Thursday, June 30, 2011

ABC.....

I love technology. I'm not sure what I would do without it, since my sister lives out of state. Check out this video of my nephew, Conner. He is watching the video of Jayden I posted on the blog (see below), and is dancing, starts singing along, and keeps saying, "AGAIN!" I love the relationship these cousins share.
They are so close, even though they live far apart!

Jayden LOVES to sing!

Grandpa recorded this video for us of Jayden. Jayden LOVES to sing. No matter what we're doing, he wants me to turn on the music. (He takes after his father)
Here he is, singing his ABCs.
Thanks for the video Grandpa!!

Monday, June 20, 2011

Father's Day and Grandma's Birthday

Yesterday we celebrated Father's Day and Grandma's Birthday!
 I am so lucky to have an amazing Dad. I am also blessed by an amazing husband, 
who is an awesome father to our boys!
 Our boys love you, Jamie, and so do I! 
Thank-you for working so hard to provide for our family. We appreciate your loving and giving heart in all you do. I love staying home with our boys, without having to work, and it is because of you that I can do that.
We love you!
 Daddy and Brady
 We went to church, out to lunch, and then headed to Fullerton to celebrate 
Father's Day and Grandma's birthday.
These two little ones, LOVED playing on the stairs together...
 Brady is such a happy little guy!
 Emily
 Grandma has hats for the kids to play with. Jayden loves to wear them, 
and now Brady tries to put them on his head too!
 A Fireman and a Policeman
 Happy Birthday Grandma!
 Singing to Grandma
 So cute!
 Mommy and Brady
 Jayden and Kylie loved playing outside together!
 Grandpa has all kinds of fun things to explore in his backyard!
 Helping Grandma open her gifts
 Pushing Cousin Kylie on the swing
 Helping Grandpa air up the soccer ball
 Brady is so cute walking all over the place now!
 Playing outside
 Kylie on the swings
 Daddy playing soccer with his boys...
 Uncle Micah helping Brady hang from the bars
 I told the guys to get together for a picture, so they were posing!
 Happy Father's Day Jamie, Jim, and Micah! 
 Marilyn and her California Sons!
(We miss you Jared and Mark!)
 Grandma playing ball with the kids
 Pretending to be Airplanes while sliding down!
 Aunt Becky playing ball with the kids
 Cousins!
 Emily and I hanging out
 Jayden and Emily
 Going down the slide
 Jayden wanted to catch Brady as he came down...LOVE IT!
 Jayden's turn!
 More soccer...
 All the kids LOVE the rocking chair at Grandma and Grandpa's house!
It used to be Grandma's when she was little.
 Playing Piano
Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there. We hope your day was special!
Happy Birthday to Grandma! We hope you have a great year with lots of fun!

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Catching Up...

I'm a little behind on my postings, so here are a bunch, all in one.
Jayden started Soccer two weeks ago, and LOVES it! He is much more interested in Soccer than he was T-Ball. I think because this time the interaction is constant. 
He is on the "Red" team this season.
 Hudson, Paige, and Jayden can't wait to play someday. 
Here is Hudson, hanging out...
 Everest's turn to kick the ball and run!
 Jayden and Everest having a heart to heart conversation.
 Stretching with their Coach
 Everest, Reed, and Jayden are all on the same team again...so fun!
 Arm Circles
 Touch your toes
 Waiting for instructions from the coach.
 Jayden's turn to kick the ball
 Deciding on a team name.
 Jayden wanted to be called, "Lightning McQueen!"
 A few weeks ago, my grandparents came to visit.
I posted most the pictures on Facebook, 
but here are a few cute shots. My mom with Mema and Pepa.
 Jayden saw them taking a picture and said, "Wait for ME!"
 Mema and Jayden
 Mema and Pepa with the boys
 Brady giving Pepa his love
 Last week, a group of us got together and worked on Father's Day Gifts!
 It was so nice. The kids all played while we sat and hung out, 
and just shared life together. I have the best friends, ever.
 Can't wait to give Jamie his gift. I will take pictures of it later, and then post them. 
I don't want to give away our surprise!
 Brady is developing quite the personality. He is just so cute!
If I have my phone or camera out, he smiles and says, "EEESE!"
 I know this looks so funny, but cousin Carter came over to play. Aimee and I were hanging out in the kitchen and we hear Jayden saying, "No, no, guys. I am going poo-poo, you need to get out of here." Aimee and I started CRACKING up! I knew Jayden was in there, but we didn't know that the other two boys had joined him! Brady decided to pull out all the toilet paper, while Carter was washing his hands.
 I guess when you're the oldest cousin, you just don't get any privacy. Haha! I KNOW there were times when Aimee, Wendee, and myself followed Jenn around, wherever she went. It is SO fun to see our boys doing the same things. Conner will be here in August, so it will be fun to have all our boys together!
 On Wednesday, we had a surprise birthday dinner for my mom! She turned 55 and can officially order off the senior menu! You're getting old Mom! :)  She looks amazing for her age, and is beautiful on the inside and out. She has a heart of gold and deserves to feel special EVERYDAY, not just on her birthday. It was fun celebrating her. We love you, Mom and appreciate all you do for our family. You have laid a loving foundation for our families and I pray I will become the mom, wife, and Gaga that you are. You would give the shirt off your back to anyone in need, and are an encouragement to all those you come in contact with. My desire is to have the
relationship with my boys that you have with Jenn and I.
You truly are the best, and I am so thankful to have you as a mom and friend.
 Jayden was beyond excited to "SURPRISE GAGA!" I didn't tell him until the day of the party what I had planned, and then I had to keep him away from her all day. That was the hardest part. Jayden likes to call Gaga a million times a day, and sees her at least once a day. On Wednesday, keeping him away from her was pretty tough. I was proud of him (and of myself) for not spilling the beans on this one!
 The best part was that Jenn, Craig, and the kids got to "be here" for the surprise! I am so thankful for technology! Jenn and I skype often, and Jayden and Conner show each other all their toys while we do. It's pretty cute.
 They met us online at 6:15pm, and were able to yell, "Surprise!" when Gaga came in.
 Tim, Aimee, and Carter
 Aunt Sheree, Wendee, Tim, and Cody
 Jayden talking to his cousins, Jamie, and Ryan
 Waiting for my mom to come in...
I love the laptop in this pic too! :)
 When she turned the corner, she was SHOCKED!
 She was so cute and smiling from ear to ear!
 Visiting with Jenn and the kids
 Best friends since Junior High
 Carter and Jayden having dinner
 Brady eating his dinner too!
 Uncle Kevin, and my dad (also friends since Junior High)
 Gaga and Jayden waiting to blow out the candles
 Brady clapping for the song
 Present Time!
Happy Birthday Gaga. 
We hope this year is full of blessings!
 Yesterday was Soccer Practice #2
Paigey hanging out in the stroller
 Jamie is able to make it to every other practice with his work schedule.
The boys love when he is there, and so do I!
 This is funny, we handed both kids a soccer ball and they both hugged them.
 Brady can't wait to play!
 Getting ready to dribble around the cones
 Zig-zagging between the cones with Daddy
 Reed and Jayden taking a rest
 My cute boy
 Such a big boy! Brady is growing so fast, and wants to do whatever Big Brother is doing. He is such a cute little toddler now. I wish he wouldn't grow so fast! :(
 Today we had a picnic outside. The boys had Spaghetti-Os, 
which should only be eaten outside! :)
 I didn't put Brady in a highchair this time. 
I let him sit with his brother, and as you can see below...
He was SOOOOO excited about it! He laughs at almost everything Jayden does.
Best Buddies!
Hope you have a great weekend!!