Long time no talk

It's been a while since I have posted anything, mostly because I like to attach pictures with all of my posts but I haven't downloaded any new pictures in a while but I have a couple of the girls having fun in the downtown fountain. The kids go back to school next week and Andrew will be a senior, Michelle will be in 4th grade, Sophia will give Kindergarten another shot, and Mia will be starting preschool. I hate back to school time because of all the fun we have during the summer and because it means the kids are another year older and let's not forget all the back to school shopping. I guess I shouldn't complain because I don't have to do the shopping I just get feel the financial impact and with 3 girls in school now I don't see any relief in sight. It's also the beginning of soccer season for the girls and football season for Dad. Michelle is now a "Green Gremlin" and Sophia is a "Cheetah". Football is going well for me. What seemed to be a pack of clumsy twinkies is turning into a pretty good football team and I am looking forward to our first game.

She's a lady

This was the scene when we got home from the beach during my vacation. My sweet little lady.

Let's get it on!

The girls had alot of fun with my old singlet. I have to admit that they both look better in it than I ever did.

They got me

The day before Father's day I get this picture sent to me by Sarah and silly me, I jump to conclusions and think they got me this beautiful little bulldog puppie. By the time I found out they didn't get it for me I had already gave it a name. Sorry Butkus, I hope you are happy at your new home.

Happy Father's Day

This Father's Day was one of the best ever. I was able to take a week and a half vacation and it was awesome. We didn't go far but we had alot of fun going to Disneyland, Beach, Discovery Science Center, Hiking, Golfing you name it. The kids gave me a beautiful family picture and some really nice cigars.

What Father's day is complete without a makeover.

Sophia's Graduation

Sophia graduated from Kindergarten the other day. The kids made the cutest little hats and the ceremony was adorable. They walked in their little caps and got a rolled up diploma from the Principal. We decided to keep her in Kindergarten one more year because she started school so young but they let her celebrate just the same. We are so proud of our little Sophie and know that next year will be even better than this one. We love you Sophie.
Sophia with Mia (in Sophie's cap with her flowers) and our neighbor Vivienne. Mia just can't wait to go to school.

Visit from Grape Grama

We are going to visit my Grandma next month and I am really excited. This picture is from when Grandma came for Christmas. The girls love Grape Grama, that is what my brother's and I used to call our Great Grandma and now the girls call her that. But make no mistake, Grandma is no little old lady. She still walks and exercises and just painted her bedroom not to long ago. Love you Grandma.