Feliz Cumpleanos

We celebrated Madeline's third birthday today with a Dora themed party. She had so much fun celebrating with friends and family. We even rented a jumper which arrived at 10:00 am, so Maddie got 6 hours of jumping in before the party even began.

It's Party Time!

Pinata Time

After all of the little ones got a couple of turns to hit the pinata, our good friend Liam smashed it open for them.

Cake Time

Did I mention Maddie's sweet tooth?

Markers and Playdo

Maddie got lots of wonderful presents from our sweet and generous friends and family. Her favorites from today seemed to be a pack of new markers and a Dora playdo set. She insisted on using both before going to bed.

Happy Birthday!

Our baby turned 3 years old yesterday. She started her celebration by bringing cupcakes to preschool. Then the mailman brought her 4 cards to open. After an afternoon nap, Madeline opened some presents from Grandma Shirley and Grandpa Ralph while they watched on their webcam. She really loves her new doll and watched the new Dora video last night. Finally, Kent and I took her to Chuch E Cheese's for pizza and fun.

Today we went to see the Dr. for her 3 year check-up. I wish I'd had my camera because she looked so cute in the paper robe she had to wear. She weighs 35 pounds and is 39 inches tall.

We're looking forward to her party on Sunday when we can celebrate her birthday with more friends and family.

Swim Class

Maddie has been taking swimming lessons at our local YMCA. She loves jumping in the water and taking showers.

Maddie's First Camping Trip

We took Maddie on her first camping trip to the Angeles National Forest. With no power, water, flushing toilets, no cell phone service or any stores/gas stations for 30 miles, we were roughing it. We stayed for two nights, joined by Jess, Adam, and our 10 year old dog, Leroy. It feels good to be home!

More Camping Pictures

Big Baby

I am quite certain that Sophie is going to be a pretty big baby. I can't believe I have two whole months to go! Congratulations Jessie! Although you can't tell at all, she is now 11 weeks pregnant!

Bear Country

Although we were in bear country, this is the only one we saw. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

No Hook-ups? No Problem!

Aunt Jessie and Uncle Adam are well prepared campers. They can brew coffee and boil water without any power.

Saturday at the Zoo

Now that our weather is back to normal, we were finally able to go to the zoo.

Animals!

Riding the Train

Maddie is finally old enough, o.k. she'll be old enough in 3 weeks, to ride the train.

Summer Vacation

Yesterday was my last day of teaching summer school, so today starts my month of vacation! While Maddie was at preschool, I was able to put up a wallpaper border in my girls' room. Sophie will sleep in the beautiful crib made by Grandpa Dean, just like Maddie did.

Strange Things

Not only did Maddie take a nap today which was strange to start with, she fell asleep in the dog's crate!

Another Beach Day

We spent another Saturday at the beach. Thank goodness our heat wave seems to have passed.