Mr. Bear And Last of Summer

Braden was the first child in his class to be able to bring Mr. Bear home because there names both started with a "B". Braden thought it was pretty fun. He was able to take Mr. Bear on all his adventures and then write about it! Then the next child got to do the same thing. I don't love the idea because of the the germ factor but Braden loved it so I looked past that!

Uncle Brad and Aunt Bec came to visit us one Saturday. We went mini golfing since there is one right by our house. The boys love going. It sure was hot even though it was the end of September when we went.

Oops! Spilled smoothie al over him! It was one of the funniest things but he didn't find it funny one bit! He insisted he wanted the lid off but look what it got him--a smoothie bath!

Building a race track outside with dad is so much fun!
The 3 girls! Two of my friends had babies about the same time as Hayley was born. Hayley (7 months), Brielle (4 or 5 months??), and Gabbie (just 2 weeks older than Hayley)! Notice the size difference! Funny! What cuties! We're hoping they'll all be friends one day!
Here's all our other kids from our play date! They all actually played really well! It's crazy how many kids we have! It seems like just yesterday we were starting out with our first! Poor Addi in the middle of all those boys! She's the only girl besides the babies!

Summer is something of the past

We love ice cream!! Especially when it's free! Every time Braden went to the dentist he either got a coupon for a free ice cream cone or hamburger. Here's Kyden enjoying his ice cream!

My boys!
One mad boy! Dad and Braden weren't throwing him the ball. Poor kid! Thinks it's the end of the world!
Hi guys!
Eating a little sand doesn't hurt! Right?
Discussing football plans...
Playing football.
Catch Braden! He was actually doing pretty good. We might have a little star on our hands.

Summer Randomness

We have been having a lot of fun this summer and staying busy. So... I don't know where to start so this post is pretty random. Braden and Kyden are so much fun! We love them so much! Although they test our patience every one in a while, they make us smile everyday.
Kyden found this winter glove and thought he was soooo cool wearing it!
My brother, Ray, and "the chunk of cheese" we had to throw away. We were able to spend a week with him in Arizona while attending classes. He is so fun to be around! He just makes me laugh. We stayed at our Grandparents sunbird condo so we bought food and cooked it there. Well, this was the leftover cheese! Bummer huh! That is actually the second 2 pound brick of cheese! Ya, you could say we love cheese! Braden and Kyden got to spend the week with Grandpa and Grandma P. They were happy to have us home, but I know they had a really good time while we were gone! And of course, they were spoiled rotten--that's what grandparents are for! Right!!
Happy Birthday DAD! Jason turned 27 the 20th of this month and was feeling pretty old, but we still love him and we don't think he is old! (Although both of us are feeling old--at least our bodies are--anyone else have that problem?) We had a family BBQ for his birthday and looking from the outside you would have thought it was Braden's birthday because we played red rover, duck duck goose, and whatever else Braden told us to play. He LOVES games and we have to play it his way or no way. We hope you had a fun birthday even though you did work all day! We love you so much! You're the best!!
How peaceful! And yes, this is a common sight in the morning--both boys in our bed. Good times! My dad reminds me that this will not last forever! They grow up all too fast--and then they talk back! Oh the days we have to look forward to!