Family trampoline fun

It was such a beautiful day that we spent the majority of it outside playing on the trampoline.

The kids think it’s so fun when the adults get on to jump with them. The adults think it’s fun to see how high we bounce the kids. It’s a win win for everyone! 

Here Hope is confused between running and jumping but either way she is having fun.

I wish I would’ve thought to get the camera out sooner. Kelly and I were having a contest to see who could get the highest and who could touch their toes so I had to get the camera out to capture it all. Here are the results.


I think Kelly was the clear winner on this one. 
Here are some quick video’s of the kids doing their “tricks”. I’m really glad that Kelly and I didn’t have the bright idea of videoing us doing ours!!! 

I think Santa did pretty good this year with his gifts. There has been a lot of quality family time spent on it in just a couple of months. 

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Happy 9th Birthday Thomas!!

I can't believe that Thomas is turning 9! 

Seriously where has the time gone. He is growing up so fast. In just a few short years I'm pretty sure he will be taller than me.  This picture was taken a year ago and at that time he was only like a head shorter than I me. It's going to be a sad day when it finally happens.

Here are my NINE favorite things about Thomas:

1. He LOVES his Auntie. Without fail no matter where he is or what he is doing he will stop and come, greet me and ALWAYS gives me a hug. When he leaves or I leave he ALWAYS says "Bye Auntie I love you so much". 

2. He is such a great reader and he takes after Kelly for his love of reading. Coming from someone who doesn't enjoy reading and wishes that she does, I'm grateful that he does.

3. He is a GREAT big brother. Not only is he surrounded by sisters at Kelly's house but he is also surrounded by sisters at Ryan's house. He is going to make a great boyfriend/husband.

4. He has a great desire to learn. He loves school and does well when he's there.

5. He adjusts well to change. Another thing I wish I did as well as he does.

6. His sensitivity. There are very few movies that he can get through without a tear. If he hears of someone being sick he needs to know what is happening and when they will be better. Kelly has learned not to share her work stories around him. 

7. HIS CONTAGIOUS SMILE. LOVE. IT.

8. His love of electronics. He is going to take after his Auntie. 

9. His desire to do good and to help those that are in need.  

I love this kid so much!! I don't know what life would be like without him in it. I can't wait to see what this year brings for him. 

Here are a few of his birthday pictures. 

 

 

 

Monster Truck Mania

The Monster Trucks are always in town in January. Just in time for Thomas' birthday. I had taken him to Sacramento to see them for his fourth birthday. When I was getting ready to write this post I thought I'd go back and look at the pictures from that day. A flood of memories came back. Sometimes I wish these kids would stay little forever. Thomas and I had such a fun day. He still to this day talks about when we went to see the Monster Trucks. It's amazing the memory this kid has.  So, Thomas is getting ready to celebrate his ninth birthday in a couple of weeks. Kelly thought it would be fun to surprise him with a trip to see the Monster Trucks again with his friend Tyler. 

We had pit passes so the boys had the opportunity to go and meet the drivers and the trucks before the show.




 
It was an eventful night at the show. One of the trucks lost it’s transmission. 

Then this guy fell off his quad and then got ran over by it. He was trooper though and got right back up and finished.

The boys had a great night. I’m sure it’s another birthday that Thomas won’t forget. I'm so glad to be able to share these times with him. 

Happy Birthday BUG!!

Trampoline time

Back in October Kelly and I took the kids to Idaho to visit Christina and her family. The kids really enjoyed the visit especially the trampoline. Kelly had wanted to get the kids a trampoline for a long time but hadn’t been able to convince Dave until a couple of weeks ago. So, the kids big special Christmas gift this year was a trampoline.
Uncle Troy just happened to be here for a visit so he, Dave, Kelly and Grandpa put it together on Thursday. It was quite a project.

It took a little longer than they expected but I think they enjoyed the time and the laughs. Between all the kids I think they asked at least 50 times how much longer it was going to take.
Then once it was done… Uncle Troy tried it out.

They finished just in time because we had 35 minutes to get 4 kids and 5 adults ready to go sledding/tubing.  Friday morning we took all six kids to get their pictures taken and to lunch. When we got home Thomas, Noelle and Tyler spent almost 3 hours on the trampoline. I have no idea how they had that kind of energy but they did. Uncle Troy spent some time on it also…..

Christmas Day

There’s not much to say other than we had a great day.

The kids got up early so they had to wait about 30 minutes before all the adults were ready for them to start opening their gifts. While they waited Kelly made snowmen out of donuts for a quick pre breakfast snack.

 

As you can see they were a hit with Hope.

I just loved this picture of Karly.

 

Hope made her way into a box and decided that would be more fun than playing with the toys she got.

 

I had a special delivery on my car which turned out to be a huge tent. I can’t wait to go camping this summer. It’s going to be fantastic. 

After putting up the tent. Karly decided to bring her microphone in and have a concert. I have a video that I may add later, blogger is having issues and wont upload it now.

 

After our concert by Karly, everyone went upstairs to relax. It was nice. We had about a three hour nap/rest time in the middle of the day.

Kelly and I then got started on a quick dinner since she and Dave had to leave for work. We made enchilada's, rice, salad and cider. FABULOUS!! 

 

Once again our mischievous, Hope , found her way to onto the table.

 

It was a fabulous, relaxing day spent with family. What more could you ask for. I’m so so grateful for the Holiday season and all it stands for. I’m grateful to be able to spend the holidays with the kids and helping to form memories that will last a lifetime.