Wednesday, December 28, 2011

STEEL HEAD FALLS

As I get a little older, I realize the importance of following the signs when going on an adventure. I took a moment out of my hike to teach Sawyer how to read arrows. I know it looks like we are being silly here, but I was trying to distract everyone from looking at Sawyers zipper being down. This is not a good thing to have when you are getting ready to hike.
Soon we were off to find Steel Head Falls!
I ran ahead to make sure the path would be kid friendly since my brother is only 2.
Turns out he had super grippy shoes to make it through all the loose sand.
I stopped often to wait for my family to catch up with me and enjoyed the beautiful scenery. I especially liked the orange pigment on the rock beside me. It was worthy of a pose!
I am always so proud of my little brother. He is quite the little hiker.
On my next break I spotted this castle made out of rock. I was so excited to show my family once they caught up to me! If you can't see it you need to look at the top of the photo.
Before we knew it, the falls snuck right up on us! It was the most beautiful turquoise color!
We could have stayed here forever and starred at this falls but I knew there was lunch approaching and I wanted to run ahead and find the perfect spot.
Sawyer was ready...
Until he found a dog to pet!
Once we found our lunch spot, Sawyer and mom played peekaboo behind this really neat tree!
And I observed my mom pretending to be a monkey. I was amused but too hungry to really care.
Sawyer gave it a try too!
THAT was funny!
After our lunch we walked a little further in hopes to find a place to throw some rocks!
We found the perfect little spot.
Mom rounded up some sticks, grass, and a red berry and made me my very own fishing pole! Unfortunately the fish were not biting.
Sawyer found his very own version of a fishing pole and tried his hardest to catch a fish too.
Thanks mom and dad for a great adventure!

CHRISTMAS 2011

We had a wonderful little Christmas this year and could not wait until morning! The boys wanted Santa to have leftover Halloween candy for his snack instead of cookies!
Santa delivered two bags of toys for them and they could not open them fast enough.
And the best part for us is just sitting back watching their joy with garbage bags, scissors, and batteries on hand to start the insane process of unpackaging the toys!!
Boys and cars go together for sure...
Boys and Bows...not so much!
It was a great lazy day for us and we spent the day in our jammies enjoying the boys!

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

December Bike Ride

Since snow is not in our forecast, bikes are! The boys helping dad pump up their tires. And off they go!!
A very scenic bike ride that takes my breath away!
Cute boys only add to it!
Did I mention that I love these little guys??
And they still love me:)
I don't ever take this beauty for granted and have to pinch myself any time we are out in it!
So much to be thankful for!
Daddy made sure to add challenges to our bike ride.
The boys can not get enough!
I always have the best view behind the camera and THIS is my JOY!

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Silly Shoes!

This is what I found after hearing some pretty cute giggles...the kind that you know they are up to something.
Thankfully it was just two silly boys trying out our shoes.
This never gets old for them and makes me laugh every time!!

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Birthday Celebration

Celebrating the birth of Jesus!
Can you find baby Jesus, Angel, Sheep, Shephards and treasures? This is our Angel!
Sheep and Shepherds with some fresh water (ranch)...
And baby Jesus in the manger.
Kids enjoying the food!
Singing Happy Birthday!
Some really amazing friends!!

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Making Ornaments

Making ornaments and drinking hot cocoa with our best friends! Sawyer wanted to find out how many candy canes he could fit on his ornament!
Kai desperately trying to avoid the camera. Such a cutie!
Kadyn enjoying his cocoa!