Fox's Birthday Party!!!

Today Fox had his very first friend birthday party. I figured, since he was so excited for his birthday to get here for more than half this year, I would throw him a party. Here is a picture of all the kids at the party.

Fox started out opening his presents with everyone watching.
Quickly they all joined in and helped him finish off the wrapping paper.

They all had cupcakes and ice cream. Fox is blowing out his spiderman candle. We had a little bit of a spiderman theme going on.

Even though everyone else was finished, Fox wanted a 2nd cupcake. I think it was for the frosting.

We had a piniata. Everyone gave it a good wack, but Fox is the one who broke it.

Here is everyone going for their favorite kinds of candy. Their in heaven, or concerned that they won't get their fair share.

Then a little play time in the new toys. You can't see them, but there are 2 or 3 more kids in the little tent. They tried to all fit in at once.

They all had a fun time. Thanks to all of you parents who brought your kids to play and make Fox's party so much fun.

Fox's Birthday!!!

Fox turned 4 on Thursday. He had been excited for his birthday since he went to a friends birthday party last summer. He had been waiting a long long time for this day so I decided to document the whole day for him.

When he woke up I said "Happy Birthday Fox" and he said that it wasn't his birthday yet. I don't think he thought it was his birthday until he got some presents. I didn't get a picture of breakfast but he chose to have ham and eggs. Then we got ready and went to Jumpn' Jelly Beans. We go to JJB often, but this is the first time he got to go with Grandma and Grandpa and he had a blast with them. I am happy they got to come and spend the day with Fox on his birthday.

Here is grandpa going down the big slide with Fox on their bellies.

Here is Grandma going down the big slide with Fox and Boston.

Grandma and Grandpa going down the big slide with Boston, Jayde and Fox.

Grandpa got pooped out, but Grandma kept on going. This is on the little obstacle course.

Then we went to lunch at Arby's. Fox's second choice next to Chick-fil-A, but we had been there 2 times this week already so he got Arby's instead.

After lunch Fox and I played games while Jayde took a nap. Fox wanted to go to Planet Smoothie sometime last week and I promised him we would go on his birthday. So there we are after Jayde woke up from her little nap.

Then we went home and Fox wanted to help me make a cake for him. Of course Jayde wanted to help too.

Really they just wanted to lick the frosting.

Then when Shawn got home from work, Fox opened up his birthday presents. This is the look on his face when we brought out his new spiderman bike.

Of course he needs some protective gear.

Then we took him to Chuck E Cheese for all the "great food" and fun games. Here is everybody that came with us. Grandma, Grandpa, Trent.

Tiffany, Kevin, Boston, Corbin, and Brityn.

Having fun playing some of the games.

Then we went home and had cake and ice cream to end the fun filled day.

We had such a fun day. Not a minute to rest and the kids didn't even fight or have any melt downs. The whole day was great. We just love our little Foxy boy. He is so much fun. He is growing up way too fast and he is only 4. I can't stand it. Happy Birthday Fox!!!

My Handyman!!!

This weekend I told Shawn I wanted to go to Home Depot to look at how much wood would cost to make some 'toy organizers' for the kids' closets. (I am sick of toys scattered all over the house.) So as you can imagine Shawn was excited about this and kept doubting himself of being able to make it look good. So I told him I would do it myself. Of course we both knew that I wouldn't and he accused me of acting like my mother. Well she is a strong capable woman and so am I and if it came right down to it, I could do it. Doesn't mean I would like it, but I could do it. (Totally my mom in me.) Well of course I didn't have to because Shawn really does like doing stuff like this and I am sure he can't imagine his pregnant wife trying to do something like this so a couple of boards and other materials later, here is Shawn starting out this little project.

Fox had fun helping him sand and measure the wood.

Our messy little garage where we set up shop.

And the almost finished product. I say almost because I may want a back to them, and may not. I am going to try them out for awhile to decide. And of course I am going to paint or stain them, but not until after this baby is born.

Jayde's First hair cut!

On Saturday January 17, 2009 I cut Jayde's hair for the first time. She stood still for me to do it and was a great sport. It doesn't look like I cut very much off when you look at her, but this is a picture of what I cut off and I think it was quite a bit.

Ultrasound!

January 8th I had my 20 week ultrasound. I am not one who can wait to find out the sex of my babies. And with as good of picture that we got, I believe there is no question, IT'S A BOY. We are really excited, though we didn't care wether it is a boy or girl. I just like to know so I can start planning what to do with bedrooms, clothes that we have from Fox, etc.

Christmas Vacation Pictures!

Christmas Vacation!

On Christmas day we flew out to Utah. It worked out perfectly. We had Christmas morning at our house, and then we headed out the door and had Christmas dinner with my parents and my brother Brian and his family in Utah. For some crazy reason we were able to make the flight, which didn't look good at all, but we tried anyway. We had fun in Utah in all the snow. The kids couldn't get enough of it. However, I am glad to be back home where there is no snow. I guess you could say I had my fill of snow for the year.

A couple of highlights on our trip:
We got to play in the snow
Visit with lots of cousins and family
Attended Tyson's baptism (Brian's little boy)
Jayde got to see Darla (grandma Vicki's little doggie)
Shawn got to go to the Utah game in New Orleans
Ate at my favorite restaurant, Cafe Rio
Shopped and shopped

A couple of NOT SO highlights on our trip:
Fox got really sick after one day in the snow
Jayde got a little sick
Jayde got her first bladder infection
Shawn got to go to the Utah game in New Orleans without us
I probably spent too much money shopping (but it was fun)
I got stuck out in Utah an extra 3 days because flights were so bad

Christmas Morning!

Here are a few pictures from Christmas morning. As you can see Santa treated the kids well.

Trent spent the morning with us.

This picture wasn't Christmas morning, but it was too cute to not post since Jayde is in one of her Christmas presents, with her doll dressed just the same.

Christmas Eve!

We had my brother Trent, my brother Kevin and his family, and Shawn's cousin Paul and his family come over for Christmas Eve. We had a great time decorating cookies for Santa. Jayde mostly just ate the frosting.

Here is a picture of Boston, Corbin, Jayde, Fox and Brityn.

Paul and Peter

Fox and Jayde in their Christmas PJ's