Mongolia?

Just thought that I would share a little bit of John's little adventure. John got his first passport four years ago because work asked him to have one. Last week it came in handy and he was able to get his first stamp in it. He flew in and out of days and half way across the world, I think, for his first adventure. After a short lay over in Korea he continued to Mongolia. He was there a week working. He also had the chance to do a little sight seeing around the capital, Ulaanbaatar.

Here he is outside a monastery that had gold Buddha statue at about 75feet tall.

I figured that he would find it an eye opening experiece, there is nothing like seeing a different culture.

Happy Birthday!

Well, here we are! Ransom had been so upset at us because he "never" gets a birthday and everyone else does! Needless to say he was so happy when he woke me up and I wished him a happy birthday and then we went to the store to pick out his birthday balloons! He did not want his sister touching them at all they were his!
In the afternoon while Ashton was at school, and I was getting dinner ready, he kept bugging me when Garen would be there and when he could open his presents. He was so excited!
Daddy was home a little earlier than usual so he cooked up some very yummy dutch oven chicken and potatoes. And Mommy made an ice cream cake! The kids favorite treat ever is hands down is ice cream! It turned out pretty good if you ask me!


Ransom had a great time opening presents! For his birthday he got a buzz light year scooter, a helicopter toy, and a baseball glove and baseball. He loved it all and had a great time.

Hippy Easter!

This year Ashton woke up Easter Morning and was ready to find his Easter basket. It was so fun to see that he remembered and was so excited! Ransom and Tahlia were upset that Ashton had candy and they didn't, so we helped them find theirs. They had so much fun!

Easter Eggs

This year we had help with dying Easter eggs! All of the kids had a great time coloring eggs their favorite colors. After that we cut out Easter cookie and then decorated them. The kids had a busy day and enjoyed all of the activities.

St Patty's Day!

This St. Patty's day we got to celebrate another birthday! So here is our very cute two year old. I would show you her cute birthday day but, well, the camera seemed to have erased those pictures for some reason. Oh well! Tahlia is a wild and crazy one. She loves to have fun and is very friendly. Her favorite toys are balls and cars. But she is obsessed with babies right now, no not baby dolls, does not touch them, the really deal, that is all she wants. She loves to hold them and love on them. (I hope it stays that way!) She is talking a ton! She loves to be outside playing and doing anything her big brothers do! What a fun age!!