Who knew?

You can run out of space on a blog?  Not sure what to do.  I make a photo file on facebook, so if you are friends with me, you can see all of the AZ pictures that way for now...handy little Facebook!

Spring Break Trip 2011-Arizona

Mary and Ed Lassak shared gave up their home for us.

Nick and I had 3 funfilled kid-free nights together!

The kids were the most amazing road trippers! 

We are SOOOO proud of them.

Next road trip, Lake of the Ozarks to meet our other cousins.

And, to Florida to see Pop and Nana...all in one trip!

Joss remembered her old trike and road it every day.

The 3 cousins...Josslyn, Leighton and Taylor.

We arrive with some "love us" gifts for Leighton. 

We were warned she could be shy but she warmed right up to us!

Hmmm...could it be the cookies we gave her when we first arrived!!?

More bribery.

Josslynnie loves Papa.

The boys thought it was great to have sidealks to skate on! 

Jake and Tay.

Our first night at the pool with the fam.

Video: Tye - "Going Buggy" Program!

The next cutest thing to Tye was how excited his brother and sister were for him.  If you listen back to that video, you can hear Jake yell out, "Go, Tye" from the front row of kids.   

And Joss...just imagine as she can hardly contain herslef during Tye's entire show!

Hilarious...soooooo Joss.

Tye's Kindergarten Program

Tye was FANTASTIC in his show.  He was amazingly coordinated and on the beat.  We're so proud of our big leader. 

Above: Tye and his best friend, Sawyer.

Doing is trio on the floor of the stage.

He was very nervious before hand...

shined during the show...

and realized he loves performing in front of an audience. 

Good work, Mr. T.

XOOXOX

Tooth and Weather Update

We continue to lose teeth at what seems to me, an insane rate.

Tye lost yet another tooth yesterday at school.  

Then today, Jake hops in the car after school and shows me, he too has lost another tooth.   

(I wonder what the nurse thinks?)

They are all growing up so quickly. 

This is my view from the kitchen window when we make dinner. 

Wait till you see it when everything is green early this summer.

The weather has been gorgous...a light coat is all you need in the afternoon. Its been in the low 60s and WE LOVE IT.

Nick got the bikes ready to ride today when the kids were at school.

What a cool afterschool treat!

They're in their element, outside.

Next step, getting Joss to ride her 2 wheel bike off road, in the forest.  For now, when the boys are in the forest she just rides her trike.

Josslyn's 4th Birthday!

It's incredible that our baby girl is now 4 years old; not even remotely close to a baby.

Yay...you're four!

A new Wii game, just for her!

Daddy made it a very special birthday for our angel.

This weekend, we has a little party. 

Concentrating on her cupcake decorations. 

Balloons!

A new piggy bank for her allowance.

The beloved Uno.

A princess party wouldn't be complete without the girls doing each other's make up and nails.

A "real" puppy.  (It wiggles and squirms.)

Tye made her a St. Patty's Day bear.

Joss still adores her doll house and finally got the kitchen furniture to go inside it.

And a new bed! 

Joss LOVES this card.  We have a very girly, girl on our hands.

The monkey.

This is what happens when you have two big brothers.

Happy 4th Birthday, big girl!

We love you.

No Teeth Tye!

Tysen yanked out lost several teeth in the past 2 days.  Despite the shocking look, he's still ever the sweetie.  (Gotta mention, between Jake and Tye, 4 teeth have been lost in the past 3 days...we're like a school of sharks over here!!) 

Jake! 2nd Grade Student of the Month-February!

February 2nd Grade Student of the Month!

(Double dog tags from 1st grade and now 2nd...keep it up, Mr. Man!)

A short month after Tysen was crowned Kindergarten Student of the month in January, his big brother gets the 2nd grade award! Can I just say, WE ARE SO LUCKY!!!!! Not a day goes by when either Nick or I pick up the kids from school, that someone doesn't tell us how amazing the Haddad boys are. Little do most teachers at the elementary school know, that there is still one last peanut soon to come...and a girl, no less, to wrap up the Haddad kids. Nick was lucky enough to be able to see Tye's award ceremony last month and Jake's yesterday. I loath missing out on those precious moments, when the principal and teachers speak about the student of the month's attitude, leadership and academic successes. So I picked the boys up an hour early yesterday to take them out to celebrate. When I went into school, 6 different faculty members, from the librarian to the PE teacher all the way to the principal mentioned how fabulous both boys are. And when the vice-principal spotted Joss with me, he added in surprise, "Who knew there was one more Haddad left? Lucky us!"

We are so, so proud.

We love you JJ.

Jake's Second Grade Program

In celebration of President's Day, the 2nd Grade had a patriotic themed music program.  Jake was admittedly, very nervious but he did a great job!

Jake had an extra special day recieving the Citizenship award on Friday, the day after his little brother received it for Kindergarten!!  Go Haddads!

I loved having a small second grader since that put him in the front and was perfect for picture taking, despite Jake's disappointment that he didn't even get to stand on the risers at all, let alone on the coveted top row! 

The show was actually very touching and super well orchestrated.  Will I ever make it through a program without tearing up?  Let's hope!!!!

"Old Abe Lincoln, he came...

out of the wilderness, out of the wilderness."

It was loads of fun.  What's more, Tye's show is in 2 weeks, on Josslyn's birthday.