Christmas 2008

Ryanes first football game!

Ryanes first time going to a NFL game. Scott surprised her with a trip to the Raiders stadium. We used alot of halloween make-up to put her game face on.




This was one of the true fans that was in the "Black Hole". That is were all the die hard fans sit. This guy is serious about this game stuff (scary)




Ryane previewing there seating.




Scott and Ryane settling in for the game.





And we can't forget about the little guy. Kaden didn't want to be left out of the action. So he got a little face action and put on his jacket.(don't worry, he stayed home with mom)

Halloween Fun

Ryane desided that she wanted to be matching vampires with her brother.




He is so cute as a little count. It was a little challenging at first to put the makeup on his face, but after we let him decorate our faces he let us do his.




And this is Ryane and Kaden at the pumpkin patch. We have tons of patches around here, so it is always fun to decided which one to go to.

Flowers, flowers and more flowers!

Here is our newly planted flowers. We have had fake for quite sometime and we got sick of looking at the never changing site. So we broke down and spent the money to create this beautiful and colorful look. Oh and then theres Kaden and I think it was an ice cream he just enjoyed. Yum, yum!

June Fun!!

My Firefighter

Here are some pics of Scott at the Santa Cruz fire. He has been there since friday and is tired. But He is enjoying the experience, and is loving learning new things!

Summer Has Begun!

Ryane, Hailee and a bunch of other kids spent the day at the pool today. It was freezing and the weather looked like rain, but the kids didn't seem to care. The pool was heated and they were serving free hotdogs and chips. So we parents sat around and wondered how we managed to do that as kids. Get in the pool when it was so freakin' cold out. All in all it was a good time and a way to pass the time for me as I waited for Scott to return home from the fires.

So Much Stress!

Well this week has proven to be alot more stressful than I care to have endured. Let's see, first Kaden caught Hand Foot and mouth disease from the neighbors kids, Ryane had her first appointment with the orthodontist and that was enough to make my hair fall out. And on top of all that Scott is on stand by to leave with his strike team to help fight the wild fire burning out of control in Santa Cruz mountains. So far it is not contained at all and they are planning on leaving in the middle of the night to head out. I am worried, but have faith that he will be safe. He will be in our prayers. Ryanes first round at the orthodontist is going to cost 3200$. And because ortho stuff is still considered cosmetic, the insurance only covers 1500$ for the entire life span of this crap. So insurance is a joke! So we are just full of great things happening around here. Other than that everything is just hunky doory!

Kaden's 2nd B-day!

Day at the Beach!

Watering the flowers...

This morning the kids went outside with Grammy to accomplish a little gardening. Kaden thought watering from a watering can was really cool. He loved to see the water fall from the spout. We all got a little wet, but the kids enjoyed themselves. And hey, isn't that whats its all about!

Grammy's New Puppy!

Well here is the new puppy. He is soooo cute! He has been pretty lonely, and misses his brothers and sisters. We haven't decided on a name for sure yet so I will not mention any until we have a definite. Grammy is so happy to finally have her new addition, and looks forward to bonding with him.

The many faces of Kaden!

Here is some pictures from the first week of being at Grammys and Grampys! Things are going well. It is definitly a challenge at times, but we are enjoying helping and visiting with everyone. Kaden is a handful but has quite the personality. He has such funny faces and we wanted to share them with everyone. Enjoy!!!

Ryane's around the world event!

Santa came to Town!

Tonight was the night that Santa comes to visit all the kids that live on base. The fire department escorts him around housing and while he waves to all the little children, the firemen walk around and hand out candy. It is a fun tradition here on base and the kids look forward to it ever year. The sirens are loud and it is a chance for them to get close to the trucks. Happy Holidays!!!

Kaden's First Haircut!

This was not a pleasant experience to say the least. It started of good until he realised that he was going to be sitting in the chair. Then it was down hill from there. He kick and screamed the entire time. Scott had to sit in the chair with him the whole time, and hold him. Then after it was all over he still didn't want to get his picture taken. He was MAD! It was a very sad day for me. I didn't want to cut his hair, but Dad insisted it was time. Well, I bet after that experience he will wait awhile before he does it again. LOL