Monday, October 18, 2010

Bradley's third Birthday

Bradley wanted a Thomas the Train party this year! He really wanted a train set for his birthday, so he figured it could be a big train party!
As I was getting everything ready the night before, Jared was trying to help out and he went ahead and took over the cake decorating. He did a great job!
Our little engineer and his big sister all ready for his party!
Bradley Station: This is where you got on track #3
Getting ready to blow out candles
Posing with all his presents
Bradley wanted grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup for his birthday dinner



We made a railroad track all around the house complete with mountains and tunnels. The kids loved it. Bradley ran around it over and over again being Thomas the Train. Jacob even walked around saying a cute little "choo choo" the whole time.


I thought I'd try making a pinata like April always does. Bradley requested a duck pinata. I would like to retire from the pinata making business but Mackayla is already planning what kind she wants me to make for her birthday. So, I'm not out of the business quite yet.



Trying to "quack" the pinata open



Jacob took a swing at the pinata but had actually become quite fond of the little duck over the last few days and cried when everyone was hitting it.



Enjoying Bradley's new blanket

He loves his new shield and is now better able to fight dragons.

On the morning of his birthday we were able to start the day off with a quick Happy Birthday song before Dad left for work.

Playing with his new train set the next morning
Practicing with his new bat




Bradley is so proud to be a three year old! Although he still loves playing with Mackayla, he is a total boy at heart. He loves to run, jump, tackle and climb. He loves trucks, trains, cars, construction, swords and of course his beloved light saber. We sure love him!

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Pumpkins and more

It was a beautiful day today so we decided to drive the Alpine loop and enjoy the fall colors. We spent some time walking around SunDance on the way home.



The kids were enjoying sitting by the water. The funny thing is that a minute after this picture was taken, Mackayla slipped and fell in. The water was only a couple inches deep and she only got her pants and shoes wet but Jared and I couldn't help but laugh. She was a pretty good sport about it overall but did inform us that it was NOT FUNNY!!!!

Mackayla was standing on this tree stump "being a statue."


And of course, a Bradley statue too.


We headed down to provo last weekend for the BYU homecoming parade. We got to see it all, Cosmo, the marching band...



Standing in front of the "Y" on the mountain



For our trip to a pumpkin patch this year, we didn't have to go any farther than our own garden. We ended up with three pumpkins so each of the kids got their own.


Who knew folding Jared's socks could end up being so much fun?!

Family pictures

We had Ashley take some family pictures for us a couple weeks ago. Right as it was time to take the pictures a HUGE storm blew in. I thought we'd have to cancel the pictures but we gave it a try and they turned out great, despite the weather.



















Wednesday, October 6, 2010

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