And then they were 6....

My babies turned 6 on Sept 15th, I just can't believe how funny they are, smart, still want to snuggle me, happy and sweet at the right moments.  They make us so complete in the way are both are, the same and yet different in the every way.  We had a great thunderstorm last week and they ran out to catch the drops. 

Watching TV and having a snack at the bar durning the rain.

My parents took them to Knotts Berry Farm for their special day.  They are such lucky boys!

 Birthday dinner complete with Cokes made with the real cane syrup from Mexico.  They learned to love these at Zack and Jessi's this summer in Minnisota.  

Ty's school was on TV for winning the Blue Ribbon award in their district.  Ty made sure he DVR'd his part!!!

Skateboards from Emily & Iven, a huge hit!

The birthday treats for the party.

I had a luau for them and found the best stuff, including these candles.  I think I had more fun planning and shopping for the party than they did at the party!!

Vern and Me, she came over early to make sure everything was ready and to help....and make sure the Mai Tai's tasted ok.  What a great friend!!

My party girls.

Birthday boy Luke.  We sang to both individually, they loved it!!!

The mess that was the present opening....

Tash brought us coozies.  Like!!

And what's a party without a Shotski???

Sunday morning Eric went flying with Ethan.

One more of me and the birthday boy Mason!

The past 2 weekends and a baby!

Labor Day weekend we headed down to Carlsbad to the beach, a much needed break in the midst of school starting and me starting a new job.

Luke did some writing for me, how sweet is he???

The neighbors all chipped in and had a great dinner together on Saturday night, so much fun!

Kerri and Eric took Ty and Roman go cart racing Sunday morning.  Ty had no fear. 

This is what Cali does all day.....

And the biggest news.....My sister Melissa and Jonathan had a baby girl on Sept 6th.  Sydney Blair Benjamin, so super cute, I can't wait to meet her and squeeze those cheeks!!!

This past Saturday we celebrated Julie's birthday with dinner at Lulu's and then headed to Ace Hotel, such a cool spot.

And another one of my beautiful niece.  Lots more to come I'm sure!

What's been going on...

 Since Ty has become obsessed with skateboarding lately, Eric got these two quarter pipes and rail on craig's list.  Turns out they were a former student's so we promised to give them lots of use.  And then we made sure our insurance was up to date....

I took my boys and Roman to the water park the week before school started.  They loved it and were so good for me.  

That night Roman and Zach joined my boys for a sleepover, always a summer fun activity!

Eric was out of town that weekend doing some of this.  He calls it 'Providing for the family'.And then he made the boys some of this. 

And they snapped up every last bite.

I took Luke and Mace for back to school haircuts and got this picture of the before and after side by side.

Ty on his first day of 3rd grade.  He has a great teacher this year and most of his friends are in his class and that makes it much more fun for him.  He makes me so proud with his grown up attitude and how smart he is!