Patriotic Show

At the end of February, Caden participated in the 1st Grade Patriotic show. It was so cute! The kids sang a bunch of my favorites, like the Marine Corps song and "You're a Grand Ol' Flag." Caden didn't smile during the program too much, but afterwards, he told us that he had fun.

More Monster Trucks

On the last day of Monster Trucks, Tevye took the boys early so they could go see the trucks up close. I had so many cute pictures to chose from, but these are my favorites. They had a great time, and after the event, they got to meet some of the drivers.

Monster Trucks

Here are some photos from our annual Monster Truck outing. The course was stupid this year, so it wasn't as exciting as usual. The boys had a lot of fun. Vance is always playing with his trucks at home, and he knows almost all of the drivers from watching the races on television with his dad. Scarlet Bandit's driver was there driving a different truck (Iron Outlaw), and Vance recognized who she was. He spent most of the night asking where the Scarlet Bandit truck was.

Calee and an overwhelmed Vance

My handsome dad

"Crazy Eyes" Micah and Kolissa

My adorable nephew, Nolan

A Visit from the Phillips

Rick and Eden came for a very quick visit a couple of Sundays ago. Caden and Vance were very excited to see their cousins. Vance kept introducing everyone to his "new cousin," Logan. We enjoyed visiting with them. Too bad there is so much distance between us, because I know the boys would have so much fun playing together. Lincoln has the sweetest little voice (I love listening to him count to ten). Logan was asleep most of the time, but we did manage to capture this really cute photo of him smiling. Our cousins, the Dumas's were there as well. It was a fun evening!

"Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam"

It's official- Vance is now a Sunbeam! At first, he didn't want to go to big primary, but he seemed to have a great time. Caden did his brotherly duty by walking Vance to primary and watching out for him. I love these boys so much!

Nolan, Cole, Vance, and Caden

My dad and sister

Calee and Tony

Tevye with his new shirt

Happy 2010! We wish you all a less-stressful year than last. I am finally getting around to posting some Christmas pictures. We had a great time hanging out with family and over-eating. Christmas Eve at Billy and Kim's house was so much fun for the boys and their cousins. Nolan is such a great helper, and Cole is so funny. I am so proud of my nephews- smart, sweet, and just a hint of mischievousness! On Christmas morning, after opening gifts from Santa at our home, we headed over to Tev's family's house. We opened gifts (as always, my mom-in-law spoiled me- Thank you for the Jim Shore collection and more!), ate constantly, put together a puzzle, and went to the movies. The boys saw "Avitar," and the ladies and my two little guys went to see "The Princess and the Frog". I really like the movie. I hope that whatever you ended up doing on Christmas brought you many great holiday memories!

I Have Been Good, Santa

Last Thursday, our family went to see Santa at Disneyland. What a fun trip! We were second in line to see the big guy, and the boys were so excited! Caden wanted to keep what he was going to ask for a secret from us, so when he talked to Santa, I tried my best to hear his request. Vance wants a firetruck, and Caden...well, he wants a robot. Not just any old robot. He wants a robot that "can control Mom and Dad." Who knew?

Vance really wanted to be in the Jedi show, and Caden did not, but they picked Caden to be in it! Vance was very sad. We were so happy for Caden! He fought Darth Vader, and he got to use the force on two stormtroopers.

Vance was so excited to see Tigger. "Tigger! Tigger," he shouted. Auntie Talicee spent the entire day with us, and Uncle Micah also hung out for a little bit. Then, we got to see him in the Christmas parade and Fantasmic.

We also saw Grammy at work leading the marching band and training a new guy. I love Disneyland at Christmas time. The castle is gorgeous with all its lights. Disneyland truly is magical at this time of year.