"Good People" do thing like this.....

This is what we woke up to on Sunday Morning...our yard vandalized  total damages...several hundred dollars a lot of hard work and pride.  But over all we really were'nt hurt by it just disappointed that such idoits would be so stupid and mean and mostly weak and disrespectful to do something like this.  Why I say "good people" do things like this is because we have such good neighbors that proclaim they really are "good people" that really want to be "good neighbors".  Funny thing is that a whole lot of this mess seems to point right to them.  To be fair I can't say who really did do this because we didn't actually see it happen.  We do have many very good reasons to suspect who did.  Funny things like all the sudden going out of the way to drive by your house when they have a shorter more direct route to theirs that doesn't involve driving by our at all.  Plus an interesting conversation that included info that wasn't asked for and there was really no reason to supply it unless you might be trying to make it look like it wasn't you or someone you know.  By the way we didn't go have that conversation with them, they showed up on our doorstep all on their own.  Hum....why are some "good people" so darn stupid sometimes?  Anyway long story short we did call the Police because this isn't the first problem our lovely neighborhood has had nor is it the first problem they've had with these "nice neighbors".  In fact I had called the police the night before because of another incident....which is probably why we got hit.  I also had to listen to another lovely conversation that night on what "good people" they are.  Well they proved it loud and clear.  Anyway the police suspected them before we even gave them any reason to confirm that suspicion so that goes to show ya what "good people" we have living in our neighborhood.  All is well and this lovely mess is our FHE project tonight with a lesson on respecting others and Daring to do Right instead of being weak and hurting others by bad choices.  Sorry for being vague about details but I just want to be careful.   Want more info?..talk to us later.

A Day of Celebrating Aidan! Happy Birthday Fun!

Aidan chose to have a Toy Story Birthday this year.  Big #4.

He got lots of fun Toy Story toys.  One of his favorites

was his 2 Mr. Evil Dr. Porkchops  from the latest movie.  Aidan has really taken to it and plays that character often when he and Corbin are playing together. 

 

Do think he likes the cake?  He was so excited to blow out his candles and eat it all day.  We let the Kids indulge on the cupcakes earlier in the day and saved his cakes for after dinner.

Nate made Aidan's Mr. Evil Dr. Porkchop cake and Aidan loved it all!  He is still laughing at it.  Yes, we have tons of cake left a week later and have been eating it all week.  Instead of a party this year for Aidan we just let it be his day.  Grandma and Grandpa came through on their School Bus and stayed till Aidan's Birthday.  We were so glad they came and celebrated with us.  They took Aidan to the store and let him pick out a toy.  He chose a roaring walking Dinosaur that he loves.  We weren't exactly surprised when the Dinosaurs caught his eye nor when that's what he picked.  He Loves Dinosuars!!!  Aidan chose to go to Sonic for lunch and Chinese Noodles for Dinner.  We went swimming at the Rec. Center as a family and came home and had cake and ice cream for dinner.  
Aidan also received a Birthday package from Grandma and Grandpa Packer.  He was very excited when the Mailman dropped it off.  In his package was a Lego kit and Dinosaur Stamp set.  He loves them!  It was a great day and I think everyone had a great time especially Aidy he was beaming and giggling all day.  We love you Aidan, Happy Birthday, our big 4 year old!  Boy time is still flying by...wasn't he my Baby just the other day?...Thank you to all that helped make his day special and so good!  He was way excited for all the presents and phone calls even if he didn't quite know how to express it, we could tell by his smiles and the glow in his little eyes as he listened very carefully and quietly on our end of the phone line.  Thanks again, we love you all!

Happy, Happy Birthday Aidan #4!

