Friday, December 3, 2010

Starting School

Jackson started Kindergarten this year and he is absolutely loving it! He goes to a brand new school in Smithfield, Birch Creek. His teacher is Mrs. Hamp and she has been great! He goes from 9:00-12:00 and gets home just in time for lunch.

First day of school

I took him the first day, but the bus was the way to go the second day and every day since. (Except that one morning he missed it, oops.)
My parents house sits off the highway and the bus picks him up right at the top of the lane. He has his own personal bustop.
Walking up the lane.
Waiting at the top. He was so excited but a little nervous. I was having the normal mommy worries that he wouldn't get off the bus after school and would be driving around on some random bus far from home.
But, no worries, he made it! This little dude walked up with me to meet him getting off,
And here he comes! All smiles! He had a great time and one of his favorite things about school is riding the bus.
I can't believe our Jack is old enough for Kindergarten. He is learning and growing so quickly it's hard for me to keep up!

Friday, November 12, 2010

Summer Recap

I posted about updating and then of course my laptop went wonky on me and wouldn't let me use my keyboard. I wanted to get things caught up before Kenny and I went on our cruise last week, but of course that wasn't possible, luckily my lovely hubby is a computer geek and got me up and running again! Summer was packed with stuff and I wish I could share all the pictures, but let's be serious I'm trying to get caught up so this will be quick! Here's a few highlights.

Rodeo's with Grandma and Grandpa


Lots of four-wheeling

Getting together with old friends and their cute kiddos.

"Free" Lemonade stands (Jackson insisted it be free)
Our first visit from the tooth fairy! He has since lost the other bottom one and the top two are loose!
Swimming and braving the diving board.
Camping, including a trip to Island Park and West Yellowstone, Thanks Keri and Travis for letting us stay in your cabin!




Don't forget the s'mores!




Lagoon
I love Bryson's face in this, He was loving being able to drive his own car.


At the end of August we made the decision to pack some of our stuff up and move in with my parents before Jack started Kindergarten. We left our house vacant and on the market, a very slow market. =( We are very grateful for them letting us invade their house! The boys have had so much fun, and I am sure this will be a time they will always remember! And we are hopefully getting a little closer to having a place of our own again, so cross your fingers for us!

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Updates Coming...

I've been kind of on a blogging break. No specific reason, just haven't been able to keep up and then I feel too overwhelmed, but summer and fall updates our coming. A lot has been going on, a lot has changed. The number one change is that we have baby number 4 on the way! She is set to arrive in March, yep that's right, she...it's a GIRL! It is still sinking in that our family is going to have a sweet baby girl to cuddle and enjoy. The boys are really excited, and we already love her!

Thursday, August 12, 2010

The Farm Life

Back in June, my mom wanted to do something fun for my dad for Father's Day, so we grabbed all the grandkids and took some pictures on the farm. After a few grumpy faces, a few meltdowns, lots of crazy dances by grandma, and plenty of bribery here's the end result.

This is my boys all time favorite! Going to help grandpa on the farm. From feeding baby calves, riding tractors and fourwheelers, or just gettin' dirty! Hence the reason for the oh so cool overalls and handy dandy gloves, which they put hanging out of there back pocket just like grandpa.




Buddies forever!
The two little ones don't make it down to help much (maybe next year) but aren't they so stinkin' cute!

I am so greatfull for a wonderful father who adores his grandkids! Thanks dad for giving my boys the opportunity of working, experiencing, and loving the farm!

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Iron Man is TWO!!

Bryson started out his birthday with his birthday muffin (pics posted previously) and it was a non stop party for the next couple days! He got a birthday package in the mail on his birthday from Grandma and Grandpa Stark and Aunt Keri, Uncle Travis and boys. He had some help opening it.
And he loved the contents! Thanks everybody

He is just growing up way too fast. I don't remember feeling like that with Landon, Jackson I did but I think that is because he was my first. He loves, loves, loves anything superhero! And he's two! Aren't two year olds supposed to like Elmo, Wiggles, Backyardigans, etc? He still likes that stuff, but man he loves to be batman, superman, and his favorite Iron Man. Hence the Iron man birthday party. I tried to mention other things to him but no, he was set on a Ironman cake! He also really like balls right now, and knows the difference between all the different balls. Soccer Ball, basketball, baseball, football, and bouncy ball.
We asked him what he wanted for this birthday dinner and he said "Pizza!" So we went to Pizza Factory. He was being a ham on the way to get in the car so I snapped some pictures. He loves his sunglasses and wants to wear them whenever we go anywhere.
What a stud!
We were lucky when Grandma and Grandpa Hansen decided to meet us for dinner! And they brought, Aunt Kristina, and cousins, Austin and Savanna! He got a new "bayseball gove" which he loves. We let the kids play around at Fat Cats arcade after and it was so fun!

And cutie Savanna wanted to pose for some pictures too!
Sunday was his birthday bash. It was pretty low key. So low key that these invites didn't even get done until Thursday, and then they were emailed to family. They knew about it, but I was just not in the mood for party planning, if you can believe it, so I wasn't even going to do invites. Gasp! But the fun Ironman suit that Grandma and Grandpa Stark sent convinced me. We missed you guys!

He loved his presents.
Grandpa H. playing with the new "Ion Man Piwoe"

And I found these stinkin' cute alligator converse that are so him. Savanna thought they were pretty fun too, and wore them the whole time. On the wrong feet.

The funny thing is that at Savanna's birthday party a few weeks before, she got some princess shoes for dress up, and Bryson was quite interested! He walked around in these forever and even ran down the hall in them! Although he had to have a gun in his hand as well, "I shoot Princess"
I stole this from Kristina's blog. It was pretty cute!
The Cake. I really wasn't looking forward to doing an Ironman cake since there really isn't a lot of options, but I guess it turned out pretty cute, and the boys thought the buildings were "awesome!" A few of you have asked if I took a cake class. No, I pretty much just taught myself, trial and error. And I am far from the perfect cake maker, but I love to do it!





Bryson is such a sweetheart and really keeps us going.
Happy Birthday to you Bubba! We love you so very much!