Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to the two special men in my life! My oh so thoughtful husband and my amazing father!

This is my dad, Robert John, but everyone knows him as Bob. I have to say I have the best dad in the world. Growing up he always made us laugh and always made us feel special. I remember all my friends always telling me how cool my dad was. He is a man with great integrity and honor. I have learned so much from my dad. He is calm, collective, friendly, forgiving, compassionate, giving, and always willing to help. My father taught me how important it is to be honest, get an education, and respect others. I am so thankful to my dad for so many things in my life. He is the quiet one, who is always listening and watching and there when you need him most. I will never forget early mornings at the gym to practice basketball, Slurpee talks, and movies. Dad, I love you tons! Thanks for helping me become the person I am today!!!

As you can tell from the photos, my dad likes to hold the babies. All the grandkids love popa Bob.

Happy Father's Day to my father-in-law, Gary. Gary is an amazing Grandfather. He is always so involved in the kids and their activities. I admire Gary's determination and dedication to his family. He's the grandpa who is always playing games with the kids and enjoying every minute of it. As you can tell from the pictures below he even rides the rides at Disneyland with the kids!
Gary is one of those men who is never forgotten once you have met him. He is kind and always extremely helpful.

Bumper Cars at Disneyland!

And this is my wonderful husband. Happy Father's Day to you! (It's a little song we sing in our family, totally silly, but fun. My mom started it). What can I say about this amazing man. He is so wonderful and such an amazing father. He takes time with each one of the kids. He taught Mason how to ride his bike without training wheels at 4 years old and when I said he was too young, Keith believed in him. He laughs with Sophie and her silly randomness. He toughs it out with Owen and his stubbornness and tantrums and is always so patient while doing it. He believes in each one of our children that they can do anything they put their minds to. What an amazing thing to instill in children. I love him for that. He taught Mason how to play Chess, even though I didn't think he would be able t remember all the rules. Keith is a go getter, no task is too challenging, he will figure out how to fix or do just about anything. Whether it's fixing the brakes on my car or changing the color wheel in our t.v., Keith will find a way to teach himself how to get the job done and I am so glad our children are able to see this and know that they too can accomplish anything in life. I love him with all my heart and know how much of an impact he is as a father. Happy Father's Day to you!

World's Best Dad!!!

Mason the Soccer Star!

This Spring Mason played soccer with Henderson United. He had so much fun! He may be the smallest one on the team but he's definitely the most aggressive. Sports is Mason's passion! He loves it. He loves playing any sport and he loves watching it too. I had so much fun coaching Mason's team this year and plan on doing it again in the fall. Send any soccer drills or secrets my way.:)

Look at that determination!

Future Soccer Star!
Following in big brother's footsteps or maybe he just wants his mommy.:)
Big Owen!

Click on this link to check out the 10 minute movie of Mason and his soccer team:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ki0xqivcecA

Where's the Love, Sophie?

So Keith had to work late tonight and when he got home I was laying by Sophie, scratching her back. Keith came in to say goodnight to Sophie. I asked her if she wanted daddy to lay by her. Sophie's response was, "No, mommy!"
Daddy's response, "It's okay, I still love you. I will see you in the morning." And he leans in to give her a goodnight kiss and Sophie puts her hand up and says, "Get out of my room." (and she said it so matter of factually...it was hilarious)
Keith and I just started laughing. She can be so heartless sometimes. I don't think I have to worry about any guy breaking her heart when she's a teenager, it will probably be the other way around.:)

Mason's 5 Years Old!

My sweet Mason was born on March 21, 2004. He was 9lbs. and 6 oz. and 21 inches long. He was one big baby. Now we celebrated his 5th birthday, this year. Wow, how time goes by. He is so fun and always full of energy.

Mason's 1st Birthday!
Safari was the theme of Mason's 1st Birthday. We went on a lion hunt. So much fun!

Turning 2 was so much fun! Elmo was the theme of the party this year! What kid doesn't like Elmo at this age!

