Summer fun!

Can you tell we are loving our new backyard? We have had a super fun and busy summer so far and looking forward to a long 4th of July weekend!

The boys enjoying a picnic dinner on the patio.

And a popsickle!

Matthew LOVED his and even tried to eat a broken piece off the ground. Here is the aftermath.

And more summer pictures here: https://picasaweb.google.com/chenretty/Summer2013#

Mason's 3rd Birthday!

We celebrated Mason's third birthday a few weeks ago with a very fun 'Buzz' themed party at Catch-Air. Catch-Air is an children's indoor play center with lots of fun stuff to climb on, slide down and basically just jump around like crazy children. They all had a blast. And Buzz Lightyear himself even showed up for a dance party with the birthday boy. Mason was a little apprehensive about meeting his favorite superhero in real life and refused to dance with him. Luckily his cousin BreAnna jumped in and took over the very important duties.

Mason's favorite place - the ball pit

This was his reaction to Buzz. And about as close as he wanted to get.

Bre had no problem dancing with him. See Mason pouting behind her (he pouts when he gets nervous or scared).

Daddy trying to coax him closer to Buzz.

That's the best we can do.

Action shot on one of the big slides.

Pitiful attempt at a group shot. You try getting 15 2-3 year olds in one picture...

He really liked the candle.

Blowing out the candle on his Buzz cake

Yummy

Everyone loves icing.

Happy Birthday sweet boy! We love you so much and you are turning into a very smart and sweet young man!

Home Sweet Home!

I can't believe we have been in our new home for almost 3 weeks! I had great intentions of getting a cute picture of the boys on the front porch and well, it just hasn't happened yet. It has been a whirlwind month of moving. Luckily Chris and I took off an entire week to get settled, so I am happy to report that we are (mostly) out of boxes and LOVING our new home! The neighborhood is amazing and we have been very welcomed by our neighbors and friends that we already knew from daycare. We have visited the pool several times and of course both of my water babies love it! It's going to be a fun summer! Here are a few pictures I've gotten with my phone. The office is the last room to unpack and organize, so I am a little technically limited right now.

My gorgeous backyard! The boys love running around back there.

The boys' basement playroom. All neat and organized (but not for long).

Stay tuned for pictures from Mason's 3rd Birthday Party! He had a blast! I'm so glad we had it when we did, because both boys have been sick since the very next day. Boo!!