Our Little T-baller!

Today was Deagan's first T-Ball game. We weren't sure how it was going to go... since the day he found out he would have to wear a helmet when he went up to bat he has been totally against the idea of T-Ball. He has been doing really good at all his practices though and was finally starting to warm up to the idea. Then I was getting a little worried he was going to chicken out when he tried to fake sick today. Then he found out his Dad was going to be to his game, and he got really excited. He got dressed in his uniform 2 hours before his game started, and was pumped when we got there. What a stud.

Dev and his boys. They are always so happy when Daddy is home, even if it's just for a couple hours.

Deagan and Brennen

Deagan and Gunner

He was pretty proud of himself for going out there and playing. So were we. Good job Deagan.

Go Ironbirds!

Flip-flops and Popsicles

This week the weather in Camp Verde has been perfect.

And we have been taking full advantage of it.

Flip-flops, check.

Sunscreen, check.

Dumptrucks full of water, check.

A trip to the park, check.

Popsicles, check.

Two happy boys, check and check!

Oh how I love this weather and these two boys of mine.

Even the small one who refuses to smile for pictures.

Keepin' Busy

Dev has been gone for a little over 2 months now and the boys and I are doing our best to keep ourselves busy so the time will go by quicker. We spent the first month at home because the boys were sick and it was brutal. So since they have been better we have either been in the valley with Dev or in Snowflake. Last week we stayed with my Mom for a few days and then Dev came up and we all spent the rest of the weekend in Snowflake. The boys had a blast. They played hard and got to spend time with some cousins they dont get to see very often.

This is Treyden's picture smile. Lovely isn't it.

Goin' to "help" Dude spray out the garage

Playin' with cousins at Grandma and Grandad's

It was a fun and quick week. Another one down, only 20 more to go!

Birthday Parties!

After looking at all my pictures I have decided that I need to let someone else take the pictures. I didn't get near enough of the boys on their special days... I am so bummed. I guess I get too caught up in all the fun I forget to take pictures... that and my kids never have enough time to stop and take a picture. Hopefully I will remember this next year...

Treyden had a Lightning McQueen party this year. We just had it at home with family and a few friends. We grilled hamburgers and hot dogs and the kids played outside. We sang happy birthday and he blew out his candles and opened his gifts.

... and a 4wheeler ride from big brother to end his special day!

We told Deagan he could do whatever he wanted for his party this year and he decided he wanted to go to Jumpstreet and then Texas Roadhouse for dinner. Both mine and Dev's families came down and we all went and played at Jumpstreet for awhile and then headed to dinner. It was a fun day and Deagan loved every second.

On the way to Jumpstreet! Deag was so excited. He loves it there.

The HUGE crocodile slide

Jumping!

Going down the slide.

Braz in the foam pit!

I can't believe both of their birthdays have already come and gone... Their parties were simple and fun. I figure we should keep things simple while we still can. That, and I am not a party planner. I try, but it never seems to work out the way I want it to. Oh well, the important thing is the boys had a good time and they got to spend time with the people who love them the most. I just wish I would have taken more pictures! Dangit!

The Big 5!

This handsome boy turned 5 on Friday! I can hardly believe it. He has grown up so fast.

Deagan is so fun and so full of life. He is hilarious and is always making us laugh. We never know what he will come up with next.

We love him so much and are so blessed to be his parents. We love you so much Deagy Boy! We hope you had lots of fun on your 5th birthday.

*I have pictures from his big day, but I left my camera in the valley with Dev so that will have to be another post.

Happy Birthday Treyden!

Guess who is 2 today?!

Happy Birthday Treyden Konner!

You have the silliest personality and pull some of the goofiest and dirtiest looks ever. You give the sweetest hugs and kisses. Thanks for all the smiles and the laughs.

Our family wouldn't be the same without you. We hope it's the best 2nd birthday ever!
We love you so much.

His shiny-fast-jeep bike

Deagan is a funny kid. While most kids are busy riding their bikes he is pushing his. He pushes everything. If it has wheels he is pushing it. It's a little obsession he has. He literally pushed the wheels off his first bike. It is missing a training wheel, the tires are flat and it looks like it has been run over. But he doesn't care, he is proud of it and he still loves to push it... Dev made a deal with him a couple months ago that he could get a new bike, a bike that he would only be allowed to RIDE and he would not be allowed to push it around at all... the old bike would be for pushing. So Deag did his part of the deal and he got to go and pick out a new bike. And he calls it his shiny-fast-jeep bike. He also picked out a rockin' Toy Story helmet to go with it.

He doesn't ride it for very long, but atleast he rides it... and he still prefers to push the old one over riding the new one... if it had a motor and a steering wheel we would never get him off it.