Corbin turns 5

I can't believe my little Corbin turned 5 yesterday!  I don't know that I am ready to send him off to Kindergarten in the fall!

We had us a pirate party, Arrrr!  (luckily we didn't have any requests for showings on the house during the time I planned the party!

Showing off their tattoos...

We then had a treasure hunt for edible coins!

Pin the pirate flag on the ship...

This is what we had to eat...

Brownie Pirate ships...

We had Corbin's party a few days before his real birthday, but he truly believed that his party was his right of passage into his 5th year!

Corbin has definitely been a challenge this year but he also has so many great qualities I admire.  He is so gentle and loving when he wants to be, but he does NEED his wrestling time with Dad.  He is very energetic and lovable.  I still love the he twirls his hair with his fingers when get gets sleepy!

Dylan Turns 9

Turning 8 was a big milestone when Dylan was baptized.  The funny thing was the idea of him going to senior primary has felt like such a big milestone too!  I think that is just the way life is going to be around here- milestone after milestone.  

The only thing Dylan wanted to do for his birthday (February 5th) was to play a game of football- big surprise!  Luckily we were able to work around the weather and chose a 70 degree day for the occasion!  He was  in heaven...

Connor played all time QB for the game...

The game got even bigger when we picked up a few boys at the park.

I could barely pull the boys boys away from playing, even when offering them some cake and Ice cream!  Of course he asked for Utah Utes themed cake...

I have really enjoyed this last year with Dylan.  He has grown and matured so much.  Everywhere he goes people compliment his behavior and his teachers can't stop raving about him.  He even asks me often "Mom, what can I do to help you?"  What kid says that?  I am lucky to have him.  Sure he has his hard moments, but 99% of the time he is a dream!  He is super responsible about his time and about being a big brother!  I think he's pretty darn amazing!  But I am a little biased!