They LOVE to sit together

Garrett turns 5 and Remmy turns 7

Last Saturday Jaden and Caleb attended Garrett's birthday party. When Crystal asked Garrett who he would like to invite the first people he said "baby Jaden and baby Caleb." That melted my heart, thanks Garrett for thinking of your cousins!!!

Playing birthday party games

And this is what Jaden did while everyone else participated in the games, yep sat in the corner. I guess all the "older" kids scarred him a little

Waiting to eat cake

Opening presents

After the party guests left Grandma J and Papa joined us for a family celebration for both Garrett and Remmy (both birthdays are 1-12).

Garrett received a sleeping bag from Papa and Grandma J

And Remmy received a bath set from us

Almost 5 months old

New Year 2011

As I mentioned in the last post Jacob's family came to visit for 5 days over the New Year. Here are a few pictures from their visit:

Sledding at Willamette Pass

Jacob and I skiing

Playdoh has become a big hit

Sodor Island for Jaden's Thomas railroad track

We spent the week playing with the new toys the boys received for Christmas, made a trip to Wacky Bounce, headed up to Willamette Pass on New Year's Day, and Al and Jacob were able to work quite a bit together. We even stayed up tell mid-night to ring in the new year; Al, Jacob, and I toasted with the worst tasting champaign we had ever had, yuck!!

Caleb had a bit of hard time adjusting to the extra people in our house and not sleeping in his room. Jacob and I thought he would do just fine sleeping in with us so Leanna and Al could sleep in his room but we might have to re-think our arrangements for next time. He did get back to his normal self the last few days of their visit and Leanna got to spend an entire day just with Caleb when the rest of us went to the mountain.

Christmas part 3

Al, Leanna, and Anna arrived late December 27th to celebrate Christmas and the New Year with us. Here are pictures of our gift opening with them:

Jaden always willing to help

Both sets of parents received pots that were decorated with the boys hand prints (apparently Tucker was very interested in what the box contained as well)

Jaden received a Thomas railroad set from Grandma and Grandpa.

Christmas part 2

Christmas part 2: dinner

After taking a break to rest everyone joined up back at my parent's house for a delicious Christmas dinner. We ate ham, potatoes, fruit, broccoli, and had a plethora of dessert options.

Here are our "formal" pictures:

Garrett and Jaden played with their new toys while the adults enjoyed time talking and/or watching football. Once the "sun" went down a small group drove through the Pepsi light display and around town looking for Christmas lights.

It was a magical day!

Christmas part 1

With the amount of pictures from Christmas and New Years I think I will do 2 or 3 parts. Here is part 1: Christmas morning

Look at what Santa brought

Grandma J helping

Aunt Judy helping Caleb explore his new toy

Christmas Eve we hosted snacks and dinner at our house but did not take any pictures. We joined Ashley and Paul at Willamette Community Church to worship that evening at their candle light service. Paul did a wonderful job with the music and it was great to hear Ashley singing in the choir.

Christmas morning began around 8a with gift opening and then a delicious brunch hosted by Mom and Dad. Caleb enjoyed watching everyone rip the wrapping paper and will be 1 styling little guy this winter with all the new clothes he received. Jaden's favorite expression when a gift was opened was "cool." It will be interesting to see how much he remembers of the festivities for next year.