Monday, June 29, 2009

Safta Visits!

A few weeks ago we were lucky to have Kris's Mom visit with us for 2 weeks!  She lives in Jerusalem and since we don't get to see her too often, we were all in heaven having her here.  The boys call her Safta, which means Grandmother in Hebrew. 
I think we wore her out... we started with Disneyland!


We all enjoyed riding on the big pirate ship!


We also went to the Legoland Aquarium
Collin and Gavin love their Safta!



We took her back up to the valley to spend the weekend and observe her sabbath.  During that time Jaime was in town and brought her cute kids over to visit!  It was so great to see her and catch up!
My boys had fun playing with Joey
Hendrix and Brooklyn

On the way back up to the valley to pick up Kris's mom, we stopped off at Kris's Grandparents home for a quick Birthday Celebration for Hendrix!  They had this adorable cake for him with ice cream. 


Collin and Grandpa Brink!
Hendrix checking out Grandmas neclace

Yay!  Now Saftas back with us! 
We hit some traffic on the way home and just when the kids started to melt down, she saved the day with yummy cookies and baked goods!


The next day we were off to Sea World! I forgot how much I love sea world.. we had a great time!  My boys are really in to sea life and sea animals so it was perfect for them.
Riding on the elmo ride by themselves!  I was so nervous Gavin on the end was going to go flying out... they landed safely though...thank goodness!
Gavin having tons of fun! Look Mom, No Hands! 
Ok, so this is a random picture...but, Hendrix was really fussy so I got him a churro.  He wouldnt eat it and was in this daze with pieces hanging out of his mouth and all over him and the stroller.  It was so funny that he sat this way for so long and didnt move.  I took him out and got him cleaned up and he fell asleep a few minutes later. Poor guy, he was just tired.  Such a doll!
As Safta says, This is like dressing an octopus!  He is so wiggly when getting dressed!  She gave him a bath and got him all jammied up!
We went down to the beach one evening which was beautiful and so warm.  They had a great time building sand castles and watching daddy surf!



Are you tired yet??? I am!! The next day it was off to Legoland!


We spent a few days shopping and at the pool and splash park!  The boys had fun swimming with her in the pool and I love that she loves Target as much as I do!!!    Just writing this I miss her so much and am so glad to have such a wonderful Mother -in-Law!  Love and Miss you !!! 

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Happy Fathers Day!

We couldn't ask for a better Daddy...We have the Best!  

Thank You for always being such a good example to our boys of what a Wonderful Husband and Father truly is.   
Happy Fathers Day!

I couldn't find any cute fathers day wrapping paper... so we made our own!
Gavin 
I was so glad to have Kris's mom there to help me! 
We just kept telling Hendy , "pat, pat, pat"  and he would pat his hands on the paper.
In the packages were new golf clubs for Kris and for Gavin and Collin.  For fear that the surprise would get out, I had Kris open his presents on Friday night.  I wanted him to be able to golf Saturday if he wanted.  
He took the boys out to lunch and to the driving range. 
Collin having fun!
Kris said they did really well and had they all 3 had a great time! 

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Hendrix's 1st Birthday Party!!

The Invite
The Favors

The Boys enjoying the bounce house before the guests arrive.
My Dad and Mom have a helium tank and were so kind to blow up all of the balloons for us!
We catered in Lunch from The Pacific Whey.  One of Kris's business partners owns this chain of yummy cafe's!
Yum! Sprinkles red velvet cupcakes for dessert. 

We can't believe it's been a year!

Hendrix  just started to point at things.  He was having a good time in his ball pit...before his brothers and friends dumped it out!

Hendrix loves Papa

My Mom and Dad, aka ~ Mimi and papa
He was not thrilled about having to wear his party hat. He will not wear a hat of any kind.  He even gets the ones off that I strap on him!

Gavin and Collin were so excited to watch him eat his cake!
And of course, Carson the sweet tooth was right in there, taking a sample.

Hendy and Mimi
Bryan handing out cupcakes...Thanks B!
I love my cousin Katie Jeanne!  I am in her ward now and she lives around the corner... it is so fun to be close to her and her family!
Mom, Summer, Hendrix & I  and Aunt Ashley~
Grams and Gramps watching the present opening. 
Collin loves to Carry his brother!
Standing... and not too sure about it!
Our dearest friends 
Amy Caveney and Logan ~ he is 6 weeks apart from Hendrix... They are buddies!

Cousin Reese loved the slide...
Carson loved the slide...
and, even Bryan loved the slide!
Birthday Boy!
Haven and Berkley with their favor's. 
Carson didn't waste any time opening his!
Collin letting go of some of the balloons.