Here Comes the Easter Bunny

Today was Payton's preschool Easter Picnic at the park. The boys had so much fun. Cole was so excited to see the Easter Bunny. He couldn't resist waving to him but was too nervous to get up close enough to have his picture taken with him. This fun Bunny brought Easter surprises for all the kids.
Payton said this was the best Easter Party ever. We brought a picnic lunch and got to have an Easter egg hunt.
Payton tried to be so careful during the relay races.
Cole wasn't worried about how many Easter Eggs he found. He just wanted to run and play!
Payton's class sang cute Easter songs for all the parents.
Cole can't get enough of the slide.
The boys are so excited for the Easter Bunny to come to their house and bring more eggs!

Happy Birthday Grandpa!

Happy Birthday Grandpa.

We wish we could be there to celebrate. Instead we had a party in your honor. The boys looked at pictures and talked about all the fun they do with you. Payton said he can't wait for summer morning snail hunts;
the parade and rodeo;

building legos; and

getting big hugs.

We Love You Grandpa!

The Birthday Boy

This year for Payton's Birthday, he wanted cupcakes instead of a cake. I found SpongeBob and Patrick decorations for the cupcakes. Payton got to help me frost the cupcakes. The best part was licking to knife after we were done frosting--Yum!
Cole really enjoyed the cupcakes. He ate more than Payton.

Yea! Another game for Wii. Payton didn't know the name of this game, but thanks to the creative team at Nintendo he could sing the commercial--"It's the final countdown."

Payton and his presents. Hooray, more Transformers!

Thank you Grandma Scott! Payton loves his new blanket you made. I think Cole was a little jealous. He had to cuddle with it in his new chair.

Merry Christmas!

Look at my handsome boys sporting these Christmas PJ's. It's a family tradition to open a present Christmas Eve and it's always been matching pajamas.

Here's Payton with the BIG present. He was so excited. "It's just what I asked Santa to bring me." Santa was super nice this year. Payton couldn't think of anything else he wanted.

The boys got fun chairs with their names monogrammed on them. We couldn't get Cole out of his chair.

Finally, something just his size.

Put away the camo clothes and sleeping bags, now Brian can hunt in the comfort of the living room. I think Brian was even more excited about the Wii than Payton.

Brian spoiled me again this year. He got me a new TV and DVD player for the kitchen. I love it! We had a great Christmas. We spent the day together laughing and playing. We got to talk to Brian's brother, Tyler, in Mexico. Our friends the Van Wagoners came for dinner and games. The only thing that could have made the day better was being with our families.

We miss you all, Merry Christmas!

Our family set out on a quest to find the best Christmas Lights in town. We found them in my cousins neighborhood. Each house was decorated with a different theme. Payton loved all the different cartoon characters. Cole just loved being outside.
Captain Hook- One of Payton's favorite Disney villain's.

"To infinity and beyond"

" I like to move it move it"

"Anyone for jelly fishing?"

"Where's me money?"

Thanks to the Okada's for the awesome Christmas lights!

I Want Candy!!!!

Grandma Hardy bought a Gingerbread House Kit for Payton. Payton thought it was so cool. The kit came with extra gingerbread boys for Payton to decorate and eat-YUM! Grandma did the building and Payton did the candy eating. They had lots of fun decorating the house together!

Road Trip

What a trip! Over two fun-filled weeks in Idaho with Grandma & Grandpa. Brian and his Dad were late season archery hunting in Northern Nevada. They stayed in Keith's trailer most nights. It was so cold that Brian's contacts froze in the case at night. The boys and I kept warm at home with Grandma. We all had a great time and are ready to go visit Grandma and Grandpa again as soon as it warms up.

Just a Little Scruffy!

Brian and Keith had an agreement not to shave until they got a deer. Needless to say, the both had pretty full beards by the end of the trip.

Payton and Cole sure love Grandpa.























Grandma always has the funnest toys. Cole loved to wear this silly umbrella around the house.
















Cole had so much fun with his cousin Luke! Finally someone just his size to play and laugh with!

It wouldn't be a trip to Grandma's House without lots of shopping and spoiling! Cole, Lani and I were those crazy people that went shopping the day after Thanksgiving. I had to wake Cole up at 5:30 a.m. It was 13 degrees outside- Burrr! We were victorious with lots of bargains and had a blast!