Ahoy Me Matey's: Aden's 5!!

It's hard for me to believe too, that I'm actually old enough to have a "5" year old. And it's also hard to believe that Aden is so grown up now! We decided to have a Pirate Party to celebrate his birthday, and it was so much fun! Aden had a blast and I think all the other kids did too. We bought pirate decor and hung streamers from the ceiling. Of course, we played dress up to help get a feel for the theme! For games we had: "Pin the Flag on the Map"...Seth was the winner, "Muscial Islands"...Lexi won that, and then the "3 legged Peg Leg Race"....which Aden and Seth won by a mile!! My co-worker Shellie made Aden a pirate ship cake that was so cute and fabulous. We also had to get a little wet so went to the Indoor Reef for some waterslides and fun! Overall, the day was great! Thanks to Merilee and Granny for making the treck to come too!

Aden's trying to make his "pirate" face.


Heather really has no idea what's going on at this point.


Bootleggers


They looks so tough don't they?


Cap'N Nate and the "wench".



Seth, Lexi, Brandon, Brenna, Ashlyn, and Aden




Believe it or not, the entire cake is edible!

Wind in the sails.

Aden spots land! and Heather's sea sick...

Heather loved her necklaces of gold and silver.

Ready, Set, GO!

I love this picture of Brandon, fighting for the finish!

Aden and Seth need to practice a little I think.

Grandma and Heather

Musical Island

Pin the Flag on the Map

Opening presents!

Splish Splash

Floater Baby

Overall a fun day, had to take this picture of Heather in the "Crow's Nest"

Updated Kiddie Kandids

It took 2 visits, but today the kids finally came around. By the time the two of them had their pictures together, Heather was not very willing to cooperate, so the only way she would hold still was with some candy in her mouth. This was the only picture were they weren't flaying all over the stage. Overall it was sort of fun though. I do have to say, they are so different yet so alike. Heather is definetly her daddy's daughter and Aden belongs to me, but still they are a perfect couple =).

Fishing in Idaho

Here are pictures from Nathan's fishing trip in Salmon, Idaho with Shannon this last November. He caught six fish overall and apparently had a blast. I enjoyed being a 'single' mom with the kids but we were sure glad to have him home! These are steelheads just in case you were thinking those were huge trouts! =)

Birthdays!!

So, yes, I'm really behind. Nathan turned 31 on August 3 (almost 4 months ago) and Heather of course on September 8th (3 months ago). It's amazing how time fly's when you are busy! But anyway, I'm a better late than never kind of person so here is my blog =).



Heather's stealing a bit of cake....


...so we just let her have some.


Nathan got a new gun safe.


Heather had a blast on her birthday. My co-worker made these awesome cakes (that were delicious) to match our birthday decor.


The birthday girl.


Yum Yum






"Let me do it MOM!"

Heather's favorite part of the day was Lexi's shoes! She liked those even more than any of her presents =)

He's such a fun daddy!