Friday, July 5, 2013

Just because . . .

Just because she's so dang cute!

Me and My Girls

Mother's Day 2013
I love my girls and my puppy!
Happy momma!

Morgan turns 12!

Shortly after spring break, Morgan celebrated her 12th Birthday!  We really spread out the fun and didn't have an actual party until about 3 weeks after the actual day!  Oh well, such is life because it always falls around Easter!  Morgan, being the active girl she is, chose to go to Jump-Highway, a new indoor trampoline venue with her best friends from school!  It was a fun party!


Catch-up posts (always, as it seems!)

I always have good intentions of keeping on top of things now that Amelia is getting older and Oki is more or less trained, but somehow I can't find enough time to get on the computer to keep my blog up to date.  So, this will be a series of catch up posts to bring you to the present month of July!  It appears that my last post was around Easter, so I'll begin in April with a great trip we took to San Diego over spring break!  It was an all out kids vacation, chalk full of kid-friendly activities (San Diego Zoo, Seaworld, Wild Animal Park, beach, go-Karting, etc . . .)  Dan and I had a great time remembering back to our early years when we visited San Diego as newlyweds - it is still as beautiful as ever!  We even managed to swing into Vandenberg AFB, our very first home.  We will definitely head back for a visit at some point, because that area has changed greatly since 1992!



Friday, April 12, 2013

Happy Easter!

Gabrielclan6 celebrated Easter at home this year followed by a fun spring break trip to San Diego!  It was a great week!  We enjoyed driving down the 101 and reliving our Vandenberg AFB days, where Dan and I were first stationed.  The place has changed a lot in 20 years, but we were able to still enjoy two of our favorite restaurants!  Yummy!  We had a good time in San Diego, mostly doing kid friendly stuff like the zoo, wild park safari, and Seaworld.  Next time, we will skip all of that stuff and head to the beach and shop!!!  Well . . . . maybe just the girls will shop!  There is plenty to do down in that area, so I'm sure we will be back!  Next up is BOSTON, so be looking for those pictures whenever I get unburied from all of this vacationing!


San Diego Zoo



Carlsbad Beach




 Seaworld!



Saturday, March 9, 2013

Oki

Pretty Boy

Gymnastics Competition Season

Morgan has had two successful gymnastics competitions in the last few weeks!  She is really enjoying the sport!  This year she is competing at the Xcel Silver level.  She got 1st All-Around for her group in the first competition and 4th All-Around last night.  Her team placed 1st in both competitions!  We love Dream Xtreme!  What a classy operation they run!







Potty Training . . . preview

Oh Joys - the fun is soon to begin . . . NOT (fun)!
At least the weather will be warm enough to just let her be outside in the element and learn to use the potty on her own!

Sweet 16

We have a 16 year old in the house!  It's hard to believe, but it is true!  Brenna had a pretty quiet Sweet 16  Birthday, but I think it turned out pretty special for our sweet girl.

 Brenna and her friends Sarah and Catherine went surfing for her "party!"  They had a great time!



Saturday, February 16, 2013

Brenna had a nice night on the town at her Winter Ball!  She and Riley looked awesome!  This year, Brenna was thrifty with her dress, so she was able to get her hair and makeup done!


Sydney's Mission and Shiner

Sydney collided with her friend on the playground - end result - First Black Eye for Sydney!!
 After 6 long weeks of studying Mission San Francisco de Asis, Sydney completed her California Missions Project!  She got 100% on the project!  You Go Girl!

Happy 19 Month Old Amelia

 Amelia is doing great!  She is such a smart and sassy little tyke.  She keeps a smile on our faces!

Morgan Cheerleading Half Time Routine

Morgan had a great time cheerleading again this season.  At her school, the girls cheer for the boy's basketball games.  For their last game, the boys surprised the girls with flowers and a cupcake!  Very cute.  It's such a great opportunity for Morgan and she loves it!