B's 29th Birthday

Easter 2007

Happy Easter

Our Easter eggs had to be Star Wars this year. (I need a little girl around here to balance things out a little but, I sure do love my boys!)

Easter egg hunt and Easter party at Jace's school

Jace and Caleb

Camping at Lake Livingston

Camping, friends, and never-ending play

This spring break we went camping with seven of our closest friends in Texas (twenty families overall were involved in this fun camping adventure to Lake Livingston).

I think Brandon, Jace, and I will agree that the best part was the zip line the Martin's brought but, it also ended up being the most dangerous part. Brandon pulled me to the top and pushed me as hard as he could. At the end of the zip line, was an abrupt stop so Brandon had to run to beat me to the end so he could catch me as I went airborne. Needless to say, he barely made it as my fast speed sent me vertical off the end of the zip line.

The naps were a nice perk

And, the many bike races!

Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona here we come with no kids...

The company Brandon works for decided to send all of the stellar performing employees to the Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona for the week. It was crazy trying to find someone at the last minute to watch our kids but, thankfully Brandon's mom was willing to come and hang with the kids for a week.

We attended many fancy dinners

We went river rafting

A real live Arizonan rodeo

The final night we attended an awards banquet

We had the time of our lives. The entire trip was wonderful especially the shopping and sitting by the pool in the Arizona sun but, we were ready to head home to join the boys and their grandma. As soon as we got home we found something rather interesting....

Grandma jumping on the trampoline with the boys. Grandma thanks so much for coming to play with us...we love you!!

Hangin' with the alligators

HANGIN' WITH THE ALLIGATORS

I think the whole alligator scenario is my favorite part of Texas. I never in a million years imagined having it be a normal part of our lives to have alligators hanging out in our neighborhood. This weekend we visited Brazos Bend with the Turner's and Johnson's. As you can tell by the pictures I am fascinated with alligators and the fact that we can get so close without being eaten alive!!

Kai's definitely enjoying himself.

Jace is trying to be tough but isn't quite sure about this whole alligator business.

Kai is already hunting for more alligator. (Notice, Brandon is nowhere to be found. He did not appreciate this experience like Kai and I did).

The Limo Ride

Last March we finished building our home in Katy, Texas and were finally able to move in. For our house warming gift our builder gave us a very generous gift certificate for dinner and a two hour limo ride. We decided to invite some of our closest friends The Johnson's, The Jone's, and the Taggart's. We had a blast.

Kim and Jared Taggart

Steffen and Emily Jones

Brandon and Alyssa

Christmas Day 2006

Christmas home and away

This Christmas was different from any other. It was the first Christmas we stayed home. Every year we have lived away from home we have found ourselves plunging into the hustle and bustle and holiday travel but, this year was different in a good way. We slept in, checked out the new Train Table Santa delivered, stayed in our p.J.'s all day, and enjoyed being together as a family.

What is with all of the silly faces, Kai?