The Boys - October 09

Here are a couple of pictures of the boys. As you can tell, Colton has quite the head of hair. As for Caden, this is him getting off the bus after his first day at school. He is really enjoying it (especially recess and riding the bus - anyone surprised?).

Car Accident

Here is what is left of our Corolla. Heidi got hit from behind as she was stopped at a red light. Fortunately, they boys were with me at Caden's soccer game and she was okay (just sore). Two weeks later we finally got a replacement car (another 2000 Corolla).

Safety Town

After a grueling week of learning, Caden is now a proud graduate of Safety Town. Before Caden went to safety town we had a couple of special talks. It took us a week to convince Caden that he shouldn't tell the fireman that Mom and Dad let him light fireworks and fires. Especially, that Grandpa Williams has let him throw a matches into a pile of leaves. I think it worked because I haven't been reprimanded by a fireman yet.

Calling all Super Heros!

Caden just celebrated his 5th birthday with six of his friends. Heidi made all of them capes that they then decorated to represent their favorite super hero. He had everyone from Lavaman to Aquaman join in on the fun.

Heidi's side note: Every year I tell myself I will tone it down and make the party easier for me. I won't invite so many kids, I won't sew outfits to fit the theme, I won't kill myself planning so many games to keep the kids busy and lastly, I won't out do myself on food when I am feeding 5yr olds that can't tell the difference between a cake from scratch and one from a box. Well... I accomplished one of those things, I invited only six kids this year. I guess I just have too much of my mom in me. The goal for next year is a bowling party.

Cruising USA

Watch out all you drivers! Colton is now on the road. He really is enjoying his car now that his brother is finally letting him (For the first few days after we found this find at a local garage sale, Caden thought it looked like fun - even though he didn't fit very well). Next up... walking?

Colton's Baby Blessing

On Januraury 23, Jared's parents and older brother came into town to party with us.

Subzero Fun

What do you do when it is in the negatives outside? That last few days it has been around -2 or lower. Anything below zero means I stay in the house (Who am I kidding. Anything below 40 I stay in the house.) We get bored fast, so today we played my favorite sport, field hockey, in the basement for a few hours. Caden is pretty good. I think it was because he use to watch me coach field hockey when we lived in Ventura (where the weather was always prefect). Oh how I miss Ventura, especially on days like these.