Travel Time

We had a prayer retreat with some of the people from our mission. It was about a 5 and a half hour drive. So our kids were NOT use to being in the van that long.

Tink was ready and packed though with her hat on!

We even tried to make some of Baga's good ole cake mix cookies.

We also attempted some no bake cookies. Quick Oats really do make a difference. Can you tell?

We had to leave our house around 5:30. So here is Coo attempting to NOT look sleepy :)

Tink was in the best mood. I am thinking we might have to start waking her up really early all the time........ nah! We like our sleep too much.

Peanut was up and thinking that since she was up she must be feed. Thankfully she went back to sleep pretty fast when we really got moving.

During our ride I noticed the kids were watching their movies with their swim goggles.

I know this one is a little blurry of Coo but I thought it was so funny!

Tink of course had to copy everything brother did.

Peanut was so happy that we finally made it so she could get out of her seat!

Thank you LORD for letting us get their safely and for the van moving smoothly. Our GOD is so good!

Back to School

This past Monday was back to school and our Coo was NOT ready...........

He finally woke up and looked so adorable! Still a little sleepy but still adorable!

I think he is ready and excited.

Such a sad day for me. I think when he goes to school in the states it will be harder for me. Not sure why but I think it will.

Still got his Spider Man "pack pack" Nana!

Hanging his bag outside his classroom.

Was excited to see some of his friends from last year.

I was so happy to see some of his friends were in there from last year. His class had about 20 in it last year. They hired more teachers this year and now only has about 8. So I think that will be great for Coo to learn more and get more of that one on one attention.

We are praying that Coo will be a light for the people and that they will see something different in him. Well, except from him being a crazy little gringo! We are so excited to see what the LORD has in store for you this school year Coo!

One BUSY Weekend

I am going to go ahead and tell you I am so sorry for how long this blog is but it literally was one very BUSY weekend.

Ashlyn was ready to go with her newly painted toenails.

Our first stop was Peter Piper. It is like a Chuckie Cheese in the states. We wanted to have Cooper one last "fun" weekend before school started.

Ashlyn was a fan of the crust of the pizza.

Avery and her favorite meal, pizza!!!!!!!

Don't worry about me taking a pic Coop..... go ahead and dig in!

Even Darin was excited about eating pizza.

Can you tell how much Avery LOVES pizza!

After we ate it was off to play some games. Not sure how but Darin got to play the first game.

This was Avery's favorite thing there. She literally got upset when other kids were getting on it.

Cooper LOVES getting to play games.

Ashlyn finally got to join in on the fun.

Two cutie pies.

Darin won a "jackpot" on a game which won him 250 tickets. The kids were so excited.

Avery was getting really sleepy. I think this ride was rocking her to sleep. She started yawning about 5 times during this so we knew it was time to go.

After naps........... it was time to go watch a movie with "Tia" Tiffany.

We watched Shrek 3 and was in spanish. They still loved it. They might have enjoyed getting to eat the popcorn more though :)

Poor Peanut had to stay home and listen to Daddy on skype doing his fantasy draft. Poor thing.

Saturday........ first stop a birthday party for a little boy from the church.

Cooper was trying to cheat on pin the tail on the donkey. It was his first time playing and they gave the instructions in spanish so he could have been a little confused. Just trying to give him the benefit of the doubt :)

The SpongeBob bounce thing was a HUGE hit for the party. Cooper used to be so scared of these things but now loves them. He is growing up so fast :'(

After being at the party for over 3 hours....... Ashlyn was ready to get down and crawl.

Cooper could have stayed all day.

We were getting ready to leave but the family insisted that we stay for the piñata. Then realized they meant 3 different piñatas.

So here is Cooper hitting the 1st one.

Then there was a big balloon one. You had to break the plastic and then try to hurry and collect the balloons and pop them to see what was inside.

This is the most adorable little girl.

Alex, Coo and Tink found a new friend. Don't worry........ it stayed there!

About 4 hours later we then headed to an engagement party. It was the couples 50th anniversary. We were only about an hour and a half late and the renewing of the vowels were still going on. We also weren't the last ones to show. That is pretty normal here. We didn't get any pictures because our camera is messed up. This is the only one we got is me with my best friend here with her grandson.

So we didn't stay long because we were all tired and starving. So we left around 9:45 and went to eat some tacos. We did make it to church Sunday and then to eat with another american family that visited the church. Didn't have the camera so I am sorry about that. But I am still so worn out from such a BUSY and CRAZY weekend. We had such a wonderful time though. Thank you LORD for all the opportunities we were given this weekend to spend with the nationals and as a family!

Special Treat

Ok..... so I am behind on blogging again so try to keep up :)

The kids were so good so we treated them to going out to eat and then some ice cream at McDonald's!

Ashlyn LOVED getting to sit in the highchair and watch her brother and sister playing.

Coo sharing his ice cream with his sister. Such sweetness!

Not sure I would want to share it with him after this big lick ;)

Avery didn't seem to mind though.

Daddy having him a little treat too.

This is what happens when you try to take a picture with a baby next to the ice cream that she just can't have. Poor thing just didn't understand.

Thank you kiddos for being so good. Because when you get a treat so do mommy and daddy. And oh how mommy LOVES to go out to eat!!!!!!!!!

One Sweet Moment

Don't get me wrong...... they do play together quite a bit. But it usually ends up with someone crying or mad. It never ends like this..........

Cooper was so in to his cartoon that he didn't even notice she had fallen asleep.

It was such a sweet moment for a mommy!

Thank you LORD for a sweet moment!