Easter treasure hunt

The Easter Bunny prepared an Easter treasure hunt for the kids this year. Sam loved it. Pirate Mickey gave clues for the making of the treasure map.

The hunt begins!

Clue #1.

Caleb had a great time just being outside and playing with the dogs.

I love how excited Sam gets! His face is very expressive.

They found the treasure chest.

The bootie.

The kids had so much fun on their treasure hunt. I hope the Easter Bunny does this again next year.

Disneyland!!!

We love Disneyland, so when Jared was invited to a golf tournament in California, for work, I said, "Let's go!" It was a short trip but so much fun. It was the first time we had been back to California since we moved back in 2008. It felt good to be back even if it was only for a few days. Sam can't stop talking about Disneyland now and asks almost daily if we can go back. I think Sam was star struck by most of the characters. Even though he loves them all he was a little afraid to get too close to them.

Nothing like a lollipop on the jungle cruise. I think they've added some new jokes since the last time we were there.

Sam posing in toon town.

Caleb loved the Heimlich caterpillar ride. He was in complete awe every time we rode it.

My three action figures.

Sam was so excited that we saw Lightning and Mater. He asked me why they weren't moving or talking. I told him that they were playing a game of who could hold still the longest. He was appeased. They are really revamping California adventure. I can't wait until the Cars land opens up, along with all the other things they are working on.

By the end Sam was warming up to the characters and even held Goofy's hand. I think Disneyland really is the happiest place on earth and I can hardly wait to be able to go back.

Caleb

The last post was mostly about Sam, well this little man is pretty sweet too. He is a mama's boy for now and I love it. I know it won't last too much longer so I will take what I can get.

Valentine's Day

So I know this was months ago but I have to tell this story because I love it and I love my Sam. He is the sweetest kid I know. Whenever we go to Costco and Sam sees the flowers he always asks if he can buy me some and I always say another time. Well Valentine's day was coming up and one Saturday Sam and Jared disappeared for a while. I asked them where they went when they got home and Sam casually said, "the store". The next day Sam said something about Valentine's day or a surprise. I don't even remember but Sam told Jared thinking he had accidentally ruined the surprise. On Valentine's Day these were on the doorstep.

He was so excited when he went to the florist with Jared. The florist asked what color flowers he wanted to get, he promptly replied, "yellow". Then she asked how many and he quickly said he wanted six. He was so excited to give me flowers. I love his sweetness and thoughtfulness. I love my Sam.

I also have to mention my sweet guy who left these for me on the doorstep. I love my Jared, too.

Christmas catch up

Over Christmas break we were able to head up to the mountains for a couple of days and do some snowboarding. We found out the resort had a ski school for kids starting at age 4 so Sam was able to ski the first day.

Sam in action. He picked it up in just a couple of hours.

Caleb liked wearing my boots.

Caleb observing.

The second day Sam took some more lessons but we were able to get him on a snowboard. A couple more years and I think Sam will be going pro.

Birthday.... who's birthday?

Sam came into my bedroom this morning and declared that it was doggie's birthday. He got his doggie from one of his sweet cousins, a couple years ago, for Christmas. He loves his doggie.... so we decided we needed to throw a party for him.

Sam and I made cupcakes and invited all of doggie's friends. Sam even made a card for him.

I love this kid too. He is a sweetheart.

We lit his candle and sang happy birthday.

Sam helped him blow out the candle.

Sam took doggie for a walk on his "new" collar and leash.

I love my Sam. He has the best imagination and is so sweet.

Playroom progress

Over New Years, we visited our good friends, the Wolfs. I really admired her large playroom and that she had her two boys sharing a room... so I decided to put Sam and Caleb in the same room and turn Sam's room into a playroom. They have been sharing a room since Monday and so far they are doing good. I started painting Sam's room a while ago and finally finished it up today. I still have to get some shelves and things put in there but I'm happy for now that it is finally usable as just a playroom. I'm excited for toys to stay in the playroom and not creep out of it....

The paint job is not perfect but I'm happy with the results and so is Sam.