Happy 12th Birthday Madison!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MADISON!

It just seems like yesterday when she was born....its amazing how time flies. Today Madison is 12! Who would have known that our cute little baby girl would have grown up this fast. She is such a great kid. She is smart, loving, caring and very independent. She loves dance, school, listening to music and of course hanging out with her friends. She is becoming such a young lady! We love you and are very proud of you!

Mom, Dad and Cade

Labor Day Weekend Trip with Nana and Papa

Over the holiday the kids took a little adventure with Nana and Papa. They stayed in Arizona, but did some interesting things. They started their trip in Prescott and did a little fishing......crawdad fishing that is. Cade is a pro and absolutely loves it, Madison did it for the first time and not so sure it was her thing. Next they went up to Flagstaff, where they rode the ski lift up the mountain and also did a little rock climbing. They then traveled to Sedona, where they took a rugged Jeep Tour....and they loved that. Finally they ended in Tlaquepaque....doing a little R&R.

Thanks Nana and Papa for a GREAT time! We love you!

In Tlaquepaque hanging around In Sedona after the Jeep Tour with "Gun Smokin Dan"
Flagstaff at Snow "less" Bowl

On their way out "Gone Fishing"

Kids First Day of School

School is in session....Yes, believe it or not the kids went back to school today. Both of them were VERY excited about going back!

Madison is now officially in Middle School in the 7th grade. She had a great first day, she rode the bus for the first time and loved it! She has the basic core classes, Honors Math, Honors English, Science and Social Studies. Along with Spanish and PE. She was very excited and loved all of her teachers and the classes!

Cade is in 4th grade this year and enjoyed his first day too! He enjoyed seeing all of his friends and getting to know his new teacher. It was back to the basics for Cade....writing cursive again, AR reading, practicing phonograms and Math of course; his favorite subject!

WAY TO GO KIDS! HAVE FUN AND ENJOY YOUR SCHOOL YEAR!

Madison's first day of Middle School and loved every minute of it!
Cade's first day of 4th grade and so happy to be back at school!

"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!