Jillian and Luke's 3rd Birthday Bash

Jillian and Luke were very excited to celebrate their 3rd birthday this year. It just so happened that the party landed on their actual birthday which made it even more fun! They started the morning by wearing the birthday hat and of course opening a few presents. Luke got Rocky the dump truck and Jilly got a very special baby doll. This doll is hand made by Bamboletta located in Canada and is very hard to come by. Her doll's name is Demi and as you can see she loves her very much!

We were then off to celebrate with family and friends at the Old Poway Train Park. The kids got to have spray on tattoos and balloons made, as well as a very special ride on the old Steam Engine train. Because we loaded the train with all of the birthday party guests, we got to ride the train around the park 3 times instead of the usual 2. The kids all had a blast and we really enjoyed seeing everyone. It was a successful day to say the least, and Luke and Jillian are so excited to be 3 now. Jilly makes sure to tell me that she is BIG now and not a baby...ummmm not sure how I feel about that, but inevitably they are growing fast!!

Great Papa guarding the presents :))

We even got Great-Great Grandma out to celebrate with us!!

Luke and his buddy Jaren

Cupcake mouth- say cheese

Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday 2011

The first picture is from Palm Sunday. It was a surprise to have the kids up front and it was so nice to see them having such a great time waving the palms, singing and even Jilly Bean was dancing :). Easter Sunday morning, the kids found their Easter baskets that the Easter Bunny had left, and somehow I managed to not take any pictures of that event. We then went to church and came back home for breakfast and an Easter Egg hunt. Zach picked out the bags to carry around because he figured they would hold more eggs than the baskets did. Of course they had to show off their candy and even shared a little with Grandma Ruth. After our Easter Egg hunt, we headed up to Monica's house. The kids had a ton if fun playing, running around, enjoying a second Easter egg hunt, and even got to see some colored smoke bombs. Toward the end Luke was like the king in the wagon being pushed around by every one else. He seemed so content and happy sitting there!

We were so blessed this Easter and look forward to an Easter in our own house next year!!!!

Palm Sunday

Hanging out with Katelyn after church

Showing Mia our candies

Luke and Grandma Ruth

Luke, Jillian and Tori sitting with Caylin, Aunt Trisha and Nana

PopPop is looking a little tired from chasing 6 kids all day :))

Fun Safari Park Pictures

We went to the Safari Park (aka Wild Animal Park), as us Native San Diegans know it. We went to specifically see the butterflies again this year, but also made a stop at the Lorrakeets. Those birds are aggressive when you have nectar as you can tell by the pictures. At one point I think I had at least 5 birds on me at once. I was hoping that none pooped on me! I was really afraid for Gwen and the one on her head as well. :)) The butterflies were amazing as always. Zach loved them landing on him, Luke and Jillian however did not and screamed if they did. Little nervous Nellies!!

This one about on Zach's shoulder is the one that flew up onto his face moments later...