Easter 2011

This year the Easter Bunny did a lot better and tried to get items the kids needed or wanted. We also had a great celebration with Grandma and Grandpa.


Michaela with her Easter basket. She received money, shampoo/conditioner, makeup, sugar-free candy, and a few fun treats and items to keep her beautiful.

Carlos received money, games, socks, and candy of course. He loved his gifts and has fun searching for Easter eggs and treats.

Carson received money, sweatshirt, and games and treats. He loved his games and said Easter bunny did good this year, even with hiding the eggs and treats.

YAH for the Easter Bunny!!!!

Carlos at Grandpa and Grandmas searching for eggs. It was actually a nice day. One of maybe 5 good days in 210 days.

Carson searching for an Easter egg. The new rule is if you find an egg and it is not yours you keep looking for your own eggs. They kids are getting so technical now. Find your own eggs and no one Else's. What happen to sharing and dividing up equally. Time change I guess.

Michaela looking at an egg Carson just went looking at. It's her's and Carson left it for Michaela to find. I guess the rules eliminate having to divide up equally.

Juan trying to help Carlos locate an egg of his. Carlos was having a hard time finding all of his eggs. This year grandma and Grandpa both hid the eggs and both made maps of where they hid eggs. It was fun and it was inside the house and outside the house.

Carson and Michaela searching outside for their Easter eggs. It was a great day and the grass was even ready for the sun to shine.

Grandpa discussing where some hidden eggs were. Some were hard but others were easy.

Grandma helping Carlos count his eggs to make sure we found them all. Of course you always have one lost egg. We did lose one but it is yet to turn up. We assumed Choius ate it. Who knows???

Carson with his egg stash. He did great and not one of his eggs went missing.

Michaela looking at all her glitter eggs. We had a fun time and all were excited to hunt for eggs. I miss this event but we get to help give clues to where all the eggs are too. Its fun being a parent and watching the smiles on your children's face when they have found that hard hiding spot or receive something they have been asking for for years.

Fun with Air soft!

For Carson's birthday Carson received birthday money from several people. This is what arson bought. Ammo, Airsoft masks, and another airsoft gun. He talked his brother into an airsoft was and of course Carson was quite good. Carlos caught on fast and hid a lot. Carson even talked his dad and sister into shooting each other.

Carlos in his protective gear.

Carson posing for his mother. He has a great stance and is a very good aim. He was winning the air soft wars.

Carlos trying to protect himself and getting ready to shoot too.

Carson with my soccer sweatshirt on. The bigger the shirt the better the protection becaseu the shirt stops the sting of the airsoft ammo. They had a blast with this and Carson also goes to a close friend and has wars in the street. What fun boys are.

Carson is 12 years old

April 15 has been a great day for us all. Carson added as a tax right off for us but turned 12 years old too. He received the Priesthood this year and was so excited to be able to pass the sacrament. This year he even missed a tournament game , which was a very difficult decision to make but church trumps sports. He set a great example for us all.

Carson and his buddy Braeden playing a hunting game at Outer Limits.

Carson counting his tickets from all the games he played.

Waiting to open presents and eat pizza. A few friends and neighbors helped us celebrate Carson 12th birthday.

Carson opening his gifts and getting ready to open the BIG gift from grandma, grandpa, and his parents. Can anyone guess what he wanted?

Do you have a guess yet. Grandpa made it a scavenger hunt for the 2nd half of his gift. This was a hint gift, gun case.

Carson opening his rifle he has wanted since he was 5 or so. I didn't think a five year old should have a real gun quite yet. Carson has been through hunters safety and I felt and his dad and grandpa felt he was ready to try out the big guns. Not sure if I like it yet but he loves guns and police stuff just like his grandpa.

Could his smile be any bigger. He was pumped to receive this gift and of course he wanted to go shooting as soon as he received the gift. Grandpa and Dad are going to have to keep their word and take him out shooting a lot.

Of course what would a birthday be without Strawberry shortcake, Carson's favorite. It also almost burnt down the house with all those candles. Wax and cake are okay covered in ice cream and strawberries.

Making a wish for one of his other "big gift" ideas. I have no idea what that would be but I'm sure a car or motorcycle where on his mind. He is only 12 and dreams are bigger and bigger each year. We love you Carson and always dream big.

Soccer Season in full swing

Just a cool shot of the ball and the boys getting ready to play their game. They have new uniforms and they are Orange and blue like the Boise State broncos or the Denver Broncos. Which ever you like better. The season is in full swing starting March 2011. Carson's team plays all year round playing indoor, street, fall and spring soccer. It keeps Carson busy and in shape.

Carson getting ready for a great pass. He is one player who has assisted in many goals. He also has had opportunities to score but not all have went in. He just loves the game and its great for building his lungs.

The team warming up before a game. This is a game up at the Bannock fields. They have won all their games so far and are excited to be working together as a team instead of one man being the star player.

On another cold spring day. In this picture it started to pour rain and the boys were soaked but kept playing their game. We think the team does better in the cold because they at 20 for 0 in the freezing cold.

Carson in the goal getting ready to help score a point from a corner kick. The team has gotten pretty good at setting these corner kicks up for a goal opportunity.

Carson throwing in a soccer ball at one of his games in Idaho Falls. He is pretty good at throw ins and corner kicks.