Monday, October 19, 2009

Happy Birthday Taylor

Taylor turned 10 on October 15th. Wow... I really can't believe that he is that grown up. I really do remember everything about the day he was born. It was so exciting because he was the first grand child on the Hilton side. So EVERYONE was at the hospital waiting for him to be born. It wasn't a hard labor or delivery, even though it was my first. I'd been waiting so long to see his face. And when I finally got to hold him, it really was so amazing to think he was mine and I was a mom.

He was big. 9 pounds 11 ounces. The nurses had to stretch the little hospital t-shirt to get it on him. I started calling him "Poop Scoop" and it stuck, much to his dismay. He still answers to this name and probably always will.

Taylor is such a great kid. We are so blessed to have him in our family. I can always count on Taylor to be honest and to do what I ask him to do. He is an excellent student and a good friend. His teachers love him. His friend's parents tell me they adore him. His scout leaders rave about him. He really makes me look good. I'm so proud of him and I can't wait to see how his life turns out. Love you Tay!!!!!!!

The idea came to me that Taylor should be initiated into the double digits. I thought smashing a pie in his face might be fun. You just don't see enough pie in the face these days.


Family Party..

Friend Party at Boondocks...



Chase always gets to invite a friend to hang out with too. He invited a friend from his new school and an old buddy, Parker, from the old 'hood. So glad Parker could make it.

Give a little boy a gun and what do you get? A HUGE smile!!


The time has gone by so fast. I hope the next 10 years go a little more slowly.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Welcome Fall!!!

Fall is my favorite time of year. I love to watch the leaves change color and fall off the trees. I love the color of the mountains. I love the cool weather and the fast approaching holiday season:) Halloween is one of my favorites and we start celebrating ASAP. On October 1st, I took the boys to Gardner Village. There was a serious party going on. We had a ton of fun. Unfortunately, I forgot my camera and had to use my crappy phone.



We ate a lot...


Got lost in the hay maze & took a tractor ride...




Visted the Witch's house...





Fun, Fun, Fun!!

The next day, we had my friend Louri and her kids over to decorate trick or treat buckets and cupcakes. I got the idea for these buckets in a magazine. They were easy to make and the kids absolutely LOVED making them. Even my boys! Taylor and Gabbi spent 2 hours on theirs. I got some paint buckets at Wal-Mart. Bought a bunch of different colored felt, some googly eyes, pipe cleaners and foamy stickers. We used hot glue to make it all stick.

Getting things ready...



Hot chocolate and googly eyes...


Creating our masterpieces...

Taylor's and Gabbi's were two faced...Very Creative!



Onto Cupcakes...

Taylor's...

Gabbi's...

Chase's...

And Kate ate hers before I could get a picture.

Happy Fall Ya'll!!!!