Remember The A-Team?

"I just love it when a plan comes together!"

Lately, our plans always seem to get sidetracked, but not this time! We went to my parents house in Queen Creek for an early weekend getaway. Seth took a midterm on Wednesday night and had the next 2 days off from school so we loaded up our car (I am always amazed at how much stuff we have to take for Colton :) and headed out to Queen Creek for a few days.

My dad watched Colton Friday morning so that we could go to the Temple. We made the 6am session! Yeah, I know early! BUT it was great - especially knowing that Colton was still sleeping at that time.

Later that day my sister, Emily, and I took our kids (my 1 and her 4!) to the park and it was so fun to watch Colton playing with his cousins. He is finally enjoying the park with the slides, sand, swings and all of the other amenities that the park offers. While we were at the park, Seth and my dad went to the driving range at the local golf course.

I got to go running that afternoon (4 miles walk/run) and then later that night, after Colton was asleep, Seth and I went to see a movie. We watched "Vantage Point." I liked it, Seth thought it was so-so. I can't believe how much we fit into one day!

On Saturday we went to Parker's B-Day party and then on our way home we stopped to see Oma and Opa in Gilbert. It was a great weekend! Here are some of our pics:

Oh, and this probably deserves it own post, but my little niece, Kinsley born in November has RED HAIR! Yeah, finally another red head! You can't really see it in this picture, but she's making her Aunt Becky proud nonetheless!

Way to go Cory!

Cory you did great! Personally I think that the Sterns' Sean Elliot was much touger on you than that other guy... but way to represent Westwood and ASU! Summer must be so proud :) Oh and I bet Annika loved her 15 min (sec) of fame too! She looked so cute!







Side Note: Cory is a friend from High School who was on the reality tv show "Pro's vs. Joes"... See his site here.

Happy Birthday Parker!

Happy Birthday Paker! I can't believe you're 6 years old already! I was so excited when you were born - you were my first nephew! You have always been so cute and funny - some of the things you can come up with just make all of us laugh! Thank you for being such a great cousin to Colton. You are so patient and kind to him. We love you Parker - can't wait to see you today!

Mavis Beacon Anyone?

71 words

Speed test

Oh my typing teacher would be so proud!

Introducing Cooper!

This is our newest nephew - Cooper! He was born on February, 21st to Claire and Cody. This is Colton's first Traeger cousin so he's excited too - he was quite fascinated by his nose and eyes. I'm sure Colton will be even happier when Cooper can help him knock over all of the 2 litre bottles at Oma and Opa's.

Holding Cooper I realized just how BIG Colton is now! Then when I saw the diapers I was shocked! Granted Colton never did fit in that size to begin with, but Colton really is growing up and is in full "toddler" mode now.

Congratulations Claire and Cody! Now that you've entered parenthood you must have a blog!

Thank You Chava!

So many things to blog about and get caught up on... but first things first. I'm laying in bed this morning (awake - but not wanting to be - you know the feeling?) when we get a phone call. It's our neighbor (and fellow "school widow") Chava, wanting to know if I'd like to bring Colton over to her apartment to play for a couple of hours! Seriously? You do know Colton right? He's the one who cries when we leave him anywhere? She assures me that this is ok for her and not too worry. Oh and did I mention that she just had her 2nd baby in Dec?)So, of course I take her up on it and rush him over there before she can change her mind! ha ha

Those 2 hours were the best! I got our bedroom clean - well, clean might be exaggerating, but you can now see our floor though - and I got to go for a good 3 mile run/walk! So, what I thought was going to be a "ho-hum" morning turned into a great one!

THANK YOU SO MUCH CHAVA! I can't wait to be able to return the favor and watch Boston for you!

Got Milk?

Thanks for the laugh Summer! I had to post it on ours too!