Colin's birthday.... one month went by so fast

Since my last post, Colin has celebrated a birthday. It was a wonderful time with family. They boys got to play with their cousins and we ate a ton of tacos.

Colin Blowing out his candles!!!!

Jason and Jake with their cousins Lane and Chance.

The weather has really improved and we have been enjoying every second of it. In fact we pulled out the camp chairs and play musical chairs in the back yard... our version includes racing.

We also made a trip to Cody to celebrate Colin's brother Aaron's big 3-0. It was a great time with family and we can't wait to get together again.

Colin's family!!!

Jason and Jake with their cousins Leah and Johnathan.

It is just difficult to take the time to post when the sun is shining. I love this time of year. The kids love it too. There is nothing better than spending time outside playing with the fam. It is soooo much fun!!! I hope all of you are doing well too. Take care and I will start taking more pictures of our fun.

Petting Zoo

Today was very special for the boys... It was PETTING ZOO DAY!!!!! The boys were so excited. Jason went with his preschool and Jake and I met him there. It was the perfect picture opportunity. Jake was nervous at first but really got into it by the time we left. Jason loved every second of it. He is fearless and would have sat on the donkey all day. Jake was our little ham. Newspaper photogs took pics of him like crazy. What cute little wild men. It was a blast....

Jason with some of his friends checking out the chickens.

Jason with his class looking at Joe, the horse.

Jake was a little freaked by the donkey.

Jake didn't like the goat at first, but once it gave him a kiss they were friends.

Jason on the donkey!!!

Now we get to enjoy prepping for Colin's birthday. He turns 29 Saturday. We are going to have a special dinner with the fam. The menu includes tacos and cheesecake... his favorites. I can't wait. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Colin!!!!! We love you!!!!

20's Murder Mystery Party

Me and Colin ready for the big night.

It isn't every day that we get to enjoy a party where we act, laugh, and try to use our wits to solve a pretend murder. We did just that last weekend. The fitness center here in town had a party and I took on the persona of Donna Wannabe and Colin was Sly Sleaze. We got character profiles, studied them and got dressed for the evening.

Women of the 20's dressed to kill

The corrupt men.

When we showed up we ate dinner and got more instructions on what we needed to accomplish during the evening. Laughter and what I would consider excellent acting filled the room all night. We had to visit and try to figure out who dun it!! People were using bribes and threats to solve the mystery.

Richard Simmons!!! AKA Ryan.

Richard Simmons travelled through time and put on a short show.... Talk about funny!!!!

It was a wonderful evening of fun and mystery. Definitely an experience we will never forget. I can't wait to see what they come up with next.

I hope all of you are doing well. Take care!!!

Fam Time

This is a picture we took one evening when we were playing in Jason's room.

Jake being his wild self while Jason was at school.

Jason got this Darth Vader mask at his friend's birthday party and wanted to even sleep in it.

Hanging out with my men.

Our boys are just like Colin.... I love this pic.

Jason is quite the little helper and rocks when it comes to loading the dishwasher.

Jake thinks that Eskimo kisses involve biting my nose.

After traveling it was so exciting to get home and just spend time together. January came so fast.

Colin found a new passion.... duck hunting. He really does enjoy getting out on those crisp days.

As for me and the boys, we have been getting back into the swing of things. Jason was thrilled to get back to school and his friends. Jake and I have been utilizing those days Jason is gone to really bond. When Jason was a baby we had so much time to play and get to know each other. I am very thankful that I get the same time with Jake. My boys are amazing and make me laugh so hard.

Nothing too exciting has happend in this last month, but I sure do wish I could

slow down time.... Hope all of you are having a wonderful January as we are. Enjoy!!!

End of Dec and New Years

Jason prefered to shovel the yard, not the walks.

Jake helping shovel the walks.

The birthday celebration.

Jason wished for a Hulk toy when he blew out his candles. When I told him that the top of the cake was a toy.... his eyes lit up.... Amazing.

spending some time with the fam.

After Christmas we always prepare for a week of wild. This year we continued the tradition and celebrated. Our vacation was delayed one day by a huge storm, but we did eventually get to SD for our week long vaca. We met the fam and had a wonderful time.

Our first full day there we celebrated Grandpas birthday. It was so much fun and wonderful to see Grandpa and Grandma. On the 28th Colin and I celebrated 7 years of marriage. That night we hit Deadwood with Jen and Dave. It was a great time. Only two days later the celebration continued with our little Jason turning 4. It is so difficult to believe that he is getting so old. We welcomed the new year with open arms. Colin and I weren't able to stay up to the 12 mark, but we still had a wonderful time.

I can feel that great things will come this year. Each and every day is full of excitement and you never know what is next. Happy New Years to all of you!!!! I hope to visit more friends this year and spend more time with family. Now to get back into our routine. Enjoy everyone!!!!