Subdivision Easter Egg Hunt

Had a great time today hunting for eggs. It was windy and chilly out, but the kids had a blast running around. Jackson and Maddie were pretty cold and as soon as they got their eggs, they wanted to go home.

Too long

It has been a long time since I have posted, so I will catch up a bit. We had a great Halloween.  The kids went to the annual Harvest Party at the Star Barn. Then a few days later they went Trick or treating and had a blast. Maddie and Jackson loved going house to house asking for candy.



A couple days before Halloween, we went with Grandma and Grandpa to Walter's Ferry, a place where you take a mile walk and all along the way there are cool statues, signs and birdhouse. The twins had a blast running around in the fall air.

Maddie's teeth

Poor little Maddie has bad teeth. I took the twins in for a check up at 24 months and noticed some decay on Maddie's teeth. The dentist said that he would keep an eye on it and to come back in 3 months. After 3 weeks I noticed they were worse, so I brought her back in. The dentist confirmed that they had developed cavities and she needed 2 teeth capped and 2 filled. By the time the appointment came around, the poor baby had to have 2 removed and the 2 in back filled. Poor girl didn't have the proper enamel to help fight decay. She is now doing much better but with 2 less teeth

This is Maddie when we got home and the anesthetic was wearing off.

Happy 4th of July

We started out by attending the God and Country fireworks show in Nampa on the Wednesday before the 4th. We always enjoy hanging out with friends in the evening and waiting for the show to start. unfortunately this year, Nick lost his glasses that ended up costing us $230 for a new pair:( Still had fun that evening with the Belnaps and my parents. This was also the first time we took the twins to watch the fireworks and they loved it!

On the 4th we went to the Melba parade with my parents. Trent had to work in the morning, so we headed out without him. Luckily my mom likes parades also so we went with them then went to teh small carnival afterwards. We met Matt and Brandy there so the kids could hang out with their cousins also.

That evening we went to the Star firework show and it was one of the best we've seen. Great day all around!

trip to California

A few weeks ago, we were able to go as a family to California. We stayed with GRandma Parsons in Santa Margarita, went to Universal Studios for a few days and ended at a big cabin in Jackson for a family reunion. We were not sure how easy it would be traveling with 4 kids (and 2 year old twins) but we ended up having a blast. It would have been a little better if the twins didn't end up sick the whole time, but it was still fun.

Grandma Parsons and Dad's birthday on June 10th

The un-birthday Party that Aunt Pam threw for the kids. It was MIckey Mouse theme and so cute!

Visiting Grandma Davis

Montana de Oro

Madison and Jackson enjoying the sun and sand!

This was a super great start to the week. Next stop - Universal Studios with the 2 older kids!

More spring fun!

Egg hunts, treats and the Easter Bunny

We had a wonderful Easter this year. On Saturday morning, the kids had a great time hunting for Easter eggs in our subdivision park. The eggs were hidden so the kids had to hunt for them.

The next day was Easter Sunday and we went to my parents church to celebrate easter with them. Afterwards Matt's family joined us for another egg hunt and a nice turkey dinner. This is the best picture we could get of the kids after church. they were not the most cooperative.

Bailey sure loves her Grandpa Davis

Bailey in new new jammies and opening the eggs she found

Happy Easter 2017~

2017 Spring Break

This last week was Spring Break for the kids. We got a lot of rain this week, but in between, the sun came out and we enjoyed a few days out.  On mOnday we went to Walter's Ferry here in Idaho by the Snake river in Nampa. It is a mile long walk, but all along the way are weird and fun statues and birdhouses.  Bailey brought two friends, so there were 6 kids. Luckily my parents came along to help me out. Madison and Jackson had a blast, but they want to be independant and walk, and it is very hard following both toddles as they run in opposite directions.

Trent was able to take Wednesday off work and he took the older two kids fishing

And throughout the week, we played outside. Maddie loves sidewalk chalk, so every chance she got, she would head outside and draw. The only problem is that they prefer the front yard, and they are now able to open doors and the deadbolt locks. Twice we were looking for them and a neighbor saw them in the front yard all by themselves and brought them back to us. It scares me everytime and we are now going to have to get another lock that these two can't open!

Cruising the 'hood

Happy St. Paddy's Day

 Celebrating our Irish heritage!