misc.

It's funny how we've been busy just about every weekend for the past few months and I can't remember what the heck we've been doing. I guess that's why I started doing the blog weekly. One day I hope to get back on schedule.

Jakey is such a quirky kid. He takes everything so literal. Lately he's been saying funny things.

The other day I was reading a book to him over and over so finally I told him to read the book.

His response ,"I can't talk to the book." Interpreted...I don't know to read.

Jakey wanted me to watch something on tv and rather than asking me to watch he told me, "mom stick your eyes" or "leave your eyes here."  Sometimes he'll say ,"turn your face."

How about one day after school he comes home and tells us he and his friend Anthony need to take Allen out. So sad that I'm not all that surprised that he thinks that, but come one. He's 3!

Alyssa is finishing up softball season. The Boltz are undefeated. Alyssa has pitched and caught amongst other positions. It's been an interesting experience. It's been a good learning opportunity for her. Sometimes to be good at things you have to work at them and some things you aren't going to love like soccer. All important lessons. I am happy to say it's almost over! On to new experiences!

Alyssa pitching

Hitting

Catching

Jakey asked to go "balling" (bowling) for several weeks so we finally headed for a fun afternoon at the bowling alley. Great time had by all, but I have to say that I HATE being the worst at something. Even Jakey beat me. NOT EVEN KIDDING! I was Sebe's handicap. boo!

Pushing the ball down the ramp.

Fun afternoon with the Glenns and Leia!

Just love the days when you can call your friends up (or in our world, text) and say head over with your bathing suits and wine, it's pool and jacuzzi time. Summer is coming!!!! Had our first dip in the pool/jacuzzi of the season. Kids are so spoiled. They set their own temperature in the pool. What happened to the days when you just jump in and swim around until your lips are no longer blue?!!?!!? Can't believe I didn't take pictures of the first swim.... oh well, we have all SUMMER!!!! Love it!

The wait is over.....

I know it's been forever and I appreciate those of you who follow the blog and have asked what the heck happened. During the holidays I fell behind and kept saying I'll do it next week. Well apparently next week turned into February.

During the blog hiatus we've been to several birthday parties where we've had kinder reunions and several Fire Fixes reunions. It's so nice to see that the girls missed each other and were happy to see each other. We even spent New Year's with most of the Fire Foxes families. Very special soccer season with very special families, indeed.

First Fire Foxes reunion after the soccer season ended

Kinders

Another Fire Foxes pic

Granny and Papa Walt invited us to their friends Christmas party where Santa makes an appearance. Santa called the kids and gave them each a present. The kids had a great time.

Jakey was in his very first school Christmas performance. Very emotional for mom to watch her baby boy perform. He was amazing! He sang and everything. He was fascinated by the large screens and couldn't stop looking at them once he realized they were showing pictures of the kids. Too cute!

Jakey's performing Watching himself on the big screen

Walking on stage next to Ytalia (Jakey says she's the prettiest girl in school)

There he is...on the big screen!

Sebastian and I celebrated our 9 year wedding anniversary on 2/2/02! Can't believe it's been 9 years! I can honestly say I love my husband even more than the day we married! We headed to Napa for a weekend getaway. We spent an entire day wine tasting. So beautiful and fun! Can't wait to head back to Sonoma for another round of tasting, hopefully this time with our wine connoisseur friends!

Mustard in full bloom

Second winery we visited

Alyssa is playing softball. Season starts this weekend. So far so good. She's having fun and making new friends. That's all we can ask for.

Jakey continues to be such a hoot. His world is so black and white. He's so literal! The other day I asked him to stop kicking the back of my seat in the car and he said, "I'm not kicking, my shoes are dancing." Love him!

He was "watching" tv in his playroom chair

Jakey went to his very first theatre movie! He was awesome. Poor little guy has to say the first movie he saw in a theatre was..... Tangled. Ha ha! He seemed to enjoy himself. We were going to make it an all girl trip until he heard us discussing our plans. He chimed in and said he wanted to go to the show with us so we decided to let him join in. Only little boy with 5 girls! :)

We enjoyed tailgating at Aztec football games and the kids went to an Aztec basketball game. Occasionally you'll hear Jakey walking around saying, "Aztecas, Aztecas, rah rah rah."

Aztecs basketball

Aztecs football

Whew....not too bad. I'm sure I left a lot out, but a quick summary to catch everyone up. Back soon with more!

more edited pictures

I will spare you and won't share the 562 pictures Mike took. No joke, over 500 pictures of my happy little family. I'm so in love with most of them....but here are a few more.

Honestly, who knew Jake could smile?

Love love love him! He's so adorable!

Crazy kiddos!

They look so old! Growing up way too fast!

Fresh haircuts and matching polo shirts....love my men!

Jakey having a little bit of fun.

Christmas Card Pictures

We've had the privilege of having Mike Simpson visit us for a little fun and family photography session. He's amazing! Lucky for us he traveled all the way from Colorado to take our pictures. If you are ever in Colorado you MUST have your pictures taken by Mike. Or, maybe if you are lucky, the next time he's in town you can schedule a sitting. Check out his website at www.mjsimpsonphotography.com. I wish I could share all of the pictures, but I don't want to give away our Christmas card. Here's a sneak peak of pictures that won't be on our Christmas card..... (pictures haven't been edited by Mike just yet, but of course I couldn't wait)

A little stop by the train museum and Jake was in heaven!

The funny thing is this wasn't even a pose. Just a random shot he got, but I like it!

Quite the little poser. She couldn't wait until the camera was turned on her

He's so adorable and such a big boy. No pictures of him screaming! Not one....not even kidding!