Napa 2010!

Over the weekend, Brian and I took our annual trip (well, this is the second year) to Napa. Brian's cousin, Steve, plans the entire trip. This year there were 12 of us Hogans. Steve planned yummy fancy dinners and we had private tours at 3 wineries. I love going on this weekend getaway because the Hogan family is SO much fun and I love each and every one of them. I am looking forward to next years trip already!

Cheers to the Hogan family!
Fun times...taking a break from our dance party:-)

Von Strasser Winery

Lovin our wine!

LoVe

Fun at La Costa!

On Saturday, some of our cousins were staying at La Costa resort in Carlsbad. They invited our family down for the day to enjoy the amazing pool. We had a blast, especially Blake and Cade. The pool was filled with tons of kid friendly activities such as a water slide, water fountains, a little beach, a kiddie pool, live music and more! Thanks for a fun day Hogans!

Cade and Brian....so fun!
Katie, Blake and me....fountain time

Blake was this excited the WHOLE time!

Waterslide fun!!!

Brian and Cade!

Blake and Katie at the fountains

Sean and Cade....hugs!

Blake's First Movie...Toy Story 3!

Last weekend, Amy and I decided it would be fun to take the "big" boys, Blake and Owen, to a movie. It was Blake's first time going to the movie theatre. Brian, Blake, Josh, Amy, Owen and I took the boys to Wahoos for lunch and then to see Toy Story 3. I bought each of them a Buzz Lightyear figurine to take to the movie. B and O got popcorn, candy and juice. Blake thought this was so cool! We were hesitant on letting the boys sit next to each other but they did and they did great! They both sat through the whole movie and loved it! It was such a fun day:-)

B & O with Buzz Lightyear!
So excited for the movie to start!

4th of July and Sunday Funday!

We had a really fun 4th of July and Sunday Funday on our street! The morning started off with a bike parade, mimosas and breakfast on our street. The kids had so much fun decorating their bikes and riding their wiggle cars. Those are a hit and a must have on our street! Blake and Cade ride them every night and fly down the driveways. After the parade, the Fish and Hogan families took the kiddos to the pool. On 4th of July night, we went to Annmarie's annual birthday/4th of July party (sorry, forgot my camera for that). There were lots of familes and it was lots of fun! We came home around 9:00 and went over the to the Fish's across the street to watch the fireworks. Even though it was foggy, the kiddos all loved watching the sky light up with different colors! Happy 4th of July!

Ready for the parade

Cutie Cade

Isabella, Blake and Brady

The wiggle car gang

Sunday Funday on Via Agradar

Love my neighbors!

Lucy!

The other day, we took Lucy to doggy day care to get a bath and to play with the other doggies. Around 3:00 in the afternoon, I got a frantic phone call from the owner. She was crying and said "Mrs. Hogan, I have Lucy in the car with me and half of her ear in a plastic bag...a bulldog bit half of her ear off for NO reason." I was shocked! Long story short, Lucy was in a 3 hour cosmetic surgery, had a bandage and cone around her head for 2 weeks, had a severe reaction to all of the medication BUT she is now back to normal, minus half of her ear! We love you Lucy, yes, I promise we do:-)

So sad......

Now she has half of an ear

Daddy's Day 2.0.1.0.

Happy Father's Day to the best dad in the world! Brian, our boys are beyond blessed to have you as their dad. I have heard that children most admire their same sex parent...so that is you! Blake and Cade are so lucky to have you as their role model. It brings me a sense of happiness that I never knew existed to watch you raise our boys. They love you more than life and so do I!





Dad, happy Father's day to you as well! You have always been such a compassionate, dedicated, loving and supportive father. I look up to you in so many ways! Thank you for always being there for me NO MATTER WHAT! I admire you in countless ways. Thank you for being you and for raising me to be the best person that I can be. I love you so much...Veg!

Last Day of School!

Blake had his last day of preschool for summer a few weeks ago. The school did a little performance and then each class had cookies in their classroom. As a teacher, I was beyond excited to see my son have a school performance. I was of course one of the first moms there and had to get a seat close to the stage in the MPR. Brian, my mom, Cade and I all watched, cried, laughed and cheered at the same time. Blake was so into the songs, singing loudly, doing all of the motions and clapping for himself after each song. His teacher was Mrs. Zinck and Blake loved her. She has 11 grandchildren and is very nurturing. My baby boy is growing up and I am so proud of him!

Look how excited Blake is:-)

Blake and Mrs. Zinck

Buddies...Connor, Blake and Jack

Yummy cookies