Attention: Allergy sufferers

Are you tired of the constant runny nose? Do you have piles of used Kleenex everywhere you look? Well Jayden has invented the hands-free snot stopper. This boy cracks me up. He was miserable the other night because his allergies are so bad. There was no relief for the constant drippy nose, so he tore off two pieces of tissue and scotch taped them to his nose.

Coast trip

Last week was our annual coast trip, I look forward to this trip all year long. This is the house in Lincoln City that we've stayed at the last two years we've gone. We love the big windows, the short staircase to the beach and the hot tub on the deck. Here is a link to the Rental company we use, http://www.a1beachrentals.com/

This is the life!

Jay and Papa picked up a cool kite. Only $1.50 for what would have been hours of fun, but it was freezing down on the beach.
The guys go exploring
I know where he gets it.

I love being together with my whole family! I think that is what makes this trip so special. Trinity lives in Portland and Casey is moving to Alaska next month. So I cherish this.
Cape Perpetua
I played with color and exposure on this photo. Still learning.

A night he'll never forget

Jayden was invited by the Portland Trail Blazers to come to a game as a special guest of the team. We were instructed to come in thru the media entrance and a rep met us and gave Jayden a goodie bag and we all got Locker Room passes. The rep, Chris, gave us a tour of the locker rooms and took us out onto the court.
We got to sit on the Blazers' bench while the team was warming up. That was so cool!

Jay got to meet lots of players and get autographs. Channing Fry, Brandon Roy, Travis Outlaw and Aaron Brooks were just a few.

When Jay was told he was going to be introduced to Brandon Roy, he made the cutest nervous giggle sound and told me he was getting butterflies in his stomach. How sweet is he?

Even though the Blazers lost the game, it was still an unforgettable night.

April Fool's Day

So it is now April 9th and everyday this month has been April Fool's Day. On (the real) April Fool's Day, Jayden got me good.

Last month was school conferences and my son's teacher informed me that Jayden has been a bit disruptive in class. He had been acting silly and talking over the teacher (oh, so not ok) and...

...making fart noises with his armpit. I thought I was going to die when she told me this. She asked if this was happening at home, and sadly I had to say yes. This is his new favorite trick and he enjoys performing every chance he gets. He even bugged me when I was on the phone with my sister cause he really had to tell her something. When I handed him the phone, he held it up to his pit and "farted" for her. He thinks this is hilarious! I cannot wait for this phase to pass.

I told him that I will be periodically checking in with his teacher to make sure his behavior improves in class. So, on April Fool's, he asked me if Mrs. Buehler called. He then told me he got sent to the Principal's office for his behavior in class that day. I was furious. I jumped off the sofa and yelled at him "get over hear, now!" When he sat down, he looked really upset...until he giggled and said "April Fool's". That was good. I didn't see that coming at all. But I have figured out every fib and prank he has attempted to pull EVERYDAY since.
This picture was taken St Patrick's Day.