Mia's First Dance class

Mia started her first dance class! She loves it and likes to practice her moves. She is quite the ballerina. She picked out her own leotard, hair piece and shoes. She is a girl who knows what she likes. It is nice for her to have something that is all her own. No brothers allowed. She makes me so proud! Love this girl to pieces. I thank god every day that he gave me at least one little girl to love.

Seth has fun at an outing!

Seth went to an outing that included a structured learning environment. A local mom is having these outings at a local park in order to help other moms and kids that want to keep the momentum of learning going throughout the summer. Seth did AWESOME on his first day. He had his ipad to help with the transition but he even sat with me during circle time! Unexpectedly, Aiden had the hardest time dealing with the structure and Mia was just perfect! This is a great way to prepare them for the pre-school setting they will be at in just weeks. This is also a great way for me to meet local moms that have children with ASD.

Zoo with the cousins

We got a chance to take some of the kids to the zoo. Seth stayed at Grandma Lynn's Day Spa while we took Aiden and Mia to the zoo with their cousins. Although, it was very hot, we had a blast. I think they liked feeding the giraffes the best. They also had fun calling the Tiger, Kitty Kitty and watching Sea Lions that burped because they had too much soda. I look forward to many more fun times with the cousins.

Aiden's first best friend

Aiden has his first best friend. I love watching them play together. They have a lot in common. I love when they laugh at some inside joke that they themselves think is the funniest thing ever. Andrew has a brother with autism, as well. I think it is nice that he has a friend that will understand all his brothers little "quirks." Hopefully, they will get to be in the same preschool this next year. I, also, have to admit that I have found a new friend in Andrew's mom, Lisa. It is nice to have a friend that understands the day to day struggles with three kiddos and autism.

Mac N Cheese

I have to admit it. I am a mac n cheese junkie. I have passed this on to Aiden and Mia. Although, today I did fail to have Cars mac n cheese to further enhance our Cars 2 viewing today. This got me thinking about all mac n cheese. All are not created equal. Kraft is still our all time favorite. I like the Velveeta Kraft mac n cheese but no one else in this family does. I have been seeing it more and more on menus lately. I have a few favorites thus far in my life:

The Mac and cheddar at a restaurant called America in New York, New York casino in Las Vegas by far has been the best.

Bravo Farms here in Tulare has an amazing home made mac n cheese.

Jack and Tommy's in Visalia also had a pretty good mac n cheese.

Anyway, just one of the million of random thoughts that goes through this mommy's head during the day.

Why dance class?

If you hang around Mia long enough, you will see her trip. Her long skinny legs just seem to trip her up at times. She is silly, crazy, goofy and clumsy. Hence, the thought that maybe dance class would be a good fit for her. She loves to dance and sing, so why not try to help her out in her coordination?

Dad's little helper

Aiden loves to help his dad wash the car! Mia is too afraid of getting wet, so she just stands by the door and watches.

Stefan John Barycki Photography at Bravo Farms

Last Friday, my brother had his artwork up at Bravo Farms. The pictures will be up for one month. Seeing the pictures he took, made me very proud. He has a talent. It is nice to see him share it with everyone. I am a very proud sister!

Evel Knievel

Anthony's greatest wish for Christmas this year was this toy he remembered having as a child. It was an Evel Knievel Stunt kit. Being the most awesome wife I am, I got it for him.

Well, I must say it is a very sorry toy. It is loud as heck and the motorcycle hardly even moves. They crank this shaft that is so loud it hurts your ears and then it builds all this anticipation and then....nothing. The bike hardly goes up the ramp. I don't really get it. Anthony loves it. Now, Aiden loves it. He has to play with it every day.

Our own princess

We have our own royalty in our home.