Friday, June 28, 2013

Mustache Mayhem

What is up with this mustache craze?!  My kids are adorable in my eyes no matter what, but these furry mustaches Braden put on everyone kind of creeped me out.
 
Surprisingly, Kennedy liked wearing the stache.  She didn't even try to take it off.
 
Cameron didn't like the shape of the original mustache he had.  Once Braden swapped him, Cam got really excited!

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Lemonade For Sale

Sydney, Kendall and Lyla were visiting, so we had Nicole take some fun photos to kick of the beginning of summer.
 
 
It'll be tough to sell lemonade since the kids are drinking all of it.

There's nothing quite as refreshing as a nice, tall glass of lemonade on a hot summer day.
He seems to get more adorable every day.
I'd buy gallons of lemonade from this kid!

We love playing with the babies.  They are becoming so much more fun!
This cutie will always be my baby.

15 years of marriage and I still adore this guy.
Nicole took some candid shots....this is my favorite because of Braden's expression.
Kendall (8), Lyla (4) and Sydney (10) are becoming more and more beautiful. 
Everyone loves the babies.  Lyla's expression and position are priceless!
Our family of five is officially complete.
Following tradition, we have to do a tower of power.  It is slightly more complicated this time!
The self-described tomboy sure looks girly here!
Always camera-ready, Lyla is adorable and sweet.
Something made Sydney crack a big smile!  She looks so beautiful wearing one of Kennedy's flower headbands!

Friday, June 21, 2013

Sun Bathing Babes

Summer weather was calling our names, so we took the babies and Bentley in the pool for the first time.
 
 
 
Kennedy insisted on getting all done up for her first time in the pool.
 Cameron didn't want to take time for a photo. He was too excited to dive in!
 Cam loved cruising around on the boogie board with Lyla.
Cam got upset whenever Kelsey stopped swinging him around. 
 Lyla wanted to relax and Bentley liked this idea.
Cameron loved every second of splashing around with Kelsey.
 Triple duty for Gramma.  Bentley doesn't like to leave her side.
Cameron couldn't be happier. 
 Sun bathing is exhausting!
Bentley got cozy in a towel and lounged by the fan.  Rough life! 

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Little Leaguer

We've avoided having Braden play baseball because it is a long season and he is already involved in so many activities.  However, we decided to let him try it for a season.  Matt helped coach and we had a great time cheering on the White Sox.
 
 
Beginner's luck or just a natural?  Braden has never played baseball, but he swung the bat like a champ.
Baseball is not really Matt's sport, but somehow he got roped into helping coach.

Every athlete loves to be cheered on.  Kendall and Sydney made good cheerleaders for the game they watched.
Love baseball uniforms, especially on this cute guy.
Gramma didn't bring hotdogs in a thermos to the game, but she did come armed with lots of squeezy hugs.
 Dramatic slide....and he's safe!!
 So much for Chips Ahoy...the Donaldsons brought personalized cookies for a snack.
 If there was an award for cutest player, it is obvious who would win.
Waiting in the dugout for his turn to bat.
 Braden got to play on the same team as his buddies, Austin, Garrett and Landon.  By the end of the season, he had many new friends too!
 Someone got creative with the cupcake toppers for the end of the season party.
Kennedy thinks baseball is boring.  The bow served as head protection from any flying balls.
The moms loved getting their baby fix at baseball games and practices.  Valerie wants another baby, so I let her hang out with the twins as much as she wanted.
All decked out for a dance competition, Kylie didn't kiss Cameron.  Andrea snuggled up with him as much as she could though.

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Dad's Day

This Father's Day was three times the fun now that we have two additions to the family.  Poor Cam sat still for a quick photo before he vomited all over Matt....One of the many joys of fatherhood.
 
 
Happy Father's Day to an awesome dad who is adventurous, fun and loving.

Friday, June 14, 2013

School's Out for Summer!

Kids often have an end-of-the-year party, but Stoneybrooke goes all out and hosts a beach celebration for the school.
 
Braden can't go anywhere without picking up some sort of creature.  In this case, it was just a benign crab.
 These boys love being active.  Football was their game of choice on the sand.
 Best buds, Caleb, Austin, Braden, Garrett and Landon...
Don't think he got too far using this method, but Braden still managed to have fun scooting around on the boogie board. 

Thursday, June 13, 2013

The Graduate

Braden had an awesome year in Mrs. Abell's kindergarten class.  Difficult to believe he won't be an Alligator anymore!
 
 
What a cute bunch of kids from the Ladera Ranch and San Juan campuses!
Mrs. Abell said many kind words about Braden. She commented on his strong character, in particular.
 Garrett's dad, John, insisted on getting his baby fix.
 This big shot is officially a first grader.
 The diploma made it official.
 Braden, Mateo, Garrett and Landon aced kindergarten.
 Braden and his buddy, Caden.
 Braden has so many great friends at Stoneybrooke.  Austin is one of his best buddies.
 Hard to believe that we will be doing this all over again in 5 years...
Molly is the sweet girl who always hugs Braden.  He doesn't seem to mind!
 Quick personalization by Daddy 5 minutes before the ceremony.