All for one!

We had a great Halloween this year. Easton and Mason are OBSESSED with the Mouseketeers and wanted to be them for Halloween. Well since there are 3 boys in the family, I put 2 and 2 together (I guess it's 3 and 3) and thought it would be super cute. My mom helped to make the costumes and they turned out so cute! Easton got to wear his to a party at the pre-school earlier in the week. Friday night they had a carnival at the elementary that they boys loved. They love playing the games, and winning prizes. Tonight (like last year) we went on a town hay-ride where they take you trick or treating. It was a lot of fun and we were done in an hour! Nothing better than being done trick or treating before it gets cold. The boys made a haul and are on a total and complete sugar high right now!!! Happy Halloween!

Mason Turns 2!

I am so behind on doing pictures! Mason turned 2 on October 5th. On the 4th we had a birthday party for him since Erik was home. We had it at the High School where the kids could run around and not be squished in our front room. I had made Mason a racetrack cake. He was so excited about the cars and everything on it. He kept telling me thanks! We had a pinata for the kids, and they had a lot of fun taking turns hitting it. The next day we had dinner- Mason got to choose and he decided on Chicken Nuggets and French Fries-his favorite! We then let him open presents. It was so cute because a lot of the presents were in boxes. He opened his shoes and saw the box and exclaimed, "I got a box, cool!" It was so cute! We love Mason so much! He is the most stubborn child you will ever meet, but that brings so much entertainment into our lives. He is a hard working, daring, courageous, friendly, energetic, and loving little boy. We love you Mason and can't wait to see what this next year brings!

Lagoon

This post is way past due. I just haven't had the time to work on pictures like I have wanted. However, I am home with Easton, who is sick, and decided to get these done!

We went to Lagoon with Justin's Brother, Wife and Daughter-Bryan, Meghan, and BryLee- in late September. It was the first weekend of Frightmares, so we went as soon as the park opened and left before the scary people came out. On the way up to Farmington the boys were watching a movie. Mason kept complaining about his tummy hurting. He was whiny so I kept telling him to close his eyes. I tried holding his hand to calm him down and get him to relax. the next thing I know my arm is covered in puke, and it is still coming. We hurried and pulled over. Luckily I had left him in his p.j.s so he would be comfortable. We got things cleaned up and stopped at the nearest store. I ran in and got another pair of clothes just in case, Dramamine, and some Pepto. Mason was acting fine by the time I came out so I just gave him the medicine and we were on our way.

Well the Dramamine knocked him out!! We got to Lagoon, got him out of the car, changed his diaper, got him dressed, and put into the stroller with out him even flinching! We got into the park, and he still was out, so Easton and BryLee went on a few rides. Finally I felt bad that he was sleeping through everything, and made him wake up. The rest of the day he was in a haze. He didn't show any emotion, had a serious look on his face, and just went along with everything (as you can tell from the pics).

Mason loved the "egg drop" ride. It is just like the rocket, only little kid size. We rode it twice and he wanted to go again! Easton loved everything, especially the rides that you control! They were so brave and never complained about going on any of the rides.

Easton asks everyday almost when we get to go back! It was so much fun! Can't wait for next summer to get to go again!

P.S. Mason turned 2! Hopefully I get those pictures done quickly!

Trafalga

I am finally getting around to doing these pictures! I love the one of Easton and Mason in front of the castle. It shows Eastons true excitement! Also the one with Easton holding the ball was right after he made his hole-in-one! He was so excited and jumping up and down! It was a great time!

*** Deer story-I had a chance opening morning at a HUGE buck. I kept having a hard time getting a good shot. Finally he was in a good position so I went to take the shot. I pulled the trigger and click- only the cap went off! I was so mad! But that is just my luck. That night I had P.T.C. and my ESL class, so I couldn't hunt. Then next morning I got up with the boys and my dad and started driving. We weren't seeing anything and I was getting discouraged! Soon we saw a few and drove up to them. There was a 2 point that I thought about shooting then this 3x4 walked out. they got nervous and ran. For some reason the came back towards us. I got ready but then noticed he was standing in front of something I couldn't shoot! Then I went to shoot again after he stepped forward, and there was someone driving past in a truck behind him. So again, I had to wait! Finally I pulled the trigger and he jumped straight in the air! I was so excited. He ran then stopped and just stood. I was hurrying to get reloaded (luckily I got it reloaded by myself, I have a hard time doing it for some reason). I shot again, this time I knew I had hit him because he was running and kicking his legs. I told my dad, I think I hit him in the back leg by the way he is running. Soon he went down close to where I shot him. I got to him and I had hit him right through the vitals! I was so excited! My first muzzle loader deer!! Now I just got to try the Archery again so I will have shot with all three weapons! P.S. If anyone has any good jerky recipes let me know! We butchered him our self, and now I'm not sure what to do with all the meat!

I still have Lagoon pictures I need to work on!