Moments I cherish

I hate that I work nights. I hate that I miss saying goodnight (or in the boys case, bye) and tucking them into sleep. But wgen I do get home and I get to cherish this moment, Peace.

Shhhhhhhhh, I'm hunting Easter eggs!

We braved the wind and the cold and made it out to the local Easter egg hunt. Eli knew what to do this year and as soon as the fire truck siren went off he was running! Kai only stopped to grab two eggs, one for each hand. once all the eggs were in our basket (E-8, K-2) we made our way back to the car and blasted the heat. Ah, Happy Spring!

Later at home we dyed some hard boiled eggs. What a mess, but so much fun!





I wonder if my breakfast eggs are jealous of the dye job?

Old man + Devious wife = One great surprize party!

Brian's 40!
So in my infinate wisdom I decided to throw Brian a surprize party for his birthday. I worked hard planning, orchastrating and throwing a great party for Brian. So many family and friends came to celebrate with us and Brian was thrilled. A special thank you to those that came from long distances to be there. It truly means so much to us that you care so much.

SURPRIZE!

Eric makes Brian look tiny!

Thats not a beach pail, thats a drink! And Scott, well thats one hell of a hirt buddy!

Its not a party till someone starts dancing on the table

Ummmmmmmm, what?

Cheers

Quick is any one watching me?

No? good!

Happy Birthday to my favorite niece!

We all love you very much. Have a very happy 8th birthday sweetheart.

Party Time!

Eli's 3rd birthday party was yesterday. The weather was the warmest all year (almost 70) and people were getting a bit sunburnt even, not bad for March huh?

Eli loves the movie cars, so I made him a special birthday banner and cake to go with the theme. He got lots of new cars toys, a basketball hoop, a easel for drawing and painting and some much needed summer clothes.

We had family over and Eli's BFF Vinny. Everyone had a great time and the kids had a blast in the bouncy house! I couldnt have asked for a better day. Thank you everyone for sharing in the celebration with us.





Jayda and Beret

Kai
Miles
cousin Jayda and Eli
Birthday boy
cousin Miles and Eli
cousin Griffin
Kai in the bounce house
Eli and his best friend Vinny

Recess Monkeys

Since Eli's party wasn't for another week we wanted to do something special for him. I got a email saying his favorite band Recess Monkeys was doing a local show I knew I had the prefect way to spend the day.

Recess Monkeys are a group of grade school teachers who love music and started a band. They play music aimed at the preschool and elementary school age groups, but thier music will have moms and dads tapping thier toes too. Its silly but Eli and I are total fanatics!




Here is the post from our first visit to see them.

Later we went to Red Robin for dinner and after we ate Eli got a birthday treat from the staff. He loved having happy birthday sang to him. This is beig deal stuff when your 3!

Eli is 3!

Happy Birthday my big boy!

12:00am


I took Eli and Kai to build a bear for his birthday so he could get buddy (his bear) some new summer fashions. Kai also got to get a new friend (Wabbit)It was a lot of fun and Kai only melted down once so it was a good day.