Merry Christmas

The Christmas tree before the kids attacked!

A full dinner table.

Devin got a DJ Hero Xbox game...that put a smile on his face!

Colton got a cool new hat...all the rage!

Caden is surrounded by toys and wrapping. He is holding a zhuzhu hamster.

We had a wonderful and low-key day! Merry Christmas everyone!

Happy Halloween!

Caden is not a very scary skeleton huh?

Dad and Caden!


Caden getting ready to go out trick or treating. Buck is hoping for some treats too!

Caden as a cute, cute lion!

Here are a few pictures from Halloween. Actually, Caden got to dress up in two different costumes. Since his preschool is a baptist academy, they had a Noah's Ark party instead. They each had to be an animal. Caden wanted to be a lion. Isn't he cute?

Colton through on a mask and ran and Devin was at his girlfriend's house...{sigh}

Pumpkin Carving

Saturday night we had our traditional pumpkin carving party...without Devin though. He was on a date with his girlfriend. Yes, girlfriend. Caden, Colton and I had a fun time though and even carved one for Devin. Colton's, Caden's, Mom's, and Devin's
Caden VERY excited the next morning. Flapping his little hands and everything. He can't wait for pumpkin day!

Two cute brothers with their pumpkins.

Caden showing off his handy work. He did most of it himself!

Saturday night we had our traditional pumpkin carving party....without Devin though. He was on a date with his girlfriend. Yes, you read that right....girlfriend.

September Birthdays!

September is a month of lots of birthdays...2 in our house!

Colton wanted homemade chocolate cake with chocolate icing.

Colton had football practice until 8pm so we made his favorite dinner (beef stroganoff, corn and flaky biscuits)....yum!

Getting a birthday hug from Caden!

We love Colton so much! He is a very special "teenager"!

Next up was my birthday. Strawberry cheesecake, family and Caden said he would color me a picture of a heart because I was his best friend. Doesn't get much better than that!!

Trip to Whitehorse

The weekend before school started we decided to take off for the Yukon Territory in Canada. It is a short ferry ride to Skagway and a short car ride to Whitehorse.

We always stay in a cute and cozy little cabin about 20 miles outside Whitehorse.

Outside we made a fire and roasted hot dogs and marshmallows. You can see the view (it is so quiet and beautiful up there).

Devin and I made the PERFECT s'more. Perfectly roasted marshmallows.

Finally, a foggy hello to Alaska as we passed back through the border. It was a fast and fun weekend. Full of swimming, laughter and family.

Lots of family and fun

Neighbors took some photos of our boat from a distance. You can see how close those whales were! Just awesome.

Humpback putting on a show!


Uncle Sandy, Aunt Cheryl, Ed and I. They visited Juneau on a cruise ship and spent a few hours with us. It is a real treat to have family come see us!

Ed's sisters (Jennifer, Caryn, Stephanie (having a little girl this fall), and Kathy).

Ed's family

Bruce (Kathy's husband), Jewel, Ed, Ed, Sr., Stephanie

Barbara, Jennifer, Caryn w/Caden & Kathy

Summer fun

With the big boys gone, the house has been very quiet. We took Caden casting at Twin Lakes. It was very windy but he did pretty good.

He loves fishing...hmmm, wonder where he gets that from?


I am obsessed with my flowers in my front yard. FINALLY the delphinium bloomed. It is a psychadelic blue/purple color. I love it.

As you can see, it is taller than me (5'4") but there are not many things that can get smaller.

This one is just a silly shot in the yard with the dog. We miss those big boys but know they are having so much fun.

Busy and fun summer so far!

Caden helps Ed blow out the candle on the Father's Day cake!

We celebrated Father's Day pretty low key. Just cake!

The only picture from the camping trip to St. James Bay cabin. Caden and Colton went swimming in the ocean. brrrrr. They did not last long! It was an awesome weekend.

Cute Caden

Fun in the tub!

I have not updated my blog in awhile. Mostly because I have been a slacker with the camera! I promise to be better this month! Stay tuned for the post on the Declaration of Indepence document we saw!

Simple Sunday

Boating this past Sunday. Caden at the wheel!

Ed & Caden sharing the wheel? Maybe someday!

A rare moment of cooperation between brothers. No, Devin is really sweet with Caden. He is helping him color!

Colton "camping" with the boys next door. Yeah...that IS a poker table. What you don't see is the TV and radio off to the side. They were really roughing it in Alaska.

This a view of the Mendenhall Glacier from the boat this past Sunday. Gorgeous day but NO fish yet!

Sun, sun, & more sun!

We have been thoroughly enjoying all of this non-stop sunshine! We actually have to water our lawn this weekend if you can believe that!

Ed and his Dad have been working on both boats because things did not start up as planned! What else is new? haha.

Caden has been eating LOTS of popcicles. His favorite thing to do!

I really love coming home and seeing all my flowers in the front yard!!



They boys have been playing TONS of basketball. Prepping for the Phoenix Suns camp in July!!

I have planted TONS of flowers.

I sure hope this spring is indicative of the summer we are going to have. SUNSHINE!!