We LOVE Visiters!

We had the privilege of having my brother Josh come to CA and visit us. He had a friend come and visit the US from Chili. They had met each other on their missions in Paraguay. His name is Gonzalo. He spoke pretty good english and could understand almost everything we said. It was very fun having them both at our house. The stayed for a few days. 

Something he had never done was jump on a trampoline. So of course we made him get on. He was very unsure about it! It was entertaining to watch. He was a very polite guest and the kids were a little unsure of him, but Payton and Scarlett got used to him. They even came and watched the end of the kids teeball game. 

Just hanging out in the dugout!

After the game. Payton got the game ball! Congrats Payton!

My 3 adorable kids!

Our family with Gonzalo before we had to say by on Saturday morning.  I hope we get to see him again! It was a blast having he and my brother here for a few days. I am very blessed to have such amazing family that comes and visits me quite often!

After saying goodbye we headed to the kids teeball game. Grandma and Grandpa with Calvin came to visit for weekend so they could watch the kids play teeball. They are very proud grandparents of course!

After the game we headed to subway for lunch!

Then Scarlett, mom and I headed into the Bay Area to go visit my Grandma Sam. We surprised her and brought her a treat since it was mothers day the next day. She was very surprised and  thrilled to see us. We had a nice visit! I am very grateful for my grandmas. I love that my kids get to know them! I wish they were more patient so we could go visit more often. Over all it was a wonderful week and mothers day weekend. I was spoiled by my family!!! Being a mother is a sacrifice, but worth it!

Teeball mixed in with a little bit of this and that

Sometimes I just feel like timing is speeding up. The days are flying by!

Scarlett playing third base!

Mckinley just being cute!

Mckinley thinks its so fun to wear Payton's backpack!

Funny story = failure mommy moment

The kids finished playing in their tee ball game. They set their bags behind the car so that I could put them in the back. I was so flustered from dealing with Mckinley and just getting everyone and everything in the car that I forgot to put the kids bags in the trunk. I went to back up and felt a bump and quickly realized I just ran over the bags. I parked the car got out and threw the bags in the back. Payton looked through the bags as we drove home. His bag was totally fine. Scarletts was the one I ran over. It had tire marks on the bag and the helmet got a "little broken" (Payton's words). When we got home and she showed me the helmet I couldn't help but laugh. I was embarrassed that I did that, but it was too funny at the same time. Scarlett was a little upset, but handled it well. We had to buy her another pink helmet and she was fine once we did that.

They do LOVE each other!

Mckinley figured out how to blow bubbles in her milk. Not my favorite thing, but she thought it was amazing.

One night when I was still awake watching TV Payton came down stairs because he couldn't sleep. I let him snuggle with me. I really enjoyed this. It's not often enough that he lets me hold him.

Mckinley is becoming quite the little jumper on the trampoline. Any chance she gets to play out there she's up there jumping! I am so happy she likes it and can jump alone or even with Payton and Scarlett. 

One morning before taking Payton to school the kids insisted on getting their picture taken with Bear.

Payton playing catcher!

Scarlett playing catcher!

In the dugout waiting for their turn up to bat!

My kids look like bums in these pictures. I hate when they pick out their own clothes, but I know I have to let me. I usually look at them and tell them to change, but I don't always win that battle. I had to take a picture though to document their amazing fashion skills!

Payton and Josh doing something with all the professional baseball team helmets.

Just relaxing on a Sunday evening!

Sundays are my favorite day of the week. I do not 1pm church, but I love that Sundays are a day of rest and family time. 

Easter Weekend!

The weekend began with my being able to go and help in Payton's class for half the day. 

 They had an Easter Egg hunt!

 All the kids had a great time. I love being able to go help out in the classroom!

 Here they are again! Cheese!!!!

 We were super lucky to be able to have Grandma and Grandpa Robertson and Michael come to our house for the weekend. Saturday morning we colored eggs. 

 Mckinley got her own special painting stuff so that she wouldn't make a huge mess with the liquid dyes.

 Showing off their beautiful smiles!

 Payton and Scarlett were able to get Uncle Michael to play with them on the trampoline. They loved that!!!

 Easter morning came and the kids didn't even wake up us. Us adults all woke up and it was quiet, but when we came down stairs they kids were just sitting on the couching watching tv waiting for us. They looked at their Easter baskets, but didn't go through them. Silly Kids!

 All ready for the egg hunt in the backyard!

 We hid a TON of plastic eggs filled with candy in the backyard. 

 They loved searching for them all!

 Mckinley finally caught on and got excited with each egg that she found!

After the egg hunt we had to get a picture of us all. It's not our best picture, but it's real life. We had a wonderful Easter weekend. We were so glad to have grandma and grandpa and Michael with us!