Spring Fling

The cousins came to visit over their Spring Break and we were off track so the kids enjoyed the warm day. Avery loves the power a hose with a nozzle on the end gives her. She was totally loving being in control.
Poor Maddie and Zane didn't realize a full bucket of water can splash you when you run, they found out quite quickly.
I knew those hockey goalie knee pads would come in handy for something.
Egg hunting is always a mad dash, Trevor and Avery still do not think that is fair that Devyn gets to have a head start. Ever since I started putting money in the eggs its become more tense.
Trevor asked,"how many more years does Devyn get a head start," Devyn's reply was "I will always get a head start, Duh!!"
And she takes total advantage of being the youngest, we haven't seen her move this fast in quite a long time.
Everyone got into the joy of doing Easter eggs. Even T.J. was a good sport.
We finally had Trevor's Birthday party, only a month late. We had an Outwit, Outplay, Outlast Survivor party. After the all the different challenges they had to conquer and finding the immunity idol, they were starving. We needed to put Outeat on the invite as well. It was a great time.
T.J.'s J.V. team is doing well he was told to bunt to bring the go ahead run in from third, it was perfect, right down the first base line. They ended up winning. This wraps up our Spring, and we are gearing up for Summer, it's already getting warm, we'll be looking for indoor sporting events for the next 4 months.

11 years ago today........

Our Trevor was born on a rainy night in Texas and what was even better, he was born so quickly, 45 minutes of labor. He is turning 11 today and my how time flies. He definitely brings a vivacious element to our family.
As I was thinking about Trevor I came up with 11 things about our Trev boy.

1. For the first 5 years of his life he ran everywhere, everytime he fell on the ground his head hit first and he has a permanent bump on his forehead today. He fell alot.

2. He is the only kid in kindergarten who named his teacher's coffee, BAD A** Coffee and then taught the class a song about it. Bring back any memories of Park City, Papa?

3. He learned to ride his bike at 2 1/2 years of age, because we were afraid he would try it on his own and hurt himself.

4. When trying to decide where to put our pool at the house, we couldn't put it directly in the backyard because the upstairs deck would overlook the pool and we were afraid Trevor would dive in from the deck. That is why the pool is on the side of the house. Now we have to worry about the roof.

5. When shopping with Trevor anywhere near our house, everyone knows him. It's always "Hey, Trevor," "Hi, Trevor." I swear he knows everybody.

6. He can hold is breath forever. You think he is drowning in the pool because he can stay under water forever. He is awesome at getting all the toys out of deep end of the pool.

7. He loves hunting creepy crawlers at night, black widows, worms, spiders....YUCK!!!!

8. He and T.J.'s favorite show is Man Vs. Wild on the discovery channel, this really scares me. The guy on this show is crazy.

9. He has eyes like that cat on Shrek, he looks at you with those baby blues and then he waters them up and they get even bigger and his parents and teachers are goners. He gets whatever he wants.

10. His socks have to be lined up perfectly on his feet, the line across the toes has to be perfect, etc.

11. He is always happy, he answers his cell phone (unlike others in our family), he always tries his best, he has a zest for life that is contagious, he is kind to others, and I can't believe you are 11 years old.
Happy Birthday, Bud!!!!!

