July 2011

 In July I had to slow down a little bit, but we still made time to eat and swim with Gaga!

Cooking with Gaga (Finishing up)

The best part of making treats with Gaga comes after the cooking is done...Time to decorate and then eat our yummies of course!

First we get it in the pan good.
Even Liam gets in on this.
Then we add LOTS of sprinkles, and candies and even some icing... The finished product looks so good.

Oh YEAH it's GOOD!

Cooking with Gaga

In June I took the boys to their Gaga's house so they could make yummy Rice Krispy treats. It was so much fun getting to watch them all.


First we melt the butter.
Time to add the marshmallows. Stirring Gaga helping to make sure nothing sticks that isn't supposed too.
Liam just wants to taste.

Family Visit (4)

Papa Bill and almost all of his grandsons

It's an underoo party.

Bill and Krista

Joey, Andy and Hadrien

Jess, Arin, Kris and Ruthe...I MISS MY SISTERS! (At least I have Ruthe close by) Love you guys!!! Kisses from AZ

Family Visit (3)

More pics...
Arin, Taylor and Krista
Ruthe and Liam

Arin and Ruthe
Krista, Emberleigh, Tyler and Arin

Gaga and Popie (what a pair, lol)

Family Visit (2)

Lots of pics from our visit together...

Andy and I

Liam, Arin and I

Arin trying to get Hadrien in the pool.

Cousins

Papa Bill and Joey

Family Visit May 2011 ... Californa to Arizona with Love

In May we had a wonderful visit from the California Crew. It was a first meet in greet for some cousins and a reunion of sisters for the rest of us. Lots of love went with them when it was time for them to return home but we were thankful for the time they were able to spend with us.

Aunt Krista and Liam...Kris was in HEAVEN!

Sister dears; Arin, Jessica and Krista

Krista, Arin, Aunt Teri, Mimi and little Liam...I Love my Family!

After a swim we stop for a quick photo with Popie.

The growing family
(Hytinen, McVicker, Manne, Rowe, Darnell, Dandie and Gilliland mash-up which I wouldn't have any other way; from the back left: Taylor, Travis, Popie, Diane, Teri, Emberleigh, Ryan, Tyler, Andrew holding Hadrien, Angie, Bill holding Joey, Arin, Krista holding Maverick, Kathy holding Liam and Stormie, Ruthe, and Jessica)

Spending time with Daddy

The boys love their time they get to spend with their daddy. Andy makes sure that every moment spent is quality since the quantity fluctuates depending on where we are with formation and his work obligations. I love to watch him with the boys...he's such a good daddy!

Andy took apart an old VCR that no longer worked to get out the tape that was stuck in it. Hadrien wanted in on the fun and let me just say this boy has a very mechanical mind and boy is he meticulous, not to mention talented with a screwdriver...guess it's time to hide them ;-p


Ultimately they took out every little screw that made the thing work and all were placed into the purple cup...there were A LOT!

Just another night for fun pics.

Liam loves his daddy and daddy loves Liam!

Easter Bunny visits

The easter bunny visited and the boys were thrilled. While Hadrien wanted to play with the toys that were left, Liam just wanted to eat the candy...

And so another holiday has come and gone...till next year.

Easter 2011

Capturing moments at Church was tough since the boys were a little tired, but we did catch a few precious moments with Nana and daddy.
So handsome.

Hadrien was throwing a bit of a tantrum since he really just wanted to play in the rocks.

Everyone say still just long enough to capture their beautiful faces.

Hmm...a camera and a what's that over there?

He's so big now.

April 2011

In April we celebrated Easter Egg dyeing with Gloria, Justin, Gabe, Lorena, Bianca, Uncle Adam, and Nana. It was amazing spending time with everyone.

Not a bad set up.

Hmm...what's next?
Liam is more interested in eating the eggs...yummy!

I see you mom.

Hey...what's out there? That's right I'm tall enough now to see out the window. :)