Mason and Annison's 3rd Birthday! Do they look like twins or what? Can we arrange their marriage if they don't choose it on their own?

Turning 4 Years Old! Baseball was the Theme!
Mason LOVES sports!

Mason 5 years old!
LOVES
Sports
mini corn dogs
plain hamburgers from McDonald's
Star Wars-The Clone wars
The Wii
Friends and Dyllan

FAVORITE THINGS
color-red and blue
movie-The Polar Express
sport-baseball

When Mason Grows Up He Wants to Be
A Jet Pilot

Toe-Nail Painting

Last week Sophie wanted to paint her nails. I, of course, painted them for her. However, she insisted on painting mine, herself. At first I said, "NO." Thinking about the mess she would probably make and then I thought, "What the heck. She'll enjoy herself." I do believe she did an okay job for a 2 1/2 year old, don't you? Notice the difference in skin tone...so glad she got Keith's skin. Sorry, Owen you and I are the whities!!

What? Gum? Your kidding, right?

This is Mason. He is currently 4 years old and quite intelligent. He recently learned how to ride his bike without training wheels, can write his own name, and is currently learning how to read pattern books, so we find ourselves asking why such a child would stick gum up his nose. Not only did he stick gum up his nose but he didn't tell us for about 2 days which in turn caused an infection and he broke out in a pimply rash on his face. Keith found the gum two nights ago while helping him blow his nose, thinking he was just congested from a cold....oh no we were wrong...it was the gum and the infection that was causing the stuffy nose. He blew it right out and we, well I couldn't stop laughing. Ah the joys of parenthood. This will be a fun story to tell his first girlfriend for sure!

New Year's Resolution!

Okay, you may be wondering why I am posting this picture of me with an elf hat...well it was taken over 2 years ago at a family Christmas party and it is one of my favorite pictures because it makes me laugh and reminds me of that fun family party. My New Year's Resolution is to simplify my life, slow down, and enjoy every moment. This picture reminds me to do that. I need to slow down and wear more elf hats.:) I am a person who likes to go go go and it has really taken a toll on my family and myself so I made a goal to simplify and slow down. One week into my resolution and life already seems better. My days seem longer and my life more organized. I am really enjoying the "simpler" way of life. I hope for great things this year and I truly feel like this is going to be an exceptional year, filled with joy, laughter, friendship, and fun! Happy New Year!!!

Ceci Family Pictures

Mason is our oldest. He is our most sensitive child who never likes to be wrong about anything. Mason is so kind hearted and absolutely LOVES sports. He has tons of energy and is a very fast learner. Mason enjoys playing and watching sports on t.v., playing the Wii, and reading books. He just mastered how to ride his bike without training wheels, thanks to dad's help. :) Mason is a great helper around the house and very independent. He always tells me how much he loves me and it melts my heart every time.

Sweet Sophie! Our middle child. She is surrounded by boys, but that doesn't mean she can't be totally girly. She loves to sing, wear high heels, have her hair in ponies, and read her princess books. Sophie makes our family laugh with the funny things she says and does. She loves sweets and always eats all the frosting off cookies and cakes. She is such a joy!

Ah, little or should I say BIG Owen. He has completed our little family. He is so much fun. He now says, "mama"(well he's been saying that for awhile now), "papa", "hi", "bye-bye" and "MINE" Keith is still waiting for "dada".:) He hasn't mastered walking just yet, but he is working on it.
Our Three little rascals! They are the happiness in our world!

This is our little family and I think they are all amazing...then again I am the mom so I am a little biased. I think it is important to brag openly and publicly about your children (tastefully of course). They need to know that we, as their parents, think they are wonderful little people. It helps build confidence. I know my children are not perfect but they have some amazing personalities that I truly LOVE. It is so great being a mom. Some days are completely exhausting, and if you are a mother you can relate, but other days are so wonderful and so rewarding. Each day is a new adventure and a new enlightening moment. So to all you mothers out there...BRAG AWAY!!!