Levi's First Birthday

Thanks to my assistant Tyler, Levi's first birthday party was a success.

Tyler helped with the cake and made construction signs to hang around the house.

He looked online for inspiration.

Baby Gate Ahead        Boy at Play

This was my favorite sign that he made. He copied it from my chalkboard in the kitchen.

CAUTION: Boys leave smudges on your heart!

Grandma and Grandpa came down to celebrate with us. I was a little worried Sheldon would sleep through the party. His asthma has been horrible lately and he hadn't slept well for 2 weeks straight. :( He would normally nap for 1 1/2 hours and that day he slept 3 1/2 hours straight. 

If you look REALLY carefully you can see Levi's one and only tooth on his bottom right. He is busy and into everything. He hangs on to anything from the laundry basket to his high chair and uses it to help him walk. He loves to walk around the yard using Sheldon's Tonka truck. Now he has his very own.

The boys love the new gravel area. But I'm pretty sure this mom loves it the most.

No more muddy boys and dog :)

And I really like the new trampoline that has a net now.

Tyler discovered another perk of having a net. He threw in a bunch of balls.

The little guys thought this was pretty cool.

Levi didn't eat any of his smash cake. He just fed everyone else and played in it.

Sheldon decided to join in the fun by playing with the tractor that was on the big birthday cake.

I threw them both in the bathtub after Grandma and Grandpa left. There was so much chocolate on the two of them it left a brown ring in the tub.

How has it already been one year? And where did all of that black hair go? LOL! 

Random

Easter

Let's face it, the bunny at the mall is creepy. If Sheldon cried for Santa he'd certainly be traumatized by the bunny. So when I saw this mini photo shoot with live bunnies, I jumped on it. (No pun intended.) Levi looks terrified but at least I have photos with all 3 of my boys. If you'd like a copy, just let me know which one and the size. You should also be able to download them from here. I can email the copyright release if needed. 

  

On Saturday we headed to my oldest brothers house in Vancouver for a delicious dinner and fabulous company.

 Mike is the oldest cousin and the biggest kid. The boys always have so much fun with him.

 Sheldon was determined to give April a kiss.

 Brandon headed out to prom after dinner. He looked so handsome.

 Hanging out watching the basketball game.

 Aunt Jodie is impressed with Chris' superb parenting skills.

 Sheldon is almost as tall as 4 year old Isaiah.

We stopped by the boys' Great Grandma's house on our way home.

Sheldon loves to climb and slide...over and over again.

Our family had a wonderful Easter with family and friends. We are blessed beyond words. But most importantly, this Easter we celebrated the Savior's life and resurrection. This video and comment really spoke to my heart.
"Because of Him we shall all rise again, not just after death, but after every fall, every shortcoming, every misfortune and every failure. He paid the price so we can ALL rise today and every day looking forward to the future with perfect brightness of HOPE!"

http://youtu.be/_S3TI4bYerU

Happy Easter!!!!