IS NANA HERE YET?I made the mistake of telling Ashton that his Nana was coming- two days before the actual day she arrived. So, for two days Ashton could often be found at this window waiting for his Nana. He made a list of things he wanted to do when she arrived. The list included- play tag, walk on the bridge, feed the ducks, check the mail, play with the kitty (aka Cleo) and go to the pizza place.He loves his Grandma! When we dropped her off at the airport he sulked and if Tera or I tried to make him happy he would say, "I don't want to be happy right now- I just miss my Nana." That night when I tucked him in bed I asked if he missed his Grandma and he said "yes, she is my best friend." I love to watch them play together!
Ashtons great grandma bought him a big boy spiderman bike. Ashton has went on a ride every day since and is loving it. He looks so big riding down the street!
The Joy of Joy School...
Ashton and Jared- usually the wild ones-
Today was officially the last day of Joy School at my house- what an adventure it has been. I have so much more respect for those who work and teach preschool daily-(way to go Melissa) it is draining to me with just the three boys once every three weeks! It has been fun to watch the boys learn (but mostly wrestle) and through this expereince I have learned that Ashton will probably not start kindergarden until next year. He would barley meet the cut off date for this year, but I am thinking it might be kind for his potential teacher to try to teach him a bit more self control before sticking him in the school system. At this point he would probably end up in the principles office for kicking his teacher and telling him or her that he did not like them and they were not his friend. What can I say? We are doing a great job as parents!!
Nana and Ashton playing tag at Hermosa beach-
Tera all bundled up- it was a cold day at the beach. Tera loved to sit on the bench on the pier and watch the waves come in. Whenever we would tell her it was time to go she would say "one more." She has always loved the beach- it runs in the family!
Ashton- a future photographer?? Ashton asked if he could take a picture so we let him and were impressed with his abilities- we will hire him out if you are interested!
Ashtons great grandma bought him a big boy spiderman bike. Ashton has went on a ride every day since and is loving it. He looks so big riding down the street!
The Joy of Joy School...
Ashton and Jared- usually the wild ones-
I forgot to post this picture with the cruise ones- this is dedicated to all the office lovers out there. You have to look in the background- but that is a billboard for sandals Jamaica- the resort where Michael Scott and Jane went- I saw that and we just had to get a picture taken there!
Best Buddies- Ashton and Seth hung out together everyday when we lived in Rexburg, ID. It was so fun getting them back together and seeing that they still loved to play (and fight) together.
I think that the sweetest sight to see is my kiddos in their PJ's sitting together on the
I tried to get rid of the red eye in this picture, and instead it looks like I accidentally created a black eye on Tera- oops! Looks like I ruined it. I better get copies of this one in sepia!
Our favorite Christmas memory- waking up to Ashton saying "Santa ate them all!" At 3:30 am. It was hard to get him to go back to sleep but we finally convinced him to lay down with us. He wiggled in our bed until he snuck out of bed and we woke up at 5:30am to discover he had already opened everyones stockings! Tera loved opening the presents and would say "ahhh..." very excitedly every time she opened something- even if it was a pack of underwear! 
