The Boy is 4!!!

Coming down to his "birthday house."


Presents


He loves Spiderman.


We played musical pillows at his first friend party.


He loved having a party this year! It was really fun.



I can't believe that Jack is four. I am pretty sad about it. I know I have said this over and over, but time really goes by so fast. I remember the past four years so well and it seems like it was just yesterday that I was pregnant with him. Then, I was waiting for him to be 3 months, then he was a year, then two... it has just gone by so fast! This year he has really grown up. I can't believe some of the things that he is figuring out. He is learning words that rhyme all by himself. He is really interested in reading and letters and knows most of the sounds of all the letters. He can write his name and knows his birthday. He is the best big brother around and loves Savannah to pieces. We have given him a chore chart and he remembers to do his jobs every day. He loves his friends and is really kind. We were at our friends house the other day and he was really concerned about the 2 yr old twins there and was always making sure they were okay and that they could see the fireworks and everything. He is so smart, funny as can be and very loving. We are so blessed and lucky to have him as our child! There are so many more things I could say. My neighbor said to me the other day that he is very accepting and I think that describes him very well. He will play with anyone and try to make everyone feel comfortable. He has a bit of attitude every now and then, but for the most part he is pure joy and happiness every day. He loves his swimming lessons and is doing really well. Oh, I love everything about him. I am sad to watch him grow up, but so excited for what the future holds. I am going to try to make his childhood the best because he deserves it. I love my baby boy!!

4th of July

Runners!


Starting line nerves!


He watches Jason run and so he had to wear a sleeveless shirt like his daddy to run in.

Our 4th was pretty laid back. We planned to do the parade like every year and since I am no longer pregnant, we also signed up for the 5k as well. Jack wanted to race so we signed him up for the kids race. It was half a mile around the park and he did so great! Jason ran with him and said that he ran the whole way. I saw him sprinting to the finish and I was so proud! It was funny to get him to the starting line and see the nerves kick in. Glad it is not just me. He was so cute and I hope that we are showing him a good example for healthy living by these races we do.

Jason did great on his run. He finished in about 26 min. I wasn't first in my age group this year. It has gotten a lot more competitive! I think the first person was at 19 min or something crazy. I guess I will never win again, but at least I did once. I finished in 24 min 30 sec.

The rest of the day was spent napping and going to the park. We had perfect weather and it was even a little chilly for fireworks. We went with neighbors and Savannah did so well. She just watched and looked mildly interested in everything that was going on. She is such a good baby!

Savannah, 6 months... Really?!

She has spent a lot of time at the pool!


Yummy Popsicle.


First kiss.



Speaking of time flying... my baby is almost six months old already! I can't believe it! She is still the dreamiest baby ever and I am so in love with her! She is such a joy. I love how she tries to eat your face whenever you come in for a kiss. I love her smiles and to see her roll over (both ways!). Jack loves her to pieces... even too much sometimes that it can drive me crazy, but she loves him and will light up when he comes in the room or talks to her. I love love to hear her coo and talk to you. I think she is a mommy's girl and I think we have a special bond. She is really healthy, sitting up and starting to eat baby food. She is still sleeping through the night and taking a few good naps a day. I really can't get enough of her. She is so great!

Father's Day

Happy Father's Day (way way late) to the best daddy there is. Jason is everything that I expect a father to be and I think his only drawback is that he is too nice! Jack adores him. He is a great example to him and I think Jack will be a great man because of his daddy. Aren't these three beautiful?!

T-Ball

Jack played his first year of organized sports this summer. He was on a Tball team with our neighbors for the month of June. They had two games per week. They got a ticket to the Bees game, a shirt, a hat and a trophy. He had such a great time! He doesn't really seem to care about Tball, but he loved being part of a team and listened to his coach and Daddy really well. I think Jason was more excited about it than Jack was. There is just something about watching your son play sports if you are the Dad. Don't get me wrong, the mom loves it too, but Jason was just lit up about it and he rushed home every Monday and Wednesday so that he could be to the games on time. We can't wait until the next sporting adventure, which I think will be soccer in the fall.

1st Garden

Nothing yet, but this is all filling in nicely now!


Jack during his band-aid phase. He had to have one on him at all times for a few weeks!


Beauty


Planting.

So, we are attempting garden this year. I don't know how it will turn out since Zoe has eaten 3 strawberry plants already. We have strawberries, tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, corn, carrots, squash, zucchini, pumpkins and watermelon. We may have more. It was so much fun to plant and now we are watching it grow. Everything seems to be coming in really good. I will post another pic when we start our "harvest!"

End of Preschool, First Year

The best preschool teacher ever!!


Saying his poem about Easter. During their show they did all of their poems from the year.


His dancing was so funny. He was webbing everything in sight.


His class


Last day with presents for his awesome teachers.

Where does the time go?? Jack is done with his 1st year of preschool. I would really be freaking out, but I think I have decided to hold him back a year since his bday is in July so he really has two years of preschool left. If I was looking at only one more fast year like this one was I would be one sad lady!! He had so much fun in preschool. I think he is really missing it this summer. He never wanted to stay home and they learned so many great things. I definitely noticed a difference in his listening and helping and everything when he was expected to listen to another person. He had a bunch of fun field trips and and he memorized so many cute little poems, songs and stories. I think preschool is the best!! I am happy that he is now in swimming lessons with his preschool teacher. He loves her! Next year, he is going three days a week and I think he can't wait!

I'm Back!!

Man, having two kids sucks all your time. I have a bunch to update on here, but I have kept putting it off to do in one big chunk, but now I think I have too much to update!! I am hoping that the kids stay in "quiet time" for a bit so I can get some of it out of the way. Things have been going great! We are enjoying the lazy days of summer, although it seems like these lazy days are ten times busier than the school days. It is so blasted hot that I am trying to find anything to occupy our time and keep cool so I guess that makes things seem busier. Things with the two kids have been going really well and the only things I am struggling with is finding time to do ANYTHING... trying to keep Jack from harassing Savannah and just trying to find quality time to spend with each child. Jack has been great and is not jealous of Savannah and if anything loves her too much, but he has taken to sleeping in our bed EVERY single night and is starting to get the hint of an attitude. I'm trying different methods and hoping we can break him of these things shortly. We are planning a vacation to Disneyland in September and Savannah is sitting up and starting to eat baby food. Time is flying by!!