How To: camp with a toddler

Make sure there are plenty of chairs for everyone.

Pack water shoes.

Bring a boat.

Slather on the sunscreen.

Take lots of hikes.

Climb.

Catch fish.

Smile. Relax. Get dirty.

Enjoy the company.

A Day in the Life: 30

Since Mason gets his "A Day in the Life" posts, I figured I could do one of my own. Heck, it's only once a year. Too bad every day isn't as exciting as this one... :)

Such a perfect way to usher in my 30's.

Thank you so much to my wonderful friends and family.

I am SO incredibly blessed!

Weekend in Pictures

Saturday we had a birthday dinner for a friend...

Which makes for a fun play date for Mase...

Meet Moby! Our newest addition.

He is a 4 year old lab mix from the animal shelter. He loves racing cars...

Playing with Dad...

And naps...

We love him. :)

And now, for your viewing pleasure, a duet by the V&M Band...

Weekend in Pictures

(Alternate post title: Easter picture overload)

Saturday night we celebrated Matt's birthday early, along with his brother-in-law's birthday, at John's Incredible Pizza (it's pretty much an enormous Chuck-E-Cheese).

 The kids (big and little) had fun with the games...

 Easter Sunday started with church, and then Bloody Mary's...

Quiche, fresh fruit, green salad

Assorted muffins and cupcakes



Dad, Deanna and Aunt Stacey

Ila, Mary, Katie and Katie

Bubbles!

Hiding eggs

The kids waiting patiently while the eggs are hidden

Found one!

 They found all 50 eggs in about 2 minutes

Mom, Justin and Uncle Clay

Vanilla Meringue party favors

(Courtesy of Trader Joe's and THIS adorable Martha Stewart downloadable grass graphic)



And a happy host and hostess. :)

We hope you had a wonderful Easter with your families.

We are so, so blessed and eternally grateful for the incredible sacrifice Christ made for us.

He is risen indeed!

Spring Training 2011

Thursday

7:30PM: Heading out!

Friday

3PM: Enjoying the 80 degree weather

3:05PM: Enjoying this little girl we don't get to see nearly enough

6:30PM: Babies in the bath

(Can you believe how much they've grown since last year???)

Saturday

7:45AM: Breakfast

1PM: Go Diamondbacks!

2PM: Zzz...

4PM: The family

5PM: Family dinner

Sunday

8AM: Good morning!

10AM: Soaking up as much sun as possible

2:30PM: Time to head home

We miss Josh, Kim and Ella already. Thank you SO much for such a great weekend. It was worth every hour of driving. We love you guys and can't wait until next year.