Winter Carnival

Yesterday was the first time we have been out all together since we have been back from Utah. The weather hasn't been too good, actually horrible but yesterday was finally above freezing. I think that we got up to the 40s! Brian's classmates have activities periodically through out the year and this time they were going to the Winter Carnival. Marcus and Tyson were thrilled to go... okay they didn't really know what a "Winter Carnival" was, they were just excited to get out of the house.

All ready for the "warmer weather".

I was a little nervous that Carter was going to freeze...so he went out like this. :0)!

So what is at a "Winter Carnival"? Sculptures...swans,sharks... and a whole lot of others sculptures but the best was... POPCORN! Daddy spoiled the boys with a "little" bag of popcorn.
They also had this huge tiger slide the kids could go on. Marcus and Tyson wanted to go but were still too little...so here is the tiger slide that we didn't even go on.

So after finally being able to go outside, the boys were full of energy and Daddy had a whole lot of fun with them making Marcus and Tyson piles. I have to tell you it sure is fun livin' with all boys!

"Skiers"

Before:

After:The boys were having a little too much fun while I was putting away the clothes upstairs. All I could hear were two little "skiers" having a whole lot of fun. I figured that with how much they were laughing there would be a disaster...I was right. They played for quite a while. I ended up putting on their snow pants and gloves and really did have a lot of fun. They were also really good and helped me clean it all up after. Skier boy #1

Skier boy #2

Birthday and More!

Tyson is now 2 years old! His Birthday was actually last Saturday but this week has been quite full. He is such a fun little boy and we are so glad that he is a part of our family. He always getting into everything and has a laugh that can make anyone laugh. This week has been pretty fun with him as well. I have got to know him SO much better, we have been spending a lot of time together... we have been potty training him. He really is doing so well. He loves to do everything all by himself. We are so proud of him!

Playin' with balloons!

Our San Francisco boys! (Thanks Spank!)

Utah!

Here are some pictures of our wonderful time in Utah! Thanks so much everyone! We really had a great time and miss you already!

Christmas Fun!

We love Christmas! The Christmas spirit, the music, Christmas Trees, lights, decorations...everything! It has been so much fun with our boys. This past week we have been making some fun little Christmas decorations as well as decorating. Como had a fun little project for the kids to do and Marcus, Tyson, Carter and I made this fun little Christmas tree. (not really Carter, but he slept so I could help them...that counts right?) He is just beaming! Tyson was good to hold it all the way home for us. He told me he would, "hold tight"! I think that this is my favorite thing that he says. It just means that he doesn't want you to take it way.Marcus' snowflake. (Thanks Kara, he loves it!)Here is our Christmas tree and please call it that. If you just call it a tree then Marcus will quickly let you know that it is a "CHRISTMAS TREE!" The boys today. Yep, Carter is a chunk...I love it!

Kisses for Carter!

Were Movin' To....

BOISE, IDAHO!! That's right, the Gem State, home to beautiful Mountain Bluebirds, Western White Pines, Rocky Mountains, Sun Valley, famous Idaho potatoes, and as of June 2009 - Us.

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center will be Brian's new employer and they have Marcus to thank. The final decision between Boise and Santa Cruz was left to Marcus who said he wanted to ski instead of surf, so Idaho here we come.

It also turns out that there are a few folks in Northern Utah who think this is a pretty decent decision as well.

Fun with Jill and Cruz!

A couple of weeks ago my twin sister Jill flew out with her little 2 month old boy Cruz. She was such a sweetheart and came to save me. Brian was out of town doing interviews for a fellowship for a whole week and I sure got spoiled with her. It also the first time I got to see her sweet little boy Cruz. He is so fun and Jill really is such a fun mom! We had a blast and my kids LOVE her. It still seems crazy that we are all grown up and have kids...where does time go?!? Thanks so much for coming Jill and "Cruz Man". I don't know what we would have done without you guys!