Visit with Granny D!

Today the kids and I got to go visit with Granny D. When ever we visit family no matter what time of day it is or if they have just eaten they are always wanting a snack. Of course Granny D is not want to disappoint. She always has cookies on hand and she even sends us home with some.
Zoey just adores Granny D and from what I can tell Granny D is very fond of Zoey too! The two of them had a great time cuddling and "talking" and of course singing together.
I can hardly believe I was able to get a picture of all them together and happy none the less!!

New and Old Sleepy Friends!

When Myles turned one we took him to Build Bear Workshop in Denver Colorado where he was able to make his special friend Froggie!! At the time Myles was really into Buzz Lightyear so we decided Froggie would be just that, Buzz. Well it has now been about four years and Froggie needed a clothes change. Myles searched up and down this amazingly over stimulating store to find the perfect outfit for Froggie.

Our little Riley roo is now three as you know and we have been slacking terribly in the special sleepy friend dept. In fact in recent weeks the boys have been fighting over who gets to sleep with what. So today Riley was able to go to Build A Bear Workshop in San Jose to pick out his own special sleepy friend. Riley is very much into "Alex and Marty" from Madagascar these days so no doubt he would pick this little guy out!! Riley had so much fun stuffing Marty, giving Marty a special voice and heart, giving him a bath and mostly telling Marty how much he loves him!! So cute, I do wish I would have brought the camera along for it. Now hopefully when Zoey turns one we will be able to take her there so she too can make a special sleepy friend!! I really can hardly wait!

Sunday Family Dinner!

We have been trying to have at least monthly family dinners with Jeff's dad side of the family which includes the five of us, Grandpa Tim and the GG's (Great Grandparents)Our kids love going over there to see everyone. Even though they are a bit crazy at times no one seems to mind well except us parents of course. On this particular night Myles was very helpful by putting everyone dishes in the dishwasher. I have to say he even likes to help me wash dishes at home now, woo hoo!!! Well here are a few pics of the great night we had!
I just love their reflection in this one :)

Big squeeze!
The GG's with two of our three munchkins, of course the kids never cooperate as you would like.

What you say???

Our little Ri-man is set to have tubes placed in both ears on April 23rd at 7:30am Please be praying for him, I can only imagine how terrified he is going to be once we are at the surgery center and things begin happening to him. We do have peace that this is the right thing and time for Riley to have this done as he scored very badly on a hearing test given last month. The tubes could last up to one and half years depending on when they fall out. The good news is he can still go swimming, surfing and take baths as usual. The better news is, is that his hearing should be fully restored and his speech will continue to get better not that it is really all that bad, different then Myles was at this age but still not to off. This may be the first of a few surgeries for Ri though. If for some reason things do not improve or if his nasal spray does not start working he will then need to have his tonsils out which then could lead to his adenoids being removed as well. Of course we are dreading any type of surgery he may face but trust that God's plan is at work in Riley and us. We still feel so blest to have such healthy kids even though sometimes we take them for granted. I recently read how most families/parents do not value their children as God does. This really hit home for Jeff and I. We love our kiddos to pieces but know at times we are failing them greatly by not valuing them as God does. This makes our heart break greatly, times are changing though :)

The wildest animals at the zoo were these two!

So we took all three kiddos to the SF Zoo for the first time in their lives :) It has been at least nine years since I have gone any many more for Jeff. It has changed since the last time I went still not all that great but better than in the past. Anyhow the kids were an absolute mess when we got there, seriously no fun almost wanted to turn around and leave :( About halfway through our time there they sorta snapped out of it and we all began having fun together!! I think the kids liked the Monkeys, Chimps, Apes and Gorillas the best, go figure since they can both relate to them oh so well!! I think we may try to check out the Oakland Zoo sometime soon too. I was a little bummer we did not see elephants this time around so I am hoping that the Oakland Zoo will have them. If not then on to Marine World :) Enjoy the pics!! A few of our favorites!








Here one second
Gone the next!

Visiting with Family

Today we got to visit with our extened family over the hill. Fisrt stop to catch up with my three little "brothers' Alex, Travis and Devon and of course their mom Jill too :) Zoey and baby Austin(my oldest brothers son)had a great time chillin together on the couch and latter eating all the snacks available!!

Then we went to watch my nephews Michael and Dylan play some baseball at one of my most favorite parks in Gilroy Our boys had a great time watching their big cousins play ball. I am still stunned at how well both Michael and Dylan can hit the ball! They are amazing!

One of the sweetest things of the day was meeting Mr Prince Charming! Our newest baby Nephew brother of Michael and Dylan baby Ethan!! Isn't he handsom??

Happy St. Patty's Day!

The "3" lucky Leprechauns!
Love his quirky smile :)
Mr Helpful & Lady Luck!
Zoey Belle's First St. Patty's Day!