Star Wars

Tyler has an amazing memory when it comes to movies. He will sit and be mesmerized the whole move, and want to watch it over and over until he has every part memorized. Star Wars has been one of Tyler's Favorite movies for awhile now, but his newest thing that he has started to say (mostly when playing with, or just knocking his brother over) is "I used my Force" or "I am using my force on you".

Tray's Birthday Party!

Can you guess the theme to his party?

That's right, balls, more specifically baseball. If i would let him he would do nothing but live, sleep, eat, and breath the sport!
My best friend growing up, Emily, graciously opened up her home to us. We added our noisy family of five along with my parents and my oldest sister to her family of five into her home. It was a crowded, noisy, and fun time!

This was the first time that our kids have met and they hit it off right away.

(Though toys and cake always help make people happy too!)
Time to open presents!

The coveted toy...........

Notice the two in the background needing to be comforted that they weren't getting a bat and ball as well


I think he's a natural


Sammi started off the party happy and full of life.......

I think she tired out a bit by the end

I think Tray made a new friend.

Thank you Paul and Emily for letting us come celebrate Tray's birthday at your wonderful home! Hopefully we can see you guys again a little sooner then 4 years from now!

CA Trip

These were just a few of the views that we had on our trip down to CA. We headed down there this last June for a two different family reunions, one in Placerville with my mothers side and the other in San Mateo for my fathers side.

We also had a second birthday that we celebrated down there.
(We did so much and took so many pictures that I will be
braking them up into a few different posts)
(The picture of the car was mostly for my father ;) )

Goofing Off

Sammi loves balloons

How our boys like to use the yard swing

Learning to drag each other around

Being silly and strange with the camera

Sharing toys - it does happen occasionally

Helping Sammi with her binki

UT Trip

We went on a trip to UT this last May to go to David's sister's wedding.

Relaxing at the Grandparents house with Family

The boys getting dressed up for the event.

Arriving

Signing In

Hanging with One of the Favorite Cousins

All the Girl Cousins with the Bride

Boy Cousins with the Happy Couple

Lake/Park Time

The boys and I were able to go out on the lake twice in these little boats. Tray almost fell asleep on our second trip out, he couldn't really move seeing as they didn't really have any life jackets that fit him correctly. It was quite a workout trying to steer, peddle, and keep both boys in the boat!
Poor David and Sammi had to just watch us from the shore. Maybe next year she will be big enough.

Before and After

pictures of our dining room