Happy 4th Birthday Emilio!

Today is Emilio's 4th birthday! I can't quite believe it, but I say that with every precious year that passes. Four years ago today I had my first baby, a son, born in Albuquerque, NM. He came out screaming and peeing, so we'd knew he'd be a firecracker right from the get go and we were totally smitten from the start with him. He has been a joy to have around and provides much entertainment for our family and we are so blessed in the gift from God he is to us. We love you Emilio!

Last Thursday evening John's parents flew in from Chicago to help us celebrate Emilio's birthday over the weekend. On Friday afternoon we drove down to the Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound, WA for an overnight stay at the new waterpark facility. The kids couldn't stop talking about the "Gret wof yodge!" (as Gabi says it) as we drove down South. We stayed in a Kid's Kamp room that had a seperate kid's sleeping area that looked like a wood cabin, with a bunk bed, forest creature murals, and flat screen T.V. The kids loved it! We enjoyed playing at the waterpark that evening before grabbing dinner. Emilio was in complete heaven with all the sprayers, gigantic tree house with two big waterslides coming off of it (he went down those all by himself and was so proud), the basketball pool, and the wave pool with inner tubes to float in. John, John Sr., and Sharon had a blast on the notorious Howling Tornado. I had to miss out on that part of the fun due to my pregnancy. Gabi was a little more skeptical of the water park because she didn't like all the spraying and splashing. She liked relaxing in the wave pool though and putting her toes in the hot tub with Mommy. We enjoyed the facility all day Saturday as well before heading home towards Seattle. After some Mexican food for dinner we enjoyed an B & R's ice cream cake for dessert! What a fun, memorable weekend we had!
Just Arrived!

On the bunk bed!

Gabi & Daddy

Gabi & Piggy

Peeking through

With Grandpa

Gabi

Down a little slide

Squirting someone

Down a big slide

John & John Sr.

End of Howling Tornado

Us

Kids with Grandpa & Grandma

Grandma & gabi

Emilio the goof

Pizza time

Ice Cream cake

make a wish

Birthday Boy

Licking candles

Made a mess