Don't you just love pictures like this!

Valentine's Day

Brogan had a Valentine's Party at preschool!
He had fun decorating his Valentine bag.

Mommy helped him make his Valentine's for his
friends. This year we made Valentine butterflies
with and Airhead treat inside.

Gavin was invited to join the Valentine preschool
party! He was very excited.

Mommy helped Gavin make his Valentine's too!
We made Valentine caterpillar's attached to
Airhead treats.

They had a lot of fun at the party! They made
a Valentine craft, played a game, passed out
Valentine's, and had a treat!
Gramsie came the weekend of Valenetine's to
visit and get her hair done. It was fun to have
her here. She offered to watch all the grandkids,
who live here, while their parents went out. We
had already planned to have a family Valentine's
dinner. So we invited her to join us. I had fun
decorating the table with heart shaped plates,
napkins and candies! I made a special dinner of
pasta, salad, heart shaped bread sticks, chocolate
covered strawberries, and punch. It was so nice
and fun and I don't even have proof. I completely
forgot to take pictures. Dang it! After dinner, we
took Gramsie up on her offer to watch the kids,
and Seth and I went to the movies!

Well it seems like I'm always
playing catch up. Oh well, that
is how life goes!
A couple of weekends ago, my
boys had a sleepover. We invited
their cousin, Alex, to spend the
night. They seemed to really
enjoy themselves. I took the
boys to McDonalds for dinner
and to play and get some energy
out. Then we rented a few
movies. Here they all are,
crowded in the top bunk, ready
to watch "Horton Hears a Who"!
Which they really didn't get into
too much, so they decided to....

have a pillow fight! They sure
had fun! I'm glad they play together
so well!

Bedtime.....hmmm, well that's not exactly what happens
at night when we kiss our kids goodnight and turn out the
lights. This is a time when we hear our boys become the
best of friends. It turns into a slumber party. Even
though we expect them to close their eyes and go to sleep,
we sure enjoy hearing them laugh up a storm as they talk
and play together before they get tired enough to fall asleep.
Lately, they have been into knock knock jokes. It's hilarious!
Brogan's favorite--Brogan: "Knock Knock"Gavin:"Who's there?"
Brogan:"Pizza" Gavin:"Pizza Who?" Brogan:"Pizza Banana Split"
Then they bust up laughing. Don't you just love" little kid jokes"!
Anyway, once things have quieted down, we go in to check on
them. We have found Gavin asleep under the car rug, under the
bed, curled up next to the door, and this time curled up next to
his big brother in the top bunk. We decided to take a picture. It
was too cute to pass up!

Today my boys decided they wanted to make
robots. Brogan had grand ideas of making one
that would really walk and talk and do really
cool stuff, but his mommy just isn't that good.
So we just decorated some shoe boxes to
look like awesome robots!

Meet Brogan's robot, Roboti. He sure had fun
deciding exactly what he wanted on his robot.

Brogan and Roboti

Meet Gavin's robot, Cassie. Ever since Gavin
met his cousin's puppy, Cassie, everything he
get's to name is "Cassie". He must like that
name.

Gavin and Cassie. I love Gavin's big cheeser!

So, I never thought I would say this,
let alone be excited to say it, but ...I
am now the proud owner of a.....
MINIVAN! Yay, Go Me, Woo Hoo,
Uh Huh! Whoa get a grip girl! Yeah,
I know, I'm a nerd! Anyway, I love
my new ride, my boys love it, even
Seth loves it ( that's the real shocker!)
It is a fully loaded 2005 Chrysler
Town and Country, with great low
miles!Yay!

Still playing catch up from Christmas!
During Christmas break we were able
to visit some family. First we stopped
off for a visit with Seth's dad, Steve, and
grandma Catie. We had fun visiting
with them and going to lunch with
Steve. As always, they spoil us for
Christmas. Thanks, Steve and Catie!

Then we were off to my sister's
house in Rexberg. My kids, nieces
and nephews helped me make
some yummy candy. They crushed
the candy canes and helped stir
them in the chocolate.

My kids had fun playing with their
cousins. Michelene came over too.

Seth and I had fun trying out
the Wii. I really had fun.

Next we were off to my brother-in-
law, Jared's, house. We spent a few
days with them, including New Year's
Eve. Gavin and his cousin, Parker, had
tons of fun together. They played so
well together. It was fun to watch
them. Of course my son was always
the instigator of all the naughty stuff
they did!

Last stop before we headed home
was my mother-in-law, Jan's, house.
We had a nice visit and nice dinner.
Gramsie really outdid herself this
year and crocheted evryone a pair
of slippers. Very Cute! We love them!
Thanks Gramsie!Then we finally went
home. We love to visit family, but after
being away from home for about a
week, I am definately ready to be home.