Happy #4 Birthday Aidan!  Aidan has been so excited for his Birthday and for turning 4 yrs. old.  We love Aidan tons and he adds so much to our little family.  He makes us laugh everyday because he is so cute and says the funniest things.  He loves to play in the water and has no trouble finding it.  If we happen to be watering the lawn with a sprinkler or if we get out the little wadding pool he's there and drenched in 5 Min's. or less.  The best part is he is laughing and giggling the whole time he's running around in the water, always having a great time.  He loves to ride his little red 3 wheeled scooter and can go super fast.  Of course red is his current favorite color and 100 is his favorite number.  Aidan is a whiz at card games and just likes to play games in general.  He loves puzzles and blocks especially Lego blocks.  He will always love Dinosaurs!  He is a very good little Brother to Corbin and likes to be where his brother is usually playing action figures and having a battle with him.  Aidan is such a sweet heart and I love his big tight hugs and all the "I luv yous!" I can get.  He is the best little buddy and a great helper if it's his idea first.    He likes to sit up to the counter and ask lots of questions and help while we make dinner.  He likes to know lots of things.  He loves to help me weed and tend to our garden.  He's been watching and checking all the vegetable plants almost daily to see if they have turned red or if something is growing on them so we can pick it.  His favorite foods would be strawberries or any berries for that matter, popcorn, ice cream, and Popsicles.  He also has taken to sunflower seeds and Dr. Pepper.  I don't know who introduced him to those, I plead the 5th. 
I love to wake up every morning knowing I soon will be visited by my little snuggle buddy and welcomed with a big hug and an "I luv you, Mom." from my yawning still slightly sleepy cutie pie Boy.  I can't resist those cute dimpled cheeks and his great big grins that are always followed by a giggle and usually the question "why?"  Aidan is a joy to have in our family and brings tons of fun and lots of excitement each day.  I'm so happy to be his Mom and to get the blessing of watching him grow and learn each day!  We love you Aidan and we're so glad you're our Awesome little Boy!  You are such a blessing to us! 

Batter up!...T-Ball here we come!

Corbin offically started T-Ball last Saturday and has already had  two games.  He loves it!  We signed him up a little over a month ago and he has been asking every few days is it time for T-Ball yet?  When is it time to go to T-Ball?  He was so excited to get to the park for his first game and chattered about it all the way there.  He said this is the most awesomest greatest day!  He's on the Orioles Team and his Coach just happened to Coach his Indoor Soccer Team too.  He does a great job with a bunch of over excited, crazy 4-6yr olds.

During his last game Corbin got a chance to play fake Pitcher, he did great until the ball coming at him bounced off his mitt when he tried to catch it and hit him right in the nose.  Yes, there were a few tears and a small time out on Mom's lap for some comfort.  Then our big, tough T-Ball Player got back out there and played great the rest of the game.  Because he was a good team player and got back out there the Coach gave Corbin the game ball.  He was on cloud 9 the rest of the night.  Of course we had to go show Nate at the Hotel and called Grandpa Haws(Corbin's biggest sports fan) to brag.  Yep, I'm a proud Mom and think Corbin is doing awesome at T-Ball.  He has really liked it and been good to pay attention and learn how to play.  I'm glad he enjoys sports so much and it doesn't hurt that it gives him a way to get all that little boy energy out too.

Aidan is my little cheer partner and he's great at it!  He yells "Go Corbin!  Good Job!"  He sits right by me in his Dinosaur camp chair and snuggles up with me in the blanket when we get cold.  Last game he talked to me through the whole game asking questions about T-Ball and cracking jokes to me.  He's too funny!  He would much rather be finding away to escape from Mom so he can go play or roll down the hills close by or head for the playground.  Aidan's very interested in T-Ball and wants to know why they keep telling the players to run home and send them the wrong direction towards home.  Home to him is always the other way.  I'm sure he'll figure it out by the time it's his turn to play in a few more years.  We're glad we have something fun to do as a family that gets us all out for a bit and can't wait for all the more fun that's bound to come! 

Corbin's Birthday Bash!

Corbin chose a Beach/Dragon Party for his Birthday. 

We started outside in the sandbox.  When everyone was there we had a relay race.  The relay race was made up of fun noodles they had to jump over, water slingshot with a target on the fence, blowing or twirling the bubble wand, squirting the balloons on the fence and running back to the biginning.  Each child went through 5-6 times before we moved on they all seemed to love it.

Corbin was spoiled with gifts that included GI Joe, StarWars, Transformers, T-ball mitt/bat, bike helmet, new outfit, and underwear.  I'm pretty sure his favorite things were the toys.  Thank you to all that sent, or brought him gifts he loved it all! 

We ended with Hot Dogs, Cheetos, Bubbling Tiki Punch, and Cupcakes.  The Bubbling Tiki Punch was the favorite, though we had to tell the Kids several times that it was safe to drink before they all dug into it and had several glasses before they went home.  For the treat bag I went to Dollar Tree and got some buckets with shovels and filled them with a bit of cheap candy, party favor sunglasses, bubbles, and a water gun.  Cheap and they all loved it...can't beat that!


