this is why I haven't updated anyone in a long time.  I thought with a new computer, I would be able to stay caught up, but I didn't take into consideration two little girls.  Their favorite thing to do is take silly picture of themselves.

We had fun with Nathan and Melinda and family.  They came down for Memorial day weekend and we all headed to an annual church picnic.

It doesn't seem like that long ago, but now instead of a six month old, we have a six year old on our hands!

Jeana wanted a Karaoke party for her birthday and since her friends are still learning to read, we used Barbie Island Princess DVD b/c at the end there is a karaoke game and the girls all have the songs memorized so, thanks to the Dollar store, we had a karaoke Luau.

The boys got hats instead of skirts, though they weren't fans of the singing and dancing.  Jake is moving out west with his family and Jeana has always really liked him and we are sad to see them go.

We did cup cakes on an island since with turtles and roses and teddy bear umbrellas.  And if you look close, the Island princess is holding a microphone :)

There were five birthdays we actually celebrated and we had hawaiian burgers and tropical fruit to fit the theme.
Jeana and Abby loved her new DS that she got from Grandma and Grandpa for her birthday.  She claimed for months that she wanted a DS "more than anything in the whole world." Nathan and Melinda came down for the weekend too and I think we played the kids DS's more than them.  :)

REDS OPENING DAY

David and I got to go to opening day this year, which is a huge deal around these parts.  There was a forever long parade first and despite all rainy whether, not an empty seat to be found.  

(I was mostly told to put this on so Garth would be motivated to come visit!) 

Fun Family Bonding

We had a stressful week and lots going on.  So, Friday night we decided to have a family evening at home.  Everyone got to make their own calzones, roll out the dough, add toppings and cheese and bake them.  We then watched a movie together and had a picnic downstairs.  The girls thought it was so cool to have their own pizza, they didn't even bother cutting it! If you use fresh mozzarella and a french bread crust it's even better.  Yum!

For April fools day, I served the girls a silly dinner, with big plates and serving spoons and juice bottles for cups.  They keep asking to do it again and lucky I can say..."maybe next year."