Sunday, December 18, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
Arrr Halloween Adventures...
So it's only December and I'm a little overdue on a blog post. Things are more busy than ever right now and I just happened to have a little time to update. I will pick up our crazy life with our Halloween fun this year. Arrr Matey...Blake was a cute little pirate and Tyler was a scuba diver. The whole family actually got in the spirit and dressed up. We were quite the crew around our new neighborhood. I'm sure people think we're crazy, but that's alright. We had so much fun!
Another happy boy and his pumpkin. We had a terrific time!
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Saturday, September 10, 2011
Mr. and Mrs. Brett Foreman...
Congratulations to my girl Casey and her hubby Brett! Over Labor day weekend we traveled to South Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada line to celebrate the marriage of two wonderful people. Casey and I met in college at CSU, Chico and have remained amazing friends since then. Casey is the godmother of Tyler and she means the world to me. I loved seeing her so happy with Brett at their wedding. I was honored to be the Matron of Honor (that sounds so old) and I survived my speech in front of nearly 100 people. We had a blast and were also able to have some quality family time with Barb and Steve as well. (Thank you Barb and Steve for making the trip out to be with us and watch the boys. We had a blast and they did, too! xoxo)
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Friday, August 12, 2011
Finally, Blake is Holy...OMG!
On August 6, Blake was baptized at our Catholic Church. It was so great because we finally had the Lafflam family together once again. It had been since February 2010 and it was much needed. We also were in desperate need of a new family photo (that will be another post) because we have a new family member, Blake, and also because in February 2010 I was very pregnant and looked like a cow in the last family photo. Uncle Matt and Aunt Ally were the godparents for the big day and they did a fantastic job. We also had Andy's cousin, Lisa, come up for the big day. We truly felt blessed!
The Godparents!
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Monday, August 1, 2011
Our Escape to Yellowstone...
This year's trip was fun filled with family, fly fishing, and a bunch of "firsts" for the kids. We headed up to the family house in West Yellowstone for a week of relaxation in July. I must say that Barb and Steve were fantastic hosts again and we got our well needed rest and family time we had been looking forward to. Blake learned how to walk and Tyler learned how to fish. Which is more important? Well, it depends on who you ask. My luck at fly fishing increased this year as well. Last year it took me 3 days to catch just one little fish. This year, on day one, I caught 2 fish and day two I caught 6 fish (more than Andy even though he said, "I didn't know we were competing."). We also saw some animals...3 moose, Andy saw a bear, lots of elk, and of course buffalo. Here are some pics from this year's trip.
Relaxing with Daddy on the dock.
Day 2 I brought in 6 trout! Woo hoo!
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Friday, July 29, 2011
It Must be the Mountain Air...
Well while in Montana visiting Andy's parents, Barb and Steve, Blake started walking at just over 13 1/2 months old. He really hasn't had much interest in it until just recently. We were kind of hoping that it would happen there because that is also where Tyler learned how to walk when he was 14 1/2 months old. He is still a little wobbly but so darn cute moving along at his own pace then falling down every so often. Here are videos of both boys learning to walk in West Yellowstone, Montana.
Next is Blake in July 2011...
Maybe it is that great mountain air!
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Thursday, July 14, 2011
Just Bust a Move...
When we are not out gallivanting at McDonald's Playplaces, swimming in the pool, or swinging, sliding, or running around at parks around town, you may find us at home having a dance party. It's Tyler's new favorite thing to do at home. Watch as he busts his moves...whatever they are. Maybe I am corrupting my child with a little too much "So You Think You Can Dance."
Aquabats "Playdoh" (This one's for you Auntie Casey)
"Stone Cold Crazy"
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