Just some fun

Not Just for Kids

During their visit, Uncle Richard, Aunt Sarah and Aunt Katie tried out the trampoline.  We're not sure who laughed more- Aunt Sarah or the rest of us watching her jump :)

Happy Birthday Caleb!

Caleb is 7!  He got to have two weekends of birthday celebrations, lucky kid!  Mommy was out of town for the first one with Grandpa and Grandma.  For his second birthday celebration, he chose to have lunch at Red Robin and then have cake and presents at home with Nana, Paca, Aunt Sarah, Uncle Richard, Aunt Katie, Lily, mommy, Tyler, Garett and Sophie.  He seemed to have a nice day, though he does get embarrassed when everyone sings happy birthday to him :)

 Opening presents

 Cake at home

 Trying out his new roller skates

Happy Birthday Garett!

Today our little monkey man turned 4.  So crazy.  Garett is our family clown.  He has the ability to make us laugh- it is definitely his gift.  He has such a sweet personality, we are really enjoying the little boy that he is starting to become.

This past weekend we celebrated with friends (and a special friend who shares his birthday).

Yesterday we went shopping for birthday supplies.  He chose these for his cupcakes to share with his class at school and for dessert tonight:

It was a monster party for our little monster :)

Our sweet 4 year old!

Dinner and cupcakes at Moe's- his choice

It begins again

Monday was spent finishing up last minute things followed by a movie and getting to stay up a little later than normal and snuggling.  

We pulled out our 'kisses from daddy' jars again, and Aunt Katie made mommy a bouquet of suckers because "deployment sucks".  

1/3/2012

Caleb ~ 6 years, 11 months

Tyler ~ 5 years, 5 months

Garett ~ 3 years, 11 months, 1 week, 2 days

Sophie ~ 2 years, 3 months,  2 weeks, 1 day

Garett's Song

He is so proud of this song, he sings it all the time.  Always makes mommy smile!

Family Pictures

We are very fortunate to have a wonderful friend who will come and take pictures of us all (and usually have dinner with us as well).  While we didn't get an amazing shot of all six of us (she's not a miracle worker), we got great shots of the kids individually and also some good group shots.
Here you go:

Merry Christmas!

Pictures tell our Christmas day best!

Goodbye note from Ollie with the result of the magic seeds!

Coming down the stairs 

Stockings

Caleb's gifts

Sophie opening

Tyler not too thrilled with underware

Caleb getting some clothes

Sophie and her baby's bottle

Garett completely thrilled with his underware

Sophie and her new Strawberry Shortcake from Tyler

"why's the door wrapped?"

Well?

A trampoline?!?!

First jumps

And jumping with daddy

Hope everyone had a wonderful day!

Christmas Eve

For the most part today we just took it easy.  We did wake up to a note from Ollie:

"Plant these in sugar for a special treat.  They will grow into something yummy to eat!"

After a little rest time, everyone got showered and ready for church.  

When we got home from church and dinner, it was time to plant the special seeds that Ollie had left us. We also left out our cookies and milk for Santa.  

See that focus?  She was actually more interested in eating the seeds :)

All ready for Santa and bed time!