almost surviving arizona summer................

It's 112 * outside, and we are all smiling!! Are we crazy?

stunning bride!!!!!

I recently got back from my sisters wedding in scotland. It was the most beautiful wedding EVER! and my sister Jenny looked absolutely stunning, I am soo proud of her! She married Paul who is just the nicest funniest boy in the world!!! here are a few piccies............

andrias birthday party

I had to put a picture up here of the totally amazing birthday party we went to last week. it was my sweet friends slip and slide party and it was brilliant fun!! thanks for getting old andria so we could have some fun!!!!

date with dad

Mark has started a new tradition, that every saturday morning, he spends time with the boys. They sometimes go to a little workshop for kids, at home depot, it is really fun for them, and best of all, it gives me some peace and quiet. Oh how I love saturday mornings now! Anyway, I was downloading some pics off my camera, and I came across some that mark had taken while they were out. Yes, they got to see ducks, and yes they fed them breakfast, and yep... those are cheetos.

haircuts

Kyle and Brody had their first "real" haircuts last week! Kyle was a very bald baby, and it really has taken him his whole 3 years of life, to really merit giving someone money for an actual haircut! Seriously, his previous haircuts have required the token snip, and believe me, I will treasure those precious strands of strawberry blond hair for the rest of my life. (both strands) j/k Brody on the other hand has very thick hair, and has had some unfortunate haircuts! (please refer to "my baby looks like a monk!") So anyway I bit the bullet and invited a professional hairdresser to our home to make us look cool! Kyle was very good, and sat lovely and still while she worked away, Brody wriggled around and eventually I had to read him some books while she cut his hair. I think they both look gorgeous!!! What do you think?

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kristen and her special boys

This is a tribute to my sweet friend Kristen who is very special to me. We grew up together in Dundee Scotland, she has many childlike qualities, and is very christlike. I have never heard Kristen say a bad word about anyone. She is a lovely beautiful girl, and I wish I could be more like her. Kristen moved over to Arizona when she met her perfect match... Jacob! Jacob and Kristen are perfect examples to everyone around them! They were married two years ago, and last month they welcomed their sweet baby Jacob Thomas into their family. I had the opportunity to go and meet this lovely new baby, and I was amazed at the beautiful feeling in this special family's home. I am humbled to be able to call Kristen and Jacob my friends! I love you both xxxx

Kristen and Jacob, with Jacob's parents who help take care of everyone.

911

At 08:00 last monday, Kyle woke me up and told me there was a "worker guy" at the door. (He could see him out the window). I was not expecting any "worker guys" so I grabbed some mis-matching clothes, and opened the front door only to find.... a policeman!!!

The policeman informed me that he had received a 911 call from our house, and apparently we were still connected to the operator! He wanted to come in and check things out. I was relieved that the house didn't look too bad, and both boys were fully clothed. I am happy to report that c.p.s did not have to be informed. I dread to think of what the operator may have heard, had we been connected the previous week, when Kyle decided to pour a whole bottle of baby lotion and a bottle of baby powder (which he had creatively mixed into a paste) and spread around the furniture and floor!!! I shuddered to think what the police officer might have witnessed, had he visited that scene, oh the horror!!

I was sure that Kyle had accidentally pressed the numbers, so I apologized and the policeman left. I asked Kyle what he had dialled and he said (proud as could be) "I dialled 911 mom, I wanted to call the fireman guy!"

My sweet little "innocent" boy!

Only 3 years old and already in trouble with the law!

Uncle spencer got drafted!!!! YEAHHHHH!!!!!

Spencer Larsen the family HERO!
( I think it used to be Mark for a while, but he has joined the rest of us, who will only ever be in Spencer Larsens shadow)

We found out on sunday, that Spencer, (who is the family celebrity) got drafted. He is going to be playing for the Broncos!!!!! When Cheryl and Jill found out which team Spencer was in, Of course, they had to whip out 20 matching t'shirts (within minutes) for all the kids!!

We are so excited for you Spencer and Annie!!!

Appropriate cousin relationships?

Kyle adores his cousin kalani! She conveniently lives across the street from us. Kyle and Lani spend most days together, and they have a very special friendship. A few weeks ago Cheryl had to go out of town, so Kyle and I volunteered to take care of Lani overnight. Kyle was overcome with joy at the thought of Lani being near him for a consistent amount of time.

Kyles first sleepover.......

We sincerely hope that Kyle will not be inviting ladies to spend the night in our guest-room EVER again!!!

Just thought I would add a cute one of Brody sleeping in his crib. Ahhh sweet dreams everyone!

The Yellow Dress Last week I was doing some easter shopping in "Ross", I took Kyle with me, I was very focused on what I was doing, and was'nt paying much attention to Kyle who was raking through all the girls clothing. Without warning he approached me with arms full of yellow netting, he proceeded to ask me..... "mommy, can we please, please, PLEASE buy this for Lani???" I took the dress out of his hands and turned to put it back on the rack, when he said... " I really wanted to take her to the dance!!!" Trying not to laugh, I bent down to his height, and before I could get a word out, He looked me in the eye and said.. " I want to be her partner!!" I examined the dress (and price) and figured that I could not let $10 stand in the way of innocent true love! So we purchased the special dress, and took it round to the "lady of the hour". Lani recieved the dress with much dramatic expression, and many squeeks of delight. It was at this moment, that we realized that we were indeed going to have to provide a dance for our love struck toddlers.

The planning began, and slowly things started to esculate into a sit down dinner, with menus, and waiters, not to mention, a back-drop for pictures etc etc. I asked Kyle if he was still planning on taking Lani to the dance and he said (very matter of fact) " I don't have a car or a man-suit!"





Mark could not let his boy go to his first dance without a "man-suit", So he bought a lovely suit for Kyle on his way home from work.



The Junior Spring Ball (the event of the year)

Venue: cheryls backyard

On the day of the dance, Lani was the perfect princess, but Kyle was very tired and grumpy, after all that effort, Kyle refused to dance with his maiden. We still think they look adorable!





We Love you Kyle and Lani

We hope you will always be close (maybe not quite as close!!) xxx

can't blame it on the jet-lag now!!

Visiting scotland........




Kyle standing outside Scone palace, Perth Scotland



Kyle loved looking at the river Tay with his "grandma chocolate buttons"My mum became "grandma chocolate buttons" because she spoiled Kyle with chocolate sweeties all day everyday! (please note the pacifier/dummy managed to sneek into this picture)

Ok, I have to establish the fact that, it was very cold!!!



kyle watching tv inside my mums house wrapped up in a blanket!

Ok, so it turns out, that Ronald McDonald is as scary in Scotland as he is in america! No wonder Brody is petrified!! I was too

Kyle and Brody sitting on grandma and grandads front step!

Kyle, Brody and their cousin Findley, having fun on the swings. P.s Mark proposed to me in this park 5 years ago!

This will have to do for now cos the photo thing is really annoying me!!! Anyway, we are all happy to be home! and soo excited for grandma and grandad and jenny and paul to come and see us next month!! I love my family!!! We are sooo blessed to have such amazing people to call our own!