Mom and Brayden's Date Night!!

Brayden and I had a great "date night" on Thursday! Jeremy got us tickets to Disney On Ice and offered to stay home with Jack (big sacrifice I know) so Brayden's friend Tess and her mom Brandi could come with us!! Disney never lets you down, the show was great! Brayden's favorite part was Buzz and Aladin!! It was fun to see the different way Tess and Brayden watched the show..... . Tess loved watching the Disney princess's skate around and dance with their princes and Brayden in the middle of the double skating routine leaned over and asked "mom... when are they going to fight?" I love being a boy mom!! Thanks Brandi and Tess for a fun night out!!

Jack can STAND!!!

Jack is not too sure what the stander is all about.....

(COME ON... look at those thighs!!!!)

Jack had his PT (physical therapy) visit today and Mark his therapist brought Jack's stander!!! Luckily our little guy LOVED IT!! I think he felt so big and strong! Jack has come so far in his short 8 months!! He is sitting by himself, rolling over, and is starting to want to STAND now!! We are so excited to keep watching Jack and his progress! He is still amazing us everyday and is such an example of strength and perseverance for our little family!! We love you Jack!!

Watching History Be Made!

I am so excited I was able to watch HISTORY be made last night! I thought it was an incredible speech given be our President-elect Barack Obama! All of my political differences aside it was nice to be moved be a political leader again! I remember watching President Bush after 9-11 and feeling encouraged and hopeful but I have to be honest, it has been FOREVER since ANY political leader has made an inspiring address to our nation! Last night I felt so patriotic as he talked about all our country has accomplished over the past 100 years!! It will definitely be a change to have a President that is passionate about what he believes in!! Today I am feeling hopeful for the next 4 years..... nervous but still hopeful!!

*** Prop 8 PASSED!!***

Thanks to the hard work by the people in California .... this is HUGE!!

TRICK OR TREAT!!

Halloween was crazy busy this year! We had so much fun going to a few Halloween Parties, carving our pumpkins (our very own we grew in our garden) and Trick or Treating! Brayden dressed up as Bumble Bee the Transformer and Jack was a chubby monkey!! We hope everyone had a Happy Halloween!!

Jackson Hole!

Jeremy and I were able to get away without the little ones this weekend!! For any of you who are parents, you know what a BIG DEAL that is! We planned a trip up to Jackson Hole because neither of us have been up there before! We are hooked! The town of Jackson Hole is so much fun ( even on the "off season"). We spent the weekend sight seeing, shopping, eating and most of all relaxing! The Teton Mountains are absolutely beautiful! We drove up to Jenny Lake and other than the BEAR warnings posted EVERYWHERE... had a good time hiking around! It was a perfect little getaway! I think the boys enjoyed being spoiled by the Grandparents as much as we loved letting them be!!

Date Night...

OK so blog entry #2 for me! It took me 7 years to get Erin to a haunted house but I finally did it! (Never give up kids! Dreams do come true!!!) It was one of the funnest date nights we have had in a long time. First we had the most delicious sushi ever! All I can say is, "Cowboy Roll." Then off to the mall where I softened her up with a quick stop in Old Navy and Forever 21. The best part about that is she didn't buy anything! Then the fun began! Nightmare on 13th Street was AWESOME! I like to think that I am kinda brave and I was screaming like a school yard girl! Erin was so traumatised after ward that she slept with the light on. I am so proud of my brave wife! She did great through the whole thing up until the end where she wasn't quick enough to get away from the "Chainsaw Man" and I had to leave her behind! When I went back to save my slow and terrified wife she was huddled in the corner, "Chainsaw Man" leaning over her with sparks flying from the blade and screaming louder than ANYTHING I have ever heard. I did rescue her though and was able to smooth over the "Leave behind" with some Coldstone Ice Cream. All in all it was a great night and I can't wait for next Halloween! Great job Erin. You never cease to amaze me! YOU ROCK!!! and I love you!

Fun @ the Pumpkin Patch!!

Brayden and mom went to the pumpkin patch this morning with Brayden's preschool class!! We had so much fun looking at all of the pumpkins, going through the corn maze and playing on the playground!! Thanks Miss Dawn for a fun morning!!