It's Party Time!

Brennen had a great day yesterday as he celebrated his 7th birthday. From the moment he woke up...it was on! His crown that is :) We start talking about the crown a couple weeks before the big day...what color will it be? what will it say? do you think my teacher this year will let me wear it at school? Whew...it all worked out! He was king of the day at school. When I brought him lunch, I noticed he was quite the crowd favorite. Although it could have been the huge bag of skittles and starbursts I brought for him to hand out! The gang's all here! We had a small but personable birthday party along with Brennen's friend Peyson. Siblings and the Phillips boys made it a huge success! This was the first time at the batting cages and the dads were able to set up a mini game with the kids. It was pretty comical. I have to say...they did much better than anticipated.
This was a quick shot of Rich helping Brycee learn how to stand and hold the bat. As soon as I snapped Bryce said "I can do it myself daddy". Rich stepped back and Bryce whacked it. Can't wait until he's old enough to play!
Good Stuff Pizza was next on the agenda. The kids enjoyed games and dinner before scarfing down one of Mrs. Phillips homemade cupcakes. Lord only knows how the woman has time to make cupcakes on a whim, along with pumpkin chocolate chip bread (at Brennen's request) all while teaching school in her home day care.

If you can't tell...Bryce likes the cupcakes!
Brennen's big present was a new bike. He was growing out of his old one that we had taken the training wheels off of. All he needs to do is practice using the hand breaks now, instead of the foot breaks. Should be interesting. Thankfully the Robertson's gave him a new helmet, knee pads and elbow pads. Nanny and Bop came with Roller Blades too!
Thanks Ash...for putting this little party together with me. I think the boys had a great time last night, as well as the rest of the kids and parents! You rock girl!
Thanks for all the phone calls (love the singing voicemails), emails and comments. Brennen has enjoyed hearing from everyone!

Until next time...

P.S. If you haven't seen it, check out the slide show of my little Bug below!

Happy Birthday Brennen

The Years are going by so fast...and Brennen has turned into one amazing little boy. we are so blessed by him and his growing love for the Lord. He surprises us everyday with his desire to learn and know more about the Bible. He loves his little brother, his cousins and his friends. He's a thoughtful, loving and brave young man. He opens the door for me all the time (when it's not too heavy). He has just finished soccer and will soon start his first year of baseball. We are looking forward to the upcoming spelling bee he will participate in February 1st.
So...happy birthday our beautiful boy! Here's a little High School Musical for ya! We love you buddy...Mom and Dad!

Brennen is 7!

Bare with me

I know, I know...switched it again. Just trying to find a new template I like that still looks good with pictures.

Good times, good times.

So...apparently we could have asked our waiter or a perfect stranger to take this picture, but I decided to ask Brennen! Once he started, I felt bad taking the job away from him. So here is the first one. In his defense (of course) he is used to taking his portraits with a 2 mega pixel Pirates of the Caribbean digital camera :) I think it was the new equipment that threw his focus. Getting better. He just needs a step stool.
We'll take it!! Nice work son!
Annie and Christine and I had a great time at lunch today...catching up on kids, husbands, dogs (and the lack there of) :) We were planning on getting together with several more of us girls from high school, but between work and sick kids....well, you know the drill. So thanks ladies! Looking forward to the next gathering...where hopefully everyone can make it.

Until next time...

"Wii" stayed up!!

Happy 2008 to all of our family and friends! Josh, Ashley and the "3 P's" came over to help us ring in the new year. This was one rowdy group of kids last night...but not for long. We plugged in a movie and made some popcorn and pretty soon most of them were out like a light. Brennen and Peyson however, stayed up and rocked the Wii until MIDNIGHT! That was the latest either of them had stayed up. I'll spare you the picture of Rich and Josh sound asleep on the couch. It's pretty funny, but I think I would get busted :)
May you all be blessed in 2008!
Check out the previous post. Until next time...

Kilroy Eldorado's

We just got back from an awesome camping trip with a bunch of great people. We were missing a few, but look forward to everyone getting together at the same spot in March. Mark your calendars people! So...kind of a long story, but Kilroy Eldorado's is the name we have given this new spot. The weather was a bit chilly, but the fire, company and great riding made the cold worth it!













It's always a pleasure having the Weaver family with us...and this time was no different. We all huddled up in our trailer which worked out perfect for our two families. Can't wait to have them with us again!




Shaylin Weaver and Brennen always have so much fun together. It was a webkin world weekend (even with no computers)














Yeah...finally a girl ride! I usually either ride by myself, or eat Rich's dust. It was nice to head out with the women...although I ended up eating Rebecca's dust. She was a stud on a dirt bike.




Jess, Rebeca and Lori