Easter Weekend

Everybody else ate loads of candy for Easter, but Jack was perfectly happy with his oatmeal and really, doesn't it just look delicious?

We had a great Easter weekend. We had Don's parents and the Meg/Darin clan here this week. It was great to see everyone and the kids had lots of fun running around like crazy all week.

Saturday was Easter egg hunt day. It was fun and all the kids got plenty of candy. The kids also went to play laser tag and mini golf to celebrate Ben & Nate's birthdays. On Easter the kiddos got up early to search for their baskets & eggs. It was a fun morning. Bri gets so into it. Makes it fun for us. :) Barrett and Autumn came down from Washington to join us for Easter dinner. It was so great to see them and their cute kids. I had big plans to take some pictures with all the kids, but by the time I thought about it all of the babies were DONE and ready for sleep. Next time. All in all, a busy, crazy, but fun week and, as always, so good to spend time with family.

Nita bought these two matching outfits, which, they were all sorts of excited about.

Easter Egg Hunt!

And the basket is found in the back of the shoe closet. That Easter Bunny is a tricky hider.

Such a handsome little devil!

Grandparent Fun!

Oh how we love it when grandparents visit! We had such a great time with them here. We celebrated Grandpa & Bri's birthdays, played games, most of which I won...(I'm the blog author so no one can contest that statement. Ha!) , and just enjoyed being with each other. We miss them already and hope they come back very, very soon (hint hint) xoxo.

One of the days Lex was here I came upstairs to find these two getting their workout on. Bri talked about how she loved working out for a few days after her ride on the elliptical. Oh the fun.

This girl loves her Grandma. Pretty sure she'd trade me for her. I can't feel too bad about that though. My mom is pretty great.

One of B's birthday presents was a hair stylist kit. Here is Grandpa getting one of many haircuts/styles. I know what you're thinking.... "She's a natural. His hair looks fantastic! When can she fit me into her schedule?!" Well, good news. I'm pretty sure Bri would be happy to pause her barbie play to fit in a quick hairdo session at any time so come one come all and Beautician Brighton will style you up!

This guy put on a cute show for Grandma and Grandpa in hopes that they will come back and visit soon. Let's hope it worked!

These two were good pals during the visit. I love that my dad is a baby person. It was so fun to see them together.

Bri sporting her new ensemble.

Oh who doesn't love baby giggles?

This boy is trying oh so hard to get some teeth in that cute, gummy little mouth of his.

Bri's 5th Birthday!

Brighton Lily turned 5 today! I'm pretty sure that there has never been another child in the history of the world who was more excited about turning five than Bri. She has been sooo excited! It was a great day. She had a party with her buddies at Pump it Up this afternoon. It was wild! It was chaotic! It was bouncy! It was fun! Bri also had a little family party with the Bren/Megh crew and Nina & Papa tonight. She had a super 5th Birthday.

Bri is the best kid. (I'm not biased). She is sweet and sassy and smart and funny and sensitive and silly and beautiful and loving and spiritual and kind and friendly and happy and energetic and analytical and fancy and sparkly and sensational. She loves swimming, dancing, going to school, being a big sister, playing with friends, playing with her daddy, making Jack laugh, being silly, singing more than talking, coloring pictures and giving them away, and playing outside on those rare dry Portland days. She brings so much joy into our home and we are constantly in awe of our amazing little Brighton. Happy Birthday Bri! We love you!

6 Months Old!

How is this guy already six months old??!! Jackson is just the most delightful little person. He loves to laugh, pull hair, suck on his fingers (and toes), play with the remote and Mom's phone, pull off Brighton's glasses, and snuggle. Oh, and he's super cute. Look at that face. What more could you want in a baby? He is getting pretty good at sitting up and has started eating rice cereal. Well, most of it is spit back out, but still. What a big boy! He was a bit on the skinny side, but now has the most kissable chubby cheeks and the most squishable chunky thighs. Oh, how we love this kid!

Brighton is doing great. She loves school, swimming lessons, dance class, and playing with friends. She is the most social little kid! She dresses up every chance she gets, which means we see ten different outfits a day. Between Bri and Jack there is a plethora of laundry to be done at any given time. She is such a good girl and is growing up so fast. Bri loves to be silly and makes us laugh everyday.

Attempted escape from the bumbo!

Bri went on a Valentines Day scavenger hunt to get to her new Valentines Day dress. She loved it. She cut up pieces of paper and we had "scavenger hunts" for the rest of the day.

MMMM, toes!

Jack & Aunt Lex are good buddies. She even babysat for us one night so we could go on an actual date! The first in many months.

Ahh, the famous hair pull. If there is hair is within arms length, Jackson WILL pull it. Brighton is a great sport. It is so fun to watch them together. She loves to try to make him laugh and he loves his big sis.

Cousin buddies. I'm sure they'll be great friends someday. So fun that they are only a few months apart. Right now, Jack enjoys staring, smiling, and grabbing at baby Connor. Aren't they cute?!

Chillaxin in one of his favorite spots. Bri's ladybug beanbag. Perhaps we'll get him a less girlie one of his own someday.

There is just something about Daddy that makes this guy just want to snuggle up and go to sleep. Bri was the same way.

This is such a fun age. Jackson is full of personality and we all have so much fun with him. Part of me just wants to freeze time and keep him just like this. Babies change too fast!

4 months old!

Jackson is four months old! He is the happiest little person in the world. We get lots of smiles and laughs from the little guy every day. He is so much fun. He loves to play, watch his big sister dance around, babble, bathe, and check his cute self out in the mirror. Bri is such a good sister. It has been a big adjustment for her to have a little brother, but she is so helpful and really loves Jack so much. Oh, I love these two cute little people.

Christmas 2010!

Brighton and Don joined forces to make this masterpiece gingerbread house. She was pretty proud of it.

Bren, Megh, Ellie, & Cam came over on Christmas Eve. We had a yummy dinner and decorated cookies for Santa.

Jackson's first Christmas!

Oh the anticipation of a four year old on Christmas morning! Brighton was beyond excited. Such a fun age for Christmas!

No matter how much we tried to veer her in another direction, Brighton's number one Christmas wish was to have her very own Go Go My Walkin' Pup. Wish granted. Santa is so nice.












We had a great Christmas. It was a laid back day and we just enjoyed being with each other. Jackson hung out in his bouncer the whole time we opened presents and was his usual, pleasant self all day. Santa was nice enough to wrap up some of the stuff he already owned for Christmas...for his sister's sake. Brighton was happy to unwrap all of his old stuff for him. She also unwrapped most of her parents' gifts. Bri was thrilled with everything. Even when she unwrapped a pack of socks we got a "thank you so much, these are the most prettiest socks ever!" We went over to Bren & Megh's for a bit and when we got home Bri just stood in the middle of the kitchen and burst into tears. I asked what was wrong and she said that "Christmas is almost over and it won't be Christmas again for a long, long time and I LOVE Christmas." So funny. So Sad. So Brighton. I've never in my life seen someone so excited for Christmas. Love that girl.