Big boy camping trip...

MiMi and Pop invited the big boys to go on a camping trip.

Needless to say Griff and Roman were a tad excited to go!

Mommy and Daddy may have been even more excited for them to go.

On Wednesday evening I met MiMi and Pop to deliver our precious cargo.

The boys were waiting outside of the van with their stuff on the ground.

I may have pulled out of the parking lot on 2 wheels.

Hope I didn't appear a little too eager to get rid of them drop them off for a few days.  

The boys had a ball!

MiMi and Pop also enjoyed their time with our dynamic duo.

They entertained them from sun up to sun down for days.

There were tons of activities such as:

horseback riding, Easter egg hunts, evening dances, line dancing classes, bobbing for apples, sack races, a hay ride and an Easter parade.

A couple days in I was wondering if they would ever want to return home.

As they say absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Kenton and I missed them terribly.

The house just isn't the same without them!

On Easter Sunday we drove out pick them up.

We watched as they participated in an Easter egg hunt, took bunny pictures, and greeted everyone around as if they were the "Mayors of the campground."

Every where they go they certainly leave their mark...

Waiting for MiMi and Pop to pick them up.

Boys become one with nature.

So proud of Baby Bear.  A few months ago he wouldn't go near a horse.
Look at the smile on his face.  I think he likes it now.

Childhood memories- sack races.

Guessing bobbing for apples was not is thing?

Boys with the bunny.

Lil' bunny meet The bunny.

Standing in front of their weekend home.

Thanks Mimi and Poppa for investing so much into our boys!

Little party planner

Yesterday was Big Poppa's birthday.  Griffin started planing the perfect party as soon as he woke up.  He jumped into action like the professional party boy that he is!  First on his agenda was decorations.  He went to the party supply cabinet and pulled out the necessities.  Party hats, horns, mustaches, candles, and balloons.  You know important stuff!   

He then sat down and made a card for Poppa.  At this point I had to duck out to go to work.  MiMi said that he planned the rest of the details throughout the day.  He pulled down all of his board games to play at the party.  About mid day Griff asked when Pop's friends were going to come over for the party?  Pop explained to him that his friends were at work and he was happy just to celebrate with family.  You have to love the innocence of a child...

By the time I got home from work Griff pretty much had everything set for the big shindig and he was bursting with excitement.  Once Kenton got home we kicked off the celebration with cupcakes, candles, and the birthday song.  

Thanks to Griff for putting together such an awesome party.  I was impressed with Griff's first party that he planned all on his own and I'm pretty sure Big Poppa was too...    

Big Pop's card made by Griff. (a cake with lots of candles)

Happy birthday Pop with a balloon

This guy LOVES him some cupcakes!

Roman just noticed that silly Daddy had cake on his nose.
That is soooo funny!

Griff proud of his work!

MiMi, Pop, and the boys (minus sleeping Cohen)

While Mommy is away...

In my absence this is what goes on around the house.

Here is the "evidence" found on MiMi Kat's camera. 

We sit ON the table.

We wear buckets as hats.

We are encouraged to to this by big Poppa.

We empty out the drawers.

We admire our work.

We also wear toy bins as hats.

And stack the hats toy bins high in the sky.

We hang out in the tent.

We wear funny hats and read books.

While Baby Bear keeps up his personal hygiene.  

We play school.  Baby Bear is such an astute student. :)

We prepare our own meals in our outdoor kitchen.

AND we water the grass pee-pee on the fence. 

It is such a good feeling to know that my boys are so taken care of while I am away.

MiMi and Pop love these boys so much.

They take wonderful care of them, love them, hug them and 

SPOIL THEM ROTTEN!

Isn't that what grand parents are supposed to do?!?

Father's Day

I am so happy that my boys have 2 strong and positive male role-models.

They are able to witness examples of what a

father and grand-father is.

  

Today we celebrate

Kenton and Big Poppa.

Thank you for all that you do.

Thank you for leading our families in His image.

Thank you for providing for us.

Thank you for loving us in the purest and most unconditional way.

Big Poppa, Stach, Baby Bear and Griff.

Satch and his boys.

Satch and a few of his gifts.

Nothing sweeter...

Print that I made.  The story of us...

Happy Father's Day Satch and Big Poppa.

We love you "big, big, like the sky!"

Father's Day~ Big Poppa

Now Hiring Within: Job description below

Today marks the end of MiMi and Big Poppa's babysitting job. They have officially retired now for the 3rd time. (1x job, 1x Griffin, 1x Roman) In their absence we are looking for a "jack-of-all-trades" type. The willing candidate must be able to cook, clean, do yard work, drive the school bus, laundry, love babies, be a sounding board and an awesome friend. Yeah, I know it may sound like pretty big shoes to fill. A downside for many may be the pay. The money isn't great. I guess you could consider it pro bono work, but take a look at the rich rewards below:

You get the opportunity to spend quality time with Griffin and Roman. The two most amazing little boys in the entire world!!

We provide you with a wardrobe.
We can assure you that the laughs go on for days. No frowning on this job!
You will receive a lifetime of tight hugs and sweet kisses....
We provide reasonable housing for you.

You will also receive some pretty awesome meals from our very own little resident chef d cuisine!

Most importantly you will receive the unconditional love of this little guy.

AND the adoring look of this one too.....
Thank you MiMi and Big Poppa for all that you have done for us. You have blessed our lives with your love and generosity. We are forever grateful and love you big, big like the sky...

Happy 60th Birthday Big Poppa!

We want to wish Big Poppa a Happy 60th birthday! Thank you for the love and support that you have offered to me and my family. You are the best Daddy to me and Big Poppa to my boys. We love you BIG BIG like the sky!

Here we go again with a group shot. This may take a few tries!

Take 1....

Take 2....

Take 3... You get the point!

Celebrating with a little "happy birthday party" cake!