Pancake breakfast

Only a month late! Here is Eli at the pancake breakfast. He loves playing bass! And he is so good at it!

Overland Express

Happy birthday Eli!

Thought I would finally post the pics I took from Eli's birthday party. Eli wanted all his cousins to come so we had a cook out and everyone had a great time. Eli had his friends over Memorial Day weekend. I didn't get any pics bc keeping nearly 10 14yr old boys feed- was a full time job! He had a great time playing video games with his friends. 

I think the big kids like the park as much as the little ones do.

Yee-ha!!!

Gotta be like Eli!

This could end badly.

Boys will be boys!

I love seeing the kids play with Colin. He runs around with them and always asking them to pick him up. Noah was great giving him a piggy back everywhere.

The master minds! Growing so fast!

Where is Cassi going?

Thx Andrew for doing all the grilling!

Yummy food!

Cassi likes her cupcake!

After dinner, the kids wanted a kids vs grown ups volleyball game. Andrew, Jen, dad and myself took on the challenge. We played the oldest 5. After beating them badly, Eli and Scott decided to join the winning team and Jen played with the other boys. All the boys were shocked at the adults diving for the ball-even Papa! Hopefully we can get together again before school starts again. It's been a busy summer so far and can't believe it's almost July!

First concert

Eli had his first concert of the year! I always enjoy hearing him play!

Happy 13th Birthday Eli!

Yesterday we celebrated Eli becoming a teenager. *tear* They really do grow up too fast! Sadly Papa and Davids' clan # 2 ( aka Trevor, Ty and Colin - sorry Fred and Julie :/) were out if town. But we did out best to party on.

Eli didn't care what we ate so we went for Memorial Day fair of burgers and hot dogs, chips/dip, veggies and watermelon. However, the burgers went to fast to get a pic of them.

Eli definitely cared about the cake and decided on his favorite- the cookie cake!

Presents!! Gotta love money!

Cards sometimes hold the best presents!

Popcorn!?!?! Or not!

Thanks Nana and Papa! The pic doesn't do this marble justice. It is of the earth and one of the coolest marbles I have ever seen. As it turns, it looks as if the clouds are moving.

Cake! Cookie!

 

Make a wish!

 

Victoria really wanted to play outside and Lucas was nice enough to play with her. What a great cousin he is!

Youngest and oldest cousin.

Xbox- enough said!

I can't believe that I have two teenagers! Eli you make me so proud to be your mom each and every day! I love you!

Awards

Noah and Eli had an awards ceremony tonight. Noah got a presidential scholarship award, and Eli got a scholarship award. Both are awards for a 3.5 GPA or higher. So proud of my boys!

Eli's Spring concert!

Eli had his spring concert tonight. Since I am having computer issues- I am going to try to keep up with my posts via my iPhone so I won't get to behind. I have pics from Easter and other activities that I would like to share but we will have to see how long it takes me to fix my computer issues. But with this busy week I am going to try to post as I go to keep up. Eli did a great job tonight! I was struck by how fast all my kids are growing up while watching Eli play the bass! I want to appreciate all of this before they are all grown up and gone! Have a great day!

Nana and Papa Adventures

We can not have summer without Nana and Papa adventures. Noah had his a few weeks ago and I am now finding the time to blog about it. Noah and Jordan enjoyed an evening at Stix and then played some Mahjong.

 Noah said the chef did a great job of entertaining them.

 Onto the Harley Davidson factory.

 Noah got a little shock when Nana asked for the price list. Will Nana be buying a Harley?

 Onto the Aquarium, I always loved going to aquariums when I was a kid. So, I am a bit jealous that Noah and Jordan got to go.

 I love jellyfish.

 Legoland. Noah said that you are NEVER to old to go to Legoland. Since Noah was off having fun. Eli, Lucas and I headed to the movies and then spent the day having some fun.

 We are excited to have fun bowling, mini golf, and laser tag. We had so much fun.

It is hard to take pics during laser tag when you have 2 kids chasing you!!! We are trying to enjoy the summer, and when I will try to take some photos to document to share our summer fun with you. Have a good week!

Happy Birthday Eli!

Yesterday was Eli's birthday and surprisingly the boys were actually out of school so a slumber party was in order. The family came up for pizza, cake and presents. And we had a great time. Luckily the rain held up till later in the evening which gave the kids plenty of time to enjoy playing outside.

Here are pics of Eli's birthday treats that I made for Eli's class. They were option #2 since I had a cake pop disaster that I care not to remember! However - the kids loved the cupcakes so that is all I care about!

 Since I was unsuccessful making angry birds space cake pops for Eli's school treats - I was determined to redeem myself. And I gotta say I am pretty pleased with the results. I wasn't sure how the purple triangular birds were gonna turn out - so I only made 3 of them - but they ended up being one of my favorites.

 And the angry birds need a planet to fly to . . .

 Everyone is here so let the eating begin.

 Onto presents.

 Thanks Trevor, Tyler and Colin for the legos . . . oh and Aunt Julie and Uncle Fred.

 Eli's little shadow Ty!

 Trevor loves the musical cards.

 What's in the box? What is it?

 Another box, a BIG box!

 Let me see!

 Cool headphones!

 Yummy cake!!!

 Dig in!

 Mr Crabby is ready for bed.

 Hot potato with water balloons.

 Look at the princess is swinging!

 Cool guy!

 Ummm nice Jordan!

 Running around the neighborhood.

 Hunger Games with water balloon weapons!

 Get the birthday boy. Surprisingly they only really got wet when it started to pour down rain!!!!

Eli loves his legos.

I am surprised at how fast 12yrs have gone by, but it is amazing being the mom to such an awesome young man! Eli, you are smart, funny, helpful, considerate and have such a sensitive heart! I am the one who is blessed by having you in my life! You are one of the most precious things in my life and I love you more than you know!! Thank you for being such an awesome son!