Feeding our feathered friends...

We headed out last Friday to find some ducks or geese to feed...we had 5 bags of leftover buns from the 4th BBQ. We hit a local park where they have fests and art shows. It was a really nice walk on a beautiful evening.
Did I mention the art?

Jax getting into throwing the bread... and Mommy getting freaked out by how close to the water he was. :D
You feed them and they will come. You'd be surprised just how fast they cam leave when a 17 month old screams at them :)
Hey he's not a duck but turtles are hungry too :)
You should of heard Jax, "tickle tickle tickle" It was just too cute!
Hayden getting a hand.... LOL

Taking a moment with the baby
My boys. I would of gotten more pictures but the camera battery died after this last picture. Oh well at least I got this one.

Swimming

Now we don't have a great big pool in the back yard and we destroy blow-up pools in a few uses... so this $5 jobbie works just fine for us....that was until we broke it a few days ago. Doh!!
here's Jax cooling off.
Hayden being stupid.... you can guess where he was pouring the water... BOYS!
Did we tell you Jax was in that movie "Parenthood"?? He's the kid with the bucket on his head :D

Trying to get a nice photo of my little man.... darn camera shake!

Vegas Baby!

For those of you who don't know by now, Tim and I went to Vegas for our 10th anniversary. I know a bit early but we didn't want to go during the school year. We went back to the scene of the crime 12 years later.
This is us in 1997...before we were even engaged for my 21st birthday.2 kids, gray hair, and a few pounds later :) 2009 in almost the same spot :)

While we were there we re-newed our vows under the "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign. Not very romantic but we were going for fun. I did surprise Tim with new wedding bands. Just simple gold bands but it will be something to remember the day by.
Man and wife, again :)
On top of the Stratosphere to catch some views of the strip and the mountains. Someone was nice enough to get a picture.
At dinner that night... best dinner ever!!!
At Madame Tussauds. . . marrying George Clooney. Hey I needed a back up :) :)
Tim giving some pointers to Tiger
Huh huh What's shakin baby :)
The famous Dale Chiluiy ceiling. It was beyond words.

My winnings that I won, of all games, WAR!!! I won us dinner that night ;)
On top the Effiel Tower... it was a wonderful night. Cool and the moon was out.
Tim trying his luck on Fremont Street, enjoying a 44oz beer!
Joining him in lush-dom.... man, that colada was GOOD!
Best picture!
This picture was taken at Minus 5°. The best bar ever!!! It's completely made of ice. The walls, chairs, tables, even the glasses you get your drinks in. It was amazing...since it was 20° in the bar and 103° outside. :D
It was an amazing trip and we really enjoyed being together. A feat after 10 years, I'd say. But we were both very excited to get back home to our boys... and I'm sure the grandparents were too.
Thanks again guys for watching them and giving us this moment :D

Another mess

This was one messy cookie...I'm not even sure how much he got in his mouth :)

Spring Soccer

Last 3 games of the season went off with only 1 rain delay. The kids really grew as a team and as players. I think it was 2 wins, 1 loss, and they really tried hard during that loss. Tim had a great team and a great season. So much so, he's decided to keep coaching next season in the older league.
Here's Hayden showing off that fancy footwork he learned.Kicking one in from the corner
Hayden, Cody and Noah. Now I know what your thinking... Hayden is a giant.... well these two just happen to be shorter than average. All 3 have known each other for a few years now.
Hayden and Coach Tim

Brookfield with friends

We hit Brookfield Zoo a few days after school let out with a bunch of the kids from Hayden's class and their families. It was a hot day but really fun.
Here are the boys planning our day around the map :)Jax not so sure about the giraffes.

Hayden and Cody getting a better look at the giraffes.
Jaxson's favorite of the day... he went nuts when he saw the elephant!!!
Hayden being Hayden :D

The leopard trying to take a nap in the shade
A group picture of the kids and they were all looking at the camera, success!!!
Hayden is THIS tall...

Our baby graduates. . .

Can you believe kindergarten year is over?? I know I can't. He's grown-up so much in 9 months... he's more independent and out going and opinionated. (That one we don't like so much) He's reading and doing math and colors a little better than last year. He's writing sentences, although not always 100% he's trying. Soon he will be 7 and in First grade, really???? :o
Here he is reading a poem about staying 6 years old with another girl from his class.Hayden getting his certificate from his teacher.
Hayden and his two good friends Cody and Noah, and Noah's little brother Isiah.
Hayden and his teacher Mrs. R. She turned out alright... after a very very rough start.
Nana and Hayden
Hayden with his good friend Kaylee (blue dress)
Grammy and Hayden
Tim, I, Hayden and Jax on graduation day.... one of a few to come :)

Music is in his blood

Jaxson rocking out on the keyboard one morning. Elmo was listening in picking up some pointers. What so funny is that he was so amazed when it made some sound :)

okay okay

I know it's been a month since the last post and the boys are bigger and doing so many new things... but when Mommy and Daddy take their first grown-up vacation on 9 years it involved a lot of planning, packing, and praying on my part :)

I PROMISE I will have some new pics and posts up soon. Just bear with me for a few more days... I'm not abandoning the blog at all just got busy with life :)