Kaitlin is preparing for France!

Kaitlin is going to Paris in June. Her trip is all paid for and her passport is in hand. We are now working on her spending money, good walking shoes, and a camera with lots of batteries and memory cards. If you have a suggestion of things she should take or which digital camera we should buy let us know!

Jonah's new mower!

While most 12yr old boys dream of buying bikes and skateboards, Jonah has wanted a ride on lawn mower for the past 2 years. He has been saving his money for sometime now and finally got his wish! On Saturday he bought a used one for $150! He actually went to buy a different mower but liked the ride on better. He then talked the owner down in price. Personally, I think the guy was amused that a kid was trying to do this and caved. Jonah plans to put his mower to good use with his little lawn business this summer. He even has T-shirts and business cards! Look out Donald Trump, here comes Jonah!

Happy Easter!

What a special day. Besides being able to proclaim that I know that my Redeemer Lives, our household is celebrating Jonah's priesthood confirmation. Hooray for Jonah!

Here's a couple of pictures of the twins in their new Easter clothes! (Everyone else changed too quickly after church! I'll catch them next time!)

Happy 12th Birthday Jonah!

Today is Jonah's 12th Birthday!
Jonah is the hardest worker of the bunch. He loves to work with his dad, and even has his own power tools to do so. He knows a LOT, and can do more than most full grown men I know!
He loves to save his money for things he really wants, then he really gets his shop on! He is a bargain hunter! He will comb the classified adds and call stores to make sure he has the best possible deal before he makes a purchase. He is currently saving for a ride on lawn mower! He has his own mowing business called "The Little Mowers". He cracks us up all the time! What a cool kid to know! We are very proud of him!

The Celebration continued......

....at McDonald's!
The twins celebrated their 4th Birthday with their friends at McDonald's!
Thanks to everyone that came and helped us celebrate! Kloe declared it the "perfect" day!

Kloe got to show off her new haircut!
(Not self-imposed!)

Jacob was excited to eat a Happy Meal and play with his friends!

Here's the gang!

This is Jacob's 1/2 of the cake. It's Batman flying out of the Bat-Cave on a motorcycle! Notice he managed to eat his name off and sample other portions of the frosting prior to arriving at McDonald's!

This is Kloe's 1/2 of the cake. It's Littlest Pet Shop! (Her new passion!)

Opening "Presidents" was really fun!

Jacob loved this SO much he actually slept with the rocket! (Thanks Mason!)

Jacob really wanted Play-Doh and was excited about this gift!

When we came home the whole family helped the twins play with EVERYTHING!

Cousin Tyler came home with us and played for awhile too! It was really FUN! Jacob and Tyler set up the racetrack Jacob bought with his Birthday money from Papa Nick and GG.