Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Portland, Oregon

We have been wanting to visit Chris and Hailey for sometime now and this past weekend we were able to get away. It also happened to be the same time that Drew and Jill were visiting them too (we got a little visit from them before and after their visit from Chris and Hailey's, sure glad we are on the way!). We had so much fun and we can't believe how beautiful it is there. The first night Hailey made us some homemade pizza that put my pizza to shame :0( I think I have learned her trick now...we'll see. Saturday we went to Eagle Creek for a breathtaking hike :0). It was the most beautiful hike we have ever been on. There was water at every turn.

On the opposide side of the creek you would see beautiful waterfalls like this. On the trail side you would be walking underneath this, getting showered with little streams. The boys loved it! They didn't want anything to do with Brian and I though...It was these two who the hulligians perferred. I can't blame them though, they're pretty cool!And to tell you the truth...We wouldn't have been able to go on the beautiful, amazing, gorgeous hike without them.Jill, Drew and Cruz provided us with a yummy lunch as well as good company.This was punch bowl falls, the destination of our hike.We then made our way to the coast, which was about two hours away (perfect naptime) and made it just in time to see the sun go down...And have a little dinner at Mo's.We didn't stop there though, when we got back we went swimming! The boys were loving it with Chris and Hailey and even though it was way past their bedtime they didn't whine ONCE!! I was impressed and glad we didn't just put them to bed. On Sunday we went to Chris and Hailey's ward. They were all so nice, and LOVE Chris and Hailey. It was fun to hear from them how wonderful Chris and Hailey are, and know what great people they are. Thanks Chris and Hailey we really had a BLAST!!

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Random

These pictures are from a couple days ago, I just forgot to post them but this is Marc's new favorite past time. Brian taught him how to play and now he always wants to play and be on the "Twins" and makes Tyson be on the " 'ankees." It is was fun to watch them play. They really just like to hit the ball and run around.
Tyson ended up using a stick for a bat. They really have a "ball!"Carter got the real baseball but didn't do much but throw it around. He likes to do what his brothers do.

We got a Target Magazine in the mail the other day and I hid it at first but gave it to Carter to entertain him, I soon found Marcus and Tyson going through the pages. It was a little flashback for Brian and I; we remember pouring through magazines picking the toys we would just love to have for Christmas. I told them they should pick some things out because Christmas, and Birthdays are coming up. They were thrilled, and picked out a whole lot!


Marcus also suprised me with this. We got an activity book in Sun Valley and Marcus was looking through it with his pen and found this page. Later I was looking at all of the things he had done and he turned to this page and explained that he was writing the numbers with lines. I was shocked! He got them all right except 6 which would be right if you count the inner and outer lines. I was really proud of him!

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Happy Halloween!

Oooooo, ooooo, here is our family friendly ghost! He is a "nice ghost," and LOVES to trick or treat!Tyson the tiger! His roar is ferocious, and he may steal your candy so watch out! Carter the pumpkin sure had a lot of fun in the trunk watching all the trunk or treaters! He was loving all the entertainment and I was too.
The "Trunk or Treaters"!

Our scary family! Brian didn't dress up because he said his Halloween obligation had been met through pumpkin carving and trick or treating.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Pumpkin Time!

Last night for Family Home Evening we carved our pumpkins. Marcus and Tyson had picked out some great pumpkins a while ago and they were excited to make them into something. Marcus didn't mind getting a little goop on him but Tyson didn't want to even touch it. I made him once and he looked at me and said, "Now can you wash my hand?" We had the boys choose what they wanted. Marcus chose bats, a Mommy one and a Daddy one. We didn't let the boys "carve" them but we did let Marcus draw a good circle around his bats.
He was very proud of his work!
Tyson chose a ghost pumpkin, which he held my hand to "help" me make his.
And Carter...lets be honest, he didn't do anything to help but he did like to play with it after. He had a happy Frankenstein. It sure was a fun night together. FHE is GREAT! Thanks Daddy for really doing all the work.

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Where's The Baby?

Listen carefully...he really is talking! This is on Ice Age and we have now adopted it. It is Carter's new favorite game and mine.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

When It's Raining...

This is what the boys do:
Rain isn't all that bad.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Sun Valley

This past weekend has been so great! Brian had a convention for work in Sun Valley on Monday and Tuesday and asked his Uncle Ken if we could go early and stay at his condo and he said of course!! So our whole family was able to go. We had high expectations and we were not disappointed! It was so beautiful with the season's first snowfall which the boys took full advantage of. Bri took them out to march through the snow. When they returned they were sopping wet and drenched in delight. They warmed up with some hot chocolate and nestled in to hear our Church leaders speak in General Conference. That evening we went swimming in one of the warm and wonderful outdoor Sun Valley pools. Sunday was filled with General Conference again and a breathtaking drive (while the boys took a much needed nap). It was a peaceful weekend thanks to a perfect setting and powerful messages from prophets and apostles. Monday Brian went to his work conference (Idaho Hospital Association) and the boys and I took a walk around and looked at the ducks and elegant swans. They love trudging through the snow and pretending to "ski" in their snow boots. They are the best of friends, I love it! That night we let the boys decide if we would eat out or get takeout. They both independently decided we would be eating out. It was pretty cute how they discussed their decision together after they both decided separately. We ended the evening with some more swimming and caramel apples. Today we went and saw the work horses and fed them some grass. This was Tyson's favorite! He really enjoyed it and even got licked by one. Marcus was a little apprehensive about feeding them but liked watching them. Sun Valley was so fun, and I feel just as Marcus and Tyson do when they sing their made up song,"Sun Valley is the coolest!" Thanks Ken and Patty.