What's going on. . .

Chippies

2009-04-24T09:23:00.000-07:00

Every year I get a bunch of baby chicks for my AP students to train in class. It means that the weekend before I get to house those chicks in our house. Cooper looks forward to it every year and now Cameron likes them too! This year was the first year Cooper shed tears when they had to leave. No more chippies...:(

Cooper's new bike

2009-04-24T09:16:00.000-07:00

Okay, I swore I wouldn't "bribe" my kids to be potty trained. But hey, if it works why not? (Especially once who have experienced cleaning up accidents!) So, Brenden and Cooper headed down to the local bike shop to look at bikes. Cooper found the perfect blue bike and then the talk about using the potty ALL of the time started to take place. Brenden proposed the idea to Cooper that they could get the bike on specific terms: every time Cooper did his poop in the potty he could ride his bike. If he had an accident then it would get hung up in the garage until he proved his potty abilities again. Cooper thought about this for about 20 laps (on the bike) around the bike store. He finally decided that this deal sounded okay. So, home they came with a new bike. Dad let him make two laps around the drive to show me before it was hung up. No sooner had the bike stopped moving on the hook--Cooper eagerly stated, "Mom, I have to go poop!" So off we went and ever since Cooper has become a potty pro! Not to mention a pretty good little biker.

Camping

2009-04-24T08:33:00.000-07:00

More camping and biking trips the last two months down to Moab. We have a new favorite place where the kids can run, climb through rocks, and we can ride the rhino or ride mountain bikes right from camp!

Beater Eating. . .

2009-02-26T16:33:00.000-08:00

Don't you remember looking forward to licking the beaters? Cooper loves to do it! And now, having to do everything his brother does, Cameron is an expert too!

Pizza night

2009-02-26T11:19:00.000-08:00

To keep things fun we are learning that buddies are always a plus for activities--both parents and kids! Our good friends came over for a fun night of pizza, hot tubbing, and kid movie bliss! (Although the pizza wasn't as good as normal I think we all had fun!) It's a must to do again- - -the hot tub ending time was much disputed.

Hanging out inside. . .

2009-02-26T11:13:00.000-08:00

After Christmas we did finally get a couple weeks of crappy air. So, inside play became a little tricky keeping them entertained. But we have managed. Cooper loves to help make bread, paint, anything that involves him and someone's attention. Cameron just wants to copy everything he does. So, as long as Cam can somewhat be involved, we are all happy! Luckily, when Brenden gets home from work, wrestling with dad is always great!

Cooper also became a "Sunbeam" at church. Which, when it comes to class time he LOVES! He has to be the leader down the hall. But in Primary, with all the other kids, he's still a little shy. He has 5 other boys his age, no girls (poor teachers!)

Bath time with the two boys!

2009-02-26T11:10:00.000-08:00

Well, every since Cameron has finally gotten big enough to hold his own (And Cooper able to understand that he has to be gentle with Cam) bath time has become very wet and somewhat entertaining. Cameron loves to bath! Not too hot on a shower. Cooper. . . it just depends on the day. Sometime only a shower will do.

Sledding with Papa

2009-02-26T07:35:00.000-08:00

Christmas time was fun and filled with snow. We spent many hours behind papa's sled. Once Cooper finally decided to ride in it he was hooked. Cameron still likes to ride up on the 4 Wheeler--he tends to fall asleep in the sled.

Winter time snow!

2009-02-20T09:49:00.000-08:00

Right at Christmas the snow fell. . . and piled up everywhere! Brenden finally got a plow for the Rhino instead of the 4 wheeler. (I'll have to get those pictures up!) Cooper and Cameron love riding in it but most of all, they like playing in the big piles at the end.

Fall Zoo

2009-02-20T09:45:00.000-08:00

On a crisp fall day we headed for the zoo. Best part. . .no one else there! The animals were all up and moving around. Cooper loved the monkeys! Cam loved the elephants. They both loved playing at the end. Cooper did have to ride the train twice! Good thing Grandpa didn't mind!

Happy Halloween!!!

2008-11-03T11:19:00.000-08:00

This year Cooper was all about trick or treating. We cut our loop time down from an hour last year to 45 minutes this year with a few more houses added. The routine was: ring the door, look in the window to see if someone was coming, say trick or treat, thank you, and happy halloween as we were departing. About 45 minutes after we were home Cooper was ready to go again! Cameron was happy to ride on his dad's shoulders and watch the festivities in his lion costume. Another first time experience was Cooper cleaning out his own pumpkin (we are not yet to carving his own pumpkin). He was pretty good at it although, he did not care to touch it with his hands. He preferred to use a large spoon.

Caming trips

2008-10-29T09:23:00.000-07:00

With the purchase of the new Rhino and Toy Hauler the camping trips have greatly increased! (Which Cooper LOVES!) In fact, the trips are never long enough. From the mountains to the desert the two little guys find plenty of dirty and things to do. Cooper's new past time is to look for rabbits to pew. When we help him shoot a gun he has a quick trigger finger! Cameron loves to get dirty and be outside--so much so that he took a little tumble into the tire going out the stairs. (Good thing they are rubber when they are little.) Cooper loves it when his "best friends" are there--either Nana or Orson.

First snow day. . .

2008-10-14T09:34:00.000-07:00

The first snow on the ground means lots of playing and making tracks through the back yard. Unfortunately for Cameron, we couldn't find the small snow suit. Cooper, on the other hand, made fast tracks all through the yard pushing his lawn mower like a snow blower across the grass. He also had to knock down any snow piles and jump in anything that looked soft. After about 45 minutes he came back in completely soaked and sweating. That make for a good morning. The rest of the day was spent inside playing "football" with dad and wrestling around on the floor. Cameron enjoyed the peace and quiet for a few minutes when Cooper was out and headed right for Cooper's 4 wheeler. He's a pretty quick learner.

Cameron's 1st B-day

2008-10-10T11:34:00.000-07:00

We have made it to the Big 1st birthday, but not without many bumps and bruises (partial thanks to the big brother!) Cameron has become a walking machine. The only problem is, he thinks he can go anywhere Cooper can......hmmm, what the future will hold in that department. Cameron loved to squish the cake and was all over it. Then he did the "uh oh" and got the frosting all over in his hair. It went from Blonde to blue. :) He was so so on presents. He was more interested in running around playing with the kids! Why don't we all learn and save our money on the first few present events?

Brothers

2008-10-08T16:21:00.000-07:00

Cooper & Cameron are becoming good little buddies. Of course, they are also becoming good at pestering each other too. I guess that just comes with being siblings.

2008-10-08T08:15:00.000-07:00

Cooper's big b-day party! 4 buddies, 1 big dragon, food and lots of squealing! Cameron thought it was pretty great too. Plus, the party wouldn't be complete without Kayci and the human jungle gym--aka Mark.

Fall Fun

2008-10-06T08:06:00.000-07:00

Fall has been full of camping trips and b-day fun. Cameron has turned into a walking machine. Cooper has become the 3 year old that can do everything all by himself so don't even think about getting in the way.

Summer fun

2008-06-30T11:23:00.000-07:00

Now that summer weather is finally here we spend most of our time outside playing in the yard. Cooper keeps busy doing just about anything and Cameron is highly entertained both watching and by trying to participate. Favorite pastimes for the two are swimming, motorcycle rides with dad, playing at the park, and camping. Somehow we never spend enough time doing any of them according to Cooper. Rylee has picked up the new sport of Wake surfing. She is far better at it than any of us old duffers. . .go figure!