Little Charlie Brown

I couldn't resist this onesie from Target. Jarin's head is so bald, he looks perfect in the outfit!

December Videos

I've included a link to watch a video of the boys' December activities. Jarin is learning to walk and Brady sang with his 2's and 3's class before the church kid's choir concert. He did well for being in front of about 150 people but he didn't sing to his potential. He seemed to forget his hand motions and words. It was cute anyway!

Just copy and paste the link (below) into your address bar:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f05zVTv8JoI

Christmas

Merry Christmas! This year we decided to get Brady something to ride outdoors on. I suggested something small and battery powered but M could only find (at the last minute) something a little bigger than I had in mind. We lowered the miles per hour to something a 2 year old can handle safely. I guess M had an actual 4 wheeler when he was only 5 so he's passing the tradition on. Be careful Brady!

Grandpa also got Brady his first tricycle so he's set for outdoor play! Thanks Grandpa! We both the 4 wheeler and the tricycle assembled and placed under the tree for Christmas morning. Brady still doesn't quite understand Christmas and gifts and Santa and all that but he had fun opening presents!

My sweet little boys were kind enough to stop moving for a rare kodak moment at church last week. Yes, I know, matching your kids is lame but I can't resist!

Jarin- 10 and 11 months old

Our cheesy little guy

11 month photo

10 month photo

Thanksgiving in Arizona

We drove to Arizona again this year to visit my grandparents for Thanksgiving. The trip really wasn't as bad as it had been 2 years ago when Brady was young. We chose to drive all night this time and it worked out much better. The entire family came so it was great to spend some time with my brothers and sister and their families too.














My sister's little girl is so cute!














At the park with the gang (including my cousin Audrey- in the very front)

Harvest Banquet

Our church has a Harvest Banquet every year and we went to it last night. The food was great and the fellowship was even better! It was a good time to reflect on how thankful we are. I know Matt and I are definitely thankful for our two little bundles of joy. They are getting so big.









Brady and Jarin loved the singing. They got to stay through the service part of the evening and they behaved very well! Brady tried to sing the songs (even though he didn't know them at all) and he clapped along too.

He Sings With All His Might

Thing One and Thing Two

Recently I was thinking about my busy boys and I likened them to "little things". Then I remembered the Doctor Suess book, "The Cat in the Hat" and Thing One and Thing Two that are let out of the box and get into lots of trouble. Ah ha, I thought! That is what they should be for Halloween! And that is how it happened:)

I found the wigs and patches on ebay and then bought the onesies and sweats and socks from walmart, ironed on the patches and their costumes were complete. They didn't really mind the wigs too much and kept them on most of the night.

Matt planned to wear the Cat in the Hat outfit but the one we borrowed from a friend didn't fit him so I ended up doing it. The kids looked great and we got lots of compliments. I'll never forget these costumes!

We took the boys to our church's Harvest Fun Fest. It is a big gym with games and tons of candy. They also have a bounce house and a fire truck that comes. Everyone dresses up and there is food and live music (my parents played in a Hillbilly band for this). The boys had fun and Brady of course was most interested in all the candy and the bounce house. JJ just sat in the stroller looking at everyone. We had a great time, now let me think, what should we all be next year........

Gotta love em

I'm sure I'm a little biased to say this but I happen to think I have the cutest family in the world. The boys are just getting to that age where they are enjoying taking their bath together. They are starting to play and splash and Brady isn't trying to hurt him the whole time now:) JJ is also starting to have a special relationship with his daddy. It has taken some time since he has been extremely attached to me (more than Brady was) but they spend a lot of time together.

Jarin- 9 Months Old

Let's see, what are some new things Jarin is doing this month? Well he's cutting his 4th, 5th and 6th teeth and boy do we know it! He crawls almost as fast as we can walk and he does his best to wrestle with his big brother.

Pumpkin Patch #1

Last Saturday we decided to go just north of town to Cobb's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze. We weren't up to the 2 mile walk through the corn maze (plus it cost extra) so we just rode the train, saw the farm animals and jumped in the bounce house.

Jarin loved to see the farm animals. The Alpaca (like a Llama) in the background is named JJ so we couldn't resist getting a picture of the 2 JJ's!

Family picture

Oh yes, Daddy rode the train with Brady and believe it or not, he could fit in this barrell:)

Pumpkin Patch #2

These pictures were taken at the Hillcrest Pumpkin Patch in Reedley. I went with a group of mom's from church during the day along with my sister and her 2 kids and my mom. The kids hear a story about how the pumpkin patch came to be and then we go on a nature walk. This picture is of Brady staring out of the castle on the walk.

Cool Castle!
After the walk we stopped at a picnic area for lunch. Brady had to eat all his Lunchable that Grammie brought him before he could have the chocolate pudding that came with it. Boy was he excited for the pudding!

BIG BITE!!!!

Oh yeah

I think I'll have some more, thank you!

Pumpkin Patch #3

On the hayride with cousin Mick


Pumpkin Boys

Changing diapers in the trunk of my car before the 45 minute drive home.

Washing all the dust off the boys.
What a fun time!

A Happy Moment

The happy moments can be rare sometimes. Brady likes to give Jarin lots of hugs but after the hug he drags him to the floor for a little wrestling match. Needless to say, Jarin isn't quite ready for this yet and usually ends up getting hurt and crying. Soon, Jarin, soon.

Family Pictures

Family pics for Mom's Birthday

September Milestones

Michigan Trip

Michigan Trip

Click on the link above to view an album of pictures through Picassa

September Milestones

The link below is a video of Jarin pulling up to stand, of the boys "talking" to each other and of Brady practicing saying his ABC's.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjIWWQ6SsD4

Jarin- 8 months old

Our happy baby is crawling and pulling up to stand. Today he actually started cruising along furniture. I can't believe how quick he's been to get to this stage. He's trying so hard to keep up with his big brother. He has 3 teeth on the bottom and more will soon follow I'm sure. He smiles a lot at people and is good about going along with whatever is happening.

Little buddies:)

Family Trip to Cayucos

Our first family trip of the summer happened late in the summer this year. In early August we rented a house with friends in Cayucos and enjoyed 3 nights and 4 days at the beautiful California beach!

Brady and I at the playground we visited.

Great view!

We rented the house along with my good friend Carrie and her family. She and her husband, Jason have a little guy named Breck that is just 2 months older than Jarin. Carrie and her parents and nephew were also there while we were there. It was a lot of fun!

On the pier with my handsome little boy (well one of my 3 handsome boys:)

More Cayucos Photos

This is the group from left to right: Gage with Jeff and Denise, Jason with Breck, Me with Jarin and Matt with Brady. Carrie is taking the picture

Little JJ on the beach

Brady got so cold his lips turned blue!

The house we stayed in had an awesome game room with a ping pong table. We took some time to get a little family game in.