Friday, July 15, 2011

Tee Ball

Chad was Luke's Tee Ball Coach this year. Luke thought it was great, and when he was with his team, only referred to Chad as Coach. I thought it was hilarious! Chad kept telling him he could call him dad, but Luke refused!


These were the only action shots I got, and had to "steal" them off my old phone.


What a handsome little guy!

Luke was on a team with his best friend Myles. They had so much fun together, and did not take it serious for a minute. Chad loved that!

Thursday, July 14, 2011

I Got Flocked

I have issues with pink flamingos in peoples yards. It's tacky! So on my birthday when I saw the 70 year old man out putting these up in my yard I wanted to die! I couldn't bring myself to go out and ask him what he was doing. I felt like I couldn't even leave my house cause someone would see me with these birds!



This is what the man taped to my door. Since I don't know a "Haylee and MaKayla" I started calling everyone I thought it could be. First I called my Mom, she knows my hate for these better then anyone. She said no. Called Chad, he said no, but asked for a picture! Then I blamed Mindy and Tara. Mindy said no, but I heard nothing back from Tara. So then I called the people that put these up and asked them...they said that the "persons" responsible wanted to remain anonymous...seriously? You better believe if I was smart enough to think of this I would be taking credit!

The boys loved it!! They thought it was awesome. They asked if they could keep them as pets.

I had Blake take my picture...this will be the ONLY time these beauties grace my yard!

...and finally the culprit comes clean! So funny! I have to give it to you mom...you had a good poker face and kept it up for a while. Job well done! Seriously hilarious!!

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Austin Gets A Buzz





Austin has the strangest hair. It's almost as if someone has crimped it. When it's long it gets really fluffy and looks like someone has taken some batting, pulled it apart, and put it on his head. So maybe by shaving it all off we will get something new to grow in....fingers crossed! I have always buzzed my boys when they were babies so now it's Austin's turn. He didn't mind the clippers, but maybe it was because we gave him a sucker to distract him. He may need to get used to the clippers because a buzz might be the only way to deal with his hair.

Friday, July 1, 2011

Austin Turns 1

I think I am in denial that Austin is already a year old. His birthday got here before I knew it, so the night before, I finally started to think about what I was going to do. I came across a fish cake online that I thought was cute. Looked easy enough to pull off, so I gave it a try. Since we have had a birthday around here every 6 weeks or so I was sick of cake. So I decided to do sugar cookies...of course sticking with the fish theme. I think it all turned out great!




The fish cake


Not happy about having to pose for a picture


The gifts


Cake time





We love this little man and it's hard to believe that he is growing up so fast.
1 year stats:
Height: 31"
Weight: 22 lbs
Has 5 teeth (2 top, 3 bottom)
Loves to climb
Still crawling...he's a chicken
Loves to snuggle

Arches National Park











During Chad's family reunion were able to take the kids to Arches. I really wanted them to hike delicate arch, mainly because I wanted to. It's only 3 miles and I knew Blake would be able to make it. But I was a bit nervous for Luke to make the hike, it gets a bit steep for a 4 year old. Not to mention it was 90+ degrees. Austin was no problem, Chad got to pack him in.
Everyone made it no problem. We ended up with a bigger group then we thought we would. We had 7 kids 8yrs and under, 2 that were under 1 year. They boys favorite part was when they got to walk under the arch.

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Summer Begins

It would not be summer without Strawberry Days! This year we were heading out of town so we were not able to do the usual activities. We did make an appearance at the carnival because Luke has been dying to ride the Ferris Wheel. And I could not leave town without getting me some strawberries and cream!




Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Happy Birthday Luka Bazooka!

Our big guy is now 4! He waited FOREVER for his birthday to come around. For some reason, this year it just took longer to get here. His only request was a bus cake. No gifts. Just a bus cake. Thanks Luke, no pressure. He later did give me an idea for a gift...a snorkel. Huh, where he comes up with these ideas i will never know.
Luke is one of a kind. He has more personality then anyone I know. A little bit about Luke now:
  • Favorite color is green
  • Loves playing outside
  • He says the funniest things EVER! (but has no filter...gets him in trouble sometimes)
  • Thinks he's 10
  • Adores Austin
  • Thinks Blake is the coolest kid
  • Huge helper--loves to clean
  • Does not like to watch movies
  • Is a Mama's boy!
It's always a party when Luke's around! We love him so much and the adventures he takes us on.