Snow Again

Well, it snowed again the night of Wednesday, February 10.  Here is what our farm market road looked like as we drove to school on Thursday morning.  We got out of school on Thursday at 1 and didn't start school on Friday until 10. 

I can't believe this is the only picture I took, but snow is getting to be a weekly thing around here!

Layton's Valentine Party

Layton had his first official school party yesterday.  It was, of course, his Valentine Party.  He had a great time!  He was so cute, because he wanted me by his side at all times (not for scared/embarrassment reasons, just because he wanted me right there with him looking at all his cards, etc.)

I love Layton's shirt.  It says "Love Monkey" (from The Children's Place).  If you look closely you will notice that he has a bandaid underneath his chin--he fell going up stairs and his sippy cup got him pretty good.

Checkin' out the goodies!

Clint's Birthday #2

Dennis and Chris came down this past weekend to bring Layton a big-boy bed and exchange some furniture with Clint's aunt, who also came to see us.  While they were here they watched Kade's PIP performance and went to his YBall game in WF.

They were not able to come last weekend due to weather so we celebrated Clint's birthday a second time with them.  Clint chose to go eat at Samurai of Tokyo (Japanese steakhouse).  We quickly let our waiter know that it was Clint's 32nd birthday, so of course, they embarrassed him by singing and having him wear a headpiece.  Kade wore one, too.

I can't believe how cloudy this picture is.  I guess all that grill cooking in there really does make it smoky!

Players in Progress

Kade participated in Players in Progress (PIPs) again this year.  They work on basketball skills and then perform a routine using the skills during half-time of the Varsity basketball games.  We had six performances this year.  The video below is a small part of Kade's last performance.

Kade is the child on the far left in the dribbling scene.  The scene will change shortly and he will be the little boy in front, with his back to you.

Valentine Craft

On Saturday morning I let the boys make Hugs & Kisses Jars to give as Valentine gifts.  I got the idea from this blog, http://treyandlucy.blogspot.com/2009/01/kiss-jars.html.  The boys did a great job, but after one jar each, the creative/excitement level fell fast!

Layton has his pirate treasure chest out, while Kade is hard at it.

Kade & Layton's Hugs & Kisses Jars

The jars are filled with Teddy Grahams (bears) and Hershey Kisses.

This was the cutest, in my opinion.  You can't see it very well, but Kade made a flower out of hearts on the front of the jar.

Happy Birthday Clint!

Today was Clint's 32nd birthday! We celebrated with a delicious lasagna that Baber's made us and a strawberry cake. Clint requests a strawberry flavored cake almost every year. Layton helped me make the cake this year and was so proud of himself! We had fun opening gifts and laughing at the boys (they both provided/made their own gift for Clint).

Notice the candle on the cake, a "3". Layton insisted on this special candle.

This is our second go at singing "Happy Birthday"--the reason Kade is not singing.  We had to get Layton on camera, because he was singing his own version.  He, of course, didn't perform on camera!  Notice he tells Clint not to blow out the candle, he will do it for him.

Layton gave Clint a truck and a trailer, plus a football (all from his room, of course). He was so excited, though. He "wrapped" it himself in the Scooby Doo sack. He ran out and told Clint what he got him, as soon as Clint pulled up to the house this evening.

Kade painted this beautiful picture for Clint. The first mailbox has "McAdams" written on it.

As you can see, the boys loved the bubble wrap that I had Kade's picture wrapped in.

Clint also received an attachment for his Jawhorse and an Iron Man watch that he has been wanting, plus several other gifts from other family members. Happy birthday, Clint!

Surprise in the Fridge!

Layton, the little toot, thought it would be so funny if he put his Zhu Zhu (small, pretend hamster) in the refrigerator to try and scare someone.  Of course, it was more funny than scary, but we all pretended to be extremely frightened.  He loved it and would just giggle and laugh!

You can see him back there by the biscuits!