Easter 2009

COLORING EGGS

Stickers....Tanner loves them!

Still putting stickers on the same egg!

THE BUNNY CAME

Easter at the Park
Our friends invited us for a grill out and and egg hunt at the park

Cute boys in their new Easter outfits

Tired of getting their pictures taken

Finding eggs on the playground

Easter night we had dinner and another egg hunt with

Deryl, Kate, Jason, Bracken & Elise

Aaron hiding the eggs

We hope you all had a Happy Easter!

Field Day

Tug a War -- Definitely the most popular and the kids' favorite event!

Happy Birthday

Aaron turned a whopping 31 years old on March 11th! No matter how bad he feels about turning 31...he never forgets to remind me that I will always be older than him!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

We love you so much and hope you had a great day!

Daytona Supercross 2009

As part of Aaron's Birthday celebration, he wanted to go to the Daytona Supercross again. Unlike last year, the weather was perfect...a little chilly in the evening but nothing like the inches of rain that fell on us last year. Although, Aaron and I both agreed, the rain and mud made the race more exciting. It is Bike Week in Daytona so we headed out early to check out all the bikes and the vendors. My boys loved the thousands of motorcycles everywhere. Thanks to our friends Paul, Deb and the VanDykes's for joining us...we had a great time!

My little Tanner manMy KadeAaron by his bike (notice the name on the bike)Kaden and Ty with their new friends that let them ride passenger
on the Daytona Experience ride. Kaden after the race...he and Tim finished in 12th place. Aaron & Tam

The Birthday Boy

Paul, Aaron, Deb, Kristi, Little Lukey and Corey

Kaden and his buddy Ty -- holding up his "Go James Stewart" sign that he made.

Tanner more interested in the people and climbing the stairs than the race.

Go James!

The close up of Kade's sign..a little mangled by the end of the night.

(Unfortunately, James Stewart wrecked at the very

beginning of the race and was not able to catch up.)

My boys

James trying to catch up

Chad Reed
The winner of Daytona Supercross 2009 -- Chad Reed

James Stewart finished in 7th place. Kaden was a little disappointed but he was such a sweet boy and said "I am happy for Chad Reed."

Kaden's 6 Year Pictures..Only 5 Months Late

I was a complete procrastinator when it came to getting Kaden's six year picture done. He had some school pictures taken, but I'm not a huge fan of plain ol' school pics. Anyway, I was going to take Kaden last week to have his pictures done but Aaron convinced me to take them myself. So here is my best attempt at portraits of my little man. I am still learning a lot about my new camera and Photoshop...so hopefully someday I will be able to take all of my kids pictures!

Got Money?

One of Tanner's new favorite things to do is pretend to give you his "money". He always asks "Mommy, you have two dollars?" Then he says "Tanner does", after digging in his pockets and pulling out his money! He is such a sweet funny boy and is always making us laugh!

Checking his pockets

Digging Deep

(love his facial expression)

Giving his money

(love this sweet smile)

Seaworld....Our 2nd Home!

We have had visitors and house guest for the last 2 weeks and have spent several days at Universal and Seaworld. Aaron and I...probably could live without seeing Shamu for awhile. Kaden and Tanner...already asking to go again...they love it and just can't get enough! We had so much fun with the Yadon's and Christy's brother Mike, his wife Lindsey and their three sweet kids...we hope they all come back soon!

Seaworld with the Yadons

Tan Tan

Kaden with his buddy Preston

Kaden & Sophia

My boys loving on Mike & Lindsey's baby Macey...they love babies! She is such a doll..I think she made Aaron realize how much he really wants a little girl!

Little Isaac man having a talk with the dolphin

Kade & Tan watching the dolphins

Seaworld with Carissa, Mason & Baby Madi

Carissa & Tam

Mason, Kaden & Tam

Cute Madi girl on the Carousel

Kaden & Mason feeding Doritos to the birds

Kaden & Mason on Jazzy Jellies ride

They boys watching the dolphins

Carissa, Aaron, Tamara & Madi after Shamu Rocks Show

Jammin' Out

Kaden loves to play Guitar Hero and Rock Band. He is getting very good at it. When we got it at Christmas time, Kaden wasn't even able to play the guitar by himself...now, not only can play it by himself, but he plays on medium and tries to play some songs on hard. His favorite songs to play are "Eye of the Tiger", "Wanted Dead or Alive" and "Band on the Run". Kaden is also very good at the drums...he amazes us everyday at how good he is getting and his determination to get better.

Kaden jammin' out to Rock Band with a pink guitar!