One Goal Down

With tons of tears and a few temper tantrums, we got the girls to ride their bikes without training wheels. It was a goal Dwayne and I set out to accomplish this summer. I'm trying to get a picture of Bailey riding her bike coming towards me. After I took the pic, I had to jump out of the way so she didn't run into me. She hadn't figured out the brakes yet.

Last Day of School

I'm so happy that summer has officially started. The kids are now able to ride bikes, play in the pool, stay up late, and sleep in. I'm looking forward not being on a schedule. For ten months that's all we were on. So to not have to been anywhere at no particular time is great. I'm sure they will drive me crazy and by mid-August I'll be screaming to have them head back to school.
Riley and Bailey did great on their report cards. I guess I could say that I also earned that "A" as well. They both worked really hard this last term and it showed. Can I gush anymore. '
Check back this summer, because I'm sure I'll have lots of pictures. Our one goal this year is to get both girls riding without training wheels. As for Riley, our goal is just to keep him out of the emergency room. I hope everyone has a great summer.

Five Years Ago

The first picture of Izabella and me five years ago today. I wonder where the time has gone.

Bella's Birthday Bash

Saturday we celebrated Bella's 5th Birthday. (She doesn't officially turn 5 until Tuesday.)We headed over to Sue's house and had a water slide/pool party. About 11 kids turned up and they had a blast. The weather wasn't the greatest, but that didn't stop them. Bella was shaking so bad, her lips were blue, but she wouldn't give up. We finally had to shut it down to keep them out of it so they could warm up. We tried to get one of the adults to go down for twenty bucks. No one would do it. I wonder when adults loose their wits. The kids had no problem going up that high. Bella after sliding down the slide. The water is always running, so that water is COLD!!!
Princess Ba being a girl and wondering if she should go down the slide. The water would mess her hair up.
Riley getting ready to go down again. He couldn't believe how high up he was. He leaned over the edge, which scared us. The last thing we needed was having him falling down about ten feet.

When A Family Gets Bored

We were bored last night so we decided to have a little fun with a toy that Riley got in a party favours bag. You have to turn it inside out and wait for it to right itself. When it right`s itself, it makes a pop noise. Well Riley, along with Dwayne, put it on their heads. When it pops, it would smack their head. The vid below shows you what they were doing. Sorry it`s grainy. The lighting in the living room isn`t the best. We were laughing so hard that it was definitely a depends moment.

Taking Time To Smell The Roses

Bella taking some time to smell the flowers in my bouquet. Thanks to my Aunt for doing such a nice job on them. She also made boutonnieres. Riley couldn't get that flower off fast enough. As soon as Dwayne and I were done exchanging vows, he was ripping that thing off.

Mr. & Mrs. Tanner

Saturday, we officially became the Tanner Fam. I didn't think it was such a big deal that Dwayne and I married. But now that I look back at it, I think its something that should have happened a while ago. The unity in the family has become stronger. We seem more like a family. I'm amazed on how we were able to get somewhat of a decent picture of the five of us. One of the kids is usually making a funny face or crying. I think I'll have to make this one our Christmas card this year.

Volunteer Tea

Today was the Volunteer Tea at the school. Since Bella and I put a bit of time in at the school we were invited. We enjoyed tasty treats and drinks. Teresa, Bella's partner in crime, and her Nana (Sue) were there too. Sue bought the girls pink outfits with matching socks, undergarments, and hair pretties. Having them dressed the same was too much. Lots of comments were made on how cute they were. Usually they are covered in dirt or lunch. So to see them dressed up was nice. I had to get the pictures quickly before they got dirty.

Let The Water Bill Rise

The weather was prefect to break out the sprinkler and have the kids run through it. They wanted the pool out, but it's just not warm enough yet. Once again Riley put on a show with his poses. He loves to show off. Hmm I wonder who he gets that from?

Busy Month

I'm so excited that June is here. There are so many things happening this month that I'm hoping to put more pictures up. As most of you know Dwayne and I are getting married on the 7th. I'm hoping the weather will hold. We are getting married outside. I am sure that I will have some pictures to put up.
Bella turns five this month as well. I really haven't decided on what we are going to do yet. I'll let everyone know when we figure it out.

Saturday was clean up day around the house. Bella decided that she needed to help her dad fix Riley's screen. She had a very important job of holding the screen in place. I'm sure if she wasn't there, it wouldn't have gotten fixed. And of course she works better with her high heel shoes. Riley and Bailey are taking Hip Hop lessons at school. Today was their first day. Bella and I went to watch this afternoon. I forgot to bring my camera, I'll try and remember next time.