First Day of School 2010

AJ started 6th grade this year- which is middle school here. He is in a magnet program for math and science so he starts an hour earlier than neighborhood kids. For this reason it is still dark outside at 6am when we leave to catch the bus! This should be fun right??

Alex is our big 3rd grader this year. He wanted a picture with his new glasses and one of "just eyes" he said. This morning when I got him up I was trying to help him get dressed and he told me, matter of factly, Mom I know what to do-- I got this! A little broken hearted I smiled and left him to dress himself-- lol!

And here is the biggest kid of all--J returns again split between two schools keeping all the teachers updated on technology and trying not to pull his hair out from frustration! All he asks is that you greet him before you assault him with tech requests:)

HAVE A GREAT YEAR GUYS--I LOVE YOU!

Alex's 8th Birthday and Baptism

Alex turned a grand ol' 8 this year! He wanted a bowling party with some friends. We also baptized him into the church this year-- we love you Alex and are so proud of the boy you are and the sweet joy you bring into our lives!

Diaz Family Vacation 2010

This year we took the kids on a cruise finally... we actually went with my entire family which was fun. Here are a few of the pics-- you can check out WAY more on facebook. Enjoy!

AJ rocking out

AJ has been playing the guitar for about 6 months now. He has promising and amazing talent-- and can usually learn a new song within his 30 minute lesson!! Here he is playing the song he is performing for his school talent show next week-- Love Song by Anberlin (actually an old Cure song)! Wish him luck!

Mom's Day 2010

Here is the traditional video I make for Meli every year. Of course, she cried happy tears. Happy Mother's Day Meli. We Love You So Much!
And happy Mother's Day to all the other moms out there!

Notes from Alex....

My conversation with Alex on the way home today--"Alex why were you on yellow today. Um for shrieking-- you know what that is mom? Ya I do, why did you shriek in class, Um cuz I wanted to. Well guess what I want to do-- ground you. Oh man:( Hey mom, you are so beautiful. Oh thanks Alex but you are still in trouble. Oh man:(" I love him!

Easter 2010

The kids with their baskets and Hannah the waskilly wabbit!

The egg hunt.


Halle was a running maniac--she loved it. Grandma gave Alex the idea of hiding the ones he found again for Hannah and Halle, but when it was all over and Alex had NO eggs in his basket from hiding them all he shook his head disappointedly and said "Grandma and her brilliant idea!" Hilarious... but then Hannah hid hers and peace was restored.

Halle found her basket quick but AJ and Alex had a hard time so they decided to eat some carrots to help their eyesight! Silly wabbits!

Dying the eaggs and squishy enjoying her jelly beans!

And the best part was the kids playing the Wii dancing to Cottoneyed Joe! Enjoy!