My babies are growing up, Pres has hit the big 2! I will post pics of her opening gifts after once I find the cord to my camera,but she is such a joy and a blessing to have in our home.She is so funny and smart.She talks up a storm and is such a copy cat. Anything Roc's does, she does. I feel like I don't have babies anymore and it is sad.I love the little girl she has turned into .We love you Presley!!!

I couldnt find a tiny picture of Rocco,but this one is so cute.We used this to make a shirt for Mike's grandpa, hence the writing. Rocco is growing up so fast and is such a little man.He loves to be loved and snuggled and tease Presley. He starts preschool next month and he can't wait to wear a backpack and have is own pencil box. He brings such a smile to my face and he is such a tender spirit. He loves to be silly and he has got some serious moves. He can really shake it. Happy birthday Rocs. we cherish everything about you,we love you so much and can't love you enough

my handsome boy all grown up

I've been out of town for a while and having a great time, so needless to say the blog suffered.


But while I was away















The mice did play!!!!!

Roc's final swim lesson...conquering all fears. He didn't want to go down the slide and Robyn talked him into it. He loved it . when he was done he swam to the side !

As Robyn would say" you're a champion swimmer"

splish splash

This Monday Rocs started swim lessons. He has alway been really fearful of the pool,mearly sitting on the steps ,never getting his face wet,or walking around throwing stuff into the pool.
Can I just say,I am so AMAZED at the change he has made. After his first lesson, we went swimming, and I was shocked that he was getting his full body wet and putting his face in and kicking. He is now jumping of the edge and then turning around and grabbing onto tho the edge and pulling himself out. Tomorrow we work on more breathing,so we will keep things posted


This is at the pool when we went to play after he had his first lesson.
I love the water drops on his face

Presley sometimes looks like a one eyed monster when she cries,apparently she does too when it is bright outside

We had a great time and we are really enjoying our time with the kids and being a family that does fun things.

I just have some random pics that I need to share. I've been meaning to show my family these pics of the kids that I framed up

I got these stools for the kids at Ikea,but they needed a little dressing up.

The picture is kind of bright,but it is blue with brown underneath. Rocco asks to keep them ugly,but mama said they need to look pretty

On Monday we went to the lake with grandma, and we had a great time in spite of all the flies. Presley had to plop herself on the chair and eat her hot dog

Some pictures of the kids after church. I love being able to do Presley's hair. It really is a highlight of the morning. Having a girl is so fun

to school or not to school that is the question

I need all of your help out there. I feel quite torn to a big step the will be comng into my life.
Next year, we are talking 2010 school year. Rocco will be of the ever tender age to be entering the world of kindergarten. Here in the great state of Cali,the deadline to enter kindergarten is Dec 1st. This means you have to turn 5 by Dec to go to that school year. Now,this means that there will be lots of kids who are still 4 years old that will be in kindergarten. Rocco's b-day is August 22nd,so as you can see, he will meet the deadline. But, this is where I' don't know what I want to do. Arizona's cutoff is September 1st. So,I wouldn't put Roc's in kindergarten if we lived in Az ,because he would totally be the youngest. So,if I wouldn't put him in in Az ,why would I in Cali. He won't be able to drive till he is a jr and then he will have a year between graduation and a mission. But,if I don't put him in he will never be in the same grade as his church buddies,he makes the deadline by,4 months, and I know he will be too ready if he has to do 2 more years of preschool. The boy is very smart,has a killer memory and he is excited about learning. He has a desire for it,so I don't want him to be bored while waiting to start kindergarten when he 6.
I need some opinonions on the matter and reasons why you think the way you do,so that I can make some well informed decisions for my son's future, no pressure,huh! what I decide in kindergarten will impact him for the rest of his life.Not to mention,I have had a mild panic attack about my boy leaving ,never to be home with me again. This is a roller coaster of emotions!
Help me !