December 2012/ January 2013

In December we went to see my sister Valayne, her husband Pierce and baby Gema. They watched the boys for us while we went to a Christmas concert. After the show we went back to their house and stayed up all night talking. It was so fun to stay the night and catch up. We only live two hours away from each other but don't get together that often.

Jon's birthday was in December. My friend Cathy and her kids came up to help  us celebrate. Here Jon is cutting his cake. 

After cake we headed outside for sparklers. Good thing it wasn't too cold, they kids really enjoyed running with their sparklers.

Cathy stayed the weekend so for new year's day we went to play in the snow. We couldn't find a good spot at first , so after driving and driving we finally just pulled over and let them play on the side of the road. Best idea ever. They played and played for hours. 

Coy, Logan, and Austin

Coy just before he jump on his shed.

Austin's 8th birthday was in January. I always make them the dinner of their choice. Austin picked, pancakes, bacon, orange juice and wanted Jon to make the cake. He is so easy to make happy. When he talked to my mom he told her it was the best birthday ever.

Austin's only birthday present. he was so surprised.

Austin taking Jon for a ride.

Instead of a birthday party, we take the boys any where they want to go to spent their special day. Austin wanted Jon's sister Kari to join us at the Grand Canyon.

It was windy and a little cold that day but we had a great time. Every time we stopped there was something new to look at. The boys had a map with different animals on it that live at the Grand Canyon. All they saw where birds but they had fun looking.

We had a picnic for lunch then after a long day of walking and looking around we headed home. I love the adventures we have on their birthdays and happy Kari can join us almost every time.