Boys, Boys, Boys...10% Dirt and 90% Mischief

It has been raining off and on all week; today was no exception. I have been working hard today preparing for an upcoming yard sale this weekend. The boys were suppose to be playing on the porch. Well, when we went looking for them this is what we found.

...worms & mud from the garden

Who started the mud fight?

Boys go clean up!

That was crazy cool!

Spring Break 2010

Wow, Spring Break has come and gone. This year we decided to go back and visit Terra Studios for a picnic. It was a beautiful day in the low 70's, with snow still on the ground. We invited grandma to come along, and she got to stay for the picnic. We were glad Aaron could come along too and chose to spend time with us on his break. I remember how busy I was in college; all the studying and working.

They love each other...really they do...lots of hugs!

Aaron running from a snowball and slipped in the mud!
Quite comical if I do say so myself.

Grandma Alma with her grandsons.

This year, we got to see someone actually make the world famous bluebirds. It was very interesting to watch, and educational.

Another family memory to cherish!

Funny Friday

Last Friday I showed what happens when my boys find my camera! Go here if you missed it. Well there was more on the camera...Boys! Where is my camera again?


Oh my! That is all I'm gonna say!








Another "sick day" video from Thanksgiving week.

Funny Friday....Boys! Where's My Camera??

I turn on my camera, and what do I see....

Do you ever pick up your camera and find strange pictures and videos on it? That happens to me all the time! We bought the boys each a Fisher Price camera for Christmas one year. The camera records just like my camera, however, their batteries are dead because they love it! Now they always find mine! It's time to invest in some rechargeable batteries!


Cameron missed two days of school this week from the Croup. Here is how he occupied himself for a while. I leave you with the latest video that Cameron made.



That is so Cameron! I'm off to disinfect my camera now! ;o)

Have a happy Friday!

My Baby is 6!

I just cannot believe my baby, Caden is 6 today! Caden is my charmer! I love how he blows me kisses when I drop him off at Kindergarten! I love how he reads on a 2nd grade level...so bright. He is full of love and life!

Caden Rylee

November 21, 2003

{weighed 6 lbs. 15 oz.}

{20 inches long}

Caden smiled on his birthday, and he has been smiling every since!

{2 months old}

{4 months old}

{1 year old}

{2 years old}

(Taken 3 days before his 2nd birthday.)

{3 years old}

{4 years old}

{5 years old}

Today... November 21, 2009

{6 years old}

Happy Birthday Caden!

We love you!

Looking Back...Summer Fun

Fall is here! The weather has been cooler and rainy this week. The leaves are beginning to turn beautiful colors! We had our first fire in our fireplace this weekend. Love relaxing and watching the fire! I love Fall! However, it is time to take a walk down memory lane on some great memories we made over the summer! Remember the list?

Warning: Picture and fun overload!

No, my chalkboard is still not finished! So many projects on the back burner now that I am working.

Fast Lane....check!

Our first stop, July 17th, Cameron's birthday we celebrated at Fast Lane in Lowell. The boys had a blast. Their favorite thing to do there was the Pirates of the Caribbean laser tag.

Caden concentrating while playing Deal or No Deal...

Bowling....check!

Our next stop, was a good friend's birthday party. The boys had a good time at the bowling alley. Caden with the birthday boy.

Skating...check!

Next on the list...skating. This was taken care of during another birthday party. This time for my niece and nephew. I forgot how fun skating is!

Here is a picture of the boys with their cousins. This skating rink is like no other. You can skate, skate board, and ride scooters, all on the same floor.

Movies and popcorn....check!

The boys with some 'tude' before their first 3 D movie- Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaur.

The Creek....check! (Many times)

One of the boys favorite summer activity is going to the creek by our home. We also took family walks/bike rides on that road to the creek. Fun times!

My handsome boys!

Fishing...check!

The boys made spears to fish with. They did plenty of regular fishing too with dad.

Camping...check!

We went camping the week of June 5th-7th. Our annual camping trip to the Illinois River in Oklahoma. We go every year with my In-Laws. They just bought a new camper trailer this past Spring that holds 8-10 people. It was nice. Hanging out, swimming, fishing, just good ole camping fun!

Seaweed fight anyone?

After an early morning fishing trip! Cameron checking out his fish!

Hiking...check!

Picnic, hiking, and caving with some cousins and grandparents at Devil's Den State Park.

Great memories for all!

Boating....check!

Not just any boating...the finest hand-made boat at Grandma and Papa's!

Cameron and his favorite cousin Devin cruising the pond!

Grandma and Caden having a blast!

We love our Sunday's at Grandma's and Papa's!

Boating and Tubing....check!

Our good family friends, Scott and Shonna invited us out for a day at Beaver Lake. Fun as always! We are a family who loves water and good friends!

Caden tubing by himself for the first time! His smile says it all!

Relaxin' with dad!

Catch fireflies...check!

The only picture I didn't capture is the fireflies that were caught. The boys did, however, manage to find more friends along the way.

Cameron's caterpillar getting really friendly.

A baby lizard...

A baby frog...

Fireworks...check!

Getting ready to watch fireworks and hang out with our family friends, Scott and Tammy. Food, fireworks, cards, swimming and lots of fun!

Water park...check!

Our trip to Branson, MO. to the Grand Country Inn indoor water park. We enjoyed our time, and we got to spend time with Aunt Tara, Uncle Rodney, Devin, and Sharee!

The gang hanging out.

Making snow cones....lots of snow cones!....Check!

Playing in the sprinkler....inseparable!

Feeding/chasing the ducks! Check!

We only had one minor injury this summer. The day we went to the park for a cousin's birthday party, the same day the boys fed the ducks, Caden shut his own finger in the car door. Not fun for my little one. However, it certainly was not the level of fear I had in 2008 with Cameron.

Caden still upset and in pain!

As you can see we had a fun-filled, busy summer!