Jaden's Birthday

I'm not sure how it happened, but somehow I have a 5 year old! Jaden is the sweetest boy on earth and we had a great time celebrating just how special he really is. I managed to wrap his gifts a few days early and it drove the poor boy nuts anticipating what was inside. Every morning I would find him sitting on the couch staring at his gifts, eventually I gave in and we let him open one gift a day early.

We spent the day doing whatever Jaden wanted, so like most days we spend a large portion on the morning riding bikes in the driveway.

We went bowling and Jaden was in heaven the entire time.

Finally it got time to have his birthday party and the real fun could begin! I took Jaden to the store the other day and asked him what kind of birthday he wanted. The first thing he saw was Mickey Mouse so that was what he picked. I was really happy that he picked a young innocent theme like that since he is transitioning into all that ninja/big boy stuff.

Logan taking his turn at the pinata. Not sure why he had that backpack on, but he kept it on most of the night.

Ready!

Set!

Swing!

Logan showing off one of Jaden's gifts.

The next morning - still hyped up on all the birthday excitement.

Seaside

We got back last night after a long weekend on the Oregon Coast. We have been wanting to take this trip for awhile but were waiting until the weather got a little nicer. This was about the last weekend we had free before it was too close to the baby coming for me to travel so we went for it even if rain was in the forecast for everyday we were there. We ended up being very lucky and it mostly only rained at night. It was cold but that didn't stop us from enjoying every minute of it. Jaden is already planning our return trip.

On the way to Seaside it rained most of the way.

The sun was shining though by the time we got checked in and we headed directly to the beach.

Running to the water.

This is the farthest he got...it was really cold!


Logan was happy to stay in the sand

The swings on the beach were a big hit!

Jaden and Scott got to ride the bumper cars twice.

Since Logan was too small to ride the bumper cars this was his big ride.

Feeding the seals at the aquarium

The aquarium had a touch tank which Jaden bravely reached his hand into (that is a big deal for this kid).

I love his picture. I think it looks like he is hanging out trying to pick up some babes.

Although he doesn't look like it, Logan seemed like he was having a good time while the ride was going. When we went back the next day though he said he didn't want to ride it again.

We spent an afternoon at Cannon Beach

I'm too pregnant to be too much fun, but I did manage to get my feet buried in the sand.

The boys spent forever rolling down this sand hill. They had sand everywhere!

The Tillamook Cheese Factory

The cheese tour was actually very interesting

The best part of all was the ice cream cone we got before we left.

We somehow managed to go see a lighthouse without actually getting a picture of it, but here are the boys just outside of it.

Standing in front of the Octopus Tree

Warming up our feet in front of the fire after a cold walk on the beach.

On the was home Sunday we stopped and had a picnic lunch at Multnomah Falls.

The only family picture we got the entire trip.

Easter

We have had a really calm winter and an early spring so we were very surprised to wake up to snow a few days before Easter. The boys loved watching it fall and were pretty disappointed that it turned to rain and melted before they got to chance to go out in it.

Coloring eggs with little kids is always an adventure.

Easter morning Logan was a little nervous about the bunny leaving him a basket so he hid under his blanket until he knew it was safe.

The Easter Bunny left some gummy teeth.

Sunglasses are always a hit!

They only family picture we got was sporting our shades.

We had a lot of fun over at my parents house celebrating with family. We also managed to listen to some great conference talks.

The boys like to put on shows with their cousins. For some reason they always have to take off their shirts to perform.

Eventually some if not all lose their pants too.

As the night was winding down we told the boys to look outside to see a surprise...the Easter Bunny! Jaden took one look out the window and completely lost it. I have never heard him scream that loud or sound more terrified than at that moment. I tried to calm him down and tell him it was just Aunt Sharon dressed up in a costume for fun, but he was still uneasy for the rest of the night. I did convince him to outside and collect his treat, but he wouldn't let go of my hand. He woke up that night screaming, he had a nightmare about the bunny. Poor guy!