"Sand" Diego Vacation at the Del

Our family vacation this summer was in San Diego at the Hotel Del Coronado. The hotel was a beautiful and historical place. We were fortunate to be there with our great friends...the Bakers. It was even a little more special because while we were there Brett and I celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary.

We spent most of the time hanging out on the beach building sand castles....and what amazing sand castles they were (thanks Redmons). The kids spent most of their time in the ocean boogie boarding. We did manage to take a break from the beach one day and the boys went fishing, while the girls got to go for a tour around San Diego Bay on my boss's yacht (thanks Gary). It was a very relaxing vacation....definately a great way to end the summer break.The beautiful Hotel Del where we stayed
A little pose for a family photo in front of the sand castles Cade and Brett out fishing on the ocean...with beer? Where's the fish?
Cade and Brett looking a little "fishy"

Cade and Hayden on the fishing boat...sunbathing? Thought you were fishing?

Madison, Elle and Hailee taking a dip in the spa on the yacht.

Cade and Madison hanging out on the beach

Surfer Dudes - Hayden and Cade taking a break from skimboarding

Surfer Girls - Madison and Hailee coming in from boogie boarding

Birthday Fun

This past weekend we took a little "staycation" at the AZ Grand for Cade's birthday. We spent the weekend there and celebrated with family and friends. Cade was even lucky enough to have one of his friends come hang out with him. For dinner we took him to Rustler's Rooste to celebrate. They sang happy birthday and he even got his picture taken...now he is on their "official birthday" website.

Thanks to Nana and Papa,the Bakers and Uncle Mike & Family for a great time this weekend!

Cade and Brett in the Wave Pool Cade and Logan hanging out in the Lazy River
A celebration dinner at Rustler's Rooste

Logan and Cade "horsing" around at Rustler's Rooste

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CADE!

It's hard to believe Cade turned 9 today. It just seemed like yesterday when he was born. Who would have ever thought that the sweet little baby boy we had would be into everything. When Cade started walking he would love to play with balls of any kind, he would throw them and chase them. I guess that should have been a sign for all the sports he loves to play now! He has become quite the little athlete and is a very kind and caring kid too!

Happy Birthday Cade and We Love You!

Happy 4th of July!

Wishing all of our Family and Friends a Happy and Safe 4th of July!

Madison and Cade hope you are having fun too! They are off traveling with Nana and Papa and I am sure having a great time!

Congratulations Madison!

No time for rest....this past week Madison has been at dance camp, trying out for the next dance season. She just finished up yesterday and we are happy to say that she made the Competition Dance Team and the Hip Hop Company Team!

CONGRATULATIONS MADISON, YOU DID AN AWESOME JOB!

Dance Recital 2009

What an awesome year of dance it has been! Madison finished this dance season with a fabulous recital this past weekend! It was even more special this year because Brett joined Madison by participating in the "Dad's Dance". For the past 2 months Brett has been going to dance practice with Madison just to learn a dance for the recital. What great memories they have given us!

Great Job Madison and Brett!

WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU MADISON AND WE LOVE YOU!

Madison with a big smile before the recital!

Madison, Vicki and Hailee stopping to pose in between dance routines!
Madison and Miss Kerry Lee
Brett and Madison after the "Dad's dance"!

Ironbirds Win Division A Championship!

What a great season! Cade had an awesome final game and along with his teammates they were able to win the Championship game! Ironbirds ended the season undefeated with a record of 19-0! Cade was one of the MVP's of the game, with an amazing 7 plays resulting in outs and an incredible hit that most major little league players cant even make....going 190 feet!

A big thanks to Coach Mark for a great season....we could not have done it without all your hard work and dedication!

WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU CADE! GREAT JOB!

Cade and Brett with the game winning trophies!

How sweet that score is....especially when you win!
Team photo with very proud coaches (Dad's)