First camping trip of the year

It's no secret our family LOVES camping!  So we had to get out in those woods ASAP after school let out!  Alexis being in school is really cramping our camping!  We used to take off for long weekends all the time, but now have to wait, because I am a mean mom and don't let her miss school unless she is half dead!  We had a wonderful, relaxing time as usual, and got to enjoy some chilly weather!  Some of the things we did...

Relaxed in my new hammock...

Colored of course...

Explored the woods...

Met a crazy axe murderer AKA dad...

Went for a ride on dad's shoulders...

Stood in the rain (in matching sweatshirts!)...

Tried to exceed the weight limit of my new hammock...

Had an UNO showdown...

Ate lots of food...

Rode our bikes...

Avery rode her quad...

Alexis rode her quad...

Avery ate a S'mores...

Alexis roasted our marshmallows...

Cody had a messy face...

Alexis had a messy face...

Avery had a messy face...

Fished at a lake with no fish...

Water hating dog swam in the water...

And my baby girls and our family made memories to last a lifetime!  There is nothing like being out in the quiet woods with your family just enjoying each other and nature!  Can't wait til next time!

May babies

My mom, my gma and myself were all born in May, so we decided to do a triple birthday dinner in June because that was when we could all get together!  Just a couple pics of some of my favorite girls!

Alexis' Graduation Ceremony

Alexis' class and 3 others from her school put on a graduation ceremony/program to celebrate the end of kindergarten.  It was freaking adorable, and the kids all did so good.  They practiced every day for at least 2 weeks.  Alexis did great on her speaking part and did not forget any words.  You could tell she was really nervous though being up in front of all those people!  My mom, GG, Joe, and Toni were all able to be there to support her.  It turned out fabulous of course!  She got presents too!  Earrings from us, andmoney from everyone else!  She rolled in the money!  I know that when I graduated kindergarten I did not get any cash!!  Anyway, we are super proud of her and how great she did at her graduation! 

Alexis and her BFF Hanah

Alexis and the best teacher ever, Mrs. Orr

Alexis after her last day of school with her fancy promotion certificate!

1st grade here we come!

The Graduate

Where has the time gone???  I remember finding out I was pregnant with this little monkey.  I remember all the fun things we did just her and I.  We spent a LOT of time shopping, and at the zoo, and just hanging out.  Now she has almost completed her first year of school.  Really, I have no idea where the time has gone.  We have lived here in Queen Creek for 7 years now.  She is 6 years old.  It's really amazing how much older she looks in this school pic compared to the one at the first of the year.  And even more amazing how time flies.  I am so proud of this munchkin and all that she has accomplished this year.  She has really grown up a lot this year.  She is mamas big helper girl and the best sister ever.  Congrats on graduating kindergarten my big Alexis Dawn!  I love you!  Now stop growing!!!

This is what OLD looks like

So, as you all know, this year I turned 30.  Freaking old!  Anyway, my birthday was fabulous!  My hubby took me out to dinner at the Blue Wasabi.  We had fabulous sushi out on the patio, and they made me a desert that looked like a roll.  So cute and delish!  Cody and the girls got me a spa day which I used the next day with my BFF Marmmett.  We had a massage, a wrap, foot dessert, cold stone hot towel facial, and the works.  It was so relaxing.  I could have stayed there all weekend!  On Saturday night we had a few friends and family over for a mexican fiesta.  However, I see that I really have no pictures of that except me blowing out the 30 candles on the beautiful cake that my girls made for me!  I loved it!  And we had to have the fire department on standby in case the candles on the cake got out of hand!  Cody couldn't even get the candles lit fast enough!  The first ones he lit were melting all over the cake by the time he could get to the last ones.  It was quite comical!  We had a great time and great conversations out on the patio until the wee hours of the night!  Thank you so much to everyone that made my birthday so special.  It ALMOST makes me not feel so very old!  Almost...

30

Today is the day.  The big 3-0.  I am really 30 today!  Good gravy!  I am super cranky today too!  This has just really been a hard birthday for me and I have no idea why!  I just think that 30 is so freaking old!  I remember when my parents were in their 30s and I thought they were dinosaurs and could never imagine being 30!  I met Cody when I was 15.  I could ever imagine us being 30, and here we are.  Halfway to 60.  Well, I guess it must mean that it is time to grow up!  :)  Lots of festivities planned so stay tuned!

Bikers

So, Cody and I have talked about getting bikes to ride around the neighborhood pretty much ever since we moved here.  That was 7 years ago!  The girls have a million bikes and ride them all the time, but just around the block and stuff with us.  One night I was at Walmart at midnight (I know, why?!).  They had a couple bikes in the front for adults at like 30% off!  I was so excited and bought them right then!  Well, turns out Cody didn't really like the mens one I bought so the next day we took that one back and got hime the mother of all bikes!  Its huge!  And then the girls decided they needed new bikes and wanted to spend their birthday money on new bikes!  So we all got new bikes that weekend and have been riding them around town ever since!  I wasn't sure if we would really use them, but we have used them quite a bit!  Avery is doing really good on her big girl bike, and Alexis is a dare devil on hers!  I am constantly having to tell her to slow down because I am afraid she is going to bite the dust!  And I am happy to report that I have not fallen once, which is a really good thing since I have Miss Ree on the back for the long rides!

"Speedy Bingolez" as Avery calls her!

Don't mind the helmet!  I bought her one that actually fits!  This is just one she found in the garage! 

My minivan bike!

I don't have a pic of Cody on his!  I will get that and add it soon!