Photography Update

I just wanted to mention that I've posted quite a few things on my photography website since I've started it so check it out! There's an irresistibly cute picture on there to see! http://mohnasexplorephotography.blogspot.com/

You did it Caleb!

We are so proud of Caleb for earning the highest rank in Cub Scouts...the Arrow of Light! A very awesome ceremony was done for him and 2 other boys. There were 2 people dressed in Indian outfits and Indian drum music was playing and the lights were dimmed. Some wonderful things were said to the boys and I could tell that Caleb felt special. Try pronouncing that name!
The Indian name that Caleb chose. Any guesses as to what it means?....he takes after his Dad for sure...it means elk in Hopi.

Our cute little chickies

For the past few months Jon has had chickens on his brain. And one day poof he made it come to fruition. He built an amazing chicken coop and the chicks came in the mail one morning at 6am. Yes, the mail! And Jon's sister Gretchen being so lucky to be our neighbor got sucked into too and has chicks also. They are irresistibly cute and fun to hold. Although now that they are getting bigger they're harder to catch and they don't really want to be held.Andrew just loves the chicks. He holds them everyday.

It's Derby Time!

This is the first time we've done a traditional pinewood derby race since Caleb and Josh have been in cub scouting. Caleb's first year he did a space derby and the next year he did his car at the den meetings. It was great to see Jon helping the boys build their awesome cars! (He even got them a "professional paint job" from a friend!) Grandpa got to help too!


Josh and Caleb had to race each other after a couple of brackets.

The races got pretty intense at times (look at Josh crossing his fingers!)

And they're off...!Who's in the lead?!

The boys didn't win but they had so much fun!

I just had to throw this funny picture in...any guesses as to what my couch potatoes are doing? Just look at their hands and it will tell the whole story! The New Super Mario Bros (where upto 4 people can play at the same time) has been a huge hit at our house!

The Big 5-0!

It really is amazing that my little baby Andrew is now 5 years old! Andrew you could say is somewhat of a Momma's Boy...okay maybe a lot! He brings me many smiles everyday! He should've been smiling in this picture but we had a head to head collision (I still thought it was cute!) We had a party at Randy's Xtreme Tumbling. They have trampolines and a huge foam pit, it's super fun for everyone (including the adults!)We've never called Andrew "Sharkboy" but the cake just sort of developed on its own when Andrew requested a blue cake. :)

There's a reason Jon was called "Gumby" growing up!
Here's Joshie!
Even the Grandparents joined in on the fun! Go Grandma Helen! (That jump into the foam pit is about 9' up there, but it feels much higher when you're looking down!)
Good luck getting out of that pit Maddie!
The smile to melt anyone!
We had so much fun with family and friends that came!! Thanks for helping us celebrate Andrew's special day!

Sleeping beauty...I mean...sleeping handsome?

Why can kids fall asleep anywhere? Why can't I fall asleep while at the computer or at the dinner table and that be okay? The beauty of being a child! Andrew here fell asleep right at his door. My little angel.

Blue eyes melt my heart...

This is my step sister, Laura's, son Matthew Jr. and he just has me wrapped around his little pinkie. They came over Christmas day and I couldn't stop taking pictures of him.Here is Mattie with his Grandma Helen.
Why do the boys always get the beautiful long lashes!?
Mattie with his cute Mommy!