Happy Mother’s Day!

I was royally spoiled this year on Mother’s Day, with a delicious breakfast by Shane, complete with fresh flowers and homemade cards from all of my boys.  Shane didn’t have morning meetings, so he was there to clean up from breakfast and help get the boys dressed for church.  He even packed them a lunch so I wouldn’t have to make them one when I got home since he would have to stay for some meetings after!  The boys all gave me the best present ever – a long afternoon nap after church.  We enjoyed a delicious dinner, and had fun visiting with both of our moms on webcam. 

Every mother’s day, I am overwhelmed by how blessed I am to have an amazing mom, mother-in-law, and grandmas who have paved the way for me.  I also can’t believe how lucky I am to be a mother of three amazing boys, and to have one amazing husband to help me along the way!  Here are a few more pictures of my sweet boys from a photo shoot with them a few weeks ago.  (Landon’s individual pictures are in the previous post).  Davis’s pictures hadn’t turned out good before, so I took a few of him in our backyard on Sunday.

 

Landon–Age 7

It seems like each child has such a unique and special place in my heart, and Landon is no different.  He is such a kind, loving, amazing boy and I am amazed every day at all he is learning and doing.  He is a great big brother, and he always includes Davis, even when his friends are over to play.  He is a good helper and always wants to do what is right, and makes sure his brothers do what’s right too, especially that they are keeping the rules!  :)  He is silly and has always loves to laugh and tell jokes.  He also still loves to give hugs, and he always makes sure we have a family “sandwich” hug every night before going to bed.  He is still a reader, and I can’t seem to keep enough books in the house for him to read.  He also likes to draw pictures, usually just with a pencil, and frequently of cartoon-type characters and stunts.  I took these pictures of him a couple of weeks ago, and I love the ones of him laughing, since they really seem to capture his personality (and his big gaping hole where his two front teeth are missing!)  He is one handsome 7-year-old, in my opinion!

   

I interviewed Landon to ask him about some of his favorite things so we can remember as he gets older. Even I learned some things during this interview!  (Sorry Stacey – copied your idea on this!)

What is your favorite color? Blue

What is your favorite toy? Toy Cars

What is your favorite fruit? Blueberries

What is your favorite TV show or movie? Cars 2

What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Apples with Sprite on them (I put that on so they don’t turn brown)

What is your favorite outfit? Mario shirt and Nike shorts

What is your favorite game? New Super Mario on the Wii

What is your favorite snack? Goldfish

What is your favorite animal? Penguin

What is your favorite song? The Cars 2 “It’s Finn McMissile” one (I bought the Cars 2 soundtrack for the boys and they LOVE it!  They listen to it all the time while they play with their spy cars)

What is your favorite book? A-Z Mysteries

Who is your best friend? Luke

What is your favorite breakfast? Crepes

What is your favorite thing to do outside? Ride my scooter

What is your favorite drink? Orange Juice

What is your favorite holiday? Christmas

What do you like to take to bed with you at night? My dog and blankie

What is your favorite sport? Soccer

What is your favorite food? Macaroni and Cheese

What do you want to be when you grow up? A piano player

What is your favorite thing to do? Play Wii and play on the scooters in the cul de sac

Landon’s #7 Birthday–Part II

At 3:07, after Landon’s baseball game, Landon invited 7 friends over for his birthday party.  We played 7 games that all had something to do with 7, drank 7-up, and had a cake with the #7 on it.  It was a fun time!

 

The Seven Games: 

Guess the number of skittles in a jar (197) and a clothespin drop (7 clothespins)

   

Basketball Shot: (7 shots of course)

 

Football Throw: (7 throws of course)

   

Beanbag toss (not pictured) and Heads Up Seven Up:

 

#7 Quiz: (Questions that all had to do with the number seven)

   

The kids had fun playing the games and being silly with each other.  Shane and Cody took all of the pictures while I helped to run the games.

 

Luke and Eve

Jeremy and Landon

After all of the games ended, we headed inside for some cake, ice cream, and 7-up.  We then opened up Landon’s presents.  Two different guests brought him a bag full of seven presents!  He thought that was a fun idea!

     

After the festivities ended, we ate a dinner of hot dogs, Cheetos, and macaroni and cheese, some of Landon’s favorite foods (and super healthy too :)  After dinner, the boys wanted to go out to ride the scooter.  I had actually bought Davis one the same time I got Landon’s because they were such a good deal, but was going to wait until a little after Landon’s birthday to give Davis his.  Davis was so sad watching Landon ride his, and kept asking for a turn, so I finally whispered to Landon that I had another one but was going to wait to give it to Davis, but he said to just give it to him now.  They had lots of fun riding their scooters around the cul de sac!  (I had to throw in a shot of James running around too)

   

It ended up as a great birthday!  The weather was perfect, we had great friends and family over, and it was fun to celebrate his special day.

Happy #7 Landon! Part I

Landon turned 7 this Saturday, and to celebrate, he wanted a birthday party with all things 7.  We started the day with his favorite breakfast of crepes with strawberries and whipped cream.  Kelly came over for breakfast, and we had a mini party opening his presents from mom and dad, grandmas and grandpas, and from Kelly.  He got some fun gifts – shorts, legos, 7-11 gift card, and Finn Color changing race track from Grandma and Grandpa Morris, money and a fun piggy bank for tithing, fun money, and mission fund from Grandma and Grandpa Malan, a kit from Kelly to grow fish that date back to the dinosaur ages (currently in eggs in the tank waiting to hatch), and a razor scooter from Mom and Dad.

Opening Presents:

     

Assembling the new race track:

   

Trying out the new scooter:

After enjoying the toys for a little bit, we headed to McDonalds for lunch, per Landon’s request, then he had a baseball game.  I stayed home to get things ready for Landon’s party, but Shane got a few pictures of him playing.  His favorite positions are 3rd base and catcher right now, so Shane got a few pictures of him at third base.  Last game, someone brought gatorade for the snack.  Landon had never tried it before, so he wanted me to get him some to drink during this game.  It was probably good because this was definitely the hottest weather he’s had for a game so far!

     

Birthday Party Part II coming soon!