So embarassed...

... and this is probably only funny to us, but still cracking up at our stupid decision to go on Splash Mountain at 6pm...after 8 hours of disney fun.. why not, right?? it was a chilly day in California and of course we didn't think we'd get THAT wet...ponchos are for wusses, right? and we didn't even have a fast pass.. what WERE we thinking??? Justin in the front of the log?? haaaa... ok, but the best is his soaked pants...and the photo does not do it justice.. he looked like he had just taken a shower.. no the best is the GREY MICKEY SWEATS HE RAN, yes RAN into the souvenir shop to buy. Nevermind the fact that Poppi and I are walking around in puddles and my light blue pants are completely see-through. Ha.

Disney Birthday!

It's been a while since Justin, Jadyn and I had been to D-land and we were thrilled to spend Jadyn's 8th and Campbell's first trip there! Nana and Poppi accompanied for the fun and seriously, my mouth and face still hurt from laughing and smiling so much. Justin and I kept reminding Jadyn of the first time we took her when she was 3 and thought the tram ride from the parking lot was the ride.. she loved everything about it and we were tearing up at her awe. She's an old pro now and begrudgingly tried (and of course ended up loving) some of the big-kid rides... her favorite was Big Thunder Railroad and Star Tours she says.

ok, it was exhausting for all of us... lucky little man got to take a cat nap instead of Pirates of the "carrot-bean" as Jadyn used to say (back when she was scared of that ride)

Eight is Great!

Wow, I can't believe you're 8, Jadyn. It really seems like just the other day, I was being introduced to you on your little trike in your x-large boys clothes that Daddy had you wearing. You were just turning 2. We took you to the zoo and out to pizza. You held my hand and marched all over the place, babbling and happy as a clam.

You have grown up so much and turned into such a one-of-a-kind little woman. You are always helpful to everyone.. in fact, your principal told me you're one of the most helpful students at your school. We are so proud of your hard work. You have such a easy-going spirit and are always game to try new things, new food, travel new places and meet new people, and you especially love new outdoor activities and sports. You have always been a water baby, and thank god you've learned to swim and surf so well. We would all hold our breaths when you were a toddler and would barrel into the ocean or jump into a pool, fearless. I hope you can teach your brother all of your great athletic skills, as you have already been teaching him to be a great sibling by your example. Campbell is in awe of you and loves you so much. You are the coolest person in his world. He tries breaking into your room at all times, of course you know this by the graffiti he leaves you now that he knows where the crayons are. Thank you for your patience with him.

You have your own great style. Part tom-boy, part fashionista.. always adorable. I know I say that all the time. You still love skin-tight jeans and "teenager" shirts (which are mainly styles that involve a tank top under a knit scoop or v-neck shirt), vans and converse (and ugly poofy skate shoes that I try to hide) and plaid bermuda shorts. You only have about 3 dresses these days and it really takes some bribing for you to wear one. Short hair with a side clip is your standby.. you threaten that you'll grow it out until you realize that washing it takes longer and you get dreadlocks if you don't brush it at night.. and that leads to some major fighting in the mornings before school.

You didn't get into the Hanna Montana fever, High School Musical was more your deal... especially since basketball is the main attraction. You will kill me if I don't get you into basketball camp this summer.

I loved remembering all of the past birthdays with you, as we celebrated your eighth. You have so many more awesome times ahead of you and I hope you always see the world with infinite possibilites as you do right now. You know yourself and your limits and that is something you're really going to want to hold tightly onto. There is no such thing as can't. You are and will be a treasure to anyone whose life you touch.

I love this above picture. You made me order the "dome cake pan" from the infomercial for your 5th birthday and insisted on a baseball party (you had never really played the game) because the kids on the commercial were having such a great time with their baseball cake. Every year, it has turned into another 'ball' , according to your sport theme... Campbell is trying so hard to get in on the action here... you really wanted to wear a tiara and referred to it quite a few times throughout the night, as if to say, "ah-hem... note the crown, it's my birthday, I don't have to do anything!", Christina in the background after cooking you (and dad's) favorite turkey-loaf dinner.. I have the recipe, but you guys only like it when she makes it...you like all of her food, of course.. and Olivia.. who has been like your little sister since we moved here when you were 4. She was jumping up and down begging for a piece of cake from the moment you walked in the door. She idolizes you, too.

Where did a year go?

or last month for that matter?
Blog slacker here... life is just flying by..and not enough moments caught on film.. I need a camera holster at all times, it seems..

After a fun egg hunt on Easter morning after church, and a prEaster brunch at our house the day before, Campbell and Townsend reunited at Nana and Poppi's for some Easter fun (ie. playing in the ice bucket..)
disclaimer.. bunny ear beanie made by Grandma Mickie


Townsie, could you be any cuter??
my little beaver boy.
what, is it Christmas or Easter? The EB hid 62 eggs for the Heit kiddos to find.. and baskets full of fun stuff...and all of the candy (which Justin and I promptly dug into.. and Campbell ran off with.. J didn't even bother dumping hers out? No sweet tooth?? bizarre!! in fact, this is the third year in a row that the 'too tall bunny' has been in her basket.. same ONE!)

Happy Easter

Campbell was laughing because he can't believe his sister knows a giant bunny who hangs out at the mall. wow. I want to know where the EB shops for those great vests and giant bow ties? (s)He seems awfully big to hop all around town unnoticed by children, right?

Campbell's toddler posse

Campbell has quite the busy social life... obviously filled with tons of action, following photo as evidence. ha!
crashed out in the sun after a day of causing trouble with Kate... and coloring all over the place (yes, he's trying to covet the good colors... good grief)

Campbell and Kai try out the mini-man-sandals on a warm Saturday... yes, some typically non-masculine fashions ARE acceptable when they're mini-sized...although my son does look like he's going river rafting with those short-shorts... ha!
Cutest little munchkin, Ashton, and C get some good wagon-and-park-playing action going, and recruit neighborhood friend, Brody, to bang on Miss Olivia's door and plan a ding-dong-ditch if mean old Mr. Kirby answers.

(sub) Way cool addition to the 'burbs

I think it's safe to say that Subway isn't hurting in this tough economy... seems like there's one on every corner.. including ours. Jadyn can see the neon from her window and couldn't WAIT to be there on opening day. (Photo: post-game and post-shoving the whole sub in her mouth in one bite)