Monday, February 16, 2015

Valentine's Day


This Valentine's Day was for sure a memorable one!  It was Brad's year to plan, so I didnt do like anything.  Leading up to Valentine's Day, I did the 12 days of Valentine's Day for Brad, because lets face it, the man deserves a little extra attention.  I made him cookies and bread and just did dumb little stuff like that for him.  But then on Valentine's Day, he kicked me out of bed at 6:30 in the morning and told me to dress warm, but wouldnt tell me what we were doing. 

We piled in the car and Brad stopped and got us some hot chocolate and we were off 

And then we pulled up and I saw this.  Thats right, a hot air balloon festival.  Is that not the cutest thing in the entire world?  They do it here in Lovelock every year apparently.  I dont know how he kept it a secret from me.  I guess that shows you how much I get out, huh? 

I was SO excited!!   

So we set up some chairs and watched them blow up all these gigantic balloons 

There were like between 20-30 balloons and they had races and rides and it was so cool. 

This is the one that we rode in 

The boys waiting in line to go up in the balloon.  Could they be any sweeter? 

After our balloon fun, Brad took us down to the Cowpoke for pancakes. 

Then after breakfast we went home and got in the hot tub and relaxed for the rest of the morning. 

Then we watched some movies and I took a nap.  Brad made us the most delicious beef ribs in his new smoker and I had my friend make him a heart-shaped boston cream pie for his last "12 days of Valentines Day" present. 

So its official that I have the sweetest husband and that I love love.  And hot air balloons. 

Clark's 6th Birthday


My serious boy turned 6!  I still cannot believe that its been 6 years since I brought home the tiniest baby I have ever seen.  And I cant believe what a perfect child he has turned out to be.  I could not love him any more.  My heart would explode. 

We asked him if he wanted to have a friend birthday party or a family birthday party and he picked family.  He said that he wanted to go bowling and get pizza, so thats what we did. 

We went to Reno to a place called Wild Island 

We bowled one game and then took him outside for a little surprise.... 

Go carts!!!! 

He was so serious and refused to smile, but said that it was the coolest thing ever and that it was his most fun birthday. 

It was a lot of fun!  
Erik and Christy met us down there with their kids and went on a couple rides and then we all went out for Pizza. 

We went to Grimaldis for Pizza and then went across town for dessert at Claim Jumper.  Clark picked the red velvet cupcake and tried to hide under the table when I said we were going to sing happy birthday to him.  haha 

On our way home we let him pick out a new bike and he was so excited!!!  Then we changed into jammies and he opened a few presents.  He got Hungry Hungry Hippos and a light-up coloring board.  

He went to sleep smiling, so I guess it was good birthday. 

On Tuesday I took cupcakes into his class and surprised him and it was awesome.  He was so happy, I think he hugged me 20 times in 15 mintues. 

Then he went home and wore his birthday crown and rode his new bike and said he wants to be 6 forever. 

Jonas' Blessing Day


For Jonas' big blessing weekend, we had more family come to town than I thought we would.  It was awesome!  I was a little worried with us living out in the middle of nowhere and it being right after Christmas, that it was going to be to hard for people to travel.  But Nathan and Kaitlin came out and stayed with us and My parents came and Brad's parents and Erik and Christy all came and it just meant the world to us that they were there!!

Nate and Kait got to our house late Friday night and we got to trade babies for a while. 

Scout loved Sadie a whole lot 

Saturday was pretty lazy.  I dont think we actually got ourselves ready and got out of the house until like 2pm 

But hey, at least we did get out 

And while Lovelock is the most exciting place ever, we decided to keep it simple and go to the park 

We played some soccer 

Died a few times over the cuteness of Sadie 

Took lots of photos 

I sorta love him more than anything ever 

Checking out all the love locks 

After the park we walked over and got some ice cream 

I love Sadie's face!!! 

So after going home and eating a mexican feast, my parents and brother Jaden got to our house!!! 

It was so fun to see them and all hang out before they had to go to their hotel 

The next morning was our little man's big day.  We by some miracle got ready in time to take pictures before church 

I just cant tell you how happy this photo makes me.  Before we got pregnant with Jonas, I use to dream about our little family and having a third baby and having a cute little house somewhere and I just felt like that day was never going to come.  And now here we are with 3 perfect babies in our home and Im just so blessed. 

Seriously, he is perfect 

And I am completely obsessed with this knit sleeper I found for him to wear 

Brad gave him the most beautiful blessing, although the monkey screamed his lungs out through the whole thing.  haha  All 3 boys were totally awake during their blessings, but the older two didnt make a peep.  Jonas broke that tradition. 

It melted my heart to see my sweet baby surrounded by so many good men.. his Daddy, his two Grandpas, his Uncle Erik and his Uncle Nathan. Hes lucky to have them to look up to. 

After church we all went back to our house for a luncheon

The kids had so much fun getting so much attention and playing with cousins 

We are so lucky to have the love and support that we do 

Makes me want to bring 50 more children into our lovely family 

It was the perfect weekend!!!