Not cool to admit this, but Dawson is 11!

I can't believe Dawson is 11 today, makes me feel so old! But we are so proud of him and the boy he is becoming. Happy Birthday to our son! Here's a trip down memory lane of Dawson.

Tonight, blowing out his 11 candles!

On his Baptism Day

First Day of Kindergarten

2 years old & running from a 5 week old puppy, HILARIOUS!

3 years old

2 years old, in San Diego

4 years old

1st Birthday!

3 years old

6 months

Newborn little baby (not for long!)

I'm a slacker...

So much has been going on, it is just hard to get everything up here. Here is a small update...

Julia played her first season of soccer, and Paul was her coach. It took a little bit for Julia to warm up to it all, but after the first few games, she was loving it, and did awesome. Paul was a fantastic coach, and it was a really good release for him from work.

Cole played his first season of flag football, and I think we found a sport that he really enjoys! He liked t-ball, but was so bored (Paul and I can't say we don't blame him). He really liked football. Today was his last game for the season, and he did so awesome! He scored 2 touchdowns! Way to go Cole!

Dawson is playing the trumpet, and has already learned so much, and he really enjoys it. He starts basketball in the next couple of weeks, and is really excited for that.

Adelyne is learning how to play the piano, and is anxious to start horseback riding lessons, as well as gymnastics. Mom just needs to find a good gym, and horse ranch, or something of the like to get her going.

We are all ready to kind of slow down, at least for a month or so, until the holidays really slam us.

Here are a few pictures.










Cole, on his way to a touchdown!

The excited look of getting a touchdown, slimy mouth guard and all, I still think he's adorable.

The first full snowfall, and the kids sledding behind our house.






And the poor dog, he loves to be out in the snow, but this is what he gets every time. We could call snow-itis, or ice-itis. Neither of those really work, do they.

She's Nine!

Our Adelyne is 9 years old! I cannot believe it! She continues to grow up so fast, it's unbelievable. I took these pictures today on her birthday.

Here is a trip down memory lane of Adelyne when she was little. This is very dangerous for me because it only makes me want a baby, not good! (Don't pay attention to the crappy pictures, these were taken "pre-digital" era, and had to be scanned)

I want, no I NEED this bike!

If I say need, that makes it more legit right? It's a Madsen Cargo Bike, have you ever seen one? Here is their website http://www.madsencycles.com/

I think these are the coolest bikes ever. I can see myself riding around with Julia in the back, and becoming the town bike girl (well, not really, but I would still ride it!). We live in a town that has miles and miles of bike trails, and I could get some exercise, since Julia doesn't fit in a stroller anymore, and I am just not really all that into running, so I got rid of the jogging stroller, so this bike can replace the stroller, and I could get a lot of exercise!

Future Planning

So, Miss Julia is already thinking about her future. None of my older kids have thought this far ahead, if they did, it was only to tell me that they don't want to be a Dad (Cole) because then he can't have his toys anymore.

Julia today asked me how I found Dad (Paul). I told her that a friend introduced us (thanks Alicia). She seemed to understand that, and then proceeded on to ask me if I held his hand and if I kissed him. I told her yes, and she said "Why do people who like each other do that? Why do they kiss?" I told her that's what you do when you are in love. About an hour later, I was sitting down with her, eating lunch, (me Thai salmon and salad, her just salad), and out of the blue she says "Mom, I am not going to have a husband when I get older." I said "Why?" She said, "It's just too hard to find one! How am I ever going to find one? How did you find Dad?" So I went on to explain to her that we went dancing, and met there, and she burst into giggles.

The kids are out of school for the summer on Wednesday, and it's warming up here. Cole needed a haircut, and I was lazy, so I buzzed it all off, using summer for my excuse. He looks pretty cute I think!