Corbin wanted a Beach cupcake and Dragon cake so we combined them and I think it turned out alright.  I love the fat cheeks as he's blowing out his candles....to funny!  It was a great day and Corbin was so excited from getting a Crown to wear at school and taking treats to class(which I goofed and didn't realize the treats were twin wrapped not single.  So Corbin was a good sport and we got him his own box of Zebra Cakes to share with Aidan when he got home from school.)  to his party which he said was "awesome" and gave us a thumbs up to being invited to play at a friends house for an hour to Mcdonalds for dinner and cake and ice cream.  Wow!  I think he was spoiled pretty good!  Thank you to all that helped spoil him and make his day special from sending him gifts in the mail to calling him on the phone to wish him a Happy day, we love you all!  Sorry he wasn't here every time someone called he was either still at school or at his friend house, or at the park, he's a busy Boy, but we still really appreciate everyone that tried and that remembered his special day!

Happy Birthday, Corbin! Our big 6 yr. old!

What a cutie!  I can't believe he's 6 yrs. old, but he sure is!  What a year we've had!  Corbin went to Kindergarten this last year and absolutely loved it!  He is full of excitement and energy all of the time.  Corbin can make friends with anyone and often just starts up a coversation with people where ever we may be.  He is a great big brother and looks out for his brother Aidan and includes him when he's playing.  Corbin loves to be outside and loves to be on an adventure to where ever his imagination takes him.  C.J. his nick name given by his Grandpa whom he is named after, likes Star Wars and Spiderman.  He also likes to be read too and is doing a great job learning to read.  His favorite color right now is green, favorite subject is P.E. or recess though he is doing awesome with his numbers and Math.  Corbin is good singer and can pick up a song after only hearing it once or twice and then he sings it over and over even if he changes up the words sometimes.  C.J. loves his new puppy Piper and takes good care of her even if she uses him for a chew toy and rips lots of holes in his clothes.  Corbin has been a joy to our family since we got him 6 short years ago.  As his Mom I've enjoyed his outrageous stories and big adventures and just love being his Mom.  He's a great helper and often cleans up without being asked first so he can get outside to play.  We are so blessed to have Corbin and love him so very much!  Happy Birthday C.J. your Awesome and we're so glad you're ours!

Happy Easter and Enjoying Spring!

We finally got to uncover the sandbox!  Corbin and Aidan played together for over 1&1/2 hrs.  I kept checking on them and they were still just playing together building and digging.  Love it when they play so cute together!

Batman and Soldier Boy showed up at our house the other day!  Funny.....they love to dress up and act out adventures.

Saturday Morning their first Easter Egg Hunt done by a local Radio Station at our favorite Naples Park.   The Boys had a blast and even went together to the 0-4yr. olds.  We decided they should stick together instead of seperating them to their actual age groups.  Easier to keep track of them.  Next year we'll just put them together in the 5-8yr. olds.  That's the perk of having one that looks younger than his age and one that looks older.

After the Egg Hunt we let the Boys play at the playground while the crowd dies down.  The Naples Park just put in an awesome new playground area and the Boys love it.  It's lots of fun for adults that still like to play on the playground too!

Dyeing Easter Eggs!  It was fun to watch how paticular they got with colors and designs, so funny!  We had to keep counting them afterward to make sure they had the right ones.  They both drop one after they removed it from the dye and of course they had to eat it on the spot.  I think they had each had 3 by the time the day was over.  Funny Boys!

Easter Morning!  Yep, the Easter Bunny showed up and spoiled them!  They were a bit disappointed that they didn't get to see the real Easter Bunny.....funny thing though when we turned on the T.V. it was set to Good Morning America or something like.  Who just happened to be a guest on the show?  You guessed it, the Easter Bunny and that made the Boys day!

We had a Easter Egg Hunt planned for Easter Day when Nate got home from work, but the Boys and I had had a really terrible, not good, very bad day as I attempted to listen to Conference and entertain them too.  The fact that it was blasted cold outside didn't help much either.  So we rescheduled for Monday night when Nate got home from work and gave the Boys a challenge to be on their best behavior and be helpers through out the day.  It worked they earned their Egg Hunt and loved it even though it started to rain and got really windy and cold right as we finished up.  Anyway it was way fun and over all we had a great Easter Weekend!  We did miss seeing all of our Family since we didn't go home this year, but you all know that you are invited to come visit us anytime Holiday or not.  And we will make it a fun time if you do!  Hope you all had a Happy Easter Weekend too!