Rodeo and County Fair

we splurged a little this year and bought tickets for all the kids to ride rides. we didn't have to pay to get into the fair or rodeo so went bought lots of delicious food and played. we even had a bonus concert that we went to. we had no idea there was a concert after the rodeo that was free so we stayed for that and even went down to the stage and danced in the cow poop.

Nadia and Malik got to ride the big kid rides

                                                      Nadia and Pat even rode the Zipper!!!!

watching the horses and cows

Front and center

Ocean Shores

Pat had to work at Ocean shores so we took advantage of the free hotel room and took our kids on a real vacation. The kids and i played as much as possible in the indoor pool.whenever pat had to leave for work we would head to the pool. we were pleasantly surprised when we discovered the hotel we booked was in fact a condo! we had our own kitchen, living room, dining room, bathroom, and separate bedroom. the whole condo could comfortably sleep 6! and that would be without utilizing the floor space at all. we spent the last day spending as much of our time at the Pacific Beach. we played in the sand and it was the perfect setting for flying kites.

I had to have fun with the boys since they both fell asleep!

view from the kitchen looking into the dining and living rooms

Aarin and Malik at the Beach

Nadia and I at the Beach

little brother watches everything, and wants to be just like him!

Malik and Mommy

we brought stunt kites with us and they sure did fly!

Damin playing in the sand, they all had to strip down naked before they could get in the van.

having a wonderful time with our family!

Rodeo and County Fair

we splurged a little this year and bought tickets for all the kids to ride rides. we didn't have to pay to get into the fair or rodeo so went bought lots of delicious food and played. we even had a bonus concert that we went to. we had no idea there was a concert after the rodeo that was free so we stayed for that and even went down to the stage and danced in the cow poop.

Nadia and Malik got to ride the big kid rides

                                                      Nadia and Pat even rode the Zipper!!!!

watching the horses and cows

Front and center

Catching Up Part 3

Aarin is our 4th child and the 3rd boy! He is 2 years old. he is a mixture of all 3 older siblings. he is sweet and loving, adventurous and feisty! Depending on the day and his mood he also looks like all his siblings. This boy has no fear and loves to make me sweat....He is such a dare devil. He has an infectious laugh and a great big smile. he is a relatively Happy boy. he can count to 10 and knows his ABC's a little bit. He is becoming a great mommy's little helper! For Halloween he was gonna be superman but then he saw the pumpkin outfit and changed his mind.

Painting pumpkins 2016

Helping mommy feed chickens

Rodeo/Fair 2016

Ocean Shores 2016

Catch up Part 2

Damin is now 4. and is a sassy, spunky, funny, little dude! he has more energy than anything i have ever encountered. he has so many faces to go with his many personalities. he is the first of my kids to have not one,not two, not three,but four imaginary friends, Banger, Langer, Danger, & Blanger! LOL!!!!!!He is so loving and snuggely. probably the one thing about this age that i love. Damin Hasn't started school yet and next couldnt come fast enough on most days. he does like to do homeschool on the occasions when he reminds me. For Halloween he wanted to go as Bat Man, but the day before changed his mind and went as a Lion.Turned out to be a good thing when it started sprinkling and got cold.

4 years old 2016-17

such a ham!!!!!

He just can't help himself!