A very happy birthday!

Sarah turned eight!!!! I can't believe it! Where has the time gone?

Her birthday morning always starts with breakfast in bed...pancakes shaped into the number that she is turning (she also wanted 8 sausages - ha, ha - so I cut two sausages into eight pieces!)Rise and Shine Birthday Girl!

In our house, the birthday person gets to pick whatever they want mom to make for diner. Sarah chose "make your own pizza". I bought a whole bunch of toppings and some crust and we all had fun putting our own pizzas together!

Presents!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The game of Clue from Aunt Susan!

Reading her cards from Uncle Arran, Grandma, and Grandpa:

Clothes from Uncle Jeremy, Aunt Alicia, and Paige!

Scrapbook and accessories from Mom, Dad, and Ben!

Eight candles and one to grow on!

Happy 8th Birthday, Sarah!

Ben's Early Birthday Gift!

Ben wanted a scooter SO bad!!! Grandma to the rescue! :) She bought this as an early birthday present - that way he can use it for the whole summer!
He LOVES it. He immediately jumped on the scooter and took off. He has been watching Sarah on hers because he copies all the things she does! It's so cute. He tried to keep up with her in the street, but, of course, he just couldn't. So cute to see him try, though!

Spring Soccer!

Sarah is playing spring soccer this year! Her best friend Lauren is on her team - which makes them very happy! Ben wants to play so bad.....a few more years!

Sarah and Lauren

In the huddle!

Game over!

Daddy and Ben

Yucaipa Iris Festival Fun Run!

Today, we participated in the Yucaipa Iris Festival 5K Family Fun Run. Many of our friends participated, too! We had a blast. Sarah and her friends ran a lot of the way. I kept up with the girls and Tyson stayed back with a few of the younger kids. After the run, the Kiwanis club hosted a free pancake breakfast! YUM! Ben walked and ran some of the way, but this was his best ride of the day!

Ben and daddy crossing the finish line!

Sarah and her friends Dallas and Lauren

Friday Night Pizza

We opted for pizza tonight from our favorite pizza shop - The Gourmet Pizza Shoppe (we love their All American Burger Pizza!!!). We had fun eating and joking around! The Family -isn't this a fabulous photo?

Sarah and Chrissa

Earlier in the day, Ben was playing with this fly swatter in the dining room. He was throwing it up and it got stuck! He kept waiting for it to fall and it just stayed there! After I got it down (and had a good laugh), he tried to do it again!

Teacher Appreciation

This week was teacher appreciation week at Sarah's school. All week, the children at her school were encouraged to bring a small token of appreciation for their teachers. Sarah decided that it would be cool to make something for Mrs. H on Friday. We bought material that Sarah picked out and Sarah sewed it (with Susan's guidance)! She made Mrs. H a bag! She did such an awesome job! Mrs. H LOVED it!

Sarah and Mrs. H with the bag!
Sarah was so proud to give it to her!

American Girl Place - Sarah's Birthday!

This year, Sarah wanted to take a friend to The American Girl Place in Los Angeles for her birthday. We went yesterday (a little early - her b-day is May 27). We had 5:30 reservations for dinner - it was fantastic! They do such a great job with the food and making the girls feel special! Sarah invited her friend Lauren. They both brought their American Girls Mia and Chrissa. After dinner, we shopped! It was so fun!

After we left the store (at 9pm!!!), we watched the fountain at The Grove. It was such a nice night - music playing, people out, it was quite wonderful!

An Early Birthday Surprise!

Sarah got a very special early birthday present today!
Since we are going to the American Girl Place on Saturday, Grandma decided to send her a friend to go with her! She was so surprised and SO happy to get Chrissa! - Just look at the expression on her face!!!

Chrissa's swim outfit

Just me and Chrissa!!!!