Fun Stuff

I saw this on a friends blog and thought it would be fun...

Here are the directions:

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you.It's actually pretty cool (and funny) to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.

Potty Training is the Pits!

Potty training a baby is awful and I am just not good at it! I need advice. Paul and I have decided Kade is starting to show signs he's ready for potty training. So this morning we bought him a musical potty, some Diego underwear and some pull ups. Now the fun really begins! Kylie and Bailey were a nightmare to train so I have not been looking forward to this. So if anyone has advice I would appreciate it greatly.

Flashback Friday: My little baby

I have the worst time thinking of things to do for flashback fridays but I figured since Blake's birthday was last week I would do one of him when he was first born.

Wasn't he adorable? Why do they have to grow up so fast? Thankfully, Blake's arrival was so different from when Lizzie and Linnie were born. Everything was just perfect and happy! I couldn't ask for better.

The Terrible Twos Have Begun!

Kade is officially two now! I can't believe my little baby is a little boy. Time flys!

He adores Diego (You know Dora's cousin... Go Diego Go). Every present he opened he was looking for Diego so it was lucky Grandma and Grandpa got him a Diego set! He was thrilled to get a Diego playset, he still has not put it down. Thanks Grandma & Grandpa!

I couldn't find my camera so most of his birthday was videos!


Kade saying thank you! When he says thank you or sorry he gives a hug and a kiss. Its sweet...

Family Pictures

The kids seem to be forever growing and we were in desperate need of new family pictures and I've always wanted some at the beach so that's what we did and for as grumpy as Blake was, they are pretty good.


Paul and I...

The Girls... Then boys...

Blake refused to go near the water or sand so this turned into a twins shot but I love it!

We couldn't get him to put his feet on the sand so we had to settle for rocks... not the same as the ocean but at least they all look semi happy.

Happy Birthday to Kylie and Bailey!

Kylie and Bailey are now FIVE YEARS OLD! I mean, seriously...FIVE? I can't even believe it. Good thing they don't start kindergarten this fall or I might really freak out. Paul and I flew in from Hawaii at 7 am (we took the red eye getting maybe 2 hours of sleep) to be back on their big day. Since we were in California, we decided to celebrate with a little BBQ with family. Their Nana and Poppy, Aunt Amanda, Great Grandma and Grandpa and Great Aunt Robin were all there for the festivities. Aunt Amanda gave them a pinata that I think the adults had more fun beating with a bat than the kids did. We all got a little Dora Aggression out. It was fantastic.

I thought Ky liked Dora more than that!

Bay too..

K didn't get it...

Paul finally broke the pinata... He must not like dora too much either

I've had years of Dora... too much "vamanos, lets go" for me.

Everyone gave it a go... Heres my dad and my grandma! Even almost 80 year olds like a pinata.

Some fun pictures...

And the best part for the kids, the candy! I had to limit the amount they could have. One ziplock bag full, otherwise we'd have candy for years! Thanks Amanda, that was so much fun.

 Kylie and Bailey made out like bandits with presents. Here's just one...

And of course what's a birthday party without cake?

Me, my Aunt Robin and sister Amanda

Thanks to everyone who came! We had a blast!

California

Before heading to Hawaii, I decided to drive down to California a little early. Paul flew out later in the week but while he was in Utah, we had a great week. I didn't take many pictures but here are some at the beach. It always amazes me how brave they are in the water and how much they like the sand.

My friend Stephanie teaching the kids how to build a real sandcastle.

The girls with Aunt Amanda (Marcia's sister)

While we were in Hawaii, my parents watched the kids. Lizzie, Linnie and Blake were very excited and my parents wore them out. Nana and Poppy took them to the zoo and Sea World. They had a blast!

Zoo...


Their favorite animal is a Panda


Sea World with Nana, Poppy and Aunt Amanda...

I haven't been here for years but I don't think they use to let you pet dolphins... how cool is that!




Blake was a little frightened at first but then you couldn't get him to leave.