Pictures with their cousins

Here are a few of the pix we had taken at JC Penney.

Sporting a new look

Maddie had a "mini makeover" (well not really, a kid this cute doesnt need a makeover.... but she did get her hair cut and she got her ears pierced.

I was afraid when she got her ears pierced. Actually, my sister went with and she actually was with her. That little girl of mine did not even flinch when they did it. I thought it was going to be a scream fest but nope she sat there like the big brave girl she is and it was done in seconds.

She refused to smile in the pics without being a complete goof ball and then I couldnt show her new "do"

Here are some pics... some of them her hair is wet from the bath so it actually does look shorter than it really is.... I love it!! and talk about low maintenance!

Pool party and trip to the beach

Maddie and her aunt Michelle









We went to out favorite watering hole Lani Kai a few weeks ago. Actually Pete was golfing but the rest of the gang went. It was fun until the clouds rolled in. Nick is still very nervous being outside when it looks likethe slightest possibility of a storm. This rainy season has been tons of fun. We have thunderstorms at least 2x a day!!
I am also adding some pics from mom and dad's pool. Tom's (my brother in law) parents were visiting and Tom's dad and his friend Mike were throwing the kids in the pool. I got some pretty good action shots :) The kids loved it!! Well Maddie and TJ did not get thrown in but the older 4 were all over it. It was a fun day. It is nice that my parents have a pool that we like to share with us whenever we want.
I just looked at this posting and the pics have gotten all mixed up. I wanted to post pool party and the beach seperately but that is not how it turned out! OH WELL

Busch Gardens Tampa FL

Here is a photo show from this past weekend. We took the kids to Busch Gardens and Adventure Islands (a waterpark) I did not bring the camera so all the pics are from the Hotel and Busch Gardens. We had a nice weekend but the next time I go to an amusement it will not be at the end of June in Florida. It was sooooo hot!!! and humid. The water park was perfect but Busch Gardens will have to wait till February!
Pete had never been to a water park before so it was a new experience for him. The kids and Ih ve been to Sun Splash in Cape Coral but that was nothing compared to Adventure Islands. The water park had 2 big playgrounds for little ones like Maddie, a huge Lazy River for my mom, a wave pool, numerous slides and 2 big pools, a picnic area if you brought your lunch. It was a good time. We had talked about hitting a park before we went home on Sunday but 2 days at amusement parks was enough without a break. We are also going to go to Orlando this summer and go to Sea World and Aquatica. We have passes for all 4 parks.

Dancing Queen

Here are a few pictures from Maddie's dance recital. The girls did a fantastic job. We love Patty's Dance Studio. Miss Barbara is a wonderful teacher. Maddie had two performances one for tap and one for ballet. The outfit she wore for her ballet is the black one with the big polka dots. They danced to Dora's the Explorer's version of "We Got the Beat"
The blue one with the white boa in her hair was her tap routine and they danced to High Hopes
I had originally complained about the $10 ticket fee but after seeing all the work with all the lighting that is where all that money went. I believe that most that went to our girls so the studio could put on a terrific performance. I bought the DVD that the studio made so once I get that I will try and set it up so that everyone can see her perform. It might have to be on youtube. I have a few weeks to get that together.
We are taking the kids to Busch Gardens this weekend. As it turns out my whole family is going. My sister and I bought 2 yr passes for Seaworld, Aquatica, Busch Gardens and Adevnture Islands. We are always lucky with getting a really nice hotel on priceline. This time we get to stay at the Hyatt for $45 a night.