandits are officially Rowlett T-BALL SEASON CHAMPS!!!! We are all so proud of them and they are all very, very proud of...

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Learning Time

Now that we are settled in the new house we are trying to find our new routine for the summer. Since naps are loooong gone and swimming will be an every day must,  we are spending from 2-4 every day...

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First Sleepover

Tonight Luka and Mia have their sweet friend Alix over for a sleepover. We picked up Alix from daycare after she was dropped off from school. She just finished third grade and none of us can believe...

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