Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Storms

I thought these pictures were beautiful so I thought I would share. This is the Lindo Channel right by our house. The first pic is the kids playing air soft there Feb 8th and the other pics I took yesterday after some pretty good storms.



Monday, February 16, 2009

Our baby is 5 today!!

We can't believe we don't have a baby, infant or toddler anymore. Our baby is 5 years old today. Breandan is so excited for today, he has been talking about it since Jadon's birthday knowing his is next. Jay told him he had to stop growing because he is getting too big and too old. He told Jay that he couldn't because it was God who made him do it. Sooo cute!

He is definitely the baby of the family. His brothers help him a lot and give him "special rules" Like, he can shoot others but no one can shoot him when they play air soft. We told him though that that was going to change soon now that he is a big boy.

Breandan loves to be silly and copy everything his big bros do. He was so excited to go to preschool this year, because he got to go to school like his brothers. He is starting his first season of baseball soon, and he has played indoor soccer.

We love you Breandan you make our life so fun

Love you,

Dad, Mom, Valor, Ethan and Jadon


Just home from the hospital, yes he was a big baby!



4 months


6 months


1 year old!


Uncle Neil and Aunt Holly's wedding 15 months


20 months



2 years


2 1/2 years


3 years

4 years

4 1/2 years

10 days before turning 5

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Happy 9th Birthday Jadon!

Jadon is turning 9 today, February 7, 2009. Last year of single digits. Is it really 2009 already?Wow time goes fast.

Jadon is our adventurer and outdoors men. He loves to hike in the park and jump off cliffs into the creek. He loves to climb trees and make forts. He is very much in touch with the earth. Actually, the earth is very much in touch with him; he is always dirty. So pictures on here that I chose were rare moments. He loves to go off on his own and explore. There is always (and we mean always) a stick in his hand. Usually a very large one for hiking that will, from time to time, serve as some imaginary weapon. He also collects everything. Rocks are his favorite collection. Mom finds them in the wash all the time.

Jadon is our dare devil. The boy has no fear. He started riding a bike (training wheel free) at 3 yrs. Ever sense then, when he saw his older brothers do a trick or a jump off the bike ramp, he showed them how to do it faster, higher, father or cooler! He amazes us with his nature ability to do stunts with out getting hurt, usually. He has a ton of energy. Many teachers and parents encouraged us to get him into gymnastics. So we did. The instructors were surprised by his ability to do the events they were teaching him on the first day.

He is also starting to show a creative side. He has been taking our camera and taking some really great photos (he got a camera for his birthday).

Jadon, we love your sense of adventure and that you love to try new things. You make us proud in so many ways. Son, we love you and are so glad God gave you to us.

Ps 23: 15-16: "My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will rejoice! Everything in me will celebrate when you speak what is right."

Happy Birthday Jadon!

Love Dad,Mom, Valor,Ethan and Breandan




Feb 2000
6 Months old

1 years old

Jadon 2 years, Ethan 4 years & Valor 6 years


2 years, at Knotts Berry Farm

Jadon 3 years, Ethan 5, Valor 7

4th Birthday
5th Birthday

Uncle Neil and Aunt Holly's wedding 5 years old

6th Birthday

Uncle Royal and Aunt Denise's wedding 6 years old.


7th Birthday




Will and Annalisa's Wedding 7 years old

Dec 2008 almost 9 (self portrait)

Monday, February 2, 2009

Super Bowl Party

GGGOOOO STEELERS!!! We had a Super Bowl party at our house for the Jr. High and High school group from church. It was a lot of fun, we had about 25 people. Two of the youth leaders cheered for the Cardinals to make it a fun competition. We did a football pool with candy prizes, tons of food, ping pong, basketball, trampoline and of course the football game for those that wanted to watch LOL. Here are some pics.
Before the Game!

After the Game


Meghan, Melissa, Jacob and Ethan

Chloe and Caitlyn

Robert and Zach

Melissa, Joe, Ethan and Jacob

Breandan and Phoebe

Kelsy, Cassie, Angela, Nancy, Robert and Zach

Watching the 3D commerical

Johnny and Breandan

Front: Joe, Meghan, Melissa, Back: Andrea, Caitlyn, Jay

Jay, Jadon, Valor, Nancy