Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Baptism Follow-Up

It's been over a month and I meant to do this sooner!
Most of you already saw the beautiful photos of the twins on their baptism day by Britt (if not click here). But here are some long-awaited and much-anticipated (facetious, of course!) random photos from the day!

The whole family!

Both sets of grandparents were there for the special day despite some major obstacles (any minute due date of Jon's baby boy in Denver and a Blatter adult reunion in Mexico!) I was so thankful they could be there!!

The kids were so cute all in white with their daddy!

Hannah's friend Claire from school got to come...

Jake, right after getting confirmed...

One proud mama...

Proud parents with the newest members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...
(I truly can't believe the twins are eight already!)

We invited everyone over to our house afterward for some El Balazo catering and some major celebrating. Here's the table tribute...


Here's the always-messy little man enjoying the party...

It was a wonderful day! Thank you to all who came and shared in it. Thank you to Grandmas and Grandpas and wonderful family and friends.
(I miss you dearly mom and dad!!)

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

First Pinewod Derby


John was out of town for Jake's first Pinewood Derby but thankfully (and upon many threats) he helped Jake with the car before he left town. If it were left up to me, Jake would have raced a wooden block with a nail polish paint job!

Jake designed his car, which he aptly named "Firedragon".

It was a beauty! It won an award for "Best Theme".

He was quite proud.

Unfortunately John failed to add weights to the car before he left (He claims Uncle Chris was going to take care of that for him at the weigh in?? fishy?) But the Firedragon hung in there. He was pretty much right in the pack but managed two 3rds and two 2nds. (One of those 2nds I swear was a 1st but apparently the computer doesn't lie!!)

He didn't qualify in the top 8 but I told him I was sure he was probably 9th and that must have satisfied him because for the rest of the night, he kept coming up to me saying, "Yeah, I was number 9. I just missed it!"

Here's the moms checking out the screen for the results!...

Owen was loving every minute of it...watching all the cars go by...

I brought a few cars from home so he wouldn't be tempted to steal them from the track.

He really likes cars.

Here's Alex enjoying the race...I think in his excitement he forgot what he was doing with his hand! Boys!

Here's the winner, "The Drill".

The Troop

At one point Jake said to me, "Mom, do you think we can make my car faster next year?"
I'll work on it buddy!

Monday, February 16, 2009

My Baby is Two Today!

Oh Owen.
You are such a joy...


I love this boy!
You came into this world and we called you "Sumo"

You were a whopping 10 pounds, 3 ounces...

Those cheeks and chubs and creases and squishiness set my heart all a-flutter.

You were (and are) pure scrumptious!

Those eyes...

Those lips...

Those cheeks...

Through all of your boo-boos...




And love of all things dirty...




And love of all things dress-up...




You are simply the best and I love you so much! You have a fabulous sense of humor, an expressive face and fun personality. You are adventurous and resilient and stubborn. You are so sweet and so cute and so easy to love!
Happy Birthday little man!

Sunday, February 15, 2009

My Valentine Princess

Had a special date with her white knight in a red tie...
In a beautiful gown from her Grandpa Lamoreaux,
Surrounded by other doting dads and daughters...

Picked up for the ball in a very fine chariot...

With first class seating...

And she got to cut the rug and dance the night away with her adorable dad...

Who didn't hold back his groovy moves...


Complete with a serenade...

And fun with many of her adorable friends...

Phew! What a night for a princess!!