Happy 12th Birthday Cyrus!

Turning 12 seems so grown up, not to mention that he is almost as tall as I am now. These are some things that make Cyrus, Cyrus...
1. favorite color is green
2. favorite food is pasta
3. favorite musician is Jimmy Hendrix
4. enjoys playing guitar
5. favorite subject in school is history (he has an amazing memory for dates and facts)
6. is working to have his Eagle Scout before he turns 14
7. looking forward to his first over- nighter with the scouts this weekend (to the bat caves)
8. wants to be a doctor/fireman/chef when he grows up
9. still wants to cuddle with his mom and dad
10. is always patient and kind to his brothers (even when they do not deserve it)

Cyrus always works hard to do his best, and manages to be perpetually happy. We are so lucky to have him as a member of our family! Happy birthday Cyrus!

The mind of a 3 year old.

Driving home from a friends house tonight everyone was tired and quiet and then...

Brodie -Mom undies are like little tiny shorts that you wear under your other shorts right?

Mom - Yes, I guess that is true.

There is a long pause, and then...

Brodie - Why do we have to wear so many shorts to keep our nuts warm mom?

Music makers!

I was lucky enough to catch the boys this morning making music together, Brodie added the hat himself (for dramatic effect).

Happy 9th Birthday Talen!

It does not seem possible that my little cuddly Talen is 9!
Some things that make Talen, Talen are...
His favorite color is black
Favorite song is Knights of Cydonia by Muse (also his favorite band)
Favorite food is pepperoni pizza
Is learning to play the harmonica and bongos (self teaching)
Currently building a fort in the backyard of his friend's (our neighbors) house.
Future dream is to be a Navy Seal
Loves to entertain his brothers, friends, and anyone else near by.
Loved playing basket ball this season and was one of the tallest yet youngest boys on the team. He ended the season with his first 3 point buzzer beater shot.
Talen is a sweet, and loyal friend and brother, we are so lucky to have him as a member of our family!

Road Trip 2/18/11

With JD working insane hours, and cold rainy weather in Nor Cal we decided to pack up the car and drive south for some fun in the sun. The San Diego Zoo and Sea World cured of us our rainy day blues quick! Even with temps in the mid 60's the boys could not resist the the water, and a little sun on their skin. Holly's friend Melissa and her cute family were gracious hosts and made it hard to pack up and head back home. Luckily we will be back in a few weeks to celebrate the boys birthdays in Disneyland.

A trip to San Diego without breakfast at the Mission is a crime!

Talen patiently awaits his cinnamon french toast.

Melissa, Holly, and I