All Things McKay

I got a new camera for our Anniversary and I am now able to get pictures onto my computer without having to go to Costco, put them on a CD, come home and download them to my computer. I was able to use my old memory card for my new camera. So I am able to post the pictures that I have taken the past while. Come to find out I have been very bad at taking pictures lately. It is hard to be excited about taking pictures when your camera sucks. As I was going threw the picture I realized that most of the pictures are things McKay has done lately. He has been very busy. So I am dedicating this post my amazing Son McKay!

Back in February McKay was in a play at his school. All the kids did an awesome job and it turned out to be such a great production! Even though my Son did not have a major part I thought he was the star of the show! He had 3 parts. These are the picture of him in his Police Officer uniform. So cute:)






Then on March 23rd it was his Birthday and he turned 11. That is right I have a child who is 11. I feel so old! He did not want a huge party so he just invited some of his good buddies and we took them to see the movie "How to train your Dragon". It was an awesome show we all loved it. Then all he wanted was a fish tank & a Lego cake for his birthday. So we obliged and it has been a pretty cool gift. If only we could keep the fish alive!

This is my attempt to a Lego. He liked it that is all that matters!




So with McKay turning 11 he was advanced from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts. If they did everything they were suppose to they not only get there scouting awards but they get "The Arrow Of Light". McKay is always so good about scouts he enjoys going and for the most part does not complain about having to do a little extra at home for his merit badges. They have a fun ceremony to welcome the boys who are advancing. Along with McKay there was two other boys who turned 11 at the same time. We are so proud of him for all his work.







This past week the 5th graders at McKay's school had a chance to be in the "Hope Of America". I thought it was a really neat performance and the kids did great. I have a few picture from it even though you cannot see McKay in them. I know he is there & that is all that matters.

I was surprised how good the flag looked!

The last song was cool with how they did the flashlights on & off!


We also just finished Soccer season. The day of McKay's last game is the day I got my new camera. So I was testing out while he was playing and got a couple of shots of him. I love to go and watch his team they are getting better each year. He has been with most of these boys since they were about 5. So it has been fun to watch them grow and get better. I am having mixed feelings about next year being his last year to play Rec Soccer. But he has no desire to play comp. So we will just have to see what happens.



McKay and His team in a huddle at the end of the last game!

McKay's Bio

We are very excited for this up coming weekend. For the past 2 months McKay has been practicing for a play that he is in at his School. He is a little bummed that he has no lines but he has some really fun parts. He actually has 3 parts in the play, he is a Police Officer, a Butler, and the sound man at the radio station. He has been such a trooper these past few months. But these last 2 weeks have been the hardest with the crazy schedule. They have had a lot of practices and he has missed out on a lot of playing with his friends. But I think over all he has really enjoyed it. We had to put together a Bio for the kids so that they could put them in the program. I do have to admit I had a little help with his. But I am glad I did because I LOVE it!! We are so proud of McKay and cannot wait to see him in action. If any of you would like to come it is this Friday at 7:30pm and Saturday at 2:00pm. We would love to see you all there!

McKay is an active young boy who is formally trained in Wii gaming, and has mastered the art of Lego's. In addition to his amazing abilities in these areas, he is now excelling in his many roles in Annie! It is particularly exciting because it's the first time in his life he's been encouraged to push people around, be in charge of the household, and make a lot of noise! He is the oldest of 4 boys and has missed his afternoons playing with all of his friends, but his mom reassures him that someday he'll wish he were always surrounded by "Little Girls"! His parents are proud of his hard work and excited to see him on stage!

Solider Hollow

If you have never been, and love to go fast down a huge hill, in the snow, on a tube, that you have no control of. I would then highly recommend you going to Solider Hollow to go sledding. It was pretty fun even though my two little ones did not like it much. In fact they cried/screamed the whole way down & then whinnied the whole time in line and up the mountain, until we made them go down the mountain again at which time they cried/screamed again. After two times the boys and I went and found a treat in the van & sat and watched the rest of the group go down a few more times. It is a really neat place & everyone had a lot of fun. You just sit on your tube and they pull you up on a rope tow then they have four or five lanes that are groomed for the tubes to go down. Yes you go down very fast & I have to admit that I was a little nervous about how fast we were going down the mountain. Thanks Grandma Kathy for a very fun day:)

My Boys




My cute Family

Shane's Family

Angie & Tim

Greg & Alyssa

Here they come!

