Changing colors, fun with Grandpa, and a 7-year-old boy!

Andrew's dad came for a visit a couple of weeks ago. While he was here, Parker turned 7....soooo hard to believe! We also drove up into the mountains to see the changing colors of the trees. It was a gorgeous day, and the pictures don't do it justice.

My two favorite littles!

Last picture as a 6-year-old!

BIG 7-year-old!

Happy birthday, brother!

Annual birthday banner.

He was so excited to take treats to all his friends at school!

As a treat in his birthday, we also went to iT'Z. Here are Grandpa and the kids eating and watching the "big TV".

Time to play games!

We also had some fun at the park....

....and opened some presents....

...new jammies...

...Wii games...

...shin guards...

....basketball...

...and lots of cards...

....before heading to soccer!

After soccer and baths, we had cupcakes.....

....and ate popcorn while watching Monsters Inc. to end the day.

Happy birthday to our favorite boy!

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!