big shots

a picture says a thousand words

Visitors!

Bronmin and Kirk came to visit from Chicago.. how I love them!




The Ladies workin' it on the slot machines. Jade won $5 as soon as she touched the machine...
I wasn't so fortunate.

Beautiful Jade on the top of the Stratosphere

Cruisin' the freeway in the convertible mustang. Our ears were a little cold, but it was well worth it! "This is the best idea you ever had!" Bronmin, this picture will always remind me of Enis and his girlfriend Regina! You're lucky I didn't pee my pants in the back of your car! Good times, good times.

Still need to post the picture of the boys in the back of the convertible... coming soon...

Zack's First Steps

It's true... he's finally decided to take a few steps! He's such a big boy!


Here's a quick video of Zack taking a few steps... sorry that you have to turn your head sideways to watch it. I will do better next time.


This picture has nothing to do with him walking... but it's cute anyway..

Tennis Lessons

Ben and Luke are lucky enough to have private tennis lessons every Saturday... not because we pay a lot for them, but only because no one else signed up for the class. It's taught by an older professional who is SO great with the boys. The classes were set up for 12 or so kids... but it's just Ben and Luke every week. Wimbledon, here we come.


Driving home after practice...

The Injury

Our first family fight... If you think this is bad, you should see the other guy.


BEFORE

AFTER


Luke was trying to help Zack out of the wagon, but Luke isn't as big as he thinks he is..
Zack hit our porch step pretty hard and hasn't been the same since the accident.

Dinosaur Park

It's not down the street from us, but according to Ben and Luke, it's well worth the drive up north.

Standing in front of a huge triceratops head.

Ben digging for T-Rex bones

Where's Luke?


Zack's a fan of the park, too.

Snap, Crackel, Pop...

Sad to say, this isn't the first time it's happened... at least I caught them before the froot loops came out.

I love my kids...

Picture taken by Ben

Picture taken by Luke

So... I am trying to loosen up my boys a little (actually, just Ben :) He is SUCH a great kid, but he's just too hard on himself. We have all been pretty sick these past few days.. we've been laying around, watching movies and not doing anything constructive. Obviously, this has gotten to Ben. When I asked him what movie he wanted to put in he sighed and said, "Well, I just think that watching this much TV is probably unresponsible." What he's trying to say? He's FIVE going on thirty and he's always lecturing me about what I should or shouldn't do. I mean, lighten up.. you can only be a kid once! Should I put him in time out or just hug him really tight?

Making silly faces in a dressing room...

Decorating pancakes! Talk about sugar overload... marshmallows, chocolate chips, and sprinkles.. nothing like a wholesome, hearty breakfast. no wonder my kids are sick.

Horseback Riding

We were able to visit a beautiful Ranch just minutes from our house! I hope they let us come back to ride!



Feeding the horses CARROTS!


Zack, Janet, Adri and Jack. We are glad to live closer to the Mann clan!