Texas 2010

This past February we went to Texas for a bunch of Clint's rodeos for a month. We went to Florida for some rodeos as well and we were 10 miles from Disney World. So of course we took just a day to let Austin visit the Magical Kingdom! It was a lot of work to try and see everything in one day but overall it was so much fun. He loved the Buzz light year ride and really enjoyed all the characters. At the end he got to see Mickey and Minnie and we waited in line for 20 minutes, which is actually really short compared to other times. He was so tired, he was on Clints shoulders and rested his chin on top of Clint's head. I was surprised that he was awake by the time we saw Mickey. He loved it, he had the funniest smurk the whole time on his face and was so excited the Mickey and Minnie gave him High Fives! We were lucky to have such a fun day with just the three of us!

Snow Day!!!

We went one whole Saturday without power!!! And believe me it was the longest day ever. We tried to keep busy by doing other stuff but it is sad to say having power is a necessity. Austin did get to go outside and play in the snow. He made several snow angels and for some reason I didn't get a picture of one, but at least it entertained me for a while! I cannot tell you how happy we were when it came back on around 7 that night!

Christmas 2009!

Christmas Pajamas! I always give my family Pj's on Christmas Eve, and Austin loves Superman right now so I decided to give Clint and Austin Twiner Pajamas! Luckily Clint is such a good sport he wears them, and Austin thinks it is so cool. We went to my Mom and Dad's for Christmas Eve and to The Araves on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve was tons of fun we played games and all the cousins just got to hang out. We made Sugar Cookies for Santa and the boys did such a great job!!! We hung out and had our annual Christmas Fishing Trip- The kids always love that. Austin helped me wrap presents for our family and this year I got my mom a train for her Christmas Tree and Austin loved it so much that when I brought the present in for my mom to unwrap he yelled, "Grandma, it's a choo choo Train!!!". We all laughed so hard because he was just so excited this year about every present, even those of others! This year I got Clint and Austin Rope Cans that have the Arave Brand and they match! Austin's is a smaller one but he thought it was cool to have the same rope can as his Dad he carried it around all Christmas Day and would get out his ropes and swing them and then put them back in. Austin got a train set and table from Santa and A Batman Cave. He loves them so much, since he got them I don't have to turn on any Movies or shows for him, he is just so busy playing. I got a double stroller from Clint which I wanted so bad! He got the exact one I wanted and I was pumped when he got me a new diaper bag also. Christmas Day we went over to the Araves after we opened gifts and had fun hanging out and playing with the toys that Grandma and Grandpa Arave gave the kids. We played games and then we were all so wore out! I'm sad that Christmas has came and went but we had so much fun this year and we are so glad that we can spend it with our families. Now life goes on and we can start looking forward to the baby coming this Spring, but first potty training! Wish us luck- hope everyone has a wonderful Holiday Season.

The Polar Express!!

This month we went to Utah with the Brower side of the Family to enjoy a couple a days away and to take the kids on the Polar Express in Heber City. The kids loved the train and really enjoyed Santa on the train who gave each boy a bell. It was so much fun, we read the Story, "The Polar Express" and sang Christmas Carols. It was so fun to be there with my family, even though it was 4 Below and our feet froze on the train. Then we stayed in Salt Lake and went swiming at the hotel pool and it was fun to play around for the day! It really got our whole family in the mood for Christmas and the kids loved it.

Halloween 2009

Halloween for us is like three different days of celebration. So Austin got be Buzz Light Year and a cowboy. Above is a picture of all the young Arave kids celebrating the day before Halloween at McDonalds and a picture of Me, Clint and Austin. Austin wore his costume from 1-7:30 and then wanted his batman Pajamas the rest of the night, so he did the trunk or treat half as Buzz Light Year and Half as a White Trash kid in Pajamas. Embarassing I know but he finally stop crying!!!!!

Ross Park Zoo

My brother Andy had a break from PA School and we decided to go to the Zoo while it was still nice and see some animals with the kids. It was fun and we all enjoyed being together. Here is a picture of all the boys on the Brower side just waiting to stroll the Zoo.

Family Pictures!

We were putting a scrapbook for Clints grandpa Dale Arave, who just turned 80 this last Saturday. So we had to get some family pictures done to put in the book, so of course, before the fair one night we planned to meet at Clint's parents house to hurry and get a group picture!! Thanks to our neighbor we were able to get some good pictures!!! THanks Janelle!!! We really never have pictures of our whole family and it was nice to see everyone in the picture!!! We attended a birthday party for Dale on Saturday, and we love him so much. Dale is 80 and he still comes out to our house to ride at least three days a week, he still works at the temple every Wednesday with his wife, and has served three missions in his life for the LDS church. He has been a great grandpa to Clint and a wonderful great grandpa to Austin. Austin and I are really lucky to be around him in the office, it has helped me and Austin to get to know him even better. We really are lucky to have such great grandparents, both Clint and I, they have all been such a big part in our lives growing up and continue to be great examples to us today!!! Thats why I am so glad that Austin also can be so close to both grandparents as he grows!!! Thanks to all you great grandparents!!!!