From the Oval Office to the Copa Cabana

Our week started off quite busy, with T.J.'s board of review for his Eagle Scout award. He was quite nervous but handled the pressure well and achieved his goal. Congrat's T.J.
The girls headed for Malibu, CA for a gymnastics meet and while driving to the hotel we saw the exit for the Ronald Reagan Library and I just had to see it. It was great.
This was how the oval office looked when he was President, right down to the pictures on the walls, photographs, even the chair behind the desk was the one he used.
The girls looking over Washington D.C.
The greatest thing was seeing Air Force One inside this building and then getting to tour the plane.
We weren't allowed to take pictures inside the plane, they wanted you to buy the dvd for 14.95. This was a great exhibit to see and the girls loved it.
We were then off to the meet at California Lutheran University. It wasn't Avery's best meet but she continues to improve and it is still so enjoyable to watch her compete.
Then we spent Sunday, at T.J.'s tennis tournament. Yes, tennis courts right next to the pool at the Hilton. The music going and Cabana's filled with Spring Breakers. Oh, yeah T.J. was playing tennis.
He had already won 2 matches on Saturday, and was playing 2 on Sunday. The joke was that when he would get in a jam he would look up and this gentleman would guide him.....
I am talking about no other than Barry Manilow, overlooking the courts and speaking as if he was OB1 Kanobe (spelling)? Although in the final match Barry wasn't much help and T.J. placed 2nd.
We had a fun day and enjoyed relaxing in the beautiful weather. We were a little over dressed for our surroundings but we had a great time.

My Bachelor Days are over............

Okay, my husband and I are still talking about the Bachelor, yes we are addicted. We have a contest that after all the ladies get out of the limo we choose who we think will win. Well, as it always goes with us he picked Melissa, go figure. Well I do not think he should be a winner, due to Jason being such a creep, Melissa DID NOT WIN!!!!!
He still thinks he's a winner and maybe he's right, Melissa is the winner because she's not with Mr. pet them, jump all over them, make-out with everything, cry on EVERY episode, take my shirt off every chance I get and wear suits that are entirely to small. So I guess he really did win, bleep!!!

Catch-Up Time

This is what you do when school is canceled in Las Vegas due to snow. You play outside all-day and build snowmen and drive your mother crazy because she had her day all planned of what had to get done for Christmas. Thanks Clark County School District.
Avery rolling as much snow as possible, Trevor is on the deck sweeping the snow down so they could make their snowman.
Devyn had her dance recital and she did great and yes, we remembered the flowers. That mistake will never happen again.
Our last year with a real Christmas Tree, this one killed Brett and I. We are to old, although this one was about 15 ft. tall and weighed a ton. We purchased a 14 ft. tree with lights already on it during the after Christmas sales. The thought of not having to string lights on a Christmas tree makes me giddy.
My parents were here for the holidays, it was a fun and enjoyable time watching the kids tear into their gifts.
Grandpa made T.J. and Trevor shelves for their rooms.
Mom made this warm blanket that Brett and Keith confiscated for themselves.
Trevor got his long awaited cell phone. If you want to get a hold of anyone in our family, call Trevor he is the only one who answers his phone.
Dev was pleased with all of her Barbie junk and DS lite.
Due to the massive snow storm that swept over Las Vegas, Avery's orchestra concert was canceled and yes, put on the same night as the BCS national championship game, thanks again Clark County School District.
Avery's first meet was in Las Vegas and her team took 4th.
Trevor playing basketball with his long straight locks flying through the air.
Avery got glasses, due to her not being able to read her scores at her first meet.
Trevor received his arrow of light scout award, he is ready for BIG Scouts! Yeah I'm done, now they are Brett's responsibility once they hit this point. That's all the news for now.

A visit to Santa.....

When I was little my mom had me and my sisters visit Santa every year. She then displayed the pictures of our visits every Christmas. When I was about 12-13 years of age you can tell my attitude changed towards this tradition, the scowl and arm folding runs in our family. I felt I was to old for such silliness. Now that I have kids, we have visited Santa for 17 years now and I proudly place all my Santa Pictures at Christmas. My kids have such a great attitude about it. It's fun to look back at all the bad clothes and haircuts. Hopefully they will continue the tradition with their kids.

It was one year ago today that we were jetting to the land of beautiful beaches, coconuts, lagoons, feeling the sand through our toes, fighting for lounge chairs around the pool, trying to keep Devyn from calling my room, trying to decide which fish to try for dinner, dine in or dine out and yes the pictures of Santa in his hawaiian shirt and flip flops. This year will be just as special maybe a little colder but my mom and dad will be here to celebrate with us. Hopefully Keith can play tiny bubbles on that guitar thing.