Day out with Grandpa and Nanna

This weekend Grandpa and Nanna took the three boys (Joshua, Matthew and Tristan) to "Walking with the Dinosaurs" . The boys had a great time spending the day with their grandparents and I am sure wore them quite out.

Notice the super cool shirts that the boys got to make the day before with Grandpa and Nanna.

Matthew apparently was not quite sure about the large creatures and poor grandpa had to do some "hallway" time with him, hence the picture of Matthew covering his ears - apparently they were a bit loud for a 3-year old.

What Great Grandparents they have!!!

Brenna is 1 Month Old

What a fun month we have had with our new little girl. She has just woven herself into out family and we are so thankful to have her here with us. She has gained 4 lbs since leaving the hospital putting her up at 10 lbs 5 oz now. She just started smiling....here is the first one I have captured on camera today.

More Cute Glasses Faces

Well Brett has been doing this "put his glasses on the kids" trick for quite some time. I found an old photo of Emily as a baby......and of course last week it was Cole's turn!!

Lydia we need you next.

Cousins

We had a wonderful visit last week with my sister Amy and her adorable son Colden. They flew in from Seattle to play with us. The boys had a great time with little Cole. He just made himself right at home doing his "army crawl" all over the house. We had lots of fun cooking dinners, chatting, watching our children just love each other and play together and sharing a week of our lives together. Thank you so much for your visit Amy!!

The New Swing Set

Brett and Grandpa have been very busy the last week building the boys a big playset. Here are some photo's of the days (yes I said days - like 5 or so) that it was being built. Everyone is having a great time with it and Brett finished it up on Fathers Day! What a great dad!!!

First thing in the Morning Here comes Grandpa to help.Organizing the wood. Finally it is starting to look like something

Still building......

The boys play cars down the slide

"Testing" what the slide will be like

Daddy still working

Finally!!!!!

Daddy is So Silly

Brett decided the other evening to try out his glasses on Brenna - I don't think she was thrilled but there were two other children who though they looked pretty funny!!!

Brenna Loves to Sleep

Well.....we just are loving our new baby. So far she is such a calm baby and loves to sleep. I took pictures of two favorite sleep spots. One is in her stroller - notice the adorable hat that Aunt Amy made for her and the other is on the floor of the bathroom with the vent on.....

Matthew is 3

Last week Matthew turned 3 years old ~ He is pretty sure that he is a BIG BOY now! He is really enjoying riding his new big bike (just like Joshua's). We have been able to go on some pretty long walks and his little legs just keep pedaling and pedaling....

Daddy and Matthew - putting the bike together.

I cannot believe that it was 3 years ago that he was born.....too fast the years are flying. Brett and I are so happy being parents to our "little boy" as we still think of him. We pray that the Lord will continue to allow him to grow and mature in to a "big boy" that just loves Jesus and people and that Matthew's ability to be so sweet will allow him a special sensitivity as he ages to want to help and protect others.