The big 5!

 

Michael checking out his cake the morning after I made it

 Presents!

 

His favorite gift- Angry Birds Game, I think it was because he was the most surprised by it.

 

Hard to believe that Michael celebrated his 1st Birthday 4 years ago!

 

 

Michael was really excited to turn 5!  The morning after his birthday he was getting dressed after he'd already been up for a bit, I was just coming down and he said, "Oh I'm 5, I forgot to leave my blanket in my bed!"  We've been talking to him about not using it so much and to leave it in his room.  So I was surprised when he actually went though with it.  I guess talking about it over time worked since he knew what to expect.  Michael is one smart kid!  He is learning to read and is picking it up quite fast, he can do basic math and writes exceptionally well for his age.   He is so ready for Kindergarten but I'll be glad for him to be a little older next year and more socially ready.  He's been taking gymnastics for twice a week for 3hours as a substitute for preschool.  He loves it and I'm glad he's getting more active play!  Michael can be shy when it comes to new things but once he gets used to it he gets over his fears and come out of his shell.  He loves trying new sports, painting, helping me in the kitchen and riding his bike with training wheels.  He can be a real sweet kid but he does have his moments when he has a temper.  He makes friends pretty easily.  He loves getting his picture taken and will hold a smile forever. We love Michael and are so bless to be his parents!  

Landon's 2nd Birthay

Landon turned 2 in September! 

 We had a few friends over to celebrate after church with dinner and cupcakes.  It was also a last goodbye to celebrate with our dear friends that were moving that week. 

I guess it was too messy for his hands so he came up with his own solution 



Opening presents later in the week since I didn't order them online soon enough!  Oops!  He didn't seem to mind though.  Next year he might.

Landon is growing up so fast!  He thinks he is just as big as Michael and can and will try anything he does.  He has a funny spunky personality that keeps me laughing daily.  He is very loving and loves giving me kisses.  He is learning his colors and letters already.  He is a great talker and I can understand just about everything he says.  He really admires Joe and Michael.  He still uses his pacifier when he sleeps and also uses a blanket and a few stuffed animals just like brother does.  He loves to eat and will mooch off you even if he just finished eating.  He loves fresh fruits and veggies, he'll eat a fresh tomato like it's candy!  I truly believe it's because I had gestational diabetes with him that he loves veggies so much. We adore Landon so much and can't imagine a day without his bright personality!

Trip Home

  We were all able to go home to WA to visit my family last week. 

 We started off by helping Grandma make lasagna.

 Or just helping eat the cheese.

Plenty of time was spent playing outside 

Learning Frisbee and playing soccer

Who knew this boy would love Frisbee so much he kept asking everyone to play with him everyday!

He got better and better at catching and throwing it

I finally got to meet my 10 month old twin nephews. Such sweet babies they are!

(Not sure who gave those shirts to Trace for the babies but he likes them ;p )

 Maximiliano
(Max)

 Emiliano

We made the trip out to the fair Saturday evening.  

Uncle Austin took Michael on the Big Pink Slide!

 As you can see Michael got a head start

 I missed the money shot!  Looks like Austin still won!  Michael had fun.

 Their first Elephant ear!

 Scooter ride with Uncle Kenzie!

Shelby took out her Endowments while home at the Columbia River Temple.  It was awesome to be there with her and share the experience. Trace and Kenzie came too but didn't make it in the picture.

I was able to squeeze in a visit with Melinda with the kids.  It's amazing how time goes by yet our friendship is still the same.  So glad we were able to catch up.  

We had so much fun visiting with family, eating together, playing together and just hanging out.  We did get some family photos taken while we were there and I can't wait until we get the edited photos to share, we got some pretty cute pictures!