Castles

The boys have been having a blast with the castles they have. Parker got his on his Birthday back in July and still loves it. Then Ryan got one for Christmas. They love to put them together and play with all the things that go with them. I love when they can get along and play so good together. They spend hours setting up the the guys & animals just right. Here is proof that my boys do get along sometimes.

Tubing

During Christmas break there was a day were the snow just never let up. It was awesome. I have to admit that I love the snow, it is so pretty! The boys were so excited about all the fresh snow that I could not pass up the opportunity to take them sledding. So we called up some cousins and just went to a local school that has a hill just the right size for my boys so that I would not have to carry them up the hill every time they went down. They had a blast, Ryan and Preston just went up & down, up & down a million times. Poor Parker hated almost the whole thing. I got him to go down two times with me and then he just sat on a sled at the top of the hill whining the rest of the time. I do feel kind of bad because McKay was gone and Korey was at work so they did not get to come with us. But I just keep hoping we will get another storm and then we can all go. As much as I love the snow I am ready for summer!!!
The group of us

Poor Parker:(

Preston & Ryan getting ready to go


Pepper had a blast. To bad by the time we were done he was one big snowball

Preston decided to help Kaden get a good start down the hill!

I think Ryan needed a rest before climbing up the hill

Christmas Morning

I cannot believe how few pictures I took on Christmas. We were having so much fun hanging out & playing with new toys that I never thought about it. It is so great to have Christmas through the eyes of children. On Christmas Eve we went over to Grandma Bonnie's and had our annual dinner/program. The kids love hanging out with there cousins. They do not need entertainment when they have each other.
At my Mom's each family is in charge of a spiritual or entertaining thought. This year McKay sang a song and the boys got together with there cousins and sang another song. They are such good sports. We did a fun White Elephant game at the end of the night. Which the kids always love, it always surprises me how happy kids are with things that are just from the dollar store. After Grandma's we came home and sprinkled reindeer food & glitter on the ground to help Santa find our house. Then we gave the boys there annual Christmas Eve Jammie's. Then they hurried off to bed. I love to hear them talk with each other while they are in bed. The excitement in there voices was so cute.
McKay was the first one up at 5am. I told him to go back to bed until 7. Which he did, but he never went back to sleep. The poor kid. Finally at 6:30 Ryan was awake too, So we attempted to wake Parker & Preston. Preston was fine since he knew what was going on, but oh how mad Parker was. It took him a few minutes before he got happy and realized what was going on. After we did our little family Christmas morning we headed over to Grandma Kathy's house to exchange gifts and have breakfast. She makes a very yummy breakfast casserole.But I think I was more excited for what she got the boys then they were, since they did not know what they were getting. It was fun how she gave there gift to them. She tricked them and gave them this little tiny box. In it was a note that said "I got you a "wii" little gift this year. Have a Merry Christmas!" The boys did not catch on for a few minutes. We kept asking them what the note said. Then they were got so excited when she handed them a big box, and even more excited when they opened it and there was a wii inside. They kept asking for a wii and we kept telling them no and not to get there hopes up, that we did not have enough money to get one this year. So they were super surprised to get one from Grandma. I do have to admit that it has been really fun and we have enjoyed a lot of time together playing it. I have never been a huge video game person but this thing is so fun.
Over all I think we had a great Christmas the boys enjoyed all the family time & it was so nice that Korey took so much time off & was able to hang out with us so much. We love when Daddy is home.
This is what Santa left!

The Christmas Tree!

The boys with all there treasures:)

Ginger Bread Houses

One day I got brave during Christmas break & decided to make Ginger Bread Houses with the boys. We had lots of left over candy from different things & I thought this was a good way to get rid of it. I think for our first time making them without a kit bought from the store that they turned out pretty darn cool. Check them out for your self:)
Angie helped Ryan with his!

Grandma Kathy helped Preston with his but left before we got a picture of her with the finished project!

Molly & the girls came over and made one of there own! I think Alice ate more candy then was put on her Ginger Bread House!

McKay's friend Seth was over and they each made one too!

McKay wit his finished house!

Did anyone notice how crazy long all my boys hair was in these picture? Our stylist did not come until after Christmas so all our pictures we look so shaggy:)

Zoo Lights

Last year we went up to the Zoo during Christmas break & they had the whole Zoo decorated with lights. It was pretty cool & all the animals were were out and a lot more active. So we decided to go again this year. We went long with Korey's family. It is always fun to have a group to hang out with. I was having to much fun & forgot to take pictures but I did get some of the boys on the carousel right before we left! Thanks Grandma Kathy for a fun night!



I love that Ryan is on a Rhino. We always call him that when he is in a bad mood:)