I love him

So my husband got me an early birthday present... it's a Canon Rebel T2i and I am in LOVE!!!! It is an amazing camera and finally I will be able to take great pictures of my family!!!! I have no idea what I am doing, but thats the beauty of this camera the auto setting is amazing until I can figure out how to get creative with the other settings. Thanks Jason for my new camera your the BEST!!!!!!

Jason & I trying out the new camera

Jason & I with Mt. Ranier

The beautiful Mt. Ranier

Christmas

We went to an ugly Christmas sweater party/ going away party for the Chase's.

H2O

Well I'm really bad at drinking water so I'm hoping this cute cup will help me drink it more often. Only time will tell!!!!

Award Time

Colton was given an award at an assembly a couple of weeks ago. Hunter was at school, and a dear friend offered to take Levi so that Jason and I could go and watch in peace. (Thank You Kristyn). I had to fight back the tears as I was one proud Mom. This was the first awards assembly Colton has been involved with. They didn't do it in Kindergarten. His award was for Making Good Choices. I'm glad to see that my hard work of trying to teach him to do the right thing has finally paid off!!!

Way to go Colton we are so proud of you!!!

Veteran's Day

In honor of Veteran's Day I thought I would post this picture of me & Jason. This was taken when he got home from Iraq shortly after we were married 8 years ago. I am so proud to be a military wife. Life is rough being one but I wouldn't change it for the world. I LOVE MY SOLDIER!!!!!

What's wrong with this photo?

So my mom and I went to target and we saw this cup. I immediately took a picture to send to Ellen for her segment what's wrong with these photos photos. I sent it to her today and we will see if it airs. Not sure I want my children to drink from that location!!!

Blackhawk

Levi got to go in the Blackhawk for the first time today. He loved it and kept calling it an airplane. I'm now trying to teach him helicopter!!!!

Levi turns 1!!!!!

Oh my word, I can't believe it has finally happened. Levi has turned 1. He has become quite the little character. He loves to make people laugh, especially his brothers. He finally learned to crawl at 11 months, and we are currently working on the walking part. He says Daddy, Momma, Bye, Hi, DOG (his favorite), Down, and can sign food!!!! He thinks that when you say no, it's funny and he should do it again. Yes, I am in trouble. But my favorite thing is when he crawls up to you and gives you kisses. They are the best sloppiest kisses in the world!!!!

The boys on Levi's Birthday

The cakes Holly helped me decorate

singing Happy Birthday!!!

Sharing with Hunter

yes that is how messy he got, I know I was disappointed he didn't get messier :)

After his little hands got it

Present time!!!

Pre-School

Hunter finally had his 1st day of pre-school and he is loving every minute of it!!! I'm not going to lie so am I. When he doesn't go to school he gets really bored and as soon as his brother gets home from school they start fighting :( Thank goodness for School!!!!

walking into school

standing next to his box!!!

Big Boy!!!

1st Grade!!!!!!!

So Colton has started 1st grade this year and now goes to school all day!!!! It is a nice break for mom and he enjoys it as well so it's a win win!!!! He is becoming such a little man, it's a little hard to watch them grow so fast :(

On the way to school

Walking to his line. He looks so grown up walking away by himself :(

Getting off the bus on Day 1 of first grade!!! Successful day!!!

Secret Father's Day Pictures

For Father's Day we decided to do secret pictures for Jason for his gift. Our neighbor is a photographer in his spare time and volunteered to do this for us. Thank you so much to him!!! The photo shoot was very entertaining to say the least. Levi didn't care to look at the camera much and Colton wanted to take pictures with everything. Hunter's personality came out in full force and he was being super silly!!! It was definitely a memory I will never forget!!!

The best one of all of us!!

Colton & Hunter

Levi with his vampire teeth!!!

The Boys!!!

Colton celebrates his birthday at school!!!!

Since Colton's birthday is in the summer, they let us celebrate it this week before school got out. Jason was able to come with us since he didn't have to be to work until late!!!! Colton was acting really shy and he said he was embarrassed because everyone kept saying happy birthday to him. We enjoyed seeing him in his class and interact with the other kids in his class!!!!

Colton and Mrs. Essmen

Colton, Hunter & Andres (his BFF) handing out cupcakes

Me and Levi at Colton's school

Hunter turns 4!!!

April 18, 2006 Hunter came into this life and there hasn't been a dull moment since!!!! He is so funny, he always has us laughing. He has a question for everything and wants to know how everything works. But watch out if he is in a bad mood the whole world will know it.  We love you Hunti Poo

Blowing out the candles at the Rain Forest Cafe 

Licking the ice-cream off his candle

Hunter with his Ben 10 Cake

Big Boy

Levi is a big boy, he is 7 months old and wearing 18-24 month clothes. He is almost 22 lbs. He is super cute and we wouldn't change him for anything.

Silly Boys!!!!

Hunter got some funny glasses from the neighbor and the boys Jason included decided to try them on!!!

Colton in the glasses

Hunter in the glasses

Jason's turn!!!

6 months old!!!

Oh man where has the time gone, I can't believe my little man is already 6 months old. He is so much fun, he thinks his brothers are hilarious. He has discovered his tongue. He eats baby food. He loves to jump in his jumper he goes crazy in there. He just got his bottom 2 teeth, and he loves to give mommy kisses. I couldn't imagine our life without him he truly completes our little family!!!!!

He loves to stick out his tongue!!!

Future Racer!!!!

His cute rain boots!!!

Of course living in WA we need a rain jacket!!!

Elton John & Billy Joel

My mom and I went to the Elton John and Billy Joel concert this last weekend in Seattle. We were directly behind the stage, and thought they were going to be crappy seats, but they ended up being great seats!!!!! Who knew.

My Mom & I before the concert started

Elton & Billy

Elton John

Billy Joel

2010

For the new year I want to lose my baby weight, learn to be more patient, enjoy all the little moments with my kids, have a blast with my husband especially since I know he will have to deploy sometime this year, and save money. Lets just hope I can accomplish some of these things!!!

 

Jason & I on New Years Eve

Christmas

We had a wonderful Christmas. We woke up about 6:45 and hurried downstairs to open presents. The kids then played with all of their new toys while I cooked the caramel rolls. We then ate the Yummy caramel rolls and got ready to go to my mom and dad's house to open more presents. My mom made a wonderful ham dinner and we just hung out with family. It was a great Christmas and we can't wait until next year when Levi can really enjoy it!!!!

Jason & Levi Christmas morning

Colton opening presents

Levi with his new toy from Santa

Hunter opening presents