Pax is ONE!

Where did the time go! I can't believe Paxton is one! Wow! What a wonderful, sweet year his first year has been! I truly cherished every moment and milestone with him. He has been such a blessing to our family.

We had a Baby Einstein party for him here at the house - which Colton was just beside himself about. He has been wanting a Baby Einstein party for 2 years! We had our "Frisco family" over to celebrate and set up a bounce house for the older kids. Paxton LOVED his cake! Dug right into it and cried when we took it away! I think he would of eaten the whole thing if we would of let him.

He's not walking yet, but getting close! My fear is that he'll take his first steps while we are at Disney World! He's curious about everything and I love to watch his eyes as he watches something for the first time. And he's beginning to say a few words like "juice", "dada", & "this". Of course, no "mama" yet, but he can definitely sign "more" when he wants more of something. His absolute favorite thing to play with is a ball and no one can make him giggle more than his brothers.

Colorado

In mid April - Paxton and I (along w/Jason's daughter Kiera) got to fly to Colorado Springs to visit my sister and her family. It was Paxton's first plane ride and he did great - slept all the way there and back! We had a wonderful visit and had beautiful weather. We shopped some - which was wonderful and so fun! Can't do much of that here in Frisco with three "helpers" and took a trip out to Garden of the Gods. And while waiting in the airport, Pax got the hang of "cruising" or finger walking! I am so thankful for this opportunity to visit my sis, Peighton and Jason. It was refreshing and so good to see and be with my big sis.

Easter

Finally here are some Easter pics! They boys had a great Easter! The Saturday of Easter weekend, we celebrated with Travis's side of the family at his mom's. She planned a big Easter egg hunt for all the kids in the backyard. It was good to be with family and hang out and catch up.

Easter Sunday we celebrated the Risen Christ at church and then went to JinBeh with our friends's the Cutlers. And of course the Easter bunny spoiled the boys. After lunch we came back to our house for a huge Easter egg hunt Amanda put together for the kids. I'm am talking a Easter egg hunt of grand scale. There had to be at least 100 eggs for the 3 kids to find! They had an absolute blast! Then we came in and died Easter eggs, and Mason tried his first boiled egg and like it - he ate the whole thing.

This year was great a Easter because the boys are getting old enough to understand what Easter is all about and why we celebrate it. I love the see "the child like faith" at work in them. When we talk about Jesus rising from the dead, there are no questions - they believe in miracles and both of the older boys have now accepted Jesus as their savior. I have been there to pray with both of them - such a blessing and an amazing experience. It's amazing what their minds can grasp at ages 4 and 5. I am so blessed by them everyday!

April Fun

Well, I didn't make my goal of posting every week! It's now been almost 2 since I started our family blog. Oh well.

Last weekend I went on a scrapbook retreat with some girlfriends, and oh, what a wonderful weekend it was. I got so much done in both our family book and Paxton's baby book (although I'm still about a year behind). I came back so refreshed. It's good to work on my scrapbooks, but I think I enjoy the "girl time" even more! I'm thankful that my honey lets me escape for the weekend and he handled the boys great (but I think they only go out of their pj's one time)! He didn't even call me to come home early when Colton got a bad ear infection.

While on the retreat - we discovered that the bluebonnets were in full bloom. So, this past week, I took the boys to an awesome bluebonnet spot that a friend told me about. She was even so kind as to meet us out there with her professional quality camera to take some shots for us. Paxton was not too sure. Everytime we would try to sit him down in them, he would cry, so it would take some adjustment time before we could get some good shots.

And yesterday was a big day! We took the boys to Six Flags for the first time (just the older two, little bit stayed with Grandma). They had so much fun! It was a bit of a chilly day, so we had to layer the clothes on, but it was still so great! I loved seeing their faces and watching their reactions as they experience new things. And they were excited to meet Batman, "the rabbit" (Bugs Bunny) and Scooby Doo. They rode everything the were tall enough for and loved it. We can't wait to go back!

After Six Flags, Mason & Colton went to spend the night with their Aunt & Uncle. They love going to their house and of course, she always spoils them. They died Easter eggs and then went to an Easter celebration at their church with a big egg hunt.