Mason's Birthday Pictures

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Some of Mason's First Steps

Well, these weren't the FIRST steps, but they are steps! He is getting really good at walking. Last night Mason went from the cupboards to me - about 7 steps. It was so cute. He just LOVES falling into me when he reaches me too! It's so cute! Well, I am sad that he is growing up, but am happy that he has learned and is still learning how to walk before he is one! Yeah Mason!

Luke's 4th Birthday Party!

Luke's Batman Cake that Grandma Beeler made. We sang "Happy BAT-DAY to you" it was cute!

Luke and Grandma Beeler

Luke and Mommy

Luke really enjoying his cake! We LOVE Grandma's cakes!

Luke turned the big 4 on Wednesday, June 3rd, and today we had a party for him! He had been anticipating it all week and told me that he wasn't really 4 on his birthday until he blew out those candles! Funny! We had family over for Luke's favorite dinner, Taco's - really the kid is a burrito! - and cake and ice cream! (I think we had tacos for his 2nd birthday too... hmm) Anyway, a lot of family came to celebrate his special day including, Grandma and Grandpa Beeler, Great Grandma and Grandpa Beeler, Aunt Diana, Trey, Caden, Jenna, Aunt Angel, Uncle Jeremy, Susanne, and our neighbors, Ben, Natalie and Shannon! He was excited about opening his presents and eating cake! The pictures from the whole party are on the slideshow below! Luke was excited to get a gift card from Great Grandma Jensen in Idaho too, and looks forward to going shopping for another toy! We love you Luke and can't believe you are growing up so fast! Happy Birthday Buddy!

Luke's Birthday Pictures

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Mason's First Steps

I don't have a way to stream video yet, but Mason took his first steps on his own 2 days ago on Luke's actual birthday! He took 3 steps toward me from the table to the microwave, and then another 3-4 for Dave that evening! It was SO cute! And it's about time that little guys starts walking! Last night he took about 6 steps to me and I swear he said 'Ta-Da' when he was done! It was cute! He holds his arms WAY up in the air and is just as happy as a clam to be on his feet. Except when he doesn't want to walk, then you can't get the kid to straighten his legs to save your life! I'll take some still pictures tomorrow - maybe when it's less hectic! Way to go my little Mason!

Saying Goodbye To Kindergarten

Ian's last day of Kindergarten was today! He was very sad to see the year come to an end. He has truly loved his kindergarten class and has learned and has grown so much this past school year! He is growing up so fast it seems!
Yesterday, he was sitting on the couch looking through his school yearbook while I was practicing the piano for a minute... and when I was done, he came up to me with big tears welling up in his eyes and said, "Mom, you know what that song reminds me of?" (he was getting all choked up by this time) and I said, "no, what buddy?" And he said, "How much I'm going to miss my kindergarten!" and by then he had began to sob. It was so sweet and hard for me to stay composed, but to see him get emotional about kindergarten truly said to me how much he enjoyed it. He said how much he was going to miss all his friends and his teacher. So I suggested he make Miss Dulin, his teacher, a good-bye card. So, because it was so pathetic and cute and sad all in one, I copied it so we could remember it always. Just like me, huh? So below is the card he made for his teacher. And I think she even shed a little tear when she read it!

I promised Ian that some of his classmates now will most likely be in his first grade class next year, and he'll see Miss Dulin at school sometimes too.
I'm so proud of everything that Ian can do now. He is beginning to read on his own and that just amazes me! He can add pretty good and has started subtraction. He's been a great student, according to his teacher, and works hard in his projects and assignments. The top picture is from his kindergarten play, in the which he performed his own part and the part of a classmate who was absent. He was the only one in the class who had all parts memorized! Awesome! I look forward to looking at his daily journal he kept in the upcoming days. I love my little Ian. He is so bright and can be a GREAT helper! Good job in Kindergarten, Ian! I love you!

Visiting Formenti's

Mason, Grandma Formenti, and Amy

Dave and Mason

Ian and Mason

Luke's way of getting out of eating dinner...

We had a nice time visiting Dave's grandparents this weekend as well! The boys were really exhausted from the previous day when we went to Jeremy's open house party, then stayed over night at Missy and Steve's house, then played at Granny's house, and were just beat by the time we got to the Formenti's! Luke was so tired, he didn't want to eat dinner, which upset the grown-ups, but he wasn't gonna eat... he even said he didn't want cake, then proceeded to fall asleep in Dave's lap during dinner! It was so cute, then I felt really bad for getting mad at him for not eating... the poor kid just wanted to go to bed! ;) But we still had a good time playing and visiting outside. Mason fell asleep at the table too during dessert, and Ian also konked out after he finished his cake sitting up in the chair. It was the first time that all 3 boys fell asleep at their house! I felt bad, cause I want them to visit their great grandparents and get to know them... I guess we need to go there first from now on and not last! It was a great visit though!

A Great Visit with Grandma!

Grandma and Mason

Mason out in front at Granny's

Luke with Granny's flowers

Ian with Granny's flowers.

We had a great visit this weekend with Dave's Mom and Granny and Grandpa and the rest of the family. It was a beautiful day and the boys had so much fun playing out in the yard with the fun toys and playing ball. We had a great cookout too. We know how much Granny loves her flowers so I tried to get some pictures of the boys by her flowers! They had a good time. We all had a really nice time!

11 Months for Mason!

So I'm a little behind with posting pictures of Mason for his 11 month birthday, but better late than never, right? I didn't do the regular photo shoot either... I think it's because I'm out of outfits for him! Time for a birthday! Anyway, Mason's new things this month have been eating much more table food, playing with the water dispenser - as you can see in the pictures - yelling out the window at Ian and Luke riding their bikes, drinking from a sippy cup, and much more. He's such a great baby and I'm excited about that. He's sleeping more consistanly through the night and that is WONDERFUL for mommy! I love my little Mason and will be sad when he turns 1 next month already!!!

Jeremy's Graduation

Last weekend we were able to go to Dave's half-brother's graduation. It was a good time, even though the kids were crazy tired and didn't like sitting on the bleachers very long! hahaha... but it was good to see and we're glad we all got to go!