Home Again

My parents come home today from their 18 month mission today!! Needless to say it was a very exciting day!

The kids ran out to see Grandma and Papa as they turned up the drive way

Everyone was so excited for them to get home. The grand kids are not going to know what to do with them home now.

And the most exciting thing I am excited for..... I finally get to talk to my mom on the phone for longer than 2 min! Seems as though I never could get a hold of her and then when I did I never got to talk to her! We are so excited for the Holidays!

Mom and dad stop to see some family in Oregon before coming home. I stole this from aunt susan's fb.

My mom with her sisters shelly and Launa

sisters and brothers Vaughn, shelly, mom, Launa, and Van.

Hayley and I were laughing about how we could imagine how many tears were shed when the sisters saw each other again.

The Great white hunter and her buck

Last weekend our ward had an adult Halloween party. We had a great time. Brenden consented to being my deer. I think he needs to act a little more dead though.

Left to right: Eric & Kristina, Ashley & Corey, Matt & Amy and then us.

My neighbors Alesha and Tami. They dressed up in their sons football uniforms!

Ashley and Corey going to town

Amy she was on fire! I was afraid she was going to split the sides of her costume she was so crazy!

musical chairs.

Soccer

Kate and Cooper participated in a soccer program. They just learned the basics of soccer and then would let them scrimmage against each other. Fun for the most part. Cooper spent a lot of the time on the ground. The kids would clump together and then knock each other over and he was sure to be in on every tackle. I was a little worried because a few times he flat out took some kids out. I guess I can only hope that will help in football!




This was on the last day and Kate was not there! The day I remember to take my camera. I swear he told the coach 10x's Kate was not coming!

Cason's past time at soccer! Heaven for him!

Team picture! This is only a few of the kids. We think these boys were handcuffed to do this

Heaven on Earth

More Disney pics is right! I had to throw in a few more! We finally found Woody!! I think I was just as excited as the boys! We saw him the day before, but he was leaving as we walked up and there was a long line. Not this time, we ran right up to him! Cason was so excited to see Woody. He practically threw his autograph book on him! Cason loved the characters but would get scared when I tried to get him to stand next to them. Hence the hugging on my shoulder.

Minnie signing Cooper's book. Minnie signed our book three different times, in three different dresses!

I keep trying to switch the picture and it shows me it switched, but no it never did. I had to throw this one in so turn your head!

The boys loooved Small World. The loved all the shrub animals.

Seriously when you are on that ride there is not another care in the world!

Cooper with either Chip or Dale can't remember which one. But I did learn how to tell them apart. One of them their teeth are close together and the other one's are far apart. They also have different noses. Now remind me which is which!

Case with chip or dale?

Tiger put cooper hat over his eyes! Silly Tiger!

Dancing with Minnie!

More dancing

Cooper was soooo excited to see Max. We saw him two different times.

On the famous carousel one night. The only line mom would wait for. The next morning we were the first people to ride the carousel for the day and we rode all by ourselves! We rode dumbo two times by ourselves too. Heaven I tell you! There is no way I would wait in line for dumbo for an hour!

Cason was so in awe of Mater and McQueen he would not look at the camera! He was sooo excited to touch them! Cooper and daddy were on a ride while we stood in line to take our picture with the famous vehicles! Truly magical!

Words can't explain the fun that was had! We are ready to go back tomorrow! We just wish dad had another convention so we could convince him to go!

The happiest place on earth!

We made it! We made it to the HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH!
Four airplane tickets
Four airplane rides
3 night hotel stay
2 long days at Disneyland!!

Brenden was headed to the PMA (Produce Marketing Association) and it happened to be at the Anaheim Convention Center (one block away from Disneyland), so we decided to tag along! The last time the convention was in Anaheim was five years ago and I was pregnant with Cooper. I have been dying to take the kids to Disneyland and a few years ago Brenden said when the PMA went back to Anaheim we could go. Well that came a little too soon and he didn't know if what he agreed upon was really such a great idea. He kept telling me I don't know if I am even going to go this year since the PMA was a few weeks early and he thought they would still be in harvest. I was so desperate to go that I said ,"TWO DAYS, that's great were going with ya!"

During the day on Friday Brenden was able to go with us. We tried to pack in as much as possible knowing that was the only time he could come with us. We had a blast! Even though Brenden was practically at the office. His phone rang non stop! Too many people eating too many ONIONS! lol. The weather that morning was great, but a little too great it was sooo hot by the afternoon!

First Character greeting. We practically ran up to them. No line, it was Awesome!

Brotherly lovin after they got their hats.

They were so excited with their mickey ears. Do you know how long I have waited to buy mickey ears for my kids???

Case handing his book to Minnie. The boys loooved having the characters sign their autograph books!

Mickey is usually back in the back of his house, but we caught him early in the morning on his front step. We lucked out big time with very short lines for Mickey and Minnie!

On Matterhorn. Cason face was priceless on that ride! Doesn't Cason look like his dad in this picture? I think he is going to be a mini Brenden.

Disney was all decorated for Halloween. I loved these pumpkins at the entrance.

Case Man's BIG day

CASEY, turned 3 today! It's hard for me to believe my big little baby is 3! He was excited for his big day and whenever I would sing HAPPY BIRTHDAY to him he would sing with me and say "DEAR GRANDMA." And then he would tell me "It's not my birthday, it's Grandmas!" Okay whatever makes you HAPPY!

Here are a few things about Casey:
-He has the most kissable cheeks ever! I am going to cry some day real hard when I go to kiss those cheeks and they are gone!
-His bum is just as chubby :)
-He loves to eat! He is always the last at the table.
-Only screams half as much as he did a year ago. (hey this is a BIG improvement!)
-Only holds his breath and turns himself blue ready to pass out occasionally.(BIG improvement!)
-Loves Dogies
-Loves to dig in the dirt
-Loves his cousins
-Loves four wheeler and snowmobile rides
-Very mischievous (especially when I'm in the shower!)
-Hates to take naps, but once he's asleep he could sleep forever
-Favorite phrase, "Back away! Back away mom, back away!"
Yes, my once cuddly little baby has turned into a three year old tyrant who middle name is independent! Hello THREE here we come!






Give the kid a pick up with a trailer and he is good to go!



In our family it's Cooper's birthday too!

We headed to Red Robin for dinner. We were so excited because at the last minute Grandma and Grandpa Kent joined us! The boys were elated!

Cheese sticks! For some reason they were not as good as they were in high school.

Case didn't know what to think when they sang to him. He was a little embarrassed at first

And then 0oohed to Grandma!

We sure love Grandma and Grandpa! Thanks for coming and making Cason's night so special!

We came home and had CUPCAKES!

So excited with his #3!

Cooper blowing out his 4 Candles! We lit candles over and over and over again!!

Getting ready to blow it out!

We are so grateful Casey is in our family. I don't know what I would do if Cooper didn't have Casey! They are the best of friends and the worst of enemies, but in the end always the best of friends!