Jake & Brooks 5th & 7th Birthday party!

Brooks and Jake got these cool planes for there birthday's and flew them until they broke.  Which was soon after they decided to sword fight with them.  

Jake flying his plane.

The boys had there birthday party and Backyard Adventure's in Orem.  It is such a fun place and I had coupons for 2 free parties.  So that is a bonus!

We started off with pizza then the kids played on all the toys for about an hour.  Then we had cake & ice cream and opened presents and then played some more.  
I am not sure why Jake won't ever smile for a picture.  This is usually the face that I get, but I love it!

Hayden, Rylie, Katie, Kamryn, and Isaac

Devin, Jake, Gage, Kreed, Weston, and Nick.

The kids waiting for cake & Ice cream.

Kort, Keagan (he's hiding), and Harley.

Jake had his final meet of the season on March 14th at Airtime gymnastics.  It was the state meet.  His team did well.  They took 3rd place.   

Jake took 2nd place overall with a score of 86.4.  We are so proud of him!

Jake took 1st place in Vault and Pommel Horse.  He is really good at gymnastics, as well as everything else he does.   

The Boys New Toy!

I think Ryan and I were just as excited about the boys mini-razor!

Brooks was to pre-occupied with his Jedi moves to really get into his new toy.  

Jake on the other hand really got how cool it is!

This was the boys expression when they saw the new razor.  

I can't get over how adorable that little razor is.

Toe nail clippers

I sure hope you can see this.  I think Brooks has 4 or 5 toe nail clippers hooked to his belt.  He thinks they are light saber's.  He does this everyday.  He has such a great imagination.  
He really wanted a picture of all his "Light Saber's".  How could I resist that face!  You just don't.  He is the funniest kid.

Lunch with Grandma Cherri

My mom wanted to take the boys to lunch at Mcdonald's the other day.  The boys love to go with Grandma.  I can't say I blame them,  she spoils them rotten.  Jake has every other Friday off of school so she came and picked them up for there date.  Grandma Cherri took Brooks all by himself the weekend before and Jake really wanted to go, but he had a gymnastics meet.  So I think she thought she had to make it up to him.  The kids just love to see Grandma Cherri.  She adores my kids and I am so grateful for her.  Thanks Mom

Mexican Hat Dance/ 1st Grade Dance Festival

This was one of the cutest things I have ever seen.  I wasn't able to go to the dance festival this year so I wasn't sure what to expect.  They don't do a dance festival at the end of the year with field day.  They have a dance festival in January, which I love.  

All the 1st grader's did the Mexican hat dance.  The look on Jake's face was priceless.  He was having so much fun, but he still had a very serious look.  His partner was Addison, whom he loves because she is a fast runner.  She is also an absolutely adorable girl.  

This is Jake doing the Hokey Pokey at the end with all the grades. 

Jake & Addison waiting to begin.  What poise!

Look at the form on those two!

The cutest boy in all 1st grade.

Valentines/ Late night party

So I know it has been awhile since I have made a post so I thought I would try and get caught up. In February I told the boys they could have a late night with there friends and that way I could try out some of the games I wanted to play in Jake's class for his Valentine's party.One of the activities was cookie decorating.  Well Jake decided to convince everyone to decorate there faces.  Some where a little to eager to go along with it.
Jasia's face was actually stained from the frosting.  
This was taken before Brooks really got into it. Ha! Ha!
The mastermind.  What a face!!
This was when they were actually decorating the cookies.  We played Don't Eat Pete (The kids LOVE this one.) , The Marshmellow target game, decorated Valentine cards, and of course the cookie decorating.  The kids had a blast.  We are so lucky to have such great kids for our kids to play with.