Now I want one!!

For Father's Day this year we made a collage on Snapfish with pictures of Mike with the kids. It turned out so cute that I might just have to make myself one for Mother's Day next year:)

(It's kind of hard to see on here, but in real life it's 20" by 30")

It's Official

Tyson is done with Pre-K!! Next stop: Kindergarten!!! How is a mother supposed to deal with their "baby" growing up?! I am just trying to enjoy every minute of his sweetness and innocence. Man, I love that kid!

Tyson's self portrait
(It took us a long time to find which one was his because we thought this one looked like a girl)
Tyson with his diploma

Doing Yoga on stage
(They did yoga every Thursday at preschool. This is the "tree" pose)
Tyson with his teacher
(She was FABULOUS!!)

Rockin' Robin

Kya's recital was today and she did amazing.
Here's our little Rockin' Robin!

(Daddy made it home just in time to come to her recital!)

The Party

I made a cake...
(It's supposed to be a beach ball, if you couldn't tell)

We played some games...
(Guess which one is NOT Kya)
(The water balloons were a big hit...but didn't last long)

We took some pictures ...
(I took pictures of Kya with each one of her guests this year)

We ate some food...
(We ate more than just chips and grapes...I swear)

We opened some presents...

We sang happy birthday...

We handed out some goody bags...

Now we wait for July 1st--the "real" birthday!

There's no turning back now!

I have been debating for weeks now if I should attempt to do Kya's birthday party with Mike out of town or wait until he gets back from Australia. Well I made the invitations last night, so we are going ahead with it. Hopefully all 11 kids won't come...just kidding, but wish me luck!

It Never Gets Old

We had a much needed day at the beach this Saturday. Great friends make beach day even MORE fun...all we were missing was Daddy (he's in Australia).

Here's Kya and Bruce

Tyson

Jordan and Mia...those girls never tire of each other!!

I just love this picture of Kya--and look at that BLUE sky!!

And, of course, we couldn't have a beach day without a sunburn...
I know, I need lessons on proper sunscreen application!

He's making up for it

Tyson may have been a giant baby to deliver (9lbs 6oz)
He may have given me grief while living in my belly
He may have caused me to gain 500lbs in 9 months
He may have been a grumpy, difficult baby
And he may have even been a mischief-making toddler...
But he is sure a sweet, loving, perfect little 4 year old.

He tells me he loves me (more than the entire universe) at least 5 times a day--what more could a mom ask for?!

The Rules

I am the youngest of 4 girls, so I didn't get my own room until all my sisters had moved out (and I was in high school). I guess that is why I never had a sign like this on my door:

In case you can't read it:
-knock on the door before entering
-no jumping on the bed -no picking your nose
-no ripping pictures on the wall -don't touch, just look
-only come in if I say you can or if you say the right password
-after I scan you, I will let you know if you can come in
-if I don't answer, go away -do not come in naked (Kya)
-if you break in, you can not come in for a long time!
-make sure you knock and wait for an answer before coming in -no stealing stuff

I guess it's hard having a little brother and sister sometimes!