Funny Faces!!!

I love my kids. I love their personalities, I love their goofiness and I love to hear them giggle.

While being a mom is sometimes a challenge, these are the moments that make it all worth it!

Mr. Happiness!

"Hey, Get me outta here, will ya!"

My mom thinks this looks like me -- I don't see the resemblance. Do you?

Funny girl!

OH MY GOSH!!! I am in L.O.V.E!!

Cassidy doing Daddy's Hair

Genn Hass, watch out, sister. There's a new girl in town!

Cassidy loves playing with her Dora vanity set.

Flat ironing Daddy's hair.

"This is the way you do it, Mom".

Zach gets extra bonus points for bein' such a good Daddy!

Treats in the Streets!

Treats in the Street in Old Towne Orange has become a tradition in our family. This year was no different. We all gathered at my mom's -- Cassidy, Gavin and I, Rick, Ev, Lo and Braydon -- this year our friend Kristen and her twin boys, Ty and Tanner joined us. There were six kids - 5 under the age of 3 in my mom's tiny house - noisy, crazy and tons of fun!

Our favorite skunks, Ty and Tanner and my favorite angel, Cassidy!

'Please can I eat this candy, mommy?"

Our angel girl

and. . . our little devil!

Leaving Mom's on the way to Treats in the Streets~!

Pumpkin Patch!!

Finally. . . I've found a few minutes to blog. Our life is crazy is all I can say.

I've been trying for weeks to get the kids in for pictures but between work, school and illness (seems like someone always has the sniffles) it's been near impossible.

I decided to take a quick trip to the pumpkin patch one weekday morning. Below are the photos.

Cassidy, our B.I.G. girl!

Gavin eating a pumpkin.

Hmmm. . . Mr. Happiness?!?

Cassidy telling Gavin how to pick the best pumpkin.

My sweet blue-eyed boy.

Out of ALL of the pumpkins in the pumpkin patch. This is the one that Cassidy wanted.

Gotta love those dimples. YUMMY!

Cassidy

Cassidy absolutely LOVES pre-school.   She goes three days a week and enjoys it so much. She loves everything about it  -- her friends, Miss Robyn, singing and as she says learning about Jesus and God.   Too cute!

I picked her up from school on Tuesday and asked her how her day was. . . Here is our conversation in a nutshell. 

Me:  Cass, How was your day? 

Cass:  I kissed Travis. 

Me: What??  You kissed Travis?  Cassidy,  Why did you kiss Travis? 

Cass:  He told me that I was cute, so I kissed him.  He's my friend, mommy. 

Me:  Heaven help me! 

Zach is in Italy this week so I wasn't able to share this news with him for a few hours.   Cassidy eventually was able to tell him about her day.  When she got off of the phone with him she looked at me and said, "Mommy, Daddy says no more kissing boys at school!".   Oh Lord, what are we in for. 

I spoke with Miss Robyn later in the week and she did confirm that Cassidy and Travis are like two peas in a pod.  

I'm not sure if this is cute or scary? 

One thing for sure, being a mom is never, ever boring. 

Recent Photos

Life is busy here in Corona!   

Few highlights. . . 

Cassidy started school and LOVES it! 

Gavin is growing like a weed  - 95th percentile in height & weight and he has 8 teeth @ 9 months old!

Zach leaves for Italy next weekend - for a week.  Not sure how I'm going to survive without him.  It's a great opportunity for Zach and his team. I know he'll have a great time. 

I'm busy as ever trying to be the best mom and wife I can be -- totally loving my life.  I'm a lucky girl. 

Lovin' on my girl.

Cassidy's first day of Pre-School.

Love this photo.  She looks a little apprehensive but actually she was VERY excited!

Ready to go!

There was a fire a couple blocks from our house a few weeks ago.  Pretty scary.

I thought the fence was wood -- who knew?

My Uncle Kevin and the kids. 

Most Daddy's stand next to their daughters on the Merry-go-Round.  

Not Cassidy's Daddy!  

He went riding with her.   

Cassidy had so much fun -- yelling "Yee Haw" at the top of her lungs.  

Uncle Kevin & Cass on Sunday Funday at Ricky & Evie's.

Uncle Kevin throwing Cass to the clouds. 

Cassidy and her cousin Braydon.  Too cute.

Where in the world does time go? The summer has come and gone so fast, and I have been the worst blogger ever. I can't believe it's been a month since I have updated. Well, there has been a lot going on in our house. Here is the run down!!

Zach's team has been doing awesome. They are tied in points for the Chamionship with only 4 races left. His team just finished the X-Games --  it was the first year they participated and the they won!! Very exciting for both Zach and the team. The race season has taken a break so no traveling for the past 3 weeks. The kids and I are thoroughly enjoying having him home!! He has enjoyed working on and riding his dual sport and getting some good rides. 

Zach and I feel so blessed to have to incredibly great kids.  Our evenings are sometimes hectic -- dinner, baths, laundry, getting ready for the next day, etc.   It seems we always have time for one of Cassidy's favorite things --- Dancing!   She LOVES to dance!   She has particular music that she likes and honestly she could dance for hours.  Zach and I take turns dancing with her and Gavin watches and laughs.  

Cassidy, where do I start with her!! She is offically potty trained and I'm so excited! That was a hurdle I have been trying to get over for awhile now and she did it. She also is starting school on Sept. 1 and she can not wait! She asks to so to school every morning!! She is absolutely in LOVE with Gavin. She plays, feeds and dances for him all day. She loves to play Mom to him!!

Gavin is plain and simply a TANK!! His last check up he was 22 pounds at 6 months!! Cassidy is only 29 pounds!! Its crazy how he can eat!! He now has 6 teeth and eats everything!!! He adores his sister and can not get enough of her!!!

And as for myself I'm working and trying to keep up with this crazy family

Here are a few photos from our weekend trip to Sea World.  We had an awesome time and can't wait to go back again.