Happy Birthday, Addie!!!

Lots of pictures this week with a big snow storm Wednesday and then Addie's 2 year birthday party which included family and friends.


The kids were inspecting a box elder bug...which met its demise on our hard wood floors...
Holly- Mommy sees a bit of Ryleigh in this picture (in Addie's smile :)



On Wednesday, we got about 10 inches of snow in about 12 hours.  It was not fun driving home on Wednesday for either Mommy or Daddy...luckily we have Subarus!






Daddy combs the kiddo's hair...Addie is waiting in line for her turn...she loves to get her hair combed/brushed.



Addie carries the purple puppy and the kitty everywhere including to Grandma Linda's and then to bed. Notice Addie's preferred carrying method for the kitty.  sigh.



Good Morning Birthday Girl!!!!



Addie dining on pizza with Grandma Collene and Lu Lu.



Mommy was so busy with Addie during cake time that Mommy did not get ONE picture of Addie's carrot cake or of our family and friends singing to Addie.  However, Mommy will be sure to get pictures from Auntie Julie and Grandma Collene to add to the blog at a later  date.  Addie absolutely enjoyed having people sing happy birthday to her.  She had such an adorable expression on her face...it was too sweet.  Later that night and even on Sunday, Addie kept requesting Mommy to sing "Happy you" to her :)

Addie warmed up to Lu Lu after Lu Lu offered her food (blueberries:)



Thank you to everyone for the fabulous birthday gifts for Addie and Ayson!






Addie using her new jumbo crayons.



Ayson in his new Superman cap and utility belt...to go with his shirt and hat.  Ayson is also sporting a Captain Hook accessory.



Addie playing with Mikhan.



Addie cuddling with Grandma Collene and "new kitty".  It should be interesting to see if Addie insists on kitty, puppy, AND "new kitty" going to Grandma Linda's on Monday.



Pama and Addie (sorry Grandpa, you were represented in photos last week :)



After presents, we all went outside and played at the park.



The kids eating more pizza and ice cream after playing outside






Addie and Auntie Julie dancing!



Ayson cuddling with Mommy



Our neighbor (Neighbor Tom...or Mr P to Ayson and Addie) is moving and he gave us his piano!! Uncle Dan and a few friends helped Daddy move the piano into the garage on Saturday and then into the house on Sunday.  The kids were instantly drawn to the piano...should be a lot of fun.  Currently the piano is sitting in the laundry room and we still need to figure out the best spot for it.



Addie giving the most perfect pout face.



Mommy was trying to get a picture of Addie playing with the flower pinwheel that Gianna and Josephine gave to Addie for her birthday.

Happy 4th Birthday, Ayson!

Wow, MARCH is a special month for Mommy, Daddy, Ayson, and Addie with both kids having birthdays a week apart (and 2 years :)  We had an uneventful week and then had a small party with friends on Saturday.  THEN, Daddy and Grandpa took Ayson to the Monster Jam Truck Show in Syracuse!!!

Play Doh time!



Sigh, Daddy had the kiddos watching Christmas songs on YouTube...in March!!!



Addie and Ayson sitting close while watching the "hippopotamus for Christmas" song



Ayson getting dressed next to the wood stove Friday morning.



The birthday boy had wicked unicorn/bed head Saturday morning...at least he gave Mommy a fabulous smile :)



For Ayson's birthday, we invited the park friends over...Gianna and Khanlen.  Ayson had a superman theme with matching cake and cups (the girls had princesses and Mini mouse)...we ALL had blue tongues after eating the cake!



The girls!  Addie was shy around Gianna in the beginning, but as you can see in later pics, Addie warmed right up to Gianna!  Thanks for coming over Gianna!!!



The birthday boy and his cake.





Mmmm CAKE!  Ayson ate the ice cream and frosting but barely touched the cake.



Mommy and Gianna could not get Addie to look up for a picture as she was too focused on her cake :)



Time for gifts!  In addition to Superman themed gifts from Mommy and Daddy, Ayson also got a few Monster trucks so that Ayson had the right toys for the event that evening!  Ayson's friend Sam was also going to the Truck show and Sam/Ben (and Scott and Lucy) also gave Ayson a set of Superman and Batman Monster Trucks...Thank You!





The BIG boys also had fun with the toys...


Superman!!!



Khanlen (Sunshine and Jeremy) gave Ayson a pair of magic draw boards...a big hit with the kiddos and Mommy (the pencils are attached and there is no chance for marks on the walls :)  Thank you!!!!






Gianna and family gave Ayson a kid-sized basketball (PERFECT for the park!) and a police Monster Truck! Thanks G!
Grandpa and Addie vegging with a few of the birthday gifts.



Mommy loves the next two pictures of the girls...Addie looks like she adores Gianna!!!






The boys Love Gianna too...Gianna surrounded by "supermen"



Addie kept bringing Mikhan (Khanlen's little sister who is 6 months old) toys to play with.



The boys then headed up to Syracuse for the Monster Jam Truck Show!!!!



Yes, the truck is suspended in the air...notice Ayson is carrying his Superman action figure and Monster Truck.



Grandpa and an "action" Ayson next to the "lobster" truck :)  When Mommy showed Ayson the picture he told Mommy that he did not want his picture taken and that is why he was trying to get away...crazy boy!



The main event!  Sam's Daddy (and Mommy's work colleague) lent Ayson a pair a kid sized ear protection muffs...too bad Ayson kept pulling them away from his ears so the he could hear...sigh...



Grandpa and Ayson.



Addie helping Daddy make breakfast Sunday morning!



Ayson and Daddy went over to Khanlen's house in the afternoon to ride the 4 wheeler before the Syracuse basketball game.

Words and Lots of Smiles

Daddy was away for work but A^3 still managed to have fun.
Addie has finally figured out "open" and "close"...she constantly hears Daddy and Ayson asking for the Boys Room door to be opened or closed so for the longest time, when Addie would want something opened she would say "door" but this week "open" finally clicked!  Addie also understands "I, me, and (her favorite), MINE."
Ayson talked NON-STOP while Daddy was gone...but who is Mommy kidding, Ayson is always a chatter box!

Skyping with Daddy who was in sunny 70 degree Salt Lake City (while Mommy and kids were dealing with single digit temps...brr!)



Cheese...well, nutella!



Mommy has tried to show Ayson how to eat the corners of the bread first but he still take a hug bite right from the middle.

Afternoon songs with Winnie the Pooh sing along book...that is upside down :)

All bundled up Friday evening while Daddy gets the wood stove going.  Ayson called his hat the "Elmer Fudge hat"



Another HUGE box of clothes arrived from Auntie Holly and Ayson found the costumes!!!  Daddy and Mommy could not figure out which Marvel super hero the below costume was supposed to be called so we dubbed Ayson "Ant Man"...he even slept in the outfit Saturday night.  Notice, last weeks box is still alive and kicking (Daddy usually tears them down right away).



Addie cuddling with Mason on Sunday.  Mason is very good with the kids...paybacks for when Mason slept on Mommy's belly while Mommy was pregnant with the kiddos.



On Sunday, Ayson wore the Buzz Light Year costume.  Both kids wanted to help Daddy with the dishes...Daddy made 2 batches of lasagna and FOUR chicken pot pies from scratch...and a batch of chicken noodle soup.  Go, Daddy!



Addie and Mommy cuddling



Ayson not feeling love for the camera but he had a great time racing his remote control car