Grant's 9th Birthday!

Wow! First of all, I must apologize for how LONG it's been since I've last posted.

I'll try to be better, I promise!!

In March, Grant had his 9th Bday. He had a blast, he took 10 friends to Putter's and they got to play Lasertag!

Here is Grant with all his buddies. I must say, he probably has the greatest group of friends. I'm always impressed with all these boys. They are respectful of each other, polite, not obnoxious and SO MUCH FUN!!

He got some really cool gifts, like this "real" helicopter! It flies all over our park at home!

Camden can't wait to see what Grant gets, because he knows he's second in line to get to play with it when he gets home!! :)

The basketball sweatshirt he is wearing, was his gift from Shea. She picked it out, and he wears it ALL the time! That girl really knows her brother! :)

Just wanted to throw in a cute picture of the Bubs!


BEAVER CHEERLEADER!

Shea went to the OSU Cheerleading clinic this year. She had fun, but if you look closly at this picture, you can tell she is EXHAUSTED! It was almost 4 hours of cheering and learning material with NO breaks! We left and she couldn't stop talking about how HARD cheerleading is! AMEN SISTER! :)

She got to show off her cartwheels. This was probably her favorite part.

It was a country theme, so they learned a partner dance. It was very cute. I wish I could show you pictures from the performance at the game, but as I stated before, she was so exhausted, she said she didn't have enough energy to do it! Truth be told, I'm sure I could have convinced her to go, but I didn't really want to drive all the way back to Corvallis, find parking, sit through a Women's Basketball game, and watch her perform a 2 minute routine! Maybe next year.

(please don't judge me by the Women's basketball comment, I love Women's basketball, but I've sat through enough of those to last me a lifetime!) :)

And of course, she had to learn the traditional OOOOO - SSSSSS- UUUUU, Oregon State - fight fight fight!!!! Way to go Shea! GO BEAVS

Shea's 7th Birthday

Over the weekend, we celebrated Shea's 7th Birthday.  I took her and a few friends to a local "Tea Parlour" for lunch and cupcakes.  It was fun to watch the girls have a "real" tea party.

This is one HAPPY 7yr old!

A picture with her brothers.

All the girls dressed up and ready to go.

Shea and Tayler sharing their special treats!  It was amazing food, and the girls loved it!

"Happy Birthday to you..."

And Shea's big gift from her Nonna and Papa!  A new bike! :)

It's hard for me to believe she is already 7!  She is really growing up.  She has such a loving and giving spirit.  We are so proud of her, and couldn't be more in love with our little girl!

Happy Birthday Shea! 

Snow Day!!

Actually, I should say Snow Days, since we missed multiple days of school this week!

The kids woke up on Friday morning to more snow and no school again! 

Here is a picture from our family room, it was a beautiful morning!

Grant and Camden enjoying the view.

Our friends own a tree farm and invited us to go sledding.  

Camden had a blast on his little "red rider!"

Although, he did get tired of walking back up the hill.  

So Dad had to step in and become the "lift!"  :)

It's hard to tell, but Camden is actually going over a jump we made on the slope.

He thinks he is "FLYING" over this jump!!

Here is our one and only picture of Shea out there. 

 She didn't last long, she ended up in the truck with the heat on!

Grant got to have his first try at snowboarding!  He LOVED it!  

He is already asking us to buy him one!

Here he is going over the jump!

And Yes, they even convinced me to go on the snowboard.  It was really fun!  I was surprised at how fast I was going!  "Look out!  Here comes big Mama!!" 

Of course Justin had to get a picture of me falling too!   Ouch!

Camden turns 4!

We celebrated Camden's 4th birthday over the weekend.  I must admit that I was really struggling with this moment.  4 is not a baby anymore, he is growing up too fast!  Grant was 4 years old when Camden was born and I felt like he was so big.  Camden seems so little to me still, he can't possibly be as old as Grant was back then! :(  I think it all comes down to knowing that I will not be having another baby, and that he will always be "my baby."  I've never put much into the birth order concept until now, I can really see myself treating Camden very differently then I did both Grant or Shea when they were 4.    All in all, I know my struggles are in vain, because they will all grow up no matter what.  I'm just truly thankful that I can stay home to enjoy these last few years until he is in school too.

 

Here is Camden getting ready to open his presents.  He was so excited for each present.  I was really proud of him for taking time with each gift, and telling the "giver" thank you.

His first and maybe favorite present was this youth size Beaver hat!  He as worn it almost everyday since!

He had lots of help opening his gifts!

He kept telling us that he wanted "knight stuff" for his birthday.  I found this whole get-up at Ross for cheap!  He loved it!

Here he is patiently waiting for everyone to sing him his Birthday song! :)

Finally, I can lick the darn candles!

The next morning after his party, Camden came out of his room fully dressed in his armor.  Justin couldn't resist taking a picture!

Then on Sunday (Camden's actual birthday), Grant had his Mitey-Mite Bowl game.  They were playing a very tough Sheldon Eagle team.  It was a nail biter, but the Jaguars came out with a big victory!  It was a very exciting game, Grant threw a 25 yard touchdown pass to Levi!  He's been wanting to run that play successfully all year long!  Way to go Jags!

Halloween 2008

I can't believe how long it took me to finally post these pictures!

We had a fun Halloween, all the cousins got together and hit the streets.

Here is a picture of Grant and Camden with their Great Grandma.  Rocco is in the back, but your not supposed to be able to see him because he is camouflaged! :)

Out on the street, they ran into some friends and we had to get a cute photo (even though they are wearing Duck costumes, we still like them!) :)

This is Camden's "mean" football face.  He thinks it's very effective because everyone goes "ohh, your so scary."  And he believes them!!

Here is a shot of all the cousins... cute aren't they?!?

Here is my favorite girl dressed up in her "Butterfly Fairy" costume.  It was important that everyone knew she wasn't "just" a fairy, but a Butterfly Fairy! :)

Another football weekend

The Jaguars football team had another game this weekend.  It was the last regular season game.  Only 3 games left!   Grant is still really loving it, I think he'd do it all year if we let him!  But then he says the same thing about baseball, golf and basketball!  Good thing for "seasons" otherwise we would be running around crazy doing all of them!

Rocco, Grant and Blake taking a water break during the game.

Rocco had a GREAT run.  They couldn't tackle him.  I also noticed a lot of kids didn't even try,  I think they take one look at his size and get a little nervous!! :)

The Head Coach doing his thing...

The future of Jaguar football!

Shea wasn't into the game, but she loves visiting with her friends and playing at the park.

The quarterback (Grant) warming up!

I had to add another picture of the newest Carley family member.  He is such a stud!

"you talkin' to me?!"

PSALM 23

The Lord is my Shepherd = that's Relationship! 

I shall not want = That's Supply!

He makes me to lie down in green pastures = That's Rest!

He leads me near quite waters = That's Refreshment!

He restores my soul = That's Healing!

He guides me in the paths of righteousness = That's Guidance!

For His name sake = That's Purpose!

Although I will walk through the valley of the shadow of death = That's Testing!

I will fear no evil = That's Protection!

For you are with me = That's Faithfulness! 

Your rod and Your staff they are my comfort = That's Discipline! 

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies = That's Hope!

You anoint my head with oil = That's Consecration! 

My cup overflows = That's Abundance!

 

Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all rest of my days = That's Blessing!

 

And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord = That's Security

Forever = That's Eternity!