More Birthdays

This year we spent Mother's Day weekend in Colorado again. We met my sister and her family and my brother and his family to celebrate my Dad's 50th birthday. My mom planned a surprise party for my Dad with all of his friends and family from Utah and Colorado. I think he was shocked to see everyone that showed up. Even my Dad's friend Bob of 33 years showed up all the way from Oregon. The surprise was arranged to all be at a restaurant that has two levels. So the party was downstairs and my family, my sister's family and my parents walked in just like we were going to dinner upstairs. We all sat down at the table and was looking over the menu, when my Dad's friend Bob (They haven't seen each other for 8 years) came up to him and said hi. My Dad didn't know what to think and asked Bob what he was doing there? Bob responded with... "I heard there was a party going on and couldn't miss it!" After the initial shock we all walked downstairs to the real party of about 50 guests saying "Surprise" and singing Happy Birthday. After dinner and conversations, we did the cake. Look at all the heat coming off of that cake!

My Dad's birthday wasn't the only birthday we celebrated while in Colorado. My sister and Dad's birthdays are 1 day apart so we were glad she was around to celebrate hers as well. Sorry no surprise party Lynne! Her birthday also landed on Mother's Day so she got double party that day. Here is her cute cake that Grandma Kay and Katelyn made and decorated together. Not quite as much heat, but you are getting up there sister!


Happy Birthday you two! It was a fun celebrating all weekend as a family!

Andersen {6 months}

Now that Andersen is over 7 months, here is a recap from his 6 months. The biggest thing he has learned in the first 6 months is finally sitting up. That is such an accomplishment in my mind because with him being 20lbs and not in car seat carrier, it helps me out tremendously at the grocery store and everywhere else I need him to sit up in a cart. Plus it helps that he thinks he is the coolest one at the store so he is a champ while I am getting errands done.

Another thing Andersen has learned about is his feet! He LOVES these 10 digit wiggly things and they are always in his mouth or has soaked socks

This is what I look at now as we are driving in the car.
Or this is where I can find his socks if they aren't on his feet.
The other two pictures are just a couple pictures that I think are cute. Nothing is sweeter than a sleeping baby and Andersen didn't do much of this while he was 6 months old. He has learned to love his side and is always on his left side when we go check on him.
This is a little glimpse of what Jackson does to Andersen while they are playing. Cutest goggles I have ever seen! Love you Babes! Even though you haven't slept for weeks we still love you like crazy and can't believe you are such a content baby. Glad you are all ours!

Brothers

I always worried while I was pregnant with Andersen how Jackson would handle a brother around the house. Now 7 months later, I know I don't have to worry at all. Jackson, for the most part, is really sweet to Andersen and Andersen absolutely LOVES Jackson and watches his every move. Jackson is always trying to get into the crib so one day after Andersen's nap I finally let him climb in. I don't know who is more excited... Andersen or Jackson?

SO CUTE!!

Look at the them holding hands and the looks on their faces. Doesn't that look like... "Mom, just leave us alone and put the camera away"

Jackson and I drove past one of these tonight and he asked....
"Mom, is that where Kung Fu Panda lives?"

Jackson's latest

I feel like its been awhile since I have written about Jackson, and just Jackson. For those that talk to me often hear what a stinker and how many cold showers this kids gets, but under all those moments this is the sweetest, most polite, most caring, funny kid I have met! He has the best personality and makes Nate and I laugh all the time. He is so creative and definitely loves to pretend he is playing sports or is at one of his games. These sleeping pictures are very misleading, because he is just like Nate and doesn't need much sleep. I have always loved taking a look at him while he is napping because he either is in the weirdest position or is cuddling one of his toys, usually its something to do with sports... ball, bat, mitt, club,!
Jackson's biggest thing right now is getting himself dressed, not only for the day, but he pretends he is getting all dressed for his {insert whatever sport you could think of} game. This is just one of the many creative outfits he comes up with. The common mixture though is his hat, his "basketball shoes" and usually a pair of shorts. The 80's style socks are an added bonus to this picture.
Another favorite thing of Jackson's is anything outside, that is if we could get some consistent warm weather. He loves his bike and now he can finally ride it, loves playing with his baseball stuff, and loves the tramp again this year. I almost let him put on his snow clothes and snow boots and go jump on the tramp along with the 4" of snow that came the other day. Age 3 definitely comes with its challenges and power struggles, but the laughter and humor Jackson brings to our family makes me wish he would stop growing up and freeze time just so we can continue to hear his hilarious things he comes up with.

New car seats for the boys

I have been putting this day off for quite awhile now just because it's a bitter sweet day switching car seats. Jackson has needed a new booster seat for months now. Andersen started needing a new one about a month ago because his little legs were hanging out of the carrier and carrying 20lbs in that carrier was too much for me. So I finally gave in and bought Jackson his new booster seats which means Andersen got Jackson's old one. Can you tell Andersen is a little excited about it? I think the new car seat brought him a little confidence and he thinks he is such a big boy all the sudden.
Now Jackson on the other hand was more excited than Andersen you just can't tell from this picture. He even went to the store with me to buy them and he couldn't wait to give his brother his old chair, which is now called the "the baby chair". He looks too big for his seat already, but a 50lb 3 year still needs a booster some how, right?
My favorite part is being able to look back and see both of my smiling boys looking back at me while we are driving!
Love you boys!!