Flying Kites with the Koellings

Lindsay and Pat live in Provo and we get to see them periodically. It is always a good time and my boys LOVE them!!!!

Well, this spring we decided to try the age old tradition of flying kites. It was such a good time. I am always amazed at how high a kite can fly. I am 36 and I still get a huge smile on my face when I see the kite work its way up into the sky.

Of course, we had a couple of kites that did really well in the air and then 1 kite that was a real dud.

We all had a good time and can't wait to do it again next year.

Pat brought his own kite and was having a great time with it. It had some issues but he didn't mind.

Luke trying to kite Pat's kite to fly.

Luke hanging out while his kite is flying in the sky.

Pat got his exercise that day running up and down the field trying to get his kite to fly.

Mason took a break from kite flying to go and visit the horse that lives right next to the field.

Tyler came by to see the exciting action of kite flying on a Sunday afternoon.

Pat and Lindsay have a ferret and they brought him along for the fun.

Dylan showing his skills in kite flying by only holding the handle with one hand.

Kite flying can be an exhausting activity, so Mason decided to lay down to fly his kite.

Dylan holding "Frito" the ferret.

Luke was Pat's side kick during the kite flying session. Here he is getting Pat's kite to fly.

The boys watching their kite fly.

Mason working hard and using some muscle to fly his kite.

The smiles kite flying brings to people's faces. I love it!!!

Mason proud of himself for his skills in kite flying.

You better watch out, he is going to fly this kite no matter what!!!!

Rico Suave!!!

Good times and Great memories!!!!

Coloring Easter Eggs

As always during Easter time, the good old tradition of coloring Easter eggs happens once again. The kids love it and I have to admit I do too!!

But, it does take on a different meaning as a Mom. I get a bit stressed out that the kids are going to spill all over the place and create a huge mess in the kitchen. Why do I do that??? Instead of enjoying the experience I have to micro manage the event so that I do not have to spend a ton of time cleaning up after the festivities. Oh well! It is just another thing I have to add to my list of personality improvements.

After all is said and done, the kids did have a good time and here are some pictures of them coloring eggs.

A cheezy "I love coloring eggs" smile from Luke.

Mason probably had the best time of all the boys. He loves picking up the eggs and dropping it into the different colors.

The boys and Breanne in the process of coloring eggs.

A simple activity that brings so much joy!!!

Luke waiting patiently for his egg to be done.

Dylan carefully setting his white egg into the cup of color.

A stressed out face as he carefully tries not to crack his egg in the cup.

Overall, a good time and the boys always enjoy themselves. And my goal, to not get to worked up about the mess next year.

Happy Easter!

Easter Pictures 2010

Here are some pictures that I took on Easter Sunday of the boys.

Happy Easter!!!!

Mason's 3rd Birthday!

Mason is turning the big 03. He figured out this last Christmas how fun opening up presents is and he was very excited to have his birthday so he can have his turn opening up presents.

Here are some pictures of his birthday.

Dylan wearing the birthday hat.

Mason excitedly opening up his presents.

Mason getting his finger into the frosting of his birthday cake. He loved having a birthday cake that was dedicated to him.

I can't believe my baby is turning 3 and is becoming a little guy. He is full of energy, humor and brings so much happiness into our family.

Happy Birthday Mason!!!

Dylan's First School Program

Dylan is in kindergarten this year. At the end of the year, his school had a kindergarten program. It was a Cowboy and Indian theme and Dylan was a cowboy and did some square dancing. He was really excited to show us his dance and how hard he practice the steps.

I did video the dance but it was to big to download on this blog. But, trust me, it was adorable watching him take his girl partner and performing his dance.

Here is Dylan standing in line for the square dancing program.

This is Dylan when he spotted us for the first time in the audience. I love the expression on his face. He is so excited and happy to see us watching him.

He did a wonderful job and is talking about how excited he is for the 1st grade program.

Stay tuned..........

Dylan's 6th Birthday!

Dylan has been so excited to turn 6 years old. It is hard for me to believe that in 10 short years he will be driving. On one hand, it seems like he has been a part of our lives forever but then it seems like yesterday, I was sitting in sacrament and going into Labor.

Here are some pictures of Dylan's 6th Birthday....

Dylan wearing the birthday hat!

Dylan participating in his favorite part of his birthday.... OPENING PRESENTS!!!!

A facial expression that says a thousand words.

Mason getting excited about Dylan's presents.

Dylan loves puzzles. Here he is giving a cheezy smile and holding up a Transformers puzzle.

Dylan blowing out candles on his birthday cake and making a wish.

Happy Birthday Dylan! We love you and can't express how you have blessed our lives. I hope you have a great year full of happiness and great memories.

Visiting New Mexico

As a family, we haven't taken many family vacations. But, we wanted to go somewhere this year. Jordan has a good friend that lives in Texas and we decided that it would be fun to do something together as the two families. We decided to meet in New Mexico where Kevin (Jordan's friend) grew up. There was a lot of out door stuff and activities to do which all the boys would enjoy.

One afternoon, we took everyone out to go shooting. We had a ton of guns and targets and everyone went crazy. Here are some pictures of the activity.

Lucas taking some shots and actually hit some of the targets.

Danny (one of Kevin's girls) taking some shots.

Mason and Breanne (Kevin's sister) watching everyone shooting. I love those neon earplugs in Mason's ear.

This was the highlight of Jordan's year. Nothing can make Jordan happier than when he has a gun in his hand.

Mason and Breanne taking a little walk in the desert.

Kevin shooting his targets.

Trying to hit a target. I tried several times but I didn't hit one thing.

Dylan concentrating on the target.

Dylan spent a lot of time picking up ammo shells. He was excited about how many shells he could pick up.

Kristi (Kevin's wife) taking some shots.

One of the other activities we did on vacation was buy sling shots and have the boys go hit some things. They got pretty good and had a ton of fun.

Here is the Peterson family.

Mason out in the desert.

Mason trying to do the sling shot. He struggled, but if the rock went anywhere he was excited.

Jordan getting serious about his sling shot. One of the fond memories that Jordan has as a boy was getting a sling shot on a vacation and using it the whole time. It really took him back and made him happy.

One of the other things we did was stop at a little outdoor museum. Here is a jeep that was made out of license plates. Jordan thought this was cool.

The boys next to an elephant statue.

Luke on a stone crocodile.

"Four"

The boys next to some animal statues.

Overall, we had a good time in New Mexico and enjoyed ourselves.