Day of Fun!

On Friday, Mimi and Papa invited Gavin, Carson and Collin over for a Day of fun and a sleep over. 

They each packed a backpack to take with them on their overnight adventure.  Later I found Carson had tossed out all of his clothes to make room for more toys.  

When the boys arrived at her house, she had 3 envelopes with a clue for each of them.  The first activity was to go to the MV lake and have a lunch picnic on a party (pontune) boat.  There were 3 more activities that followed and then they had a sleep over.  Kris and I enjoyed some quieter time together with just Hendrix.  We were able to get a lot done around the house and for Hendrix's party the following day.  

And they're off!

Excited and ready to have fun!

He LOVED his Cake!

Hendrix loved the cake that his brothers made for him!

He picked up the whole piece at one time!

Happy 1st Birthday Hendrix!!

Happy Birthday Hendy!! We love you!!

The birthday boy after his bath this morning!

While he was napping, the boys made a cake for him!

Mimi's Basket of Fun!

Since moving closer to my parents they give us one night a week for Kris and I to go on a date, and they watch the boys... so sweet huh?!  Mimi comes each time with the Basket of fun, a basket she brings with dinner, dessert and fun activities or toys in it!    

Collin was waiting on the driveway for her. When she got out of her car she said, "wait i can't see you".... she put on these glasses and said, "oh, now i can see you!!"  They loved it!

There were glasses for everyone in the basket!

Hendrix loves Mimi!  Often times, sadly for me, he chooses her over me and won't come back to me!  I'm glad he loves her. 

There was a Zoo themed Croquet set in the basket of fun... Gavin had a great time playing!

Carson deep in concentration.

Woody's Round up Celebration!

Carson is a huge toy story fan and loves all of the characters, especially Woody, Jesse, Buzz Lightyear and Bullseye.  As we were walking through Disneyland we saw Woody and nobody was around him.  We ran over, only to find out that the only way to meet him was to eat at the Woodys Roundup BBQ.  It was all you can eat and there was only a few other people there.  The worker said it had just opened recently and not a lot of people knew about it... aside from the fact that it's a little pricey!  But the experience was fabulous!   If you have toy story lovers, it is a must try!! 

Carson's mouth stayed like this, in awe for a while. 

 Jesse drinking Carson's apple juice!  

Dessert was this fun display of cupcake cones... they were delicious too!

Playing Catch Up

Decorating rice krispie treat cars to go along with our family night lesson. 

Collin and Carson 

Gavin, I love his big eyes! He's so cute!

For Fathers day last year we all pitched in and got my dad a ride in the Goodyear blimp that that was being auctioned to raise money for our ward. It has been a lifelong DREAM of his and a once in a lifetime opportunity!!  We were only supposed to be able to bring 4 people but there were 2 open seats on the blimp so all of my boys got to go!

Its amazing how this crew of guys help the pilot land this thing!

Gavin, Collin and Carson with the pilot. 

Co-pilot Kris

Co-Pilot Collin 

Carson was actually not old enough to ride but since the pilot thought he was so verbal and friendly, she gave him permission to ride.   They have to load on one at a time while the others wait a certain distance away and she said most kids are too afraid so they set 5 as the age limit.  

He loved it and flew around the little souvenir blimp they gave him, for days!  

We were glad Scott got to go before he left on his mission!

Phew...they made it down safely!  

We joined the OC Zoo which is nice because it isnt ever really crowded. 

Collin wearing Hendi's hat

Riding on the train ~ Collin, Carson and Daddy

Gavin and Carson having fun on the carousel

Nintendo DS has been the new thing around our house.  Kris and I are a little addicted too... super mario bros is way too fun.  We have our own contests after the kids go to bed. 

Now we are only 20 minutes from Legoland, and its a beautiful drive down the coast! We decided to renew our passes and I took the boys by myself one day last week.  It was a beautiful day and we had such a great time. I absolutely love Legoland, it is so clean, well manicured, never crowded, perfect weather, nice people and perfect for families with young kids... especially boys!  

(Carson had a little accident in the car with his lemonade which will explain his random outfit I found in the car)

Gavin building the perfect car to race down the track

Collin ~ look mom, no hands!

Gavin the race car driver

Hendrix taking it all in, wanting to to everything the older boys did.

Last weekend was the fathers and sons camp out.  they camped on the beach this year which was a fun change.  Here they are on their way!!  You could definately feel the excitement in the air all day long as they waited to leave.  Finally in the car!

They sure look relaxed!  

Papa brought kites for them to fly!

Carson watching a movie before bed. 

I had a great time hanging out with this cute guy!  We met my mom and sister at the mall and did a little shopping and ate dinner at PF Changs.  We discovered that Hendrix loves steamed dumplings!  He ate 2 of my 4 and wanted more!

This was a crazy weekend.  It was my sister, Ashleys birthday, mothers day, fathers and sons and Kris and I's wedding anniversary.  My dad, sister and I surprised my mom and flew Jenna home for mothers day, so i picked her up early saturday morning and we met at breakfast... she was so surprised.  

Now that we are only a few miles from the beach Kris is taking up surfing again.  It has been a little while (10+ years), but he is excited to get back into it! 

Jeff came over to help him wax his new board.. or as I like to call it, Stew.  I love the board and think it is beautiful... I'm not really sure  if surf boards are supposed to be "beautiful"... but it is  :)

Last night, Kris and my Dad took Gavin and Collin to an Angels game so I took Carson and 

hendrix to the grocery store.  Carson loves to push this little cart and help with the shopping.  It keeps him entertained and teaches him about different produce and foods.  I actually love to shop with him because he cracks me up the way he bips around the store like he owns it! 

These cute fans were knocking on my door late last night after the game.. looks like they had a good time!