Anthony Turns 5!!!

Today was Anthony's 5th birthday, and we had a very busy day. We took cupcakes to school to share with the class. And then after school we went to Chuck E. Cheese with our friends Dayton and Noah and their mom, Deb. That was a lot of fun! When Dad got home from work, he took Anthony to a baseball game. The Diamondbacks played the Padres. While the boys were at the game, Mom and Emily went to the library. It was a fun-filled day!

Ready for school!

Me, too!

Skee ball at Chuck E. Cheese

This is my favorite thing to do here.

The whole gang!

Celebrating at home

Can you tell I ate the one with the blue frosting?

And do you like my new Dora pajamas?

Game night!

Anthony's 5th Birthday Party

Anthony had his 5th birthday party last weekend. For the 2nd year in a row, we had it at Pump It Up. He loves going there. It was so much fun - not sure if the kids or the adults had the better time!

Let's get this party started!

Family Fun Time!

The Birthday Boy shoots!

Wheeeeee!

Hanging out w/ my friends.

The whole group!

Happy Birthday to Anthony...

Yummy cake!

Ready for the presents!

That party wore me out!

Anthony's First Day of School

Last Monday, August 11, was Anthony's first day of school. This is his last year of pre-school at St. James. He was so happy to get back and see his teachers and friends. Emily's ready to be there with him, too!

Posing outside of the classroom.

In the classroom.

I really want to stay and play!

Emily's First Baseball Game

We decided to take Emily to her first baseball game last week. It was a Sunday afternoon, and the Diamondbacks played the Braves. As you can see, she really enjoyed herself. She sat through the entire game! We were pleasantly surprised and plan on taking her back next week when the Dodgers are in town.

Emily playing in the new toddler play area.

Acting silly on the way to our seats.

Having her first ballpark hot dog!

And she really liked the Cracker Jack!

(Yes, she is wearing a different outfit - spilled her juice!)

A Visit to the Children's Museum

We have a new Children's Museum in Phoenix, and it is great! We've been there two times now and plan on going a whole lot more! Here are some pictures from our first visit last week. Our cousin Alyssa was here from El Paso and went with us.

Anthony driving on the Segway-type toy.

Emily made a pizza - yum!

He has some room to grow into these shoes!

Alyssa found a pair, too!

Emily drove this hot rod.

And Anthony rode on the motorbike.

After the museum, we went out to eat at the Cheesecake Factory - one of Mom's favorites! We had a lot of fun there, too.

The kids doing their silly faces!