Argh Matey! Luke is 6!

While I was visiting my sister in Kentucky (another post), Jake bought Lego Pirates of the Caribbean video game. My boys have been completely obsessed with all things pirates ever since. They love the movies. They can't wait for January when we go to Disneyland and they can ride the ride. So Luke decided that he wanted to have a Lego Pirate party. Here is what we came up with.

The invitations.

I made pirate hats for each of the kids.

Lego Treasure hunt. The kids followed a treasure hunt to find their loot. In each location they had to work together to build a different pirate related Lego creation. Each one included Lego instructions and the map for the next spot. They had tons of fun. I was worried with 12 kids this would get crazy. But they did a great job taking turns and working together to finally find the buried treasure. Inside they found pirate hats for each kid, beads, tattoos, gold coins and ring pops.

Make your own Lego Pirate. This was the biggest hit at the party. Luke and I came up with this idea together. Luke and Ty love to build random Lego guys. So I cut out "lego" pieces out of card stock. There were lots of options to choose from. Every kids was different and all their own choosing. So much fun!

In pirate dress ups. Don't what was wrong with the camera, but these pictures are not the greatest. Rrrrr.

Enjoying their pirate loot...ring pops, hats, beads and gold coins.

Fellow Pirates: ( In attendance) Alex, Isaac, Brooklyn, Rock, Alex B. , Tres, Ellie, Sydney, Ryan, Noah, Emery, Luke and Ty.

Cannonball toss.

Decorations.

The cake. Complete with Lego Jack Sparrow and the Kracken.

All in all I was pretty pleased with the cake. At one point along the way it completely fell over. I wanted to cry. But I think I recovered well. Luke loved it and that is the point. Right?? ( Jake says I tend to forget that in my efforts to throw a fabulous party :).

Go Red Sox!

Buddies. Luke's friend Brycen was on the same team.

I LOVE this shot! Just can't get over them in their uniforms!

Luke being catcher. Love the thumbs up!

My friend put the kids names on the backs of their shirts. So awesome!

First day of T-ball.

Through May and June Luke had T-ball. His team was the Red Sox. Seeing those little 5 and 6 year olds in their baseball uniforms was the cutest thing ever. Luke did a great job! He seems to really like baseball (which he doesn't get from his father:)). The first game was pretty funny as he was still figuring things out. But he really started to get the hang of it. What I loved best about watching him play is a what a great sport he is. He was always cheering everyone on and giving high 5's to every opponent that went to his base. Then he would sit and chat with each one--always the one to make new friends.

For one of his last games Grandma and Grandpa Burt made a special trip to come and see Luke play. I know he loved having them there to watch him. Too bad Mom forgot to bring the camera that night.

Way to go Luke! One thing about Luke. He always puts on a good show no matter what he is doing!

Cheering on big brother!

My Birthday

Jake gave me the best prestent for my birthday. A 5 day trip to see my sister in Kentucky. We had so much fun!! I took Lily with me and Jake took the days off work to spend with the boys. I have to make a plug here for my wonderful husband. As if all of that wasn't enough...I came home to a perfectly spotless house, all the laundry done, yard done etc. SO amazing!!

Heather and I had such a fantastic time. We shopped and ate and talked and shopped and talked..well you get the idea :) It was so relaxing. I have missed her so much since I have moved back west and don't get to see her more than once a year now. Thanks again Heather, Reed and kids for everything.

Big Girl

Taking her babies to bed.

Here she is! Our big girl in her big girl bed!! No more crib! A little sad for Mom. But she was ready and she loves it!

I can't believe she is almost two! She wants so much to be big like her brothers. She is always talking up a storm and learning new words all the time. She insists on doing most everything without any help. Ugh. Bye bye baby Lily, hello little girl.

Ty's Soccer

This Spring we were very busy with sports for the boys. It was a lot of fun for them. I wish I had better pictures here of Ty. He was so adorable in his soccer gear. Though he seemed to enjoy it he usually spent most of the game away from the ball sucking on his finger....oh well. A few times he really got in there and went after the ball. It was nice to have something just for Ty that we could all support him in. Not sure if soccer is the sport that is gonna stick for either of my kids, but at least we tried it :)

Hippity Hoppity, Easter Treasures are Here!

My handsome guys ready for church. Lily stayed home, so no pic of her in her Easter dress.

Poor lily was sick, but she was excited about her baby doll.

Ty got Batman stuff. Luke got a catching mit and ball, legos and glow in the dark bugs. They all loved it! Spoiled kids :)

Happy Birthday Ben!

Ben turned 17! Hooray!

Blue and White Game

This month we went down to the Blue and White game at BYU. The players put on a workshop for all the kids for an hour before the game. The boys got to go out on the field and practice being BYU players. Super cool. The boys met Jake Heaps (quarterback) and talked to him along with other players. Despite the snow and cold (sheesh where is Spring?) we had a great time!! We plan on making it a family tradition.
Ty tackling the dummy.

Defense station.

Kicking.

Running back station.

What a handsome kid!

Having fun even though its snowing!!

Maybe a future running back?? Probably too short, poor Ty :)

Shoe Diva

Lily is obsessed with shoes! She loves her red shiny or white church shoes--these have now become every day shoes for her. ALL DAY LONG! From the time she wakes up until she goes to bed she has to wear them. She cries at night when we take them off. She can now put them on herself due to shear will power. She raids all of our closets for our shoes as well. It is pretty funny. So here are some random pictures of her shoe obsession. Enjoy!

Here are the red shoes. Here we are trying to get ready for bed, hence the naked baby. I took them off to put on pajamas. Went in the other room to get said pajamas and they were right back on her feet. Had to laugh...and snap a few photos.

Wearing big brother Luke's shoes.