Pumpkin Patch...

We decided we couldn't pass up Ella's Friday of fall break with a forecast of 79 degrees...

A pumpkin patch was in our future!!!

 We headed to MacDonald's Ranch in Scottsdale...

The kids were able to take a horse ride

Ella was quick to get in line...

 Logan was a little, more like a lot, timid....

He was white knuckled...

 He was happy to pet the horse once he was back on land...

 Anyone need a tractor?

 time for some goofy pics...

 Mommy and Daddy needed in on the silliness...

 The pumpkin patch was not crowded....it was a beautiful day..

 Instead of a corn maze, they have a hay maze...

The kids ran around and there was no worries since you could keep your eye on them the whole time...

 And by kids...I mean Paul too :0)

Me and my sweet little pumpkin...

 In action...

Time for a shaved ice and chips...

 Lots of games to play...

 Me and my Ella...

 The kids were off to get in line for the hay ride...

 After a fun hay ride, we arrived at the patch...

 Logan talking to a horse...he's so funny...

 Two cute little $4 pumpkins....

 Although they weren't able to get the GIANT pumpkins they wanted, they loved their little ones...

 A quick family pic before we headed out....(wish my hair wasn't so wind crazy)

Little PI's

The kids were lucky enough to get a part in a fabulous TV pilot...

Ella filmed her part last week...

She actually had a small part but auditioned for a bigger part and got it...

Her name in the show is Boots...she's a tough girl, although always in a dress and 'boots'

 

 A little breakfast while we waited...I was so proud of what a good job she did

 This past Saturday, it was Logan's turn...

He plays a little brother...

 He was a little nervous and embarassed but got his line out....

Can't wait to see the finished product...

The Ninja Turtles

Logan could not have been more excited for his 1st practice...one of the best birthday presents he could have received...

His new shinguards went missing right before so he proudly wore his sister's old pink ones...

 On the field with daddy...

 Best of buddies...Logan and Owen...

 How cute is this guy?

Watch out Beckham

 He was so cute to watch...concentrating so hard...

 Cookies for the team to celebrate his birthday!

 Buddies...

 Thanks so much to Ronnie for the awesome balloons!!!

 So adorable! So happy these two both love soccer and love having their daddy as coach!

And luckily the boys all liked Logan's team name suggestion....GO NINJA TURTLES!!!

Four Years of Fabulous!!!

I was lucky enough to be blessed with an amazing little boy four years ago...

He makes my heart smile....

His blue eyes are absolutely stunning...

His spiky little hair is adorable and 'important' to his daily routine...

I can't believe how fast he's growing and I know time will only go faster since he has started school...

Logan, know that you are loved so very much and to use your words that you so sweetly say to me each day, "I love you PAST the universe"

 

Ella was so excited on Tuesday morning to wake up her brother...

Heading downstairs and they could already see the work of the birthday fairy

 Opening presents from GG and Pete-Pete and Auntie Jojo and Uncle Curtis

 Loves his accessories!

 Posing with his legos...he LOVES them

 Dunkin' Doughnuts for the birthday boy!

 Since Ella was on fall break, she was able to go to Logan's preschool and read his class a book..."Birthday Monsters"....He was so very proud of her!  Can you tell???!!!

Logan has an amazing teacher, Mrs.Zane, who has made his transition to school a happy one...

She made sure he felt special on his birthday and made him a crown which he proudly wore

 Logan's Lunch of choice was 'Pita Jungle'.....we all were happy with that choice

The birthday boy and his sweet sister

 Back at home....Ella gave Logan her ninja turtle card

He was very happy!

 Loved his mustache shirt from mommy and daddy

 And, of course, nothing better than the Ninja Turtles from Ella....

 Cowabunga Dude!!!

His day finished up with his 1st soccer practice!!!

Look for that post....coming soon

Happy 50th Pat!!!

Yesterday, we celebrated Pat's 50th birthday which was last Tuesday!

I am not sure why this photo won't flip, but here was his great cake...

 the two P's

 After watching the Cards win, it was time for our own football...

 So cute how Logan is looking at Jack and is ready to 'tackle'

 Happy Birthday....Cheers !!!

 The whole gang....still watching the game....

 I was sitting on the floor in front of Renee and decided to draw Mr.Peanut on her crazy 2nd toe....

He turned out quite funny, but this photo is SO bizarre...Renee looks a million miles away from her toe

We spend a great day together celebrating Pat!!!

Preschool Open House

Talk about excitement.....Ella couldn't wait to meet Logan's teacher, his best friend, and visit with her former teachers. 

Logan beamed with pride as he walked her around his room and introduced her.

 

 I can't say enough good things about Logan's 2 amazing teachers....they are fabulous!!!

 And even better, Logan's best buddy, Preston, was there at the same time.

These two have definitely become great friends which has made preschool that much better.

We even had lunch together last week....

Cupcakes are back in business!!!

This past Saturday was game 2 for the Cupcakes...

Most of the girls have been playing together for years now and they are playing GREAT!!!

They have now tied both of their games 3-3, coming back from being down 1-3 in both games.

They are passing, defending, and impressing the parents!!!

#11 is playing FABULOUS this season and has scored 3 goals so far and 1 assist!!!

 

Even 8:30am games are toasty!!! Cool down weather!!!