my little rock stars!

Our friends let us borrow their Beatles Rockband for a few days, and we had so much fun with it! Bart and I play Rockband, which is too hard for the kids, but they loved Beatles Rockband. Here is a cute video of Ky on drums and Kade singing. He knows most of the words because, "Here Comes the Sun" is on The Bee Movie. However, before you watch this, you have to promise to ignore me playing guitar in my pj's in the background, and ignore the fact that half way through, Kade looks like he's going to wet his pants. Otherwise it's a very cute video.

little gym fun, again!

Kade and Ky just finished another semester of their sports skills class at The Little Gym. They have had so much fun, and it's nice for them to be with other kids and learn to listen to a teacher. Since they love playing sports at home, I like that they get a chance to play in a more structured setting, without being competitive...yet!
One of the funny things they have started to do at class lately is make up a new name each week and expect their teachers to call them that. They've been Buzz Lightyear, Spiderman, Ratchet, and Clank, etc. It's pretty funny.

snow fun!

The boys and I went outside to play in the snow a few days ago. They have been out in the snow several times with Bart, but I finally made myself get out in the snow too. We made snow angels, played fox and geese, and the boys tasted the snow.

the boys' 4th birthday celebration!

For Ky and Kade's 4th birthday, we took them bowling with grandma, grandpa, and aunt Sadie. They have been asking to go again for several months, so their birthday seemed like the perfect chance. It's always fun watching them get so excited to see whose name comes up next on the screen, and jumping with excitement as they watch the ball roll toward the pins. Such a good time!
After bowling we went for dinner at IHOP. Ky and Kade could not believe that there was a restaurant devoted to pancakes and french toast, and that you could get them for dinner. It was like a dream come true!
Please ignore the huge hot chocolate dribble all down the front of Kade's shirt. Now that I've pointed it out.

After dinner we came home and opened presents (for like the fourth time in 4 days.) Their last present was a clue to a treasure hunt that led them all through the house and ended up down in the basement where they found this:

A new swing...indoors. There was also a rope ladder to play on too. So great when it's too cold to go to a park about 7 months out of the year here. And don't worry, although not pictured here, we did put down some nice padding under the swing so we don't have to worry about them falling off and cracking their heads on the cement.

The following Saturday, we had some of their friends over for a superhero birthday party. I wish I would have got more pictures, but it was too hard trying to play mom, party coordinator, hostess, and photographer all at the same time.

In case you can't tell, that's supposed to be Spiderman's face. Don't laugh.

The first thing we did at the party was each child decorated their own super hero cape. They all turned out different and very good. Next we took pictures of the kids in their new capes.

Ky

Kade

Blowing out the candles together. We got them trick candles, and I think we may have been a year or two early for them, because I don't think the boys quite understood what was going on, and they didn't think it was very funny.

happy birthday ky & kade!

Today my babies turn four. I say this every year, but I can't believe that they are four years old already.

Kade & Ky: I love you so much! You are such awesome little boys. I know I tell you this a lot, but I want you to know I mean it: I love being your mom, and I feel so lucky that Heavenly Father sent you to me.

Tonight we are going bowling and out to eat. Saturday some of their friends are coming over for a superhero party. Should be lots of fun!

visit with santa!

This year the boys have been so excited to see Santa. They even made their own wish lists, complete with drawings. Ky asked for a Swim To Me Puppy (this is what happens when they see network television on Saturday morning, and the commercials must be awesome!), and Gator Golf. Kade wants a football passing game, and Gator Golf.

random pics

I've gotten so behind on my blog. Between my old computer crashing, our trip to Florida followed by a great visit from my mom, and trying to get ready for Christmas, I just haven't had enough time. So, here's a bunch of random pictures from the past several months to let you know what's been going on around here.

October was a very rainy month, and I just kept putting off taking the boys to a pumpkin patch in hopes that we would finally have a dry day. A few days before Halloween, I decided to take the boys even if it was rainy. So, the boys and I went with grandma Denni, Great Grandma Dot, Great Grandpa Bob, and Sadie to look for pumpkins. The problem was, by that time, and with all the rain, all the pumpkins were mushy and rotten. So we picked some apples instead, and bought pumpkins somewhere else.

A few days after we got back from Florida, my mom came for a visit. It was so nice to have her here. The boys love playing with her, and all the extra attention. I loved having another female in the house, and having someone to go see the New Moon midnight showing with. (Loved it by the way!) We miss her already!

My mom always has puppets to play with and the boys know it. They love playing puppets with grandma!

While she was here, we all went to the holiday parade here in town. It was only pleasantly cold, not ridiculously freezing like last year, and we all had a great time!

We took my mom to the train museum while she was here and had a fun day!

My mom stayed through Thanksgiving, and it was such a treat to have her here. She made all the best Thanksgiving food, and helped so much that day. Plus, it was nice for her and Bart's family to see each other.

While Bret and Charise were here for Thanksgiving, we decided to do a photo shoot of my nephew, Cooper, who just turned one. Here are some of my favorites!

The first snowstorm we got here brought 13 inches of snow. Bart and the boys had fun playing in it. There was so much that the piles along the side of the driveway from shoveling were big enough for the boys to sled on. They thought that was the best!