Seven years of Parker....

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Our life lately....

A couple of weeks ago, Andrew's mom and her husband came for a visit. We enjoyed having them here, and they even watched to kids one day so that Andrew and I could go out on a date! We always appreciate the opportunity to go out and have some fun without our little mini-mes.

The kids with Nonni!

Saying good-bye!

A few days after our company left, I celebrated my birthday. As a birthday tradition, I always make the kids a birthday banner to hang on the mantle. Well, this year they surprised me with this little number!

Me and my girlie!

Love my kiddos....

Andrew and I!

A few other things we've been up to lately....

Sadie got her first haircut! Yes, she's 4, and yes, this really is her first haircut. Just a trim, actually, to even things out a bit. Big thanks to my friend, Kim, for doing a great job!

Parker started soccer again....

....and Sadie started gymnastics, which she loves.

Sadie loves puzzles and does them. Every. Day.

We found this playhouse for a steal on Craigslist and the kids love it!

Having a sleepover!

Parker is doing great in 1st grade, and just today we went on a field trip through the neighborhood around the school!

Colorado Balloon Classic

Every Labor Day weekend, there is a hot air balloon festival in Colorado Springs called the Colorado Balloon Classic. Even though you have to get up at an ungodly hour to see the balloons lift off, it is well worth the lost sleep. The weather was fantastic, and we enjoyed a super fun and super free family outing!

At our spot and waiting for the balloons to start taking off!

Parker was in charge of his class mascot that weekend, which meant that Mike Wazowski from Monsters Inc. and Monsters University went everywhere with us....even to the balloon festival.

All of us!

Love this picture of Andrew and the kiddos.

The balloons were so pretty!

This balloon was Andrew's and my favorite....picture doesn't quite do it justice.

Parker wanted a picture with his favorite balloon (green and yellow).

Sadie and one of her favorites!

Day of Firsts

A couple of weeks ago, school started back up. Parker was sooooo excited to be going to 1st grade! Since he had half-day Kindergarten last year, I was a little anxious about how he would do being there all day. I shouldn't have worried, though, as he has done just great!

Breakfast on the first day of 1st grade!

Where did my baby boy go?

In his line....

....and headed into school!

After leaving the school, Sadie and I enjoyed a treat together. Can't believe that she will be going to Kindergarten next year! (Sniff, sniff)