"I'm a WHOLE HAND mom"

Oh the sweet sorrow and joy of my little boy getting a year older. Makes me sad to see him grow so fast yet so proud to be the mother of such an incredible boy.
He was very insistent on having an Indiana Jones swimming party. Of course what mother can tell her sweet child no. He was so ecstatic about the Indiana Jones cake. "Mom, its Iniana Jones" It's so cute how he says things and the joy little things bring to him.

Of course, what would a swimming party be without a flying Superman. Brody loves to be thrown, he would have us tossing him all day if we let him. So fearless, and he is so proud of himself that he can almost swim on his own, no floaties.

I'm not posting all the present pictures since it would take me forever and they all would be of random Indiana Jones paraphenilia. He did get the hat, whip, lego set, lots of Adventure Hero guys, and the new movie. Spoiled, you ask? My kids? NEVER!!! We have been promising the kids a playroom campout and have been looking for a little tent to set up in the basement for some winter fun. Without any hints Grandpa Ed picked the perfect gift, Transformer tent with a sleeping bad and flashlight. He was so excited that we finally get to "camp in". Thanks Grandpa, this little boys day was definetely made great by your thoughtfulness.

What would a birthday be without best friends. Brody loves Payton and tells everyone she is his best friend. Well, this summer he found another best friend in Mason, whom he tells everyone is his brother. They are practically inseperable. Brody is such a loving boy, I am so glad is easily accepts people into our family and loves them so much.

Every party needs to go out with a bang. Since fireworks were not allowed in the pool area Curtis decided to create a finale of his own. Kiddie slide+ Adult goofball= Great kid memories and lots of laughs.

Happy 5th Brody!

"FALL- ING"

So, every morning the kids come and crawl into bed with me and usually go back to sleep. I LOVE it, it gives me some extra zzz's and I get to cuddle with my little bugs. Brody had crawled into bed with me around 4am and when Payton woke up she crawled into my bed but instead of cuddling with me, she snuggled up to her brother. It melts my heart seeing how caring and loving they are with each other and I just couldn't pass up capturing this adorable moment. They truly adore each other and get mad at anyone who hurts their brothers/sisters feelings. I hope this bond will stay this strong as they grow.

As tradition has it, we rake all the leaves in our front yard to surround the Walnut tree. Once all the leaves are piled, the kids get to jump out of the tree and disappear in the leaves. Payton was a little hesitant at first, so she wanted mom and dad to throw her in the pile. I love this picture, too bad you can't see the huge grin on her face or hear the little girl squeal. After this there was no holding her back. We propped a ladder on the back side of the tree so they could get up all by themselves.

Here is a short clip of the kids jumping out. Listen to little miss attitude as she tells her brother off. Oh boy are we in trouble with that one.

Happy Haunting

So, I couldn't talk the kids into matching costumes this year, grrr, I really wanted to be pirates. Brody of course was none other than The Incredible Hulk. Painted nails, painted toe nails, green hair and a loud growl. He loved it and was so happy that he could be mean all night and not get into trouble.Payton wanted to be a Fairy, although she wanted to wrestle with her brother all night. The idea of dressing up seemed to be a lot cooler than the actual dressing up and walking in heels. Guess she is a lot like her mom, dresses are pretty but suck to wear.I was able to talk Curtis into wearing matching costumes. If you can't tell, I am a Black Widow and Curtis is the Fly that I am going to devour. We had a lot of fun making our costumes. I am so glad I have a husband that is willing to appease my crazy notions. Happy Haunting.