Last week I was cutting all the boys' hair and Sienna decided she needed a haircut too. So I decided why not, maybe it will help. Her hair is so fine and has so much static all the time. We trimmed a couple of inches off the back and make everything a little more even. She loved it and despite mom's inexperience with girly cuts, we still think she's adorable.





Kade didn't get a haircut, but we did spike his hair for him.

and I just love that smile . . .

and I just love my boys . . .

We celebrated Sienna's birthday a day late this year so that we could celebrate along with Kade's blessing and have one big party.

Our fun little girl is already two (and you can tell). Sienna has so much life in her little soul. She's a handful to keep up with, but we love her so much. She loves being the center of attention and making people laugh. She's growing up to be a strong willed, strong minded girl who loves to keep up with her brothers and keep her daddy's heart on her shoestrings.

We finally blessed Kade and gave him a name on Sunday. We named him after my dad, who is one of my heros in life. I pray that Kade will grow up to follow in my dad's example of integrity, faithfulness, obedience and charity. I'm thankful for all of the family that we have to support us. We really couldn't ask for more from either side. They all show us so much love and kindness. Our family is blessed.

I couldn't pick between all of the cute faces that Kade makes that I love to look at.

We finally took a picture with all of us together.

Steve's grandma is such a trooper for her 92 years. We were so glad that it worked out to have her here. And just look at Fred and Steve. I think Kade will look a whole lot like them a few years down the road.

There is my whole world!

And my boys!

I know we'll regret these beautiful "spring" days we've been having in February when we can't build campfires this summer and there isn't an island at recapture, but if we're going to get them, I'm going to enjoy them. Saturday afternoon we took the chance to get out and get a little Vitamin D from the sun.


Kade was perfectly happy to go hiking!

Parker found more than a few rocks for his collection, but was talked down to just taking home two of them.

Bronsen hauled some big sticks around.



The boys always find some trees to beat down. Parker jumped on an old cedar tree and when the branch snapped he said, "I knew I was super strong!!"

It's nice to be able to get out and about so easily. One of the perks of living in this area!!

if you don't go have fun in it.

Saturday was what I consider a perfect day. A little work, a little play. In the morning, we got more shelving built in the mechanical room, we also folded and put away my mountain of clean laundry. So it was off to the 4th reservior for some play time. We planned on doing a little more sledding, but by the time we got around to it, Parker's hands were freezing. Sienna and Parker spent some time in the truck while Bronsen enjoyed Parker's new snowmobile sled.



Isn't that the cutest face ever? Look at those squishy cheeks. I've never had such a chubby baby and I'm loving it.

Bronsen was kind enough to pull Sienna around the lake on the sled.


We did some ice fishing. Parker reeled this one up. Sorry you can't see the fish better.

Steve caught the biggest catch of the day.


And I caught the most breathtaking sunset.

Perfect Day!

Parker turned 5 this week. He was very, very excited. He is sure that he is stronger and tougher than he was when he was 4. He really milked the day for all it was worth. Everything he asked to do would end in, "because I'm the birthday boy". He started his morning with the traditional dollar bill taped to the bottom of his breakfast dish, then went to the dollar store to spend it, where he also got to pick a whole handful of bubble gum. Then he had a little dinosaur party with his closest friends and after dinner, another party with Grandpa and Grandma E., Grandma To The Farm, and Great Grandma Snyder. It was a pretty great day.




Yesterday Bronsen finally lost his first tooth. This is a day he has been looking forward to for the past two years. This tooth has been a little bit loose for the past couple of months. The permanent tooth was completely in behind his baby tooth (I forsee some orthodontics in his future) and that dang baby tooth just wouldn't wiggle out. Until yesterday. It was getting looser, and he was very brave and let mom just pop it out. He was rewarded when the tooth fairy brought him a dollar last night. He was sure to sleep a little lower on his pillow so the tooth fairy wouldn't have such a hard time.

For those friends who don't do facebook and who don't know yet, we had Kade last week. He's one week old now and adjusting to this crazy world quite well. His brothers love him and his sister will soon, once the jealousy eases up.