Maddox turns 3!

Maddox had been talking about going to Chuck E. Cheese for his birthday forever, even though we had never officially planned it, that was just where he had decided in his mind. So about a week before jis bithday, we finally decided to give in and let him go. Let me tell you that kid was in heaven. What is it that kids love about places like this sooo much? It can't possibly be the cardboard pizza. But it is all about games and fun and they all had their fill. Happy Birthday my cute little baby boy, I hope it was your best birthday yet.

Happy Halloween

Here go the Trick or Treaters...

This is at Cayden's 3rd grade class party. Can you believe we had 4 halloween, or should I say "Harvest" parties, in one week. It was a busy week to say the least!

Ready For Church. It is always a struggle to get out the door in time for church, but today we did it and had 10 min to spare when we pulled in the parking lot, needless to say it was quite empty. As we walked inside there was no one in the pews, we would have our pick today of where to sit. When I asked where everbody was it was then we came to realize that we were not just 10minutes early but 1hour and 10min. I have never been a casulty of Daylight savings time, but never say never, because today was my day. Oh well, I plan on putting the kids to bed at the same time and enjoying my extra hour after they are in bed, not knowing the difference!

Northern Lights Pumpkin Patch with Preston's Pre-School.

My two cowboys
Cayden the chainsaw slayer

Can you believe she kept the hat on?

TOFW

For those of you who don't know, that means "Time Out For Women." It was a great women's conference with really good speakers and music. And let me tell you I should put myself in time out more often. I had a great couple of days without kids, going where I want and doing what I want, when I want. I even went to the bathroom all by myself. Thanks girls...and Jason for staying home with all the dogs.

Go Ducks

We had a great time with friends at the recent game against UCLA, it helps that we won too. My friend(since 4th grade) Kelli and her husband and kids came down from Portland, it's always fun to see them.

Bathtime

I think she is a little confused as to where we bath ourselves in this house. I don't know if I should post a naked picture of my daughter but it was quite a surprise to find her standing in the dishwasher naked. She loves to try and take her diaper off, and add to that the fact that she loves to climb into anything, drawer, cupboard, shelf, box, etc. well there you have it.

Preston took care of his class pet, Champ, for 2 days and was quite protective of him.

London Turns 1

I can't believe a whole year has passed since we had our baby girl. I hope I can hold onto her sweet baby scent for a long time. I feel so sad that she is getting so big and independent already. On her birthday she took her first actual steps. She is just so precious to me I can't even describe the feelings. We had a great party and lots of fun...

The girl already has her own paparazzi...(all cousins for now, but hey who knows!)

Our Family

We tried to get some professional pictures of the kids and every time I would think about doing it someone would get some sort of bruise or scratch and I would say "oh I'll wait till next week" then next week would come and go with no pictures. So since I had only taken London's picture once when she was 3 months old I figured it was now or never. Jason and I had not intended on being in the pictures too, but I was actually wearing a coordinating top and thought what the heck. So maybe next year we will actually get some good professional shots, but these will do for now....

Happy Birthday to Cayden

Is it true I have a 9 year old...I can't believe so much time has gone by. Cayden is in the 3rd grade now and doing really well, he has a great Spanish accent. He is taking piano and is involved in Cub Scouts. He has this notion that he wants to be a movie star someday and so he wanted a Hollywood style party...I was all for just having a few friends over to swim but he and his Dad got to planning, well we won't let that happen again. He had a great time and it makes me happy to see him happy.