Like Father, Like Son

Josh is a great pianist. He plays by ear and a little by reading music (he really could do it if he wanted, he is a natural unlike myself!).
We are learning that Blake is taking to the piano as well. He LOVES to sit with you on the piano and just play and play. If you won't sit with him (after yelling at you), he'll stand up on his own and reach for the keys. It is quite humerous watching his little fingers reach for the keys way above his head. I hope he gets his Daddy's talent of playing instruments!!!

It's the little things...

Blake loves to entertain his family!
When he thinks he may have a captive audience, he snatches the closest dish towel and throws it on his head. He then crawls around as fast as his chubby little legs will carry him and laughs hysterically. Of course, we all laugh along with him and this just encourages him all the more! He really is a funny little guy!

Calm After the Storm

Lucky for us, Tropical Storm Hana was easy on us. We had some wind and rain last Friday night through Saturday morning but nothing really bad. We have had spring wind storms that have done more damage than this storm. Like I said, we were LUCKY and very blessed! Our hearts go out to those affected by Hurrican Ike.
Saturday afternoon, we went for a family walk/bike ride. You can see the cloud coverage of what was left of the storm. Here is a picture of Josh buckling up Blake for his first bike trailor ride. He loved it!!!

Here is Tyler on his new spiderman scooter. You can see the clouds here too. They were all but gone by the time we got back from our walk/bike adventure.
Here is our little Martin Train! We went for a nice walk and the kids were very hot and tired by the time we got back. They love getting outside and having fun!

Here is our cute little friend Harbor who came over with her family later in the day.

Blow Me a Kiss!

I just love this sweet age when they learn new things and then "show off". Blake did a little bit right here. He is learning how to clap his hands, do Patty Cake and he LOVES "Wheels on the Bus". Coming up soon...I'll video Blake entertaining us with a dish towel! So cute!!

School Days!

Our Summer Fun

We spent some time in July with Josh's brother and his family in New York. It was so beautiful! The cousins were all excited to spend this time together.
Our family in the Sacred Grove.
At the Hill Cumorah.
We had a fun day at the water park!
We had a great day at Niagara Falls!!!

It was a super fun trip. We were so glad to spend time with our family in New York and we appreciate their hospitality!!

Happy Birthday Tyler!!

It's hard to believe it has been 5 years ago that you came into our lives!!!! You have always been such a sweet little boy and a joy to our family.
Look at our sweet little angel! Aren't you cute???
For your 1st Halloween, you were a Hot Dog!!!
This was your first day of preschool when you were 3....
And now you are 5 and getting ready for Kindergarten!!!

Mommy is going to miss you when you go to school all day!

Some of your favorite things at age 5 are:

-the color BLUE

-Transformers, Spiderman, Batman, Superman (and all other super heroes!)

-cars and anything else with wheels!!

-making Blake laugh

-coming in Mom and Dad's room at night when you are scared

-sharing a room with your brother

-basketball and soccer

-Best Friends: Taleia and Mairi

-Macaroni and Cheese

-Burger King

Happy Birthday Tyler!