Boys Night Out

The other night while I was working, Colby decided to take the boys to Burger King for a "boys night out."  I'm not a big fan of Burger King so Colb doesn't get to go there very often.  The boys LOVED Burger King (although I have the sneaking suspicion it had more to do with these crowns than with the food).  Next time we go out for hamburgers, I'm sure we will have two more votes for Burger King!

Three is great!

Lately, we have been thinking that three is great for LOTS of reasons.  Carter thinks three is great because he is old enough to do things like take swimming lessons, go to preschool Summer camp and make important announcements for us:

For those of you who don't speak three year old, we are expecting baby number three!  I am due in November, which is perfect because Colby will be in his third year of school. For those of you who have seen me lately, this announcement may not come as a surprise! Although I am not quite three months along, I am already getting a "baby bump."

I have three possible explanations for this:

1. This is my third baby

2. Technically, I haven't had an ultrasound yet, so maybe 

I am having three babies.

3. Most likely, I have to get started now if I am going to look 

like this by November.

Birthday editorial

Apparently I need to issue a retraction to my previous post in regards to my birthday celebration.  Colby said that I made it sound like he didn't do anything for my birthday, and actually he made my birthday GREAT!  So here is the revised version of what we did for my 29th birthday. 

Colby stayed home for the ENTIRE day (no studying), which rarely happens on a Saturday.  We opened presents in the morning and he got me an awesome hot chocolate maker and some hand weights so I can work out at home.  We went to Ammon's soccer game together, then Colby took me to Applebees for lunch for a yummy oriental chicken salad. Somehow I even talked him into taking me shopping (with the kids) and we spent a couple of hours at the mall. Thanks Colb for making my birthday WONDERFUL, you're the best!

Soccer, Birthday and more...

We had an exciting weekend!  Ammon played his first soccer game of the season,  I celebrated birthday #29 and we were able to watch general conference.

Ammon waiting to sub in to the game.

Carter watching the game (note: he has to wear his cleats and bring his own soccer ball to the game. Carter can't wait until he's old enough to play!)

Colby was able to go to  "Dad's day" at preschool with Carter. They had a great time!

Happy Birthday Mom!  We had a yummy icecream cake.

For my birthday, the boys and I went to Chuck E Cheese with some friends while Colby was at preisthood session. We had a great time! What mom wouldn't want to spend her birthday at Chuck E Cheese?

Cannon, Celeste and Carter playing some serious arcade games.

What are you going to do in Iowa for a WEEK??

When my brother in law Mike found out that Colby's parents were coming to visit us for a week he asked them, "What are you going to do in Iowa for a week?"   I guess Iowa isn't a huge vacation destination?  Despite less than perfect weather conditions, we had a great time with Grandma and Grandpa Frost.  To answer Mike, this is what you do in Iowa for a week:

Visit the Science Center and build your own lego car.

Think about driving to St.Louis to see the arch, but decide to build your own instead.

Play with cheap hotwheels toys.

Drive up to the spillway at Saylorville Lake.

Eat deep fried mushrooms that are the size of your fist,

then finish off your meal with a five layer chocolate cake.

Eat at lots and lots of midwestern restaurants with amazing food.

Drive to Illinois to visit Hyrum and Joseph at Carthage jail,

and see them again by the Nauvoo temple.

Learn how much work it was to live in the 1840's.

Go swimming with these three handsome boys.

Visit an ancestor at the old Nauvoo cemetery.

Visit the Nauvoo temple.

Have two cute little buddies accompany you everywhere.

Drive to Winterset, Iowa to see the actual "bridges of Madison county,"

and the birthplace of John Wayne.

Get all tuckered out from a wonderful trip!

Thanks so much Ron and Susan for the visit, we had so much fun!  Hopefully next time you come it will be warm and nice and green.

Happy Birthday Carter Ben!

Our little Carter turned three yesterday.  I can hardly believe that it's been three years since he joined our family.  Carter is such a sweet little boy, we love his beautiful smile and funny little personality. Happy Birthday Carter!

Carter at one day old, look at all that dark hair!

Carter when we brought him home from the hospital.

Three years later.

Carter and Ammon in their birthday hats.  

This year we decided to have a combined birthday party for the boys. They had a great time

playing games, opening presents and having Transformer cake and icecream.

Carter got Leonardo dressups for his birthday, he thought they were great!

We hope you had a great birthday Carter!  We love you.

The Big Five

On Sunday,  Ammon turned five years old!  I can't believe how fast the past five years have gone.  Am I really old enough to have a five year old?  Ammon is such a sweet boy and we enjoy having him in our family.  We are so grateful for him and the joy that he brings into our home.  Happy Birthday Ammon!

Isn't this the cutest little face?  Ammon at one day old.

Our little buddy five years later.

Ammon with his birthday presents.

Ammon loves Transformers!

Ammon and Carter.

Ammon got to pick his birthday dinner.  We were surprised when he chose to have salmon, rice and rainbow jello. We also had a yummy funfetti birthday cake.

Winter bike ride and fun visitors

On Sunday, it warmed up a little for us and we were able to let the kids go outside and ride bikes.  There was TONS of water in the parking lot and Ammon had a blast riding his bike through the puddles.  I was hoping that it was finally the beginning of Spring, but unfortunately we woke up Monday morning to 3 more inches of snow.  It was nice while it lasted!

This picture of Colby and Carter makes me laugh.  All I can say is: like father, like son.

This weekend we also had some fun visitors.  Our friends, the Bomstas came to visit us from Ohio.  The kids were so excited to have a "sleepover" with Evelyn and Brielle. Unfortunately, I only took one picture all weekend, but we had a great time with Bomstas and were glad that they could come and visit. 

Prom Night

No, that title is not a typo.  Colby and I went to prom last night.  More well known as the DMU Winter formal. I went with pretty low expectations (honestly, I was picturing a gymnasium with streamers and balloons) and I ended up being very impressed.  The gala was held at the Polk county convention center, it was decorated very nicely with formal tablecloths and chair covers and huge centerpieces on the tables.  (Colby's friend Bryce said, "wow, this is nicer than my wedding.")  The food was wonderful!  They had a chocolate fondue fountain, fancy cheese and crackers, fresh fruit and about fifty different kinds of cheesecakes, cakes and other desserts. The best part about it was it was free!  (well, it came with the small price of paying $25, 000 a year in tuition). We had a great time, and I even got Colby to bust a move on the dance floor.

 

Colby was thrilled that I made him take this picture. These are actually real flowers, not just a cheesy backdrop- so it was one step up from the Junior prom.

Adams and Olsons enjoying the dance.

Just one of my many mad dance moves.

Skye, Celeste, Shauni, Sara, Auprielle, Kelly and Lisa. 

Bryce and Natali Jolley, who we were able to coerce into going out with us before the dance.

Some of the great decorations. 

Shauni, Auprielle and Lisa.

Kelly, Sara, Natali and Shauni

Zack and Lisa Nance.

Bryce and Natali.

Some of you may laugh at the idea of us going to a formal dance (I did at first and so did the lady at the jewelry store and everyone I work with.) But we had a great time and I am really glad we were able to go.  Now if I can just talk Colby into taking me again next year.