Case turns 3.. picture time

Case had a wonderful birthday. We went to McDonalds for a happy meal, bowling with the Tanners..and then had a party the next day at the park. Way easy.. no messy cleanup at my house.. and all the kids had a great time at the park. His birthday was Friday, and when Grandma's called and sang to him, he acted like he was blowing out the candles over the phone. it was too cute!
Bowling fun..

Case and Blades rolling the ball

This is one of my favorite pictures. He ran off where no one was to sit and open this truck..

How excited he was makes me happy.

ooohh.. whats inside?

As soon as people got there with gifts, he wanted to open them right away. We convinced him to wait a while... he had waited long enough..

Camden, Debra, Tyler and Mason

Nathan, Case and Chloe.. He was so happy to blow out the candles. Icecream cone cupcakes

Happy Birthday Case. We can't believe you are 3.. We love you!!

Joys of Boys

Dirty little feet after playing football at the park grass...

grass stains on their pants

trying to do jumping jacks ( i tried.. and today im sore.. how sad)

Thinking their shirts are napkins.

Their bed head hair when they wake up

Superhero Jammies

helping daddy do anything that involves a tool

them missing me when I am gone

Hotwheels.. I swear we have 75 of them

the clean smell when they get out of the bath

they are great helpers

I've been trying to laugh at the little things that they do. Case spilled unpopped popcorn the other day all in the pantry.. and it didnt bug me.. we just cleaned it up.. This is huge for me. I usually get mad or frustrated, but we just cleaned it up together. So yes Im patting myself on the back.. I can do that every now and then! ( we are still finding kernels)

Our Caser

I've been uploading pictures of Case for the last hour. He is turning 3 tomorrow, and I wanted to post a few pictures.. (theres more than a few ) I just kept finding ones I wanted to add..

He is the cutest kid around.

He loves to be in the action of whatever is going on.

He loves to help me in the kitchen and scoots the stool up to see what I am doing.

He is saying " I love you" and not I....( then we would say love).. U

He loves to talk on the phone

He sneeks into the pantry constantly to find treats, snacks..

He loves nursery

He is a great sleeper.. and napper

Loves to drink my coke

Is a mommas boy

Loves Camden (tam)

He loves to say prayers

He loves Kyndal ( tyal)

He loves to take a bath

loves balls

is naughty sometimes

Happy Birthday Case. You are growing up so fast! We Love you!

Saw the clip in my hair and wanted it in his... ( this picture should come in handy someday)
The day he was born.. look at that ducky hair

Chunky Monkey.. I could eat him up.

RRRR... mateys... I love a bath

His 2nd Birthday.. so super excited

Playing at the beach in NC May 2009

love it! it was a bit windy

on a visit to see Grandma Dill.. The house behind him was my grandparents home in WY. Case's middle name in Louis.. after my Grandpa..

Another beach trip. Loving the sand

squishy cheeks. they would jiggle when he runs..

Where's Case?

Outdoor fun. Must of been hot oustide

1st birthday

bath time

splash pad at the zoo.. don't drop the snack Case

Where do i start?

One great week!

Last Sunday, I was getting ready for church and Camden came running in yelling " GRANDMA". I was confused.. Sure enough my mom suprised us and came for a visit. It was the best suprise anyone has pulled off on me. Blades said he was going to do his home teaching. He had gotten dressed and everything and said he would be back in an hour.. he came home with my mom.. I was so happy I cried. The holidays were difficult without having family close by. A few days before New Years, the kids had worn on me and I had a bad day.. Crying to my mom explaining that my kids are out of control, hitting, slapping.. and I was balling. ( I need to remember that more often.. and my mom would come )

Some fun things we did this week included:

getting the boys new baseballs and bats.. playing baseball at the park

visiting Kyndal's grave

chuckie cheese

arizona science center

shopping for Case's new shoes

shopping for new clothes for me

going to lunch .. just her and I.. Olive Garden yum!

making and eating every treat we could think of

playing legos

movie nights

lots of buttered popcorn

I cannot begin to describe how much fun we had and how much it meant for her to come visit. She has taken Kyndal's death probably the hardest in our family. She said this was the first time she felt happy in along time. I was so glad, because it brought our family so much joy to have her here for the week. Her and I put away Kyndal's clothes and other baby items. I will write more about that later on Kyndal's blog, but I am so glad that she was here to do that with me. I had friends offer to help, but I wouldnt of wanted to share that with anyone but my mom.

I am teaching for the first time today in Young Women's. Wish me luck !!

A great SUPRISE

Blades went home teaching on Sunday morning and brought back my mom. He went and picked her up from the airport. I had NO clue she was coming. I was in getting ready for church and had asked to boys to go and finish their lunch. Camden comes running in yelling Grandma.. I was like what?? It was a wonderful suprise. I even cried. I have been missing my mom and so glad she is here for a week :).. So i guess the Christmas blogging will have to wait for another day !!!

Christmas Eve Day

Christmas Eve Day we were going to take the kids to the movie.. and they were closed.. Guess thats what happens when you go to the $2.00 theater.. Camden couldnt understand why they were closed, but we went inside the mall.. ( ya I thought we were crazy too) and they rode the carousel. We checked out the Santa line, but was quick to turn back.
We picked up McDonalds happy meals and went to the cemetary to have a picnic with Kyndal. The boys were really well behaved and we had family prayer there. I said it this time, and of course was emotional thinking of Kyndal. Once we got in the car, Camden was not buckled in his car seat yet, and saw my tears. He patted my shoulder and said " I miss Kyndal too". That's all that was said. I love that kid.
The presents are wrapped.. ( camden wondered what we were getting Kyndal).. treats are baked.. last minute groceries purchased and we are off to the Acuna's house for tamale dinner and games. One thing Blades and I realized this year is that we really miss our family. Most of our friends around here have family too, so they talk of all the family dinners, gift exchanges and going to everyones house Christmas Eve and Day. We are thankful that the Acuna's invited our rambuctiousness to join them. Treats have been arriving at our doorsteps and the lbs are already starting to attach .. i can tell already :)
We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas.
Love the Whites!

Holiday Happenings

Holidays are here, and I am not sure if I am ready for this. There is still some shopping to do, treats to be made, and gifts to wrap. Theres no tape in the house.. how is that gonna work. I attempted to use masking tape, but Blades said that would be tacky. He is stopping on the way home from work tonight to get some real tape. The kids are looking forward to Santa's arrival. We have been reading Christmas stories at night, and doing our advent calendar.

We have been to Kyndal's grave to decorate and bought a few ornaments for her for our tree. We bought a pink stocking too!

We hope you have a wonderful holiday and you enjoy it with family and friends!!

Kyla, Jacob, Camden and Case visiting Santa at Ethel M. when we were in Vegas for Thanksgiving

The boys decorating a little tree for Kyndal's grave

The cemetary let us make an ornament and place it on a memorial tree.

The boys and their sister Kyndal

the finished ornament

Case.. Kyndal ( on the wall) Camden

A painting we just had done of Kyndal