Christmas Pictures 2009

Once again I am so lucky to have a talented sister in law to take our pictures. Thanks Elyse! Jonathan was a little pill but a cute one and Ty just wanted to go eat pancakes at Matt's Big Breakfast so it was a challenge but Elyse got some great shots of the kids. I love how she captured their personalities- You can tell that Ty is more serious and Jonathan a little more fun loving.

Halloween 2009

Jonathan was a garden gnome for Halloween this year. I love the age when you can dress them up however you want and they have no say in the matter. He actually liked his pointy felt shoes and beard. My sister Dessie had some garden gnomes laying around (don't ask me why) so we took some pictures with his little buddies. I had to correct people- He is not an elf!













Ty was a Clone Trooper or is it Storm Trooper?-I am not quite sure. He loved his cheap costume and I'm glad we didn't spend anymore on it than we did. Although after we bought it he decided he wanted to be Darth Vader instead and I told him he had to stick with what we bought. He really enjoyed trick-or treating this year. In fact, I had to leave without being ready because he was out the door, ready to go.


Kate minus John- She hates the paparazzi! How do you like the reverse mullet?

Ty turns 4!

I can't believe that this kid is already four! Next year off to kindergarten...the real world. Ty had a fun but crazy party two weeks ago. Why didn't I realize that cupcakes with dark red frosting would be a disaster? It was fun and all the kids were really sweet. He loved it and keeps talking about his party when he turns five...we'll see if he gets one. He is maturing in some ways and then sometimes still acts like he is two. I think that this year will be a big year on becoming a big boy!

Bethany's shower

We had fun trying to think of a 'gender neutral' shower theme for Bethany. Dessie and Angela came up with a movie theme, since Bethany and Ryan love going to the movies. Dessie and HeartLee were the master decorators and we all pitched in on the food. Overall it turned out to be a success and Bethany had a great turnout and got lots of cute stuff for baby Hutchins.

The 'El Camino' obsession

OK I want to hear why everyone loves El Camino? I too am guilty of this weird obsession and I am not even a St. John's native. Every time I have been there we are treated poorly. Who are these people? The Sopapilla Nazis? It is like they know they have something we crave and so they can get away with treating customers poorly, closing at strange hours, and not keeping the cleanest conditions. This time we arrived at 3:30 so the restaurant was basically empty and we were waiting to be seated (as the sign indicated). After five minutes of waiting (with 2 children mind you) a waitress told us someone would be with us soon and then she sat down right in front of us and started eating a zappy burger with fries! Ty then starts complaining that he is hungry and Jonthan is being a bear. We wait five more minutes and then we are seated. Our waitress was nice enough but why can they get away with bad service? It is because I had the best Mexican Pizza, and sopapillas that I can remember. Theron had his usual stuffed sopapilla and even Ty and Jonathan gobbled up their cheese sandwiches and burgers. This place is addicting! Right now I am craving a greasy, delicious Mexican pizza supreme with red sauce (grande) and yes I can eat the whole thing alone.
So what is it about this place? Theron claims it is the enchilada sauce. I say that it is the grease they use to fry everything in. Those of you who are 'El Camino' addicts-don't be ashamed and let me know what you think....





I remember this Spanish bull rug since I was a little girl(maybe around five). It is actually one of my earliest memories. I was staying with my Grandma Brown(Elda) and Uncle Art (her brother) came by to visit and he wanted to take us out to lunch so we went to the only restaurant in town "El Camino." I didn't like Mexican food when I was little so I picked at the chips and stared at this bull rug for about an hour. I couldn't understand why they would want to show a bloody bull fight in a restaurant?

Just getting the hang of walking

Ok sorry I posted the pictures in the wrong order! View them starting at the bottom-






I love these Pictures that Sara took of Jonathan walking. His little right foot turns way out (just like his daddy) and I think it is so cute. I would have never thought to take pictures of his little legs, but I love it. Thanks Sara!

Biggest Dimples Ever

Father's Day Pictures

Jonathan's First Birthday

We can't believe that this kid is one already! We had a fun Seasame Street party at Chuparosa park with a splash pad. He loved getting wet and screaming with the kids! I can't believe how he is a little boy toddling around, screaming and demanding. What happened to my sweet baby? He still is sweet he just knows what he wants now and how to get it. When Ty tries to take a toy away from him he will just hang on for dear life and not let go. He won't be pushed around and holds his own with his older brother.






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