A "Bow" - dacious giveaway!

To anyone who sees this and is interested. A good friend of ours has a website that she sells the cutest children's hairbows, adult womens hair things, aprons, scripture cases etc. They are really reasonably priced as well! This month she is having a "Bow"-dacious giveaway that is worth about $30.00. All you have to do is comment on her blog at babyblvd.blogspot.com and then put a post on your own blog it is that easy! You can even email your friends too. If you want to check out everything she has go to her website at babyblvd@live.com. You only have until the 16th of July for the drwing so everybody sign up!!

Sunday Evenings

So I am sitting on the couch with Noah. Cort is at a scout Court of honor and has Gavin with him. This is one of the most relaxing evenings I have had in a long time. Noah is drinking my orange juice and completely enamored with an Elmo's World video. We finally gave in and got the internet on Friday. Cort thinks I should now be able to update the blog weekly. GOODLUCK!
I am barely awake as is! This past few months has been so crazy that I barely get done what I have to. It is too bad that I don't see it leting up in the near future. I will just continue to enjoy my Sunday evenings.

A Belated Tribute to Disneyland

I thought since it has been almost two months I should finally get our Disneyland pictures up.

This is a picture of the whole gang except Cort's dad.  This is the first day when we are all happy.
This is the second day at Playhouse Disney. You can tell Noah just lovvvedit! I did though!!
Our family picture at a christmas tree in Downtown Disney. The funny thing was that while taking this picture Cort's brother Chris stepped on and fell over his son Gabe. I think we all about peed our pants after we made sure Gabe was alright.
The boys enjoying breakfast at Goofy's Kitchen in the Disneyland Hotel.
Gavin and Noah playing and dancing with Goofy at breakfast. They loved it!  Gavin wanted to keep talking to Goofy.
Gav just found out who Chip and Dale are. Except he calls them Chick and Dave. He was so excited when any character came out. The breakfast was one of the best things we did.
Here are my kids being themselves. Gavin kept doing this thing with his mouth every time we took a picture. I wanted to beat him by the end of the week.
Noah just loved Santa so that is why I had to be in the picture with him.
When Santa asked Gavin what he wanted for christmas, he told him a teeny tiny reindeer to put in his room. He have no idea where that came from. He did not get one for Christmas!
This is Gav and I at the Reindeer Round-up coloring. Gav is sporting his new ears. He got to pick out the hat and ears to go with it. He even chose the Lightning McQueen patch on the front.
This was one of the highlights of Gavin's week. What 3 year old boy wouldn't want his picture with Buzz Lightyear.

This was our final night. We were waiting for the Fantasmic show to begin. By this time everyone was beat.
I think Gavin found his girlfriend. We waited forever to meet the Tinkerbell in Pixie Hollow. I think we were the only ones with 2 BOYS in line. I know we got a few strange looks. Noah just wasn't sure what to think.
This just explains what it was like with two children all week. Thank goodness for strollers!!!

It was such a fun week we had a lot of good times. Thanks to the Petersons for a good vacation!!

I love these pictures of my kids. Thank You Elaine for the freezing photo shoot!

Merry almost Christmas Eve

Well since it has been almost a month  I thought I would tell everyone Merry Christmas!  I love this time of year and it has flown by quickly. It didn't help that we lost a week of decorating and FALALALALAing  to go on vacation to Disneyland. I guess I can't complain we had a blast!!! I will post later about that. The funniest thing lately has been listening to Noah get so excited to see christmas decorations. He just started to say "Santa" everytime he gets excited. I love it!!

I have to give kudos to both teams who played in the Poinsettia Bowl tonight. Even though our beloved Broncos did not win they played well. They had a great season!  Good job to the TCU horned frogs they played well too.(obviously)

Happy Thanksgiving!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE! At this time of year we as a family have so many things to be thankful for. First and for most for our family and friends. We are very thankful for our the many family members and friends that we are lucky to share our lives with. We are also thankful for the gospel and for the Saviour who created all of this amazing world that we are a part of. We are thankful for all of our blessings this past year! I really enjoy Thanksgiving and the opportunity to gather with friends and family and reflect back on the blessings of the past year. Plus, the food is a great part of it as well!!
I as a husband and father am especially thankful for my family who was watched over in a car accident back in August. I know that they were protected. I love them more than anything. Thank you Emily, Gavin and Noah for being a part of my life. I love you guys!

Once again, have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Why Me?

Ok I have been holding this in for a long time. Most everyone knows that I have wanted a little girl for a long time. Don't get me wrong I LOVE my little boys but, there is this small part of me that is yearning for a daughter. I think it is all coming forth because we have had quite a few friends and family that have had girls lately. I am so extremely excited for all of them. But every time I see hair bows, tights, little girl shoes, and dresses, and anything girlie I want to buy buy buy! Cort always gives me that look like someday. He even told me whenever I am ready he is. The sad thing is I am not ready to be pregnant again. I am finally at a point where Noah is self- sufficient. I love it!! Well I guess my vent is over, but I hope someday we welcome  a little girl into our home sooner than later.

RIP- Our most loved accord

I guess this is an appropriate title for Halloween. The sad thing is it is true. Cort lost his baby on August 26th, 2008. I was taking my cousins baby to my aunt and uncles house. I was stopped in the lane to turn left, because there was no turn lane. I was then plowed into by a truck going between 40-50 mph. It threw my car 20 ft forward. The blessing was that I was not hurt nor were all three of the boys in the back seat. My kids did not even cry. They detoured traffic and all the emergency crews came. The emt told me we were very lucky, because they have pulled people out of less serious accidents. The policeman was showing Cort that our Accord did exactly what it was built to do in an accident. Besides being a little sore my kids and I are completely fine. Someone was definitely looking after us that day.

This last wednesday night Cort, Gavin and I got to go to one of the most exciting Boise State games. My brother Doug was nominated by his speech therapist to go to a Bronco game. He was given 5 tickets in special seating and given fifty dollars in consessions. They even gave the adults sideline passes. After the game the players came to sign posters they gave us it was so fun!! There were only about 15 people in this section. It was fun to go with my mom and Doug they have never been to a game before and loved it


Doug and Gavin on the sidelines
Gavin's favorite part the inflatable helmet to welcome the team

Our cool shots from the sidelines
Gavin and Cort got their picture with Ian Johnson

My big boy turned 3! I can't believe he is so big I feel like I just got married.

Gavin had fun celebrating his birthday with friends and family
These are the three birthday boys

Noah is enjoying his 3rd sucker

Birthday Boy!

Waiting for the b-day cake! Looks Good!!!



After almost five years we finally decided to cut our wedding cake. I thought

we should chuck it. Cort and Gavin enjoyed a piece. It really was still moist I was suprised

Gavin was so excited to get this from his grandma at easter. He sits and shaves with Cort all the time.