First Day of Summer

There really is no better way to start a day then having coffee with your VBF. 

at least for me.

If today sets the tone for this Summer, then this will be one of the most fun Summers ever.

That's right, The Vargas family is going to kick this summer in the teeth....obviously not literally . I actually don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing...hmm well let's just say in this case its a good thing.

Anyway the Fab5 started their day by helping Mr. Vargas in the yard.

and then the fun started.

Judah decided to walk over to a friend's house to play (I love that he is old enough to do this now!)

Josiah rode his bike to the library! 

and shortly after Avrah, Hosea, Micah and I walked up there to join him.

Josiah had found his best friend there and they were playing battleship, the picture of perfection.

Hosea and Micah who sometimes, (really who am I kidding) most of the time can get out of control, actually behaved themselves and stayed in the kids section. 

OH and my VBF was there with her littles so I got to see her twice!

After letting each of the kiddos pick out 3 books we headed home for some lunch

After lunch we had some "Happy First Day of Summer" Cupcakes. 

They were totally stoked...

no really they were...

Maybe this is what you call ummm serious fun.

anyway after lunch we read all of the littles books and then was nap time..

I was very productive as well, being that its Thursday which is my new laundry day.. I finished the laundry

Oh and after a very yummy chicken spaghetti dinner (which received a 5 out of 5 kid approval if you were wondering) ALL the kids went out in the front yard to play with the neighbor kids, which gave me time to get dinner cleaned up.

This may not seem like a big deal to you, but most of the time just the three older ones can go out and play, but now the younger two listen well enough to stay in our yard...or at the very least our side of the street, and with all the big kids out there to help keep an eye on them play with them. Every time I checked on them they were being so good...oh well except the one time when they were all standing on the car..but they did get down very quickly so that's a plus.

OH and remember how I told you that my twins don't really eat the cake just the icing...here's proof... not that you didn't believe me or anything

AND SYTYCD (So You Think You Can Dance) came back tonight with a BANG!!

Tomorrow you have a lot to live up to.

The Last Day of School!

Did this year fly by for anyone else?

 OH MY WOW!

I'm usually pretty goodish ( is that a word) about getting the kids' pictures on the first day of school, but it always slips my mind to get them on the last day.

But not this year!

Look at the difference 10 months makes.

Judah

First Day of Fifth Grade

Today

Josiah

 

First Day of Second Grade

Today

Avrah

First Day of Kindergarten

Today

All Together

First Day of School

Today-- Last day of School

Oooh and I can't forget my lil' Jokesters 

Yesterday was their last day of school also.

Bring on Summer...

What are your summer plans?

I can't wait to share mine with you....

stay tuned...

Promises

The Promises of a 3 year old

Hosea: Hold me Mama

Me: Alright, but when are you going to hold me?

Hosea: When I get bigger, and when you get smaller.

Me: Promise?

Hosea: Yes!

I'm holding him to it.

Saturday Morning Musings

I went upstairs hoping to have coffee with my mom.
what I found made me fall more in love with my Walter...
As I walked up the stairs I noticed the TV was on, but nobody was there watching.
I looked around for my mom and saw her in her bed asleep
at that time I realized that it was pretty early and this was her day off.
No problem, I thought , maybe I'll just pour myself a cup and wait for her.
I went into the coffee room, and I saw it.

Her cup of coffee with her cream already poured, all she needed was to add coffee.
Seeing this made my heart flutter and a small smile crept onto my face.
I poured my own coffee and went to sit down with my coffe and my book to wait.
As I set my coffee down I saw it.

A little dish of pills, some vitamin, some medicinal but there they sat, and this made my heart flip and my eyes water.
He had laid out her pills for her.
As I sat down I realized how much I love him.
Not for all that he has done for me, which if I did list would take days to read, but no.
I love him for how he loves her.
How he takes care of her.
Remember how I said the TV was on, it wasn't left on in haste, or forgetfullness.
My mom sometimes likes a little noise to sleep to.
He left it on.
In my mind, he wanted it to feel like he was just out in the living room watching TV, so that she could feel comforted and be able to stay asleep.
I think that what gets me the most and makes me love him that much more is:
these aren't a one time, or even an every once in a while thing.
This is Walter showing my mom he loves her, EVERY DAY, taking care of her the best he can.
Taking care of her is as natural as taking care of himself.

I love you Walter

 Thank you for taking care of her,

 so she can take care of the rest of us.

Friday Fun Day

Fridays have become date day for me,

Who exactly is it that I'm dating?

Only two of my favorite little boys ever!

For the last couple weeks, I have been taking them out on Fridays and spending the day running around and trying to do fun things with them.

*Shhh don't tell the others* It's fun pretending I only have these two.

Usually we end up at the mall. We play in the play area and then we wander around and window shop. These two are finally to an age where we don't use the stroller and we are learning how to stay close by to Mom and to try not to touch things in stores that we brave. (this is usually more of a learning experience for me, mostly a lesson in patience) But no matter what we always have fun on Fridays.



Today we rode the Merry-Go-Round, This one (can you guess which one?) wanted to ride on the bench, while the other one wanted to ride on one of the horses (bad momma didn't get his picture)

After we ate lunch at the mall, I decided to treat them to Kupcakz because they were being so good.

"My Peanut Buttercup"

Oh who am I kidding the real reason why is because I wanted a cupcake!

Plus they have this great thing.

Icing shots, yes that is exactly what it sounds like.

Anybody else's kids only eat the icing? 

Yes they are eating straight icing...Don't judge me..

I hope you had a fabulous Friday as well.

and a heads up

the blog I told you about on Wednesday, should be up...

Tomorrow.. :)

What She Wore Wednesday

Today She wore a new shirt that her daddy bought her a while back

I have to say it is one of my favorite ones and I have been waiting for her to wear it.

Tank Top: From TJ MAXX ( I think)

Sweater: Target

Leggings: Target

Shoes: Target

Head band...???

(Can you tell I like Target yet?)

So I have another blog written and I meant to post it on Monday, but didn't get to it.

But it's a good one, and I think you'll enjoy it..

Something for you to look forward to.





What She Wore Wednesday

What She Wore Wednesday

January

Today the princess is wearing:

Old Navy heart dress

pink leggings

Gymboree shirt jacket

Converse cheetah print tennis shoes

She is totally rocking it.

I love her style.

These two were looking way too handsome to not get some pictures in

Looking fly in their:

Crazy 8s collared shirt

The Children's Place sweater

Levi's Skinny Jeans

and of course

Chuck Taylor's by CONVERSE

Look at all that attitude!

And there is the band shot.