Splash kingdom

On Thursday we went to splash kingdom, a local waterpark. To say the kids had a blast is an understatement. Hannah has already asked a dozen times when we can go back. 

They has a great little splash area that Ethan loved and also had some big slides that Hannah really liked. I was surprised she wanted to do the huge slides, but she enjoyed it! 

Cousin Andrew ans his Gigi met is there, too. That was a bonus for us. We sure love our cousin! 

Love this sweetie! 

Swimming like a fish. 

Ethan's favorite thing was the lazy river. I think be almost fell asleep! 

Such a fun day!! 

Frozen camp

Before dance let out for the summer I signed Hannah up for Frozen dance camp. It was this past Wednesday and Hannah had a blast. She has her fingernails painted, had her make up done and learned a dance to one of the songs from the frozen soundtrack. 

An added bonus was that her cousins Meagan and Marley did the camp with her. 

One of the helpers for the day fixed her hair just like Elsa from the movie and Hannah thought she was the real Elsa. It was a super fun day for my sweet girl! 

Ready for dancing to start this fall! 

First & Last

I always love to compare how my kids look on the first and last day of a school year. 

Here they are on the first day in August 2013...

And the last day... May 2014 

Cuties!! 

Pre-k graduation

Hannah has been in Mother's Day Out at her school since she was 2. I've seen her turn from a baby to a big girl while attending her school. She "graduated" pre-k a couple of weeks ago and it was a bittersweet moment! She has come so far and is such a smart girl! 

She looked so adorable in her cap and gown! Flash forward 13 years and I'm going to be a wreck! An added bonus at school is that for the past 2 years her teacher has been Aunt Jenn. And, her BFF and cousin, Marley, has been with her from the beginning. We are so sad these two girls won't be at the same elementary schools. 

Proud daddy! 

We are excited to start kindergarten and are so pleased with what Hannah has learned during her years of pre-k. 

Lego land

About a month ago we headed to Lego land for our first time with the Hayes crew. Ethan was in heaven. He is obsessed with Legos! I'm waiting on the day that he can build them himself! 

Ethan's favorite spot was racing his creations. There is a little center to build your car/train/motorcycle and then race it down a ramp. He loved it! 

He was amazed from the beginning. 

Hannah enjoyed it too. There was a big princess castle made from Legos and she spent a lot of time in that.  

She also loved riding the little roller coaster. The faster you peddled the higher you would go in the air. It was fun! 

We will definitely be doing this again! 

Dance recital

Hannah had her 2nd dance recital in April. She loved everything about it! She loves dance class and especially loves the recital part. She also loved that her costume was purple. 

Cutest ballerina I've ever seen! Marley was in her class again this year and Meagan also had her first dance recital. Love these precious girls! 

I was a backstage mom so I had the best seat in the house! I got to see Hannah right before she went out on stage and she gave me a big thumbs up right before the curtain opened. 

So proud of this sweet girl! 

3 Years Old!

This hunk of love is 3 today!! 

Ethan is our crazy kid. He's WILD...as a boy should be. We LOVE his spunk and big personality. He has no "medium"...He's either high or low, meaning he's either super happy and silly, or he's cranky and fussy and mean. Ha!

Ethan's favorite things to do are play in dirt with tractors and dump trucks, water activities, and aggravating his sister.  He's never clean and if we have plans in the evening, we can't dress him in what he is supposed to wear that night. It will never make it all day. He's always dirty, sticky or wet.

Ethan's favorite food is chocolate. He will do just about anything for chocolate...except get potty trained. That boy has been stubborn, but he'll get it.  He loves ninja turtles, legos, monster trucks and anything daddy is doing.  He goes to school one day a week. He doesn't like going, but really has fun when he's there.  He's going to start going 2 days a week this fall.  Momma isn't going to know what to do with herself for 2 days a week all alone! 

Ethan is a pretty good eater. He will try most things. His favorites, though, are hot dogs, chips, apples, raisins, fruit snacks, cheese, ham, grilled cheese, mac n cheese, spaghetti,  potatoes and french fries. 

Little guy holds his own with the big kids and it doesn't ever seem to bother him that he's the smallest.

Oh Ethan, my sweet boy.  I just adore you, and you know it.  You get away with anything when I'm around. I'm a sucker for your big brown eyes and sweet voice. You love your momma and pretty much want to be in my arms if I'm around.  You have your cranky days, for sure, but it makes me appreciate your happy days even more.  You keep us laughing ALL THE TIME. You say the funniest things and you are so smart.  You ask questions all day long. You have selective hearing/listening and often times ignore us when we are trying to get your attention.  You will cut your eyes at us when you know you are in trouble and try not to make direct eye contact. It's so funny and makes it hard for us to get on to you.  You know how to work us....just like the baby of the family should :)

We both love you so much. You are an amazing blessing to our family and everyone that meets you.   Your funny facial expressions get you lots of attention with strangers.  Love you, little man! Stop growing!