Birthday Boy

We got back from Arizona for Christmas and celebrated Tolman's birthday.  He was a VERY excited 3 year old!  He couldn't wait until this day and to celebrate with presents and cake!

He wasn't quite sure about the candles, but he sure was a good sport!  We had showstopper pancakes with sprinkle powder (aka German pancakes with powdered sugar).

 He insisted on having a pirate party, so we had friends over for ice cream and Tolman's favorite- chocolate cake (which Strider made from scratch). Yum!

 He was so happy! He was also grateful and wanted to thank everyone for their gifts. 

 What a joy to be 3!  He tries hard not to say two anymore and says it more like "tree".  We love you T-man!

Christmas, Las Vegas & the New Year!

We celebrated Christmas this year in Arizona.

Boys were excited for Santa.

I was just excited we made it to Arizona!  I drove by myself with the 3 kids.  Thankfully Grayson entertained Bridger.  We drove all day from 4am to 8pm!  It was crazy, but I was alert and grateful to arrive safely.  Strider flew in from DC a week later.

Happy to make it to Grandma's house! Frosting sugar cookies.

Went to the Miller Christmas party where the boys and cousins got new jammies.

Tolman fell in love with Breanne's dog Smelly Ellie at Grandpa Farnsworth's.  She might have been happy to see Tolman leave... as he couldn't leave her alone!

Bridger found his thumb, but sure had a rough go sleeping while in Arizona.

Tolman & Grayson with Stetson.  Grayson got 2 staples after falling of this swing on Christmas Day. My crazy boys!  No surprise there.

The boys with their cousin Natalie on her baptism day.

Bridger hanging with Uncle Kevin and Grandpa Harold.

Christmas morning!

Lots of excitement and smiles!

We had a wonderful time opening gifts and visiting with family.  Just ended it with Grayson's Urgent Care visit.

Other notable events included temple lights, family Christmas parties...

 Hiking with cousins,

 Bottle Rocket Competition!

Amazing Race Date Night

 and Fireworks- Happy New Year!

We found out Strider got his first choice and will be starting his Family Medicine Residency in Las Vegas. We went house hunting while in AZ and look forward to starting the program there this summer.