Isaac's 5th Birthday!

I can't believe Isaac is 5!!  I feel like I blinked and suddenly 5 years went by.  It's crazy!

At 5 years old, Isaac....

.....is starting his third and final year of pre-k before kindergarten next year
.....loves being outside, riding his bike, and playing anything rough and tumble
.....loves anything Spider man, Avengers, Transformers, and is starting to get in to Legos 
.....frequently talks about how he wants to be a builder when he grows up and asks me all the time how buildings are built
.....some of his common phrases: "twenty days a week ago" (in reference to anything in the past), "gank you" (for thank you), loves "macaroni" pizza (pepperoni), "WHAT?!!" (anytime we tell him he has to do something he doesn't want to do, as if he's surprised he has to flush and wash his hands every time he uses the bathroom, haha)
......his favorite foods are "blue chips" (Cooler Ranch Doritos), spaghetti, jelly sandwiches
......he LOVES his baby sister and is such a big helper
  
He chose to do a Spiderman themed party this year.  His birthday was on Labor Day this year, so on his actual birthday he woke up to presents from us, and then we took him out to breakfast for his birthday (to his choice, Denny's :)).  That night we went out to dinner at Costa Vida with Grandma Vicki & Grandpa Rick. Then the next day we had a friend birthday party :)

I decorated the kitchen so that when he came out in the morning he would see lots of fun decorations!
  

Isaac got a new bike for his birthday!!  Woo hoo!

Taking it for a spin!

At his favorite place, Denny's :)

An awesome new Hulk Buster from Grandma & Grandpa Martindale!

Decorations for his friend party :)

Showing off his awesome new hat :)

We just love this boy so much!!  Happy Birthday Isaac!

First Day of School 2015

I can't believe I have a 2nd grader!  They say that once kids start school the time just flies by, and it is so true.  This is Malea's second year of Chinese Immersion, and she is doing great!

The traditional first day of school photo shoot :)  Keith had to work so she got a picture with him early.  She had her whole outfit laid out and ready the night before.

Malea was SO excited to start school.  She loves school and I think summer had gotten old for her.  I'm always sad to see summer end, but it's good to get back in to a routine.

Malea's Favorites on the First Day of 2nd Grade:

Favorite Color: Purple

Favorite TV Show: Stampy on Youtube 

Favorite Food: Watermelon

Favorite Movie: Hotel Transylvania 2

When I grow up I want to be: Teacher

Favorite Place: The zoo

Favorite thing to do: Play with friends

Best Friend: Sarah

Her Chinese teacher, Mrs. McDonald

She found her seat!

Her English teacher, Mrs. Giles

And just like that, I have a 2nd grader :'(  I don't know if I will ever make it a year without crying.

She had a great first day and was excited to come home and play with baby sister!

This is unrelated but how cute is my little family?  And Claire looks like she is fist pumping it in the air, haha

Isaac's first day of "animal school" (Teacher Lynda).  He was so excited!  I can't believe this is his last year of pre-k before kindergarten!

Isaac's Favorites on the First Day of Pre-K:

Favorite Color: Black

Favorite TV Show: Spider Man

Favorite Food: Spaghetti

Favorite Movie: Transformers

When I grow up I want to be: A Hunter

Favorite Place: Play at the park

Favorite thing to do: Play with friends

Best Friend: Kit

More evidence of Claire hating her seat, haha

Cute little poster he made at school

This was taken at the open house for his other pre-school.  He has Mrs. Sharon Foster again, and we LOVE her!  She is so great. I didn't take as many pictures this time, since he rode the bus to school on the first day :)

So excited to get on the bus!

My kids are growing